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2011 Stud Fee - $5,500 Inc. GST
| Sire: | Storm Cat (USA) 1983 |
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| Dam: | Bay Harbor (USA) 1995 |
| Dam Sire: | Forty Niner (USA) 1985 |
| DOB: | 1 January 2003 |
| Height: | 16.2 hh |
| Year Entered Stud: | 2008 |
| Standing At: | Merlo Downs Stud |
| Location: |
Alton Downs 4702 QLD, Australia  View map »
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Live foal guarantee: | Yes - conditions apply |
Free return: | Yes - conditions apply |
Bonus incentive schemes:
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Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme (Eligible)
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15 RUNNERS - 9 WINNERS! RUNNER-UP LEADING FIRST SEASON SIRE 2011 (USA)
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| EL NINO (USA) | ||||
| Chestnut horse | Foaled 2003 | |||
STORM CAT (USA) (Bay 1983-Stud 1988). 4 wins-3 at 2, $US570,610, Meadowlands Young America S., Gr.1. Champion USA Sire twice. Sire of 1110 rnrs, 803 wnrs, 176 SW, inc. Life is Sweet (Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic S., Gr.1), Cat Thief, Sharp Cat, Giant's Causeway, Storm Flag Flying, Sweet Catomine, One Cool Cat, November Snow, Mistle Cat, Hold That Tiger, Raging Fever, Aljabr, High Yield, After Market, Finder's Fee, Sardula, Tabasco Cat, etc.
1st dam BAY HARBOR, by Forty Niner. 2 wins at 2 at 6½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to BOSTON HARBOR, CLOUDBURST. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:- El Nino (c by Storm Cat) 3 wins. See below. Mach Speed Mi Pasiero Even Better Puget Sound Crosswater Devil in Disguise Stormy Weather Dream Arthur
2nd dam HARBOR SPRINGS, by Vice Regent. 7 wins, $123,038, Turfway Wishing Well S., L, 2d Turfway Holiday Inaugural S., L. Three-quarter-sister to Kissie BOSTON HARBOR (c Capote) 6 wins at 2 5f to 8½f, $1,934,605, Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr 1, Keeneland Breeders' Futurity, Gr 2, Churchill Downs Bashford Manor S., Gr 3, Turfway Kentucky Cup Juvenile S., Gr 3, Ellis Park Juvenile S., L, 2d Saratoga Sanford S., Gr 3. Sire. CLOUDBURST (f Storm Cat) 2 wins at 5½f, Fair Grounds Mardi Gras S., L.
3rd dam TINNITUS, by Restless Wind. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Sister to Resting Wind (dam of WHATEVER'S RIGHT), Elakonee Wind GROOVY (c Norcliffe) Champion sprinter in USA in 1987. 12 wins-1 at 2-6f to 1m, $1,346,956, Belmont Vosburgh H., Gr 1, Tom Fool H., Gr 2-twice, True North H., Gr 2, Saratoga Forego H., Gr 2-twice, Belmont Roseben H., Gr 3, Firecracker S., L, Gulfstream Spectacular Bid S., L, Santa Anita Ancient Title H., L, Finger Lakes Breeders' Cup H., L, Meadowlands Forever Casting S., L, 2d Breeders' Cup Sprint S., Gr 1, Belmont Champagne S., Gr 1, Futurity S., Gr 1, Aqueduct Bay Shore S., Gr 2, 3d Aqueduct Wood Memorial S., Gr 1, 4th Breeders' Cup Sprint S., Gr 1, Belmont Jerome H., Gr 1. Sire. HARBOR SPRINGS (f Vice Regent) 7 wins. See above. Commander Dusty (c Dust Commander) 7 wins, 3d Remington Crossroads H., L. Dancitus (f Far North) 4 wins, 3d Louisiana Senorita S., L. Dam of 8 winners- Miss Maggie (f Afleet) 4 wins-1 at 2, $107,410, 2d Laurel Toes Knows S., L, 3d Belmont Prioress S., Gr 2. Dam of 5 winners- Maggie O'slew PICA SLEW (f Pico Central) 3 wins at 5½f, 6f, $186,237, Calder Azalea S., Gr 3, Leave Me Alone S., L, 2d Gulfstream Sugar Swirl S., Gr 3. Kentucky Jazz (c Dixieland Band) 3 wins-1 at 2, $124,700, 3d Hollywood Silver Screen H., Gr 3, 4th Belmont Cowdin S., Gr 1. Sire. Cookie SKY SOLDIER (c Unaccounted For) 4 wins-1 at 2-6f to 8½f, Laurel Private Terms S., L, Monmouth Restoration S., L, 4th Pimlico Sir Barton S., L. Kissie KOREA (f Southern Halo) 4 wins at 1400m in Argentina, Palermo Clasico The Japan Racing Association, L, 2d San Isidro Clasico Etoile, L, 3d Palermo Clasico Republica Oriental del Uruguay, Gr 3, San Isidro Handicap Neapolis. Producer. Slate Run (c Hennessy) 4 wins at 6f, 6½f, Keeneland Allowance, 3d Churchill Downs Ack Ack H., Gr 3. Count the Kisses (f Geiger Counter) 4 wins-2 at 2, 2d Delaware Go for Wand S., L, Ocala OBS Sprint S. (f), L, Philadelphia Roamin Rachel S., L. Producer.
