Pedigree
By GONE WEST(1984), black type winner of 6 races, 2 to 3, $682,251, Dwyer S. [G1], etc. Among the leading sires in U.S. Sire of 17 crops, 1038 foals, 800 starters, 83 black type winners, 548 winners, $67,093,431, including Speightstown (Champion, $1,258,256), Zafonic (European champion 3 times, $663,984), Royal Abjar (Champion 4 times, $295,106), *Gone Prospecting (Champion in Trinidad and Tobago, $2,357), Da Hoss ($1,931,558, Breeders’ Cup Mile S. (G1), etc.), Zafolia ($1,847,073, Mainichi Sho Kyoto Yonsai Tokubetsu, etc.).
1st Dam
SILKEN CAT, by Storm Cat. 3 wins in 4 starts at 2, $102,120, Champion 2-year-old filly in Canada, Mazarine S. [L]. Dam of—
SPEIGHTSTOWN (c. by Gone West). Won Breeders’ Cup Sprint [G1], Churchill Downs H.[G2], True North Breeders’ Cup H. [G2], Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. [G2]-etr, 6 furlongs in 1:08.00, Artax H. [L], 2nd Amsterdam S. [G2], Jaipur H. [L], 3rd Vosburgh S. [G1].
Kenado (c. by Saint Ballado). Placed at 2 and 3, $18,287.
Tigerline (c. by Unbridled’s Song). Placed ay 2 and 3, $7,880.
2nd Dam
SILKEN DOLL, by Chieftain. 4 wins in 7 starts, at 3, $68,550, Bam’s Penny S. Half-sister to TURK PASSER (Turf Classic Invitational S. [G1], etc.), Explosive Passer (2nd [Q] at Hollywood Park, etc.). Dam of 7 foals to race, all winners—
SILKEN CAT (f. by Storm Cat). Champion see above.
Juyush (c. by Silver Hawk). 5 wins, 2 to 9 in England, $122,903, Ascot Hurdle, 2nd Bahrain Trophy S., 3rd Racing Post Trophy [G1], Royal Lodge S. [G2].
Raven Red (c. by Valid Appeal). 8 wins, 3 to 8, $112,709, 2nd Smoke Screen S.
Meadow Silk (f. by Meadowlake). 13 wins, 3 to 6, $80,169, Cottonwood S. Dam of 4 winners including—
STAR DABBLER (c. by Saint Ballado). 3 wins at 3, $319,936, Indiana Derby (G2), 2nd King’s Bighop S. (G1).
RUN PRODUCTION (c. by Saint Ballado). 3 wins at 2, $75,600, Comet S. Sire.
Bay Head King (c. by Saint Ballado). 6 wins, 2 to 5, $210,713, 2nd Gallant Bob Handicap, 3rd Fred “Cappy” Capossela S. Sire.
Chief Appeal (f. by Valid Appeal). 3 wins at 3, $88,250. Dam of 9 winners, including—
TURKAPPEAL (f. by Turkoman). 4 wins, 2 to 4, $280,388, Valley View S. [L], Miss Liberty S., Salem County S., 2nd Reeve Schley, Jr. S. [G2], The Very One H. [G3], Suffolk County S., etc. Dam of PINK CHAMPAGNE (f. by Awesome Again) 2 wins at 2, $145, 957, Natalma S. (G3).
Premier Krischief (c. by Kris S.). 8 wins, 2 to 6, $275,852, 2nd Jamaica H. [G2], 3rd Bet Twice S. [L].
Pongee (f. by In Reality). 2 wins in 3 starts at 3, $20,400. Dam of 6 winners, including—
Mississippi Chat (c. by Meadowlake). 2 wins at 3, $55,780, 3rd Phoenix S. [L].
Tupelo Belle (f. by Turkoman). 3 wins at 3 and 4, $19,144. Dam of CINDAGO (c. by Indian Charlie) Winner at 2 and 3 in Puerto Rico, El Cajon S., MISTER FANUCCI (c. by Announce). 8 wins in 14 starts at 2 and 3, $163,165; champion imported 2-year-old colt in Puerto Rico, Clasico Fanatico Hipico, Clasico Agustin Mercado Reveron, 2nd Clasico Jose Coll Vidal, Copa 4 de Julio.
Sikasso (c. by Silver Hawk). 2 wins at 5 in UK, $27,655.
Golden Madonna (f. by Silver Hawk). At 5 Sent To Australia.
Tropical Rain (f. by Danzig Connection). Unraced. Dam of 5 winners, including—
TROPICAL WAY (f. by Way West-FR). 6 wins at 2 in Puerto Rico, $109,520; Foreign, won Cl Eduardo C. Insua (Pr), etc.
3rd Dam
INSILCA, by Buckpasser. Unraced. Dam of 13 foals to race, 8 winners—
TURK PASSER. 8 wins, 3 to 5 in NA, $735,320, Turf Classic Invitational S. (G1), etc; At 5 Sent To Japan; At 6 Sent to the Usa.
SILKEN DOLL. Black type winner, see above.
Explosive Passer. 4 wins at 3 and 5, $109,805, 2nd -Q, 3rd Oceanside S.
Lifes Reward. 9 wins, 3 to 8, $184,332. Sire.
Kenilworth. 6 wins, 3 to 6, $97,724.
Star Silk. 6 wins, 3 to 5, $90,335. Producer.
Silken Light. 3 wins at 3 and 4, $64,285. Dam of 4 winners, including—
INCITATUS. 4 wins at 3 and 5, $232,226, California Sire S., 2nd Pleasanton S., 3rd Ascot Handicap.
Let it Out. 3 wins at 3 and 5, $13,790.
Turkish Silk. At 4 sent to Chile.
