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Official 2015 Old Friends Breeders’ Cup Program Welcome In 1984, under a sunnier sky than anything the Beach Boys ever evoked, I was at Hollywood Park waiting for the gates to spring open revealing the greatest idea in the history of —the Breeders' Cup. For the uninitiated, the Breeders' Cup is like the World Series, NHL and NBA all in one day. And you might as well toss in the Super Bowl.

Over the years, I've attended a dozen Breeders' Cups. I saw win the 1985 Sprint at Aqueduct, and Fraise nip in the 1992 Turf at , and Black Tie Affair’s dominating victory in the 1991 Classic at . Now, they are all buried at Old Friends. And, while their exhilarating athleticism in front of a grandstand exploding with screaming fans still gets my heart pumping, it's their last days, with just a handful of us, that I remember the most. They all showed the same intelligence, grace and courage at the end as they did at the beginning.

As we await the 31st running of the Breeders' Cup at , I can walk around the farm and feed carrots to Sprint winners Gulch (1988) (he needs his shredded) and Amazombie (2011), and Marathoner Eldaafer (2010), and dozens of others who participated, including , Hidden Lake, Success, and . I'm even more thrilled now than I was then. Proof, once again, of the eternal value of the . Michael Blowen

John Z. Bradley, a.k.a. Mr. John John Z. Bradley, aka Mr. John, is an Old Friends tour guide, significant other to Mixed Pleasure, proprietor of John Bradley’s Horse Hair Designs International, Ltd. (counting Little Silver Charm among its clients), and a renowned racing prognosticator and pundit.

Little Silver Charm Little Silver Charms’s origins are shrouded in mystery. His journey to super-stardom began in 2001 at Rockingham Park race track in New Hampshire, when he was rescued by trainer Lorita Lindemann from a truck headed to the slaughter auction. Michael named him Little Silver Charm after his all-time favorite horse. When Michael and his wife Diane moved to Midway, , Little Silver Charm’s back yard overlooked a horse farm. He spent many happy hours staring at the next door. He enjoyed watching racing on television, especially big events like the Breeders’ Cup. Little Silver Charm’s talent for public relations was obvious to everyone who met him. When Michael started Old Friends he naturally named him the orga - nization’s official spokeshorse and mascot. The rest is history. Now Charmie, as he’s known to his intimate friends, presides over the Old Friends herd of more than 150 , including many famous champions, among them Silver Charm. 1 BREEDERS’ CUP MARATHON Grade II - $500,000

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD . Weight: Northern Hemisphere Three year olds, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. Southern Hemisphere Three Year Olds, 115 lbs.; Older 126 lbs. Non-winners of a Grade I or Grade II stakes over ten furlongs in 2015, allowed 2 lbs.; a Grade III over ten furlongs in 2015 or $58,000 twice over nine furlongs in 2015 allowed 4 lbs. The maximum number of starters for the Marathon Stakes will be limited to fourteen. In the event that more than fourteen horses pass the entry box, the fourteen starters will be determined at that time with preference to graded or group stakes winners (in order I-II-III), then highest earnings in 2014-2015. A set of two silver julep cups will be presented to the owner of the winner. ODDS OWNER TRAINER 1 IEAH STABLES & DIANE D. MORICI MANSOUR ALBAROUDY ELDAAFER Dkb/br g 2005 A. P. Indy - Habibti by Bred in KY by SHADWELL FARM, LLC Winner 2010 Ricardo Santana, Jr. 2010, 2012 Little Silver Charm says: 2009 Participant 2009-2012 Javier Castellano 2011 Eldaafer is a sure thing as long as nobody gets his goats. Mr. John says: Racing’s Marathon Man is the only horse in the 1-9 field who wouldn’t mind going around again. 2 BREEDERS’ CUP TURF SPRINT Grade I - $1,000,000

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three-Year-Olds, 124 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three- Year-Olds, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs.; $10,000 to pre-enter, $10,000 to enter, with guaranteed $1 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travel awards to starters not based in Kentucky. ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY THREE DIAMONDS FARM MICHAEL TROMBETTA 1 NEXT QUESTION