Race Record: 15 Starts 3-4-1 US$153,849. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in U.S.A.)
| Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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| 2 | 3 | - | 1 | - | US$8,886 |
| 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | US$144,963 |
| Totals: | 15 | 3 | 4 | 1 | US$153,849 |
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Churchill Downs Allowance (6½f) Keeneland Allowance (7f) Oaklawn Maiden (6f) 2d Churchill Downs Forestry S., L (1m to Bright One and beating Hallowed Flag) Arlington Park Awad S., L (1m to Equal Opportunity and beating High Adventure) 3d Saratoga Amsterdam S., Gr.2 (6½f to Court Folly and Songster) 4th Churchill Downs Matt Winn S., L (6f) |
| STORM CAT (USA) B. or Br. 1983 GW 4 wins f:1413 r:1110 w:804 SW:176 | Storm Bird B. 1978 GW 5 wins f:679 r:511 w:354 SW:63 | Northern Dancer B. 1961 GW 14 wins f:636 r:488 w:382 SW:147 | Nearctic | Nearco | 4 |
| Lady Angela | 14 | ||||
| Natalma | Native Dancer | 5 | |||
| Almahmoud | 2 | ||||
| South Ocean B. 1967 SW 4 wins f:12 r:9 w:9 SW:4 | New Providence | Bull Page | 4 | ||
| Fair Colleen | 9 | ||||
| Shining Sun | Chop Chop | 2 | |||
| Solar Display | 4 | ||||
| Terlingua Ch. 1976 GW 7 wins f:11 r:9 w:6 SW:2 | Secretariat Ch. 1970 GW 16 wins f:653 r:488 w:328 SW:57 | Bold Ruler | Nasrullah | 9 | |
| Miss Disco | 8 | ||||
| Somethingroyal | Princequillo | 1 | |||
| Imperatrice | 2 | ||||
| Crimson Saint Ch. 1969 GW 7 wins f:11 r:8 w:7 SW:4 | Crimson Satan | Spy Song | 2 | ||
| Papila | 26 | ||||
| Bolero Rose | Bolero | 6 | |||
| First Rose | 8 | ||||
| BAY HARBOR (USA) Ch. 1995 Wnr 2 wins f:10 r:8 w:7 | Forty Niner Ch. 1985 GW 11 wins f:750 r:648 w:412 SW:56 | Mr. Prospector B. 1970 SW 7 wins f:1178 r:980 w:739 SW:182 | Raise a Native | Native Dancer | 5 |
| Raise You | 8 | ||||
| Gold Digger | Nashua | 3 | |||
| Sequence | 13 | ||||
| File Ch. 1976 SW 5 wins f:10 r:8 w:5 SW:1 | Tom Rolfe | Ribot | 4 | ||
| Pocahontas | 9 | ||||
| Continue | Double Jay | 14 | |||
| Courtesy | 1 | ||||
| Harbor Springs Ch. 1989 SW 7 wins f:14 r:11 w:8 SW:2 | Vice Regent Ch. 1967 Wnr 2 wins f:672 r:566 w:458 SW:103 | Northern Dancer | Nearctic | 14 | |
| Natalma | 2 | ||||
| Victoria Regina | Menetrier | 15 | |||
| Victoriana | 10 | ||||
| Tinnitus Ch. 1975 Pld f:16 r:11 w:9 SW:2 | Restless Wind | Windy City | 14 | ||
| Lump Sugar | 5 | ||||
| Dors | Corporal | 1 | |||
| Cathy | 5 |
STORM CAT 4 wins-3 at 2, US$570,610, Meadowlands Young America S., Gr.1, 2d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Meadowlands World Appeal S., L, 4th Laurel Annapolis H., L. He entered stud in USA in 1988. Champion USA Sire in 1999, 2000. Champion USA Sire (AEI) in 1999, 2004. Champion GB/Ire. Sire (AEI) in 2000. Champion French Sire (AEI) in 2003. Champion USA Sire of 2YOs in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004. Champion USA Sire of Broodmares in 2010. Sire of 1110 progeny to race, 803 winners (72.0%), earnings of over $168 million, 176 stakes winners, 117 stakes placegetters, inc.
