Close Hatches

Dark Bay or Brown Filly
Born 2010
KY-Bred

Close Hatches, Kentucky Oaks 2013 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY photo by Mathea Kelley
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Close Hatches on the track at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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Caption: Close Hatches with Jo Lawson stays with the pony until she starts her work.
Morning scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky., on April 21, 2013.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Close Hatches with Jo Lawson stays with the pony until she starts her work. Morning scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky., on April 21, 2013. 1Works4_21_13 image237 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Close Hatches and jockey Joel Rosario are victorious in the Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park.
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Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Close Hatches Breeders' Cup horses and connections at Santa Anita near Acadia, California, preparing for Breeders' Cup raceways on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 2013. BCWorks1Jpegs_10_30_13 image369 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Favored at odds of 3-5 and making her first start of the season off a runner-up finish in the Breeders' Cup Distaff, Close Hatches, Juddmonte's 4-year-old First Defence filly galloped wire to wire in the 1 1/16-mile test, taking rider Joel Rosario straight to the winner's circle at Oaklawn Park in the Grade II Azeri Stakes.

Final turn of the Grade II Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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Belmont and undercard works on June 2, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Close Hatches Belmont and undercard works on June 2, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. MonOrigs1 image785 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I).
Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I). Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. 7-OgdenPhipps1 image Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: trainer Bill Mott, left, with Juddmonte rep Garrett O'Rourke celebrate going into the winner circle. Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I).
Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: trainer Bill Mott, left, with Juddmonte rep Garrett O'Rourke celebrate going into the winner circle. Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I). Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. 7-OgdenPhipps1 image659 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I). Princess of Sylmar (6) in second outside, Antipathy inside in third. Beholder in orange, left.
Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I). Princess of Sylmar (6) in second outside, Antipathy inside in third. Beholder in orange, left. Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. 7-OgdenPhipps1 image619 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Close Hatches took command on the opening turn and never looked back in the $500,0000 Grade I Personal Ensign Stakes, romping by five lengths over a muddy track at Saratoga Race Course for her third grade I triumph in a row.
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Close Hatches wins the Gazelle Stakes, Princess of Sylmar 2nd.
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Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I). Princess of Sylmar (6) in second outside, Antipathy inside in third. Beholder in orange