B g 2008 Stormy Atlantic - Seattle Stardust by Slew City Slew Bred in NY by DR. LANCE G. BELL Little Silver Charm says: Ramon Dominguez I don’t know about his questions but I’m Participant 2012 sure his answers aren’t as interesting as Dr. John says: Who wins this? Isn’t it obvious? Let’s move on to mine. 1-9 the next question. 3 BREEDERS’ CUP DISTAFF Grade I - $2,000,000

FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 121 lbs.; Older, 124 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 116 lbs.; Older, 124 lbs. $20,000 to pre-enter, $20,000 to enter, with guaranteed $2 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travelawards to starters not based in Kentucky. ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ROBERT N. CLAY & JOHN C. KIMMEL 1 TRACY FARMER HIDDEN LAKE B f 1993 Quiet American - Friendly Circle by Bred in KY by Charles Nuckols, Jr. & Sons Little Silver Charm says: Participant 1997 Richard Migliore I’ve heard she lives at Old Friends but, tragically, Michael says: Will she or won’t she? The undisputed queen of Old we’ve never met. I’ll show her my Friends, Hidden Lake always does exactly as she pleases. How if she’ll show me hers. can this be? It has something to do with the Eclipse Award sitting on the mantle in her run-in shed. 1-9 4 BREEDERS’ CUP DIRT MILE Grade I - $1,000,000

FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 123 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 120 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $10,000 to pre-enter, $10,000 to enter, with guaranteed $1 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travel awards to starters not based in Kentucky. ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY JAY EM ESS STABLE RON ELLIS 1 RAIL TRIP B g 2005 Jump Start - Sweet Trip by Carson City

Bred in KY by DONARRA THOROUGH - BREDS, LLC Little Silver Charm says: Jose Valdivia, Jr. Participant 2012 When I grow up to be a race horse I want to belong to Samantha Siegel. She appreciates my unique qualities. Plus, she always brings carrots. 1-9 Mr. John says: If he can spare his attention from his fans’ admiration for a minute and a half he rolls in this spot. 5 BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE Grade I - $2,000,000

FOR COLTS AND GELDINGS, TWO YEARS OLD. Weight: 122 lbs.; $20,000 to pre-enter, $20,000 to enter, with guaranteed $2 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travel awards to starters not based in Kentucky.

ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 12PETER M. BRANT LEROY JOLLEY OGDEN PHIPPS CLAUDE MCGAUGHEY GULCH POLISH NAVY B h 1984 Mr.Prospector - Jameela B h 1984-2011 by Rambunctious Danzig - Navsup Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT by Tatan Bred in KY by OGDEN PHIPPS Participant 1986 Angel Cordero, Jr. Randy Romero Participant 1986

Mr. John says: Finished toward the front in the ‘86 Mr. John says: The winner of the ‘86 Cowdin and Champagne running and has shown he improves with age. Stakes didn’t have the best of luck in that year’s Juvenile, but he’s done well previously against this field. 2-1 5-2 Little Silver Charm says: Gulch is the oldest living Breeders’ Cup winner. He’s not a juvenile anymore, but then, neither am I, although everyone agrees that I’ve kept my youthful charm.

Did you know...

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winners , 2001

and Trinniberg, 2012

....are grandson and great-great-grandson of Old Friends resident (1983-2015) 6 BREEDERS’ CUP MILE Grade I - $2,000,000

FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 123 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 120 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $20,000 to pre-enter, $20,000 to enter, with guaranteed $2 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travel awards to starters not based in Kentucky.

ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 A L B E R T F R I E D , J R . R IC H A R D S C H O S B E R G 4 ALLEN E. PAULSON WILLIAM I. MOTT AFFIRMED SUCCESS GERI B g 1994 Affirmed - Towering Success Ch h 1992 - Garimpeiro by Irish Tower by Mr. Prospector Bred in KY by ALBERT FRIED, JR. Bred in KY by ALLEN E. PAULSON

Participant 2000, 2001 Jorge Chavez, 2000 Finished 2nd in 1997 Jerry Bailey, 2001 Mr. John says: Ran well in this spot before. Now has the Mr. John says: Almost won in ‘92. Should run a game benefit of advice from Kudos. race unless distracted by Porfido. 5-2 2-1