SHARP CAT (94f, Ack Ack, Dewan). 14 wins-4 at 2, US$1,972,575, Hollywood Starlet S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Oaks, Gr.1, Belmont Acorn S., Gr.1, Matron S., Gr.1, Ruffian H., Gr.1, Beldame S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Las Virgenes S., Gr.1, Del Mar Debutante S., Gr.2, Hollywood Oaks, Gr.2, Del Mar Chula Vista H., Gr.2, Hollywood Bayakoa H., Gr.2, Santa Anita Lady's Secret H., Gr.2, Del Mar Bayakoa H., L, Santa Anita Santa Ysabel S., L, 2d Breeders' Cup Distaff S., Gr.1, Belmont Frizette S., Gr.1, Mother Goose S., Gr.1.
GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (97c, Rahy, Roberto). 9 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, £1,406,662, 400,000fr., US$954,000, York Juddmonte International S., Gr.1, Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Salamandre, Gr.1, Curragh Gladness S., Gr.3, Futurity S., Gr.3, Naas Yeomanstown & Morristown Lattin Studs S., 2d Breeders' Cup Classic S., Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1.
STORM FLAG FLYING (00f, Easy Goer, Private Account). 7 wins-4 at 2, US$1,951,828, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies S., Gr.1, Belmont Matron S., Gr.1, Frizette S., Gr.1, Saratoga Personal Ensign H., Gr.1, Belmont Shuvee H., Gr.2, 2d Breeders' Cup Distaff S., Gr.1, Belmont Ogden Phipps H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Comely S., Gr.3, 3d Belmont Beldame S., Gr.1, Saratoga Go for Wand H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Distaff H., Gr.2.
SWEET CATOMINE (02f, Kris S, Flying Paster). 5 wins-3 at 2-at 7f, 8½f, US$1,059,600, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies S., Gr.1, Del Mar Debutante S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Oaks, Gr.1, Santa Anita Oak Leaf S., Gr.2, Santa Ysabel S., Gr.3.
ONE COOL CAT (01c, Mr. Prospector, Northern Dancer). Joint third top colt on The 2003 European 2YO Classification.5 wins-4 at 2-to 7f, £32,655, €477,324, Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1, National S., Gr.1, Phoenix Sprint S., Gr.3, Anglesey S., Gr.3, York Leonard Sainer 2YO S., 3d York Nunthorpe S., Gr.1.
NOVEMBER SNOW (89f, Alydar, Amber Morn). 8 wins-3 at 2-from 5f to 1¼m, US$554,628, Saratoga Alabama S., Gr.1, Test S., Gr.1, Belmont Rare Perfume S., Gr.2, Woodbine My Dear S., Can-3, Calder Boca Raton S., L, Hialeah Poinsettia S., L, Belmont Allowance, 2d Saratoga Ballerina S., Gr.1, Gulfstream Davona Dale S., L, Calder Ta Wee S., L, 3d Belmont Go for Wand S., Gr.1, Turfway Breeders' Cup H., Gr.2.
MISTLE CAT (90c, Maribeau, Decidedly). 6 wins from 1400m to 1800m, £192,433, Milan Premio Vittorio di Capua, Gr.1, Deauville Prix du Palais Royal, Gr.3, Kempton Heron S., L, 2d Goodwood Celebration Mile S., Gr.2, Leopardstown Ballycorus S., Gr.3, Newbury Hungerford S., Gr.3, Newmarket Criterion S., Gr.3, Newcastle Beeswing S., Gr.3, Newmarket Darley S., L, Leicestershire S., L, 3d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.2, Sandown Mile S., Gr.2, Curragh Desmond S., Gr.3, Doncaster Park S., Gr.3.
HOLD THAT TIGER (00c, Caveat, Tom Cat). 3 wins at 2, £13,500, US$348,400, €278,591, Longchamp Grand Criterium, Gr.1, Curragh Railway S., Gr.3, Leopardstown EBF 2YO S., 2d Belmont Woodward S., Gr.1, 3d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, 4th Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1.