Casilca. Placed at 3, $3,380. Dam of 8 winners, including—
G All Day. 13 wins, 2 to 7, $374,380, 3rd Cardinal Handicap.
Joyce G. 4 wins at 3 and 4, 2007, $44,868, 3rd Miss Kansas City S.
Crown Passer. Placed at 3 and 4, $16,500.
Carnation. Placed at 3, $7,440. Dam of 3 winners, including—
Lew’s Pro. 16 wins, 3 to 8, $162,893.
4th Dam
COPPER CANYON, by Bryan G. 7 wins, 2 to 4, $66,462, Pan Zareta H., 2nd Schuylerville S, Bayou H., 3rd Black-Eyed Susan S., Post-Deb S. Sister to Ross Sea. Half-sister to BOLD EXPERIENCE, VIRGINIA DELEGATE. Dam of 8 foals, 7 to race, all winners—
Copernica. 5 wins at 2 and 3, $121,938, 2nd Frizette S.(G1), Matron S.(G1), Fashion S.(G3), Astarita S.(G3), Colleen S.(G3), Grey Flight H., 3rd Dark Mirage H. Dam of 7 winners—
COPPER BUTTERFLY. At 4 Sent to Usa; Placed at 2 in UK, $470; 4 wins at 3 in France, $51,390, Pr La Sorellina. Dam of Lenny’s Ransom (winner at 3, $61,962, 3rd Hill Prince S. (G3), Advantage (3 wins at 3, placed at 4, 2007 in Japan, $461,152; Foreign, 3rd Diamond S. (Jpn)).
CRUSADER SWORD. 6 wins, 2 to4, $327,476, Hopeful S. (G1), Saratoga Springs S. (G2), 3rd Futurity S. (G1), Tom Fool S. (G2). Sire.
Latin Lyric. 2 wins at 3, $62,170, 2nd Bold Princess S. Producer.
Penny Bank. 2 wins at 4 in NA, $17,070; In UK, 2nd Deep Wealth Mem, Hurdle.
Copperplate. Winner at 3, $12,840. Dam of COPPER HORIZON (4 wins at 3 and 4, $94,667, Little Silver S., 3rd Jersey Blues S., Gold of Autumn (Winner at 4, $47,529, 3rd Miss Grillo S.(G3). Granddam of TAP DANCING MAUK (6 wins, 2 to 6, 2007, $350,741, Zia Park Distance Championship Hcp., Bosselman/Gus Fonner S., 3rd Cigar S., Mav Cat (8 wins, 2 to 6, placed at 7, 2007, $152,355, 3rd Clever Trevor S.), Leaves Of Autumn (Winner at 3, placed at 4, 2007, $36,460, 3rd Somethingroyal S.).
Lucky Penny. Winner at 3, $12,465. Dam of WAGE A PENNY (3 wins at 2, $98,410, Tippett S., 2nd Junior Champion S.), Lucky Appeal (4 wins at 2 and 3, $102,960, 3rd What A Pleasure S.(G3), Mecke S.).
Carmelita. Winner at 3 and 4, $24,624. Dam of L’autre Monde (5 wins, 2 to 4, $138,411, 2nd Bustles And Bows S, 3rd Mill Race S.), Five Times A Lady (3 wins at 2 and 3, $24,354, Baxter S., 3rd Bachman S., Princess S.). Granddam of Turquoise N Gold (Winner at 2, $64,614, 3rd California Cup Juvenile S).
Clivia. Unraced. Producer. Granddam of Dreamadreamforme (6 wins at 2 and 3, $128,110, 3rd Dearly Precious S., Junior Champion S., Safely Kept S.).
Quachita. Winner at 2, $11,370, 3rd Cincinnati Trophy S. Dam of 2 winners—
Pleasant Sue. Unraced. Dam of ANTEQUERA (4 wins at 3 and 4, $98,406, Jiffy Lube S, 2nd Ada Handicap, Carris Memorial Handicap).
Copperband. Unraced. Dam of BLUE HILLS (10 wins, 2 to 5, $309,051, Carousel S., 2nd Hildene S., 3rd Fifth Avenue., Gala Lil S., Cordially S., Oakley S.), CARAMEL CUSTARD (5 wins, 3 to 5, $147,756, Marlboro S).
Cherokee Phoenix. 2 wins at 3, $19,500. Dam of 6 winners, including—
RISEN COLONY. 6 wins at 3 and 4, $225,550, Honey Bee Handicap (G3), Maryland Racing Writers Handicap., Delaware Valley Handicap, 2nd Rare Treat Handicap (G3), 3rd Delaware Handicap (G2). Producer. Granddam of True Addiction (Winner at 2 and 3, 2007, $113,955, 2nd Adirondack Breeders’ Cup S.(G2).
CHEROKEE COLONY. Winner at 2, 3, and 4, $474,380, Flamingo S. (G1), San Carlos H. (G2), 2nd Young America S. (G1), 3rd Wood Memorial Invitational (G1), San Antonio Handicap (G1), 4th Florida Derby (G1). Sire.
Is You Class. Winner at 3 in NA, $6,340; at 11 Sent to Argentina. Dam of 5 winners, including—
POTRA CLASICA (ARG). 6 wins, 4 to 6, 2007 in NA, $223,620, Hollywood Wildcat Breeders’ Cup Hcp, 3rd Pr Manuel J. Guiraldes (G3)(Arg), etc.
POTRIMAGIC (ARG). Winner at 5, $60,930, Flying Julia S.
Potri Class. Foreign, 2nd Pr Eudoro J. Balsa (G3)(Arg), Pr Omnium (Arg), Pr Espirita (Arg), 3rd Gp Gilberto.
Bakor. 5 wins, 2 to 6, $64,880.
Aquinas. Winner at 3 and 4, $23,850. Sire.
Metalist. 2 wins at 4, $11,425.