JEFF DAVENPORT, DAN HENDRICKS PRESTONWOOD FARM LLC JULIO CANANI 2 T O M L E N N E R , J E S S R A V IC H 5 & MURRAY THOMAS DAYTONA SPECIAL RING Ch g 2004 Indian Ridge - Kyka B g 1997 Nureyev - Ring Beaune by Blushing Groom by Bering Bred in IRE by IRISH NATIONAL Bred in KY by WERTHEIMER STUD & FRERE David Flores, 2003 Participant 2008 Participant in 2003, 2004 , 2004 Mr. John says: Then again, Daytona now has Early Mr. John says: Had troubled trips in both previous Pioneer’s advice. Could run away with the trophy this time. attempts. Likes to stalk and with half a chance could push 6-1 4-1 by the competition and win by a lip.

JOHN H. PEACE GEORGE ARNOLD II 3 DELAY OF GAME DkB g 1993 - Wimbledon by Blushing Groom Bred in KY by MARCIA GUMBERG Participant in 1999 Little Silver Charm says: Good thing Special Ring has made a second Alex Solis career out of showing off his tattoo or he’d be Mr. John says: Troubled trip last time. This guy has tons of playing second fiddle to that washed up movie heart and is always a strong contender. star Popcorn Deelites. 5-1 7 BREEDERS’ CUP SPRINT Grade I - $1,000,000

FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three-Year-Olds 124 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $15,000 to pre-enter, $15,000 to enter, with guaranteed $1.5 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travel awards to starters not based in Kentucky.

ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 1 A L B E R T F R I E D , J R . R I C H A R D S C H O S B E R G 4 JEFFREY S. SULLIVAN ERNIE POULOS AFFIRMED SUCCESS BLACK TIE AFFAIR B g 1994 Affirmed - Towering Success Gr/Ro h 1986-2010 by Irish Tower - Hat Tab Girl by Al Hattab Bred in KY by ALBERT FRIED, JR. Bred in Ireland by S. PESKOFF Participant in 1998, 1999 Jorge Chavez Finished 3rd in 1990 Eusebio Razo, Jr. Michael says: The kindest, gentlest horse to ever call Old Mr. John says: Hard for him to lose at the distance. Show Friends home. He gave jockey Jerry Bailey his first him and ‘Tator a bag of mints and box that exacta. 6-1 4-1 Breeders’ Cup win.

THOMAS C. SANFORD WILLIAM SPAWR JEFFREY SENGARA TED WEST 2 & W IL L I A M S P A W R 5 AMAZOMBIE BLUESTHESTANDARD B g 2006 Northern Afleet - Wilshe Amaze B g 1997-2014 by American Standard - Bob’s Blue by Bob’s Dusty Bred in CA by GREGG ANDERSON Mike Smith Bred in GA by TERRY BROWN Winner 2011 Mike Smith Finished 2nd in 2003 Mr. John says: The victor in 2011. Just keep Mr. John says: Finished a game second in 2003. Would from removing his tack prior to the post parade and he’ll run have been a worthy winner. 3-1 a big one. 5-1 3 S A M R I V IN IU S T E R R Y K N IG H T 6 DENNIS RICHARD NORMAN MILLER III AREYOUTALKINTOME BONAPAW Dkb/Br g 2001 Smokester - Andrea Gail B g 1996 Sabona - Pawlova by by II Bred in CA by JOHN TOFFAN Bred in KY by & TRUDY MCCAFFERY DR. WILLIAM O. REED Victor Espinoza Participant 2006 Participant 2002 Gerard Melancon Mr. John says: Action talks and he’s proved he can get the Mr. John says: Bumped in his last attempt; draw a line 20-1 job done. A very interesting overlay. 10-1 through that race. Look for an effort like those that won him the Vosburgh and Taylor’s Special Stakes. ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 7 TRACY FARMER NICK ZITO 10 TEA PARTY STABLE TODD BEATTIE FABULOUS STRIKE Ch g 2001 Distorted Humor - Outsource DkB/Br g Smart Strike - Fabulous Find by Storm Bird by Lost Code Bred in NY by MICHAEL MARTINEZ Bred in PA by TEA PARTY STABLE