RAGING FEVER (98f, Seattle Slew, Bold Forbes). Second top filly on The 2000 USA 2YO Free H.11 wins-5 at 2-from 5f to 8½f, US$1,458,198, Belmont Matron S., Gr.1, Frizette S., Gr.1, Hemptead H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Distaff H., Gr.2, Saratoga Adirondack S., Gr.2, Aqueduct Bed o' Roses H., Gr.3-twice, Gulfstream First Lady H., Gr.3, Aqueduct Garland of Roses H., L, Belmont Astoria S., L, 2d Saratoga Ballerina H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Distaff H., Gr.2, Belmont Shuvee H., Gr.2, Gallant Bloom H., Gr.2, Gulfstream Shirley Jones H., Gr.3, Arlington Park Chicago Breeders' Cup H., Gr.3, Gulfstream Dame Mysterieuse S., L, 3d Aqueduct First Flight H., Gr.2, Keeneland Beaumont S., Gr.2.
ALJABR (96c, Baillamont, Kalamoun). Joint third on The 1998 European 2YO Classification.5 wins-3 at 2-at 7f, 1m, £324,109, 400,000fr., Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Salamandre, Gr.1, Goodwood Vintage S., Gr.3, 2d Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, 4th Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.2.
HIGH YIELD (97c, Forty Niner, Nijinsky). 4 wins-2 at 2, US$1,170,196, Gulfstream Fountain of Youth S., Gr.1, Keeneland Blue Grass S., Gr.1, Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, 2d Florida Derby, Gr.1, Hollywood Futurity, Gr.1, Santa Anita Santa Catalina S., Gr.2, 3d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Belmont Champagne S., Gr.1, Hollywood Juvenile Championship S., Gr.3.
AFTER MARKET (03c, Rahy, Danzig). 8 wins-1 at 2-from 8½f to 11f, US$903,685, Del Mar Eddie Read H., Gr.1, Hollywood Charles Whittingham Memorial H., Gr.1, Del Mar Del Mar H., Gr.2, Saratoga National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S., Gr.2, Belmont Lexington S., Gr.3, Hollywood Inglewood H., Gr.3, Belmont Allowance, 2d Belmont Kelso H., Gr.2.
FINDER'S FEE (97f, Mr. Prospector, Riva Ridge). 7 wins-3 at 2, US$708,126, Belmont Matron S., Gr.1, Acorn S., Gr.1, Gallant Bloom H., Gr.2, Aqueduct Cicada S., Gr.3, Belmont Astoria S., L, Saratoga Allowance, 2d Belmont Gallant Bloom H., Gr.3, Fashion S., L, Gulfstream Jeano S., L, 3d Belmont Mother Goose S., Gr.1, Saratoga Test S., Gr.1, Aqueduct Comely S., Gr.3, Belmont Floral Park H., L, 4th Belmont Frizette S., Gr.1, Aqueduct Demoiselle S., Gr.2, Belmont Nassau County S., Gr.2, Saratoga Schuylerville S., Gr.2, Belmont Vagrancy H., Gr.3.
LIFE IS SWEET (05f, Kris S, Flying Paster). 6 wins-1 at 2-at 8½f, 9f, US$1,820,810, Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Santa Margarita Invitational H., Gr.1, El Encino S., Gr.2, La Canada S., Gr.2, Gulfstream Allowance, 2d Belmont Sands Point S., Gr.2, Hollywood Milady H., Gr.2, Santa Anita Santa Maria H., Gr.2, Calder Oaks, L, 3d Hollywood Gold Cup, Gr.1, 4th Del Mar Clement L Hirsch S., Gr.1, Keeneland Ashland S., Gr.1, Oak Tree Lady's Secret S., Gr.1.
SARDULA (91f, Hoist the Flag, Mr. Brick). Second top filly on The 1993 USA 2YO Free H.6 wins-3 at 2, US$882,460, Hollywood Starlet S., Gr.1, Kentucky Oaks, Gr.1, Del Mar Debutante S., Gr.2, Hollywood Princess S., Gr.2, Santa Anita Santa Paula S., L, 2d Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies S., Gr.1, Hollywood Oaks, Gr.1, Santa Anita Oak Leaf S., Gr.1.
TABASCO CAT (91c, Sauce Boat, Barbizon). 8 wins-3 at 2, US$2,347,671, Pimlico Preakness S., Gr.1, Belmont S., Gr.1, Santa Anita San Rafael S., Gr.2, Bay Meadows El Camino Real Derby, Gr.3, Keeneland Fort Springs S., L, Turfway Kentucky Cup Classic H., L, 2d Breeders' Cup Classic S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Derby, Gr.1, Saratoga Jim Dandy S., Gr.2, 3d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1.
