OAKS REMATCH IN MOTHER GOOSE HEADLINE p3 NEWS For information about TDN, DELIVERED EACH NIGHT call 732-747-8060. BY FAX AND INTERNET www.thoroughbreddailynews.com SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2004 THREE CHIMNEYS TO STAND SMARTY JONES MACHIAVELLIAN DIES After weeks of speculation and negotiation, Roy and Machiavellian (Mr. Prospector--Coup de Folie, by Patricia Chapman have chosen Three Chimneys Farm Halo), the sire of two Dubai World Cup winners, was near Midway, Kentucky, as the future home for their euthanized yesterday. The 17-year-old stallion was dual Classic winner Smarty Jones (Elusive Quality). The withdrawn from stud duties early in the spring while farm, owned by Robert Clay, will suffering from laminitis. Europe’s champion juvenile of purchase and syndicate a 50-per- 1989, Machiavellian cap- cent interest in the future stallion tured the G1 Prix Morny and and the Chapmans will retain 50 G1 Prix de la Salamandre percent. No price was disclosed. and was second in the 1990 “It will truly be our privilege to G1 English 2000 Guineas. He stood his entire stud ca- provide Smarty Jones his home reer at Darley’s Dalham Hall upon retirement and to maximize Stud in Newmarket, England. his opportunities to be a success On the racetrack, he has as a stallion,” commented Three been represented by Chimneys’ President Dan Machiavellian www.darley.co.uk Group/Grade I winners Rosenberg. “He is an extraordi- Storming Home (GB), nary racehorse, by a world-re- Medicean (GB), Street Cry (Ire), Almutawakel (GB), Best cord setting miler, and he is di- of the Bests (Ire), Right Approach (GB), Invermark (GB), Smarty Jones Equi-Photo rectly descended from La Rebecca Sharp (GB), Vettori (Ire), Patavellian (Ire) and Troienne. We’re excited about Titus Livius (Fr). Almutawakel captured the 1999 run- him as a stallion. I can’t wait to see what Smarty does ning of the Dubai World Cup, while Street Cry won the next on the racetrack, but I also can’t wait to see his 2002 renewal of the prestigious event. Machiavellian babies.” has sired 47 stakes winners and the earners of over $28 million. “He’s been a terrific stallion, one whose The Long and Winding Road... influence will be with us for years to come through his With the assistance of Bridlewood Farm’s George sons and daughters,” said Liam O’Rourke, managing Isaacs, the Chapmans visited 10 farms in Central Ken- director of Dalham Hall Stud. “But above all else, he tucky in the week following Smarty Jones’ loss in the was a lovely animal.” Belmont S. and the choices were narrowed to three this SEE THE LIGHT past week. On Thursday it was announced that a deci- Facing 10 rivals in tomorrow’s G1 Irish Derby at The sion had been reached. Mrs. Chapman admitted that Curragh the Weinstock Family’s North Light (Ire) the process had been a taxing one. “Everyone in Ken- (Danehill) will try to become the third colt to complete tucky was so nice to us that this became a difficult the Irish/Epsom Derby double in the last four years. decision,” she explained. “But Three Chimneys was Despite heavy rain at the Kildare venue on Tuesday, such a great fit. They are used to having the public visit connections of the English Classic hero expressed their horses like Seattle Slew, Silver Charm and Point themselves satisfied with the conditions ahead of the Given. They believe in limiting a stallion’s book of attempt. “It was fine, lovely ground and I was very mares and they are experienced in standing an impor- happy with it,” Ballymacoll Stud Manager Peter tant horse and making him a success as a sire. It’s Reynolds told PA Sport after walking the course. “The really just a great fit.” A stud fee has yet to be an- colt won on soft ground at York [in the G2 Dante S.], nounced. but that doesn't mean he necessarily needs easy condi- tions. If it got very soft that might not be a good thing Smarty to Three Chimneys cont p2 as he's such a good-actioned horse.” cont. p2 TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 6/26/04 • PAGE 2 of 7 Will the Beat Go On?... I R I S H D E R B Y Trainer John Servis, in conjunction with the P P Chapmans, has mapped out a three-race summer/fall DAY FLIES, MAY NOT RUN Significant drying of schedule to get Smarty Jones to his ultimate goal, the the ground may mean the defection of Juddmonte GI Breeders’ Cup Classic at Lone Star Oct. 30. The Farms’ G1 Prix du Jockey-Club fourth Day Flight (GB) Chapmans had previously