Participant 2008 Participant 2007 Ramon Dominguez Joe Bravo Mr. John says: He’s had a fairly long layoff and has never Mr. John says: I don’t know about the rumors that he’s looked so relaxed as he does now. After all, Commentator been taking advice from , but he has definitely is a proven master of the comeback. been training up by running with Sarbonne. 8-1 10-1

DAVID & RITA MILCH DARRELL VIENNA O. H. FRISBEE G. SANDERS 8 & HERRICK RACING 11 DISTURBINGTHEPEACE GLITTERMAN B g 1998 Badgett - Regal Riot B h 1985-2011 by Sovereign Dancer Dewan - Moon Glitter Bred in CA by OLD ENGLISH by In Reality RANCHO & PATSY MCKUEN Bred in KY by FRANK D.TURNER

Participant 2002 Walter Guerra Victor Espinoza Participant 1990 Mr. John says: Broke slowly last time, but with a good start Mr. John says: It’s not all about Calder. Watch this horse; he could cause plenty of trouble for the competition. he’ll make his mark on the world. 10-1 15-1 JOHN TOFFAN & TRUDY MCCAFFERY J.GONZALEZ PETER M. BRANT D. WAYNE LUKAS 9 12 ELABORATE GULCH Ch g 1995 - Jeanie’s Gift B h 1984 Mr. Prospector - Jameela by Gulch by Rambunctious Bred in KY by JOHN TOFFAN Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT & TRUDY MCCAFFERY

Winner 1988 Participant 2000 Victor Espinoza Angel Cordero, Jr. Mr. John says: No matter what spot he starts from, a Mr. John says: Let’s keep it simple: Overlooking this viable deserving favorite who’s won it before. Never forget, he’s longshot would be a huge mistake. 20-1 5-2 Gulch and you’re not. Disturbingthepeace works during Breeders’ Cup week 2002 The one and only.

ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 13 F. W. HOOPER L. FENSTERMAKER 16 W. F. LUCAS WILIAM I.MOTT PRECISIONIST TAYLOR’S SPECIAL Ch h 1981-2006 DkB h 1981-2006 Crozier - Excellently Hawkin’s Special - Bette’s Gold by Forli by Espea Bred in FL by F. W. HOOPER Bred in KY by DRAVO G. FOLEY Participant 1986, 1987 Randy Romero, 1986 Winner 1985 Chris McCarron Jacinto Vasquez, 1987 Michael says:A Hall of Famer no matter the distance, his Michael says:Taylor’s Special overcame a lot to become speed was only surpassed by his beauty and intelligence. one of the best sprinters of his day. Taylor was as special 2-1 5-2 as they come. 14 MR. & MRS. J. S. MOSS CHARLES E. WHITTINGHAM 17 EDMUND A.GANN ROBERT YOU AND I DkB/Br h 1985-2008 DkB h 1991 Kris S. - La Chaposa Mr. Leader - Indian Maiden by Ups by Chieftain Bred in FL by W. A. FABRY Bred in KY by NORTH RIDGE & JEFFREY E. JOHNSON FARM Participant 1988 Participant 1995 Jorge Chavez

Michael says: What an overlay! Ruhlmann was not just a Mr. John says: Can show up with a big effort if he wants long distance runner. To this day his mile record at Santa to. It’s up to him. Never count him out running long or Anita has never been surpassed. One of the greats. short. 12-1 5-2

GATSAS THOROUGHBREDS LLC JOHN TERRANOVA II 15 SHADOW CASTER Ch g 1996 Future Storm - Just Dance by Duck Dance Bred in FL by HOBEAU FARM

Participant 2000 Jorge Chavez Little Silver Charm says: Mr. John says: If Shadow Caster can repeat his form from It seems that at one time or another every horse the Forego, he may just dance his way to victory at Old Friends has run in this race. Except me. 20-1 8 BREEDERS’ CUP TURF Grade I - $3,000,000

FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 117 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $30,000 to pre-enter, $30,000 to enter, with guaranteed $3 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travel awards to starters not based in Kentucky.

ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 13RYEHILL FARM DAVID DONK MADELEINE PAULSON WILLIAM I. MOTT AWAD FRAISE B h 1990-2011 B g 1998-2005 Caveat - Dancer’s Candy - Zalataia by Noble Dancer by Dictus Bred in MD by RYEHILL FARM Bred in KY by ALLEN E. PAULSON

Participant 1995, 1996, 1997 Winner 1992 Eddie Maple, 1995; Chris Participant 1993, 1994 Patrick Valenzuela, 1992 McCarron, 1996; , 1997 Chris McCarron, 1993,1994 Mr. John says: A closer. With some pace up front, look for a Michael says: His ‘92 win was one of the most exciting ever. blistering late run. There’s a reason he still holds the records As Awad makes his late run on the outside keep your eye for a mile and a quarter on the grass at Arlington and a mile on the rail. No hole is too small for Fraise’s agility and 8-1 and a half on the Saratoga turf. 5-2 courage.

ALLEN E. PAULSON CHARLES E. WHITTINGHAM CLOVER RACING NEIL DRYSDALE 24& MEADOWBROOK FARMS PRIZED Ch f 1980-2005 PRIZED DkB/Br h 1986-2014 - Klepto by Kris S. - My Turbulent Miss by Bred in KY by N. B. HUNT Fernando Toro Bred in FL by MEADOWBROOK Finished 3rd in 1986 FARMS, INC. Winner 1989 Michael says: Her ‘86 win is legendary, and Eddie Delahoussaye don’t forget her other four G1 wins. There’s no better turf Mr. John says: Has won over a million on dirt and hey, he didn’t do too bad in his first start on the turf. One of the best 5-1 champion in the field—or any field. 2-1 ever.

Did you know... 1986 Champion Female Turf Horse Estrapade was to retire from Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm in Lexington to Old Friends in early 2005. She died of a heart attack the day before she was scheduled to arrive. Owner Michael Paulson allowed for her to be buried with us. Estrapade won the Arlington Million at six years old, the only to do so. Among her other prestigious wins were the 1985 Yellow Ribbon Invitational Stakes and 1986 Oak Tree Invitational Stakes. When Old Friends moved to Dream Chase Farm in 2006, Estrapade was reinterred in our present cemetery next to the memorial to her half-brother, 1990 Horse of the Year, . We will always that we never had the honor of giving Estrapade the long retirement we’d hoped for. ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY MADELINE AUERBACH, BARRY ABRAMS KNOB HILL STABLE PHILLIP ENGLAND 57DAVID ABRAMS & VINCENZO LOVERSO STARSPANGLED HEAT Ch g 2008 Unusual Heat - Bel Aire Belle Ch g 1994 Sky Classic - Alexandrina by Runaway Groom by Bred in CA by MADELINE AUERBACH, Bred in CAN by DAVID ABRAMS & VINCENZO LOVERSO KNOB HILL STABLE

Participant 2014 Participant 1999 Richard Dos Ramos Corey Nakatani Mr. John says: The Canadian Horse of the Year has found Mr. John says: Will run an explosive race if he gets serious. himself a great spot. He has never looked more impressive But will he just wanna play with the Dude? than he does now. 10-1 10-1 JOHN M. VEITCH 6 B h 1985-2014 - Outward Sunshine by Bred in KY by JOHN W. GALBREATH Finished 2nd in 1988 Little Silver Charm says: Participant 1989 Angel Cordero, Jr. I don’t like to brag but I used to race Prized along Michael says: There will never be another Sunshine his paddock fence and I won every time. If you Forever. And, if the course hadn’t been soft at Churchill believe that, you’ll probably want to hear more Downs, he would have won the Breeders’ Cup. Just ask about my Eclipse Award. 3-1 John Veitch.