GOOD REWARD (01c, Seeking the Gold, Nijinsky). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 1¼m, US$1,087,687, Hollywood Derby, Gr.1, Belmont Manhattan H., Gr.1, Keeneland Storm Cat S., L, Allowance, 2d Del Mar Pacific Classic S., Gr.1, Belmont Mac Diarmida S., L, 3d Keeneland Maker's Mark Mile S., Gr.2-twice, Saratoga National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame H., Gr.2, Pimlico Dixie S., Gr.2, Turfway Kentucky Cup Classic S., Gr.2, Keeneland Fayette S., Gr.3, 4th Santa Anita Strub S., Gr.2, Prairie Meadows Cornhusker H., Gr.2, Belmont Hill Prince S., Gr.3, Saratoga Saranac H., Gr.3, Gulfstream Canadian Turf H., L.
NEBRASKA TORNADO (00f, Lycius, Nijinsky). Joint second top filly on The 2003 International 3YO Classification.4 wins from 1600m to 2100m, £34,500, €514,700, Chantilly Prix de Diane, Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Melisande, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Hildegarde, 3d Deauville Prix d'Astarte, Gr.1, Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.1, 4th Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1.
BLACK MINNALOUSHE (98c, Green Dancer, Diatome). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, 1m, £360,682, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Curragh Blenheim S., L, 2d Curragh Loughbrown S., L, 3d Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, 4th York Juddmonte International S., Gr.1.
CAT THIEF (96c, Alydar, No Robbery). Joint second on The 1999 International 3YO Classification (intermediate). Joint second on The 1998 USA 2YO Free H.4 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m, US$3,951,012, Breeders' Cup Classic S., Gr.1, Hollywood Swaps S., Gr.1, Keeneland Breeders' Futurity, Gr.2, 2d Gulfstream Fountain of Youth S., Gr.1, Keeneland Blue Grass S., Gr.1, Saratoga Whitney H., Gr.1, Monmouth Haskell Invitational H., Gr.1, Santa Anita San Fernando S., Gr.2, San Antonio H., Gr.2, 3d Kentucky Derby, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Florida Derby, Gr.1, Santa Anita Malibu S., Gr.1, Oaklawn H., Gr.1, Churchill Downs Stephen Foster H., Gr.2, Gulfstream Hutcheson S., Gr.2, Turfway Kentucky Cup Classic H., Gr.2.
CATINCA (95f, Saratoga Six, Hail to Reason). 9 wins, US$864,775, Belmont Ruffian H., Gr.1, Aqueduct First Flight H., Gr.2, Top Flight H., Gr.2, Belmont Shuvee H., Gr.2, Aqueduct Bed o' Roses H., Gr.3, Belmont Gallant Bloom H., Gr.3, 2d Aqueduct Distaff H., Gr.2, Belmont Prioress S., Gr.2, Laurel Barbara Fritchie H., Gr.2, 3d Belmont Hempstead H., Gr.1, Beldame S., Gr.1, Saratoga Ballerina H., Gr.1, Test S., Gr.1.
COURAGEOUS CAT (06c, Rahy, Danzig). 6 wins from 7f to 9f to 2011, US$1,165,760, Hollywood Shoemaker Mile S., Gr.1, Saratoga National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S., Gr.2, Belmont Poker S., Gr.3, Gulfstream Canadian Turf S., Gr.3, Belmont A Gift S., L, 2d Breeders' Cup Mile S., Gr.1, Woodbine Mile S., Gr.1, 3d Belmont Jamaica H., Gr.1, Keeneland Turf Mile S., Gr.1.
BLUEGRASS CAT (03c, A.P. Indy, Mr. Prospector). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 9f, US$1,761,280, Monmouth Haskell Invitational H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Remsen S., Gr.2, Belmont Nashua S., Gr.3, Tampa Bay Sam F Davis S., L, 2d Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby, Gr.1, Belmont S., Gr.1, Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1, Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Derby, Gr.3, 4th Keeneland Blue Grass S., Gr.1.
FORESTRY (96c, Pleasant Colony, Dr Fager). Joint second on The 1999 International 3YO Classification (sprint).7 wins from 6½f to 8½f, US$591,225, Saratoga King's Bishop S., Gr.1, 1400m-in track record time, Belmont Dwyer S., Gr.2, 1700m-in track record time, Santa Anita San Pedro S., L, Churchill Downs Allowance-twice, 3d Monmouth Haskell Invitational H., Gr.1, 4th Breeders' Cup Sprint S., Gr.1.
HENNESSY (93c, Hawaii, Tom Cat). Third on The 1995 USA 2YO Free H.4 wins at 2, US$580,400, Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, Hollywood Juvenile Championship S., Gr.2, Monmouth Sapling S., Gr.2, Hollywood 2YO S., 2d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Hollywood Prevue S., Gr.3.