indicated their desire to keep (Sadler’s Wells). Khalid Abdullah’s Racing Manager the colt in training at four and yesterday’s agreement Teddy Grimthorpe told PA Sport yesterday, “Day Flight leaves open that possibility. “In no way does this signal is on his way to Ireland, but we will certainly be looking Smarty’s retirement,” Roy Chapman confirmed. Three at the ground before we give him the green light to run. Chimneys has agreed to allow the Chapmans to retain The ground was too firm for him at Chantilly. He does- control of all racing decisions regarding Smarty Jones n't want any jar on Sunday, but we are encouraged by and the decision to retire the colt will be the Chapmans’ a favorable forecast, which suggests that considerable alone. The chestnut will be bred to no more than 110 rain will arrive. As long as that happens everything will mares and there is also a stipulation in the agreement be fine for him. However, if it did come up very fast he that Smarty Jones will not be shuttled to the Southern definitely wouldn't run.” With Godolphin’s Rule of Law Hemisphere for breeding purposes. (Kingmambo), Neil Jones’ Let The Lion Roar (GB) (Sadler’s Wells) and the Sangster Family’s Percussionist Just the Latest Classic Winner at Three Chimneys... (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells) in the line-up, the race will feature Smarty Jones is not the only dual Classic winner that the first four across the line at Espom. On the home will be residing at Three Chimneys. The home of the front, Dermot Weld will be represented by English and late Seattle Slew for the final 17 years of his career, Irish 2000 Guineas place-getter Grey Swallow (Ire) the farm also houses 2001 Horse of the (Daylami {Ire}), while Aidan O'Brien is responsible for a Year, the Preakness and Belmont winner team of five, including last Friday’s G2 King Edward VII Point Given as well as Silver Charm, S. scorer Five Dynasties (Danehill) and last Thursday’s who saw his Triple Crown bid crumble Listed Hampton Court S. winner Moscow Ballet in the 1997 Belmont S. Three Chimneys (Sadler’s Wells). owner Robert Clay is looking forward to the addition of Smarty Jones. “We are Sunday, The Curragh, Ireland grateful for this awesome responsibil- BUDWEISER IRISH DERBY-G1, i1,300,000, 3yo, c/f, ity,” he commented. “This is a very spe- 1 1/2mT Three Chimneys’ cial horse in so many ways. The SC PP HORSE SIRE Robert Clay Chapmans and the Servises have earned 1 9 BOOK OF KINGS Kingmambo www.threechimneys.com the gratitude of the entire racing world ($450,000 yrl ‘02 KEESEP) by the way they have served the needs O-Susan Magnier; B-Swettenham Stud; T-A O’Brien; of the press, and the public and Smarty Jones all at the J-Pat Cosgrave; Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, i11,056. same time. We hope, and plan, to do just as good a job Last Start: WON maiden race at The Curragh Apr. 4. as they have done.” And Smarty’s adoring fans are 2 2 COBRA (IRE) Sadler’s Wells cordially invited. “We have always welcomed fans to (i825,000 yrl ‘02 GOFORB) Three Chimneys Farm and look forward to sharing O-Susan Magnier; B-Barronstown Stud & Orpendale; Smarty Jones with his public.” T-Aidan O’Brien; J-Jamie Spencer; Lifetime Record: 3-1-0-2, i19,360. Smarty Back to the Track....p6 Last Start: Third in June 9 Listed Silver S. TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 6/26/04 • PAGE 3 of 7 Irish Derby field cont. 3 8 DAY FLIGHT (GB) Sadler’s Wells P P R E V I E W P O-Khalid Abdullah; B-Juddmonte Farms; T-J Gosden; J-Richard Hughes; Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-0, i97,270. Saturday, Belmont Park, post time: 5:15 p.m. EDT Last Start: Fourth in June 6 G1 Prix du Jockey Club. MOTHER GOOSE S.-GI, $300,000, 3yo, f, 1 1/8m 4 3 FIVE DYNASTIES Danehill PP HORSE SIRE TRAINER ODDS O-Susan Magnier; B-Pacelco SA & Chelston Stud; 1 Daydreaming A.P. Indy McGaughey 8-1 T-Aidan O’Brien; J-Seamus Heffernan; Lifetime Record: 2 Stellar Jayne Wild Rush Lukas 15-1 5-2-0-1, i138,943. 3 Island Sand Tabasco Cat Jones 2-1 Last Start: WON June 18 G2 King Edward VII S. 4 Ashado Saint Ballado Pletcher 8-5 5 6 GREY SWALLOW (IRE) Daylami (Ire) 5 Miss Coronado Coronado’s Quest Frankel 8-1 (150,000gns yrl ‘02 TATHOU) 6 Society Selection Coronado’s Quest H Jerkens 3-1 O-Mrs Rochelle Quinn; B-Mrs C L Weld; T-Dermot Weld; What this afternoon’s first leg of New York’s Triple J-Pat Smullen; Lifetime Record: 5-3-0-1, i145,411.