Old Friends Breeders’ Cup Contenders in Racing’s Hall of Fame Precisionist Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Inducted 2003 Silver Charm Inducted 2007

Old Friends Breeders’ Cup Contenders with Eclipse Awards Precisionist Sprint Champion Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner 1985 Estrapade Female Turf Champion 1986 Gulch Sprint Champion Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner 1988 Sunshine Forever Male Turf Champion 1988 Black Tie Affair Horse of the Year Breeders’ Cup Classic Winner 1991 Black Tie Affair Older Male Champion 1991 Fraise Male Turf Champion Breeders’ Cup Turf Winner 1992 Hidden Lake Older Female Champion 1997 Silver Charm Three-Year-Old Male Champion 1997 Three-Year-Old Male Champion 2002 Amazombie Sprint Champion Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner 2011

Old Friends Breeders’ Cup Contender & Canadian Champion Thornfield Horse of the Year 1999 Thornfield Male Turf Horse 1999 9 BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC Grade I - $5,000,000

FOR THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD . Northern Hemisphere Three years old, 122 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs.; Southern Hemisphere Three years old, 117 lbs.; Older, 126 lbs. All Fillies and Mares allowed 3 lbs. $50,000 to pre-enter, $50,000 to enter, with guaranteed $5 million purse including travel awards of which 55% to the owner of the winner, 18% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth and 3% to fifth; plus travel awards to starters not based in Kentucky. ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 14RUDLEIN STABLE & H. BOND DIAMOND PRIDE LLC, LANNI WILLIAM L. CLIFTON, JR. FAMILY TRUST, MERCEDES STABLE LLC, B. SCHIAPPA B h 1994-2014 GAME ON DUDE - Hot Novel Dkb/Br g 2007 - Worldly by Mari’s Book Pleasure by Bred in KY by JOANNE H. NOR Bred in KY by Participant 1997, 1999 Jerry Bailey, 1997, 2nd in 2011, Jorge Chavez, 1999 Participant 2012, 2013 Kruse, Mr. John says: Has overcome more than his share of diffi - 2011, Rafael Bejarano, 2012, 10-1 c u l t i e s t o b e a m o n g t h e b e s t. R e m e m b e r h i s P e g a s u s 4-1 Mike Smith, 2013 victory over no less than . Mr. John says: He’s the Dude. Need I say more?

25JEFFREY S. SULLIVAN ERNIE POULOS PETER M. BRANT LEROY JOLLEY BLACK TIE AFFAIR GULCH Gr/Ro h 1986-2010 B h 1984 Mr. Prospector - Jameela Miswaki - Hat Tab Girl by Rambunctious by Al Hattab Bred in KY by PETER M. BRANT

Bred in IRE by S. PESKOFF Participant 1987 Winner 1991 Jose Santos Jerry Bailey Mr. John says: Don’t dismiss this sprint champion at the Michael says: A true working class hero. His wire-to-wire distance. Remember that third place in the ‘91 Breeders’ Cup Classic win was one of the best ever. and his two seconds in the Whitney. 2-1 N o h o r s e e v e r h a d m o r e h e a r t . 8-1

36FOUR ROSES RICHARD DUTROW, JR. FARMS, ROBERT FRANKEL THOROUGHBREDS ENGELSON, ENGELSON & FRANKEL DIAMOND STRIPES MARQUETRY Gr/Ro g 2003 Notebook - On To Summer Ch h 1987-2013 by Romantic Glory Conquistador Cielo - Regent’s Walk by Vice Regent Bred in FL by MR. & MRS. SAMUEL H. ROGERS, JR. Bred in KY by EDWARD A. COX, JR. , 1991, Cornelio Velasquez Participant 2007 Participant 1991, 1992, 1993 David Flores, 1992, , 1993 Mr. John says: Remains to be seen if he got enough out Michael says: The best friend you could ever ask for. His of his Meadowlands Cup win to contend here. Wise-guy beauty was so much more than skin deep. Does beauty 10-1 b e t t h is y e a r ? 8-1 equal victory? ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 7 F. W. HOOPER L. FENSTERMAKER 10 JUDDMONTE FARMS ROBERT FRANKEL PRECISIONIST TINNERS WAY Ch h 1981-2006 Ch h 1990 - Devon Diva Crozier - Excellently by by Forli Bred in KY by Bred in FL by F. W. HOOPER JUDDMONTE FARMS

Finished 3rd in 1986, Participant 1995 Chris McCarron, 1984, Eddie Delahoussaye Participant 1984 Gary Stevens, 1986 Mr. John says: Has done his dad proud on turf and dirt. If Michael says: He taught Chris McCarron how to be a jockey. he can stay focused for two whole minutes he’ll be hard to 6-1 6-1 Just ask Chris! beat.