DESERT STORMER (90f, Damascus, New Providence). 7 wins, US$862,950, Breeders' Cup Sprint S., Gr.1, Del Mar Rancho Bernardo H., Gr.3, Santa Anita Las Flores H., Gr.3, Golden Gate Camilla Urso H., L, 2d Hollywood A Gleam H., Gr.2, Del Mar Rancho Bernardo H., Gr.3, Santa Anita La Brea S., Gr.3, 3d Santa Anita Santa Monica H., Gr.1, Hollywood Great Lady M H., L, Santa Anita Bara Lass S., L.
MR. SIDNEY (04c, A.P. Indy, Mr. Prospector). 5 wins at 1m, 8½f, US$486,875, Keeneland Maker's Mark Mile S., Gr.1, Churchill Downs Firecracker H., Gr.2, Belmont Allowance, Gulfstream Allowance, 3d Keeneland Turf Mile S., Gr.1, 4th Gulfstream Mac Diarmida S., Gr.2.
CONSOLIDATOR (02c, Crystal Glitters, Nodouble). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, 8½f, US$661,760, Keeneland Breeders' Futurity, Gr.1, Santa Anita San Felipe S., Gr.2, 2d Churchill Downs Kentucky Breeders' Cup S., Gr.3, 3d Saratoga Sanford S., Gr.2, 4th Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, Santa Anita San Vicente S., Gr.2.
DENEBOLA (01f, Mr. Prospector, Halo). Second top filly on The 2003 European 2YO Classification.2 wins at 2, €290,125, Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, Deauville Prix de Cabourg, Gr.3, 2d Longchamp Prix de la Foret, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Amandine, L, 3d Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3, 4th Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1.
SOPHISTICAT (99f, Rahy, Northfields). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 1m, £251,615, US$20,000, €73,005, Royal Ascot Coronation S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3, 2d Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1, York Lowther S., Gr.2, Royal Ascot Queen Mary S., Gr.3, Leopardstown Silver Flash S., L, 2YO Fillies S., 3d Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.1.
TACTICAL CAT (96c, Caro, Marshua's Dancer). 4 wins-3 at 2, US$480,067, Hollywood Futurity, Gr.1, Belmont Tremont S., L, 2d Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, Kentucky Breeders' Cup S., L, Churchill Downs WHAS-11 S., L, 3d Saratoga Special S., Gr.2, Churchill Downs Ack Ack H., Gr.3.
MISSED THE STORM (90f, Blushing Groom, T.V. Lark). 6 wins-3 at 2-to 7f, US$334,986, Saratoga Test S., Gr.1, Belmont Astarita S., Gr.2, Personal Ensign S., L, 2d Belmont Prioress S., Gr.2, Saratoga Adirondack S., Gr.2.
DESSERT (00f, Lear Fan, Sharpen Up). 3 wins, US$259,560, Del Mar Oaks, Gr.1, Del Mar Allowance.
ALDIZA (94f, Alydar, Never Bend). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 9f, US$496,394, Saratoga Go for Wand H., Gr.1, Glamour S., L, 2d Saratoga Test S., Gr.1, Aqueduct Top Flight H., Gr.2, Belmont Gallant Bloom H., Gr.3, Monmouth Little Silver H., L, 3d Belmont Frizette S., Gr.1, Keeneland Spinster S., Gr.1, Aqueduct First Flight H., Gr.2, Tempted S., Gr.3.
HARLAN (89c, Halo, Gun Bow). 8 wins, US$403,174, Belmont Vosburgh S., Gr.1, 2d Saratoga Forego H., Gr.2, 3d Churchill Downs Firecracker H., L.