8 ROBERT B. & BOB BAFFERT 11 DOGWOOD STABLE FRANK ALEXANDER BEVERLY J. LEWIS SILVER CHARM WALLENDA Gr/R h 1994 Silver Buc k - Bonnie’s Poker B h 1990 Gulch - So Glad by Poker by Liloy

Bred in FL by MARY LOU WOOTTON Bred in FL by HARAS SANTA MARIA DE ARARAS & PETER M. BRANT Finished 2nd in 1998 Gary Stevens Participant 1993 Herb McCauley Michael says: The greatest horse in the history of racing, Mr. John says: Never, ever underestimate this tough, smart according to me! And, I’m so lucky that he lives in my back yard. guy. 3-1 10-1

9 BRAEBURN FARM RICHARD O'CONNELL 12 THE THOROUGHBRED BOB BAFFERT CORPORATION WAR EMBLEM DkB/Br h 1989-2015 B h Our Emblem - Sweetest Lady Thunder Puddles - Lyphette by by Lord at War Bred in NY by Bred in KY by DR. KONRAD WIDMER CHARLES NUCKOLS, JR. & SONS Herb McCauley Participant 1992 Participant 2002 Victor Espinoza Mr. John says: Perfect distance for this valiant - Mr. John says: All signs suggest the 2002 bred Travers winner. Always expect a strong race from him. winner is preparing to make a really big move. The antici - 5-1 5-1 pation is incredible.

Breeders’ Cup Distaff competitor and 1997 Older Female Champion Hidden Lake in her racing days. ODDS OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY 13 RUDLEIN STABLE H. BOND & WILLIAM L. CLIFTON, JR. WILL’S WAY B h - Willamae by Tentam Bred in KY by ROBERT QUINICHETT Little Silver Charm says: Participant 1996 My idol Silver Charm. My dear friend Marquetry. Jorge Chavez My grazing partner Black Tie Affair. My role Mr. John says: Could leave it till a split second before the Precisionist. Wallenda, the toughest horse I’ve wire. He’s got an exciting style; loves nipping ’em right when ever met. I guess that’s why you call this race The 8-1 they least expect it. Classic.

Black Tie Affair

War Emblem competes in the 2002 Breeders’ Cup Classic Old Friends Celebrates the Breeders’ Cup

Founder & Owners - Michael Blowen & Diane White Graphic Design and Research - Beth Shannon Research and Communications - Barbara Fossum Official Spokes-horse - Little Silver Charm Odds-maker Mr. John - John Z. Bradley And the 43 stars of our farm who made Breeders’ Cup history!

Old Friends extends Special Thanks to: Breeders’ Cup, Ltd. Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Commission JPonté Printing, LLC

Thank you to our wonderful photographers: Rick Capone Front Cover: Black Tie Affair and Michael, Daytona

Laura Battles Affirmed Success, Amazombie, Areyoutalkintome, Awad, Black Tie Affair, Bluesthestandard, Bonapaw, Commentator, Delay of Game, Diamond Stripes, Disturbingthepeace, Elaborate, Eldaafer, Fabulous Strike, Game On Dude, Geri, Gulch, Hidden Lake, Marquetry, Precisionist, Prized, Rail Trip, Shadow Caster, Silver Charm, Special Ring, Starspangled Heat, Thornfield, Thunder Rumble, Tinners Way, Wallenda, Will’s Way, You and I; the track photos; Inside cover: Michael, Mr. John, Little Silver Charm

Connie Bush Behrens and Next Question

Hurstland Farm Fraise

Barbara Livingston War Emblem

Beth Shannon Glitterman, Polish Navy, Ruhlmann, Sunshine Forever, Taylor’s Special, Ogygian INTERSTATE INTERSTATE 64 75