His sire sons include Giant's Causeway (106 SW), Tale of the Cat (74 SW), Hennessy (72 SW), Bernstein (71 SW), Forest Wildcat (67 SW), Stormy Atlantic (66 SW), Forestry (42 SW), Pure Prize (36 SW), Sir Cat (34 SW), Storm Boot (31 SW), Freud (29 SW), Stormin Fever (27 SW), High Yield (25 SW), Tiger Ridge (24 SW), Black Minnaloushe (24 SW), Van Nistelrooy (23 SW), Easing Along (22 SW), Tabasco Cat (22 SW), Tactical Cat (21 SW), Catienus (21 SW), Mountain Cat (18 SW), Storm Creek (18 SW), Lion Hearted (17 SW), Storm and a Half (17 SW), Catrail (16 SW), Hold That Tiger (15 SW), Tribal Rule (15 SW), Sea of Secrets (15 SW), One Cool Cat (15 SW), Yankee Gentleman (14 SW), Devon Lane (13 SW), Merchant of Venice (13 SW), Cat Thief (13 SW), Crown Ambassador (12 SW), Exploit (11 SW), Tomorrows Cat (11 SW), Statue of Liberty (11 SW), Future Storm (10 SW), Magic Cat (10 SW), Aljabr (8 SW), Delineator (8 SW), Vision and Verse (8 SW), Fast as a Cat (7 SW), Slaughter Beach (7 SW), Harlan (6 SW), Chanate (6 SW), Dome, Noble Cat, Felix the Cat, In Case, Consolidator, Adcat, Illinois Storm, Level Sands, Iron Cat, Z.Z. Cat, Twin Spires, Scatmandu, Lake Austin, Hurricane Center, Coastal Storm, Goodbye Doeny, Western Cat, True Confidence, Category Five, Distinctive Cat, Storm Broker, Just a Cat, Ciano Cat, Cloud Watch, Railway Cat, Quick Cut, Dominique's Cat, Storm Day, Three Wonders, Colten Cat, Storm Report, Al Ghazi, Storm God, Aristis, Wilderness Cat, Storm Blast, Scat, Tabac, Gen Stormin'norman, Catastrophe, Soulful, Storm Ashore, Ride the Storm, Storm of Angels, Meacham, Cape Storm, Winthrop, Awesome Cat, Crowning Storm, Elegant Cat, Notable Cat, Bonus Time Cat, Perfect Vision, Storm Team, Cat Power, King Cheetah, Deadly Storm, etc.
EL NINO (USA) 2003 Chestnut colt
by Storm Cat - Bay Harbor, by Forty Niner
Sire Summary
| Named Foals | Starters | Winners | Wins | Placings | SW (GW) | Earnings | AEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 0 (0) | over $300,000 | 0.00 |
| per foals | 51.7% | 27.6% | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0% (0.0%) | $10,474 | |
| per starters | 53.3% | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0% (0.0%) | $20,250 |
EL NINO 3 wins to 7f, Churchill Downs Allowance, Keeneland Allowance, 2d Churchill Downs Forestry S., L, Arlington Park Awad S., L, 3d Saratoga Amsterdam S., Gr.2, 4th Churchill Downs Matt Winn S., L. He entered stud in USA in 2008. His oldest progeny are 3YOs. He entered stud in Aust. in 2011. Sire of 15 progeny to race, 8 winners (53.0%), earnings of over $300,000, 1 stakes placegetter, inc.
Senor Rain (09r, Marquetry, Slewpy). 3 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1m to 2012, 2d Hollywood Harry Henson S., L, Fairplex CB Afflerbaugh S., L, Hoosier Indiana Futurity, L, 3d Hollywood Real Quiet S., L, Golden Gate California Derby, L.
Sacred Romance (09f, Holy Bull, Distinctive Pro). 2 wins at 5½f, 6f in 2012.
Good Harbour (09c, Way West, Honor Grades). Winner at 2 in 2011.
De Jorge (09f, Whitney Tower, Great Above). Winner at 800m in 2012.
Maengsan Horangi (09c, Editor's Note, Horse Flash). Winner at 2 in 2011.
Little Marie (09f, With Approval, Seat of Power). Winner at 7f in 2012.
Acallforjoe (09f, Great Above, Better Bee). Winner at 4½f in 2012.
My Tee Time (09f, Northern Afleet, Bold Show). Winner at 2 in 2011.
Doppler Radar (09c, Slewpy, Raja Baba). Placed at 3 in 2012.
Commenced stud duties in U.S.A. in 2008, Australia in 2011
His oldest Aust. progeny will be foals in 2012-13
Worldwide - All countries, calendar year
| Year | Rnrs | Wnrs | Runs | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 160,916 |
| 2012 | 12 | 5 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 142,829 |
| Totals | 15 | 8 | 69 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 303,745 |
Totals in All Countries
| Country | Rnrs | Wnrs | Runs | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.A. | 12 | 6 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 284,019 |
| Korea | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16,401 |
| Canada | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,325 |
| Venezuela | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 15 | 8 | 69 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 303,745 |
Analysis by Crop
| Crop | Foals | Rnrs | Wnrs | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 303,745 |
| Totals | 30 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 303,745 |
Analysis by Age
| Age | Rnrs | Wnrs | Plcd | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | Ave Earnings A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14,629 |
| 3 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11,902 |
Analysis by Sex
| Sex | Rnrs | Wnrs | Plcd | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | Ave Earnings A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 24,823 |
| Fillies | 8 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16,248 |
Analysis by Race Distance
| Band | Rnrs | Wnrs | Plcd | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | Ave Earnings A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 1001m | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2,519 |
| 1001 - 1200m | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13,851 |
| 1201 - 1400m | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12,822 |
| 1401 - 1600m | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8,111 |
| 1601 - 1800m | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,418 |
Distance Analysis
All Runners
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 17 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| %Wnrs/Starters | 25.0% | 27.3% | 57.1% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| %wins/Starts | 11.8% | 15.4% | 26.7% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Black Type Races
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| %Wnrs/Starters | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| %wins/Starts | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Two-Year-Old Racing
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 9 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Three-Year-Old Racing
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 8 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Four-Year-Old and Older Racing
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Changeintheweather | 2011 Stud Fee - $5,500 Inc. GST |
| Garrison Savannah | 2011 Stud Fee - $1,950 Inc. GST |
Stud Comments
First crop are racing in the USA, and are proving they are FAST, TOUGH and DETERMINED, racing in only Metropolitan company in the USA, they lead up any field, and fight to the finish.They are sprint horses, up to 1700m, and they have SPEED to burn!15 runners: 9 Winners, including multiple STAKES placed, Senor Rain.
Senor Rain (12 Starts - 3 Wins, 5 STAKES Placings) 3 wins – 2 at 2, STAKES placed at 2years :- 2nd FAIRPLEX CB AFFLERBAUGH S., HOOSIER INDIANA FUTURITY S.,(by a nose), 3rd GOLDEN GATE CALIFORNIAN DERBY S., At 3 years: 3rd REAL QUIET STAKES., 2nd HARRY HENSON. S., (by a nose) on turf.
His impressive 3rd in the REAL QUIET STAKES (1800m), at HOLLYWOOD PARK, he led the impressive field to run a game 3rd to the 5/2 favourite,GROUP 1 winner, LIAISON, who ran 6th in GROUP 1 KENTUCKY DERBY, May,2012. Senor Rains' connections had KENTUCKY DERBY aspirations for the him, but he proved over and again that he is a sprint distance runner up to 1700m.
Sacred Romance (09f, Holy Bull, Distinctive Pro). 7 starts: 2 wins, 3 consecutive 2nds at 2 years.
Good Harbour (09c, Way West, Honor Grades). Winner at 2 in 2011. 9 Starts - 1 Win, 1 second, 2 thirds.
De Jorge (09f, Whitney Tower, Great Above). Winner at 800m in 2012.
Maengsan Horangi (09c, Editor's Note, Horse Flash). Winner at 2 in 2011.
Little Marie (09f, With Approval, Seat of Power). Winner at 7f in 2012.
Acallforjoe (09f, Great Above, Better Bee). Winner in 2012. Placed at 2 on 26/08/ 2011.
My Tee Time (09f, Northern Afleet, Bold Show). Winner in October 2011
Words Unspoken (09f,A.P Jet, Stephanies Angel) Placed in October 2011
La Nina Brava (09f),Post Marked, Stop the Music). First start winner, May 2012
Doppler Radar (09c, Slewpy, Raja Baba). Placed at 3 in 2012.
EL NINO - SPEED is what you need in thoroughbred racing, and he's got all that and more.
A very fast front running son of THE Champion Sire of Sires, STORM CAT, El Nino lead in all his race starts, winning from 1200 - 1400m, capable of 21 sec. opening quarter mile speed.
He led all the way to victory at Keenlands, Churchhill Downs and Oaklawn; posting just 0.26 outside the fastest 1300m time for the year at Churchill Downs – with a 3 length margin win.
He STAKES placed at Saratoga (Gr2), Churchill Downs and Arlington (on turf)
EL NINO is from a CHAMPION 2 Year Old FAMILY:
FIRST DAM : Bay Harbor (2 wins at 2), ½ sister to ECLIPSE CHAMPION 2 YEAR OLD COLT, BOSTON HARBOR - 6 wins at 2 inc. BREEDERS CUP GR 1(US$1,934,605), Sire 21 SWs.
SECOND DAM - ½ sister to US CHAMPION SPRINTER,GROOVY (12 wins, 2 – 4yrs, US$1,346,956), Vosburgh S.-G1
The STORM CAT dynasty is represented in Australia by these successful sons:
- TALE OF THE CAT - (REAL SAGA)
- HENNESSY (GRAND ARMEE)
- STATUE OF LIBERTY (HAY LIST)………..
EL NINO earned Runner-Up 2011 LEADING FIRST SEASON SIRE in Indiana, USA, prooving his worth as a 2 year old sire.
At 16.2hh, he is a magnificent horse, and has a very good temperment (just the right dose of the notorious STORM CAT spirit), very easy to handle and work with- great at covering mares.
Stood his FIRST SEASON IN AUSTRALIA IN 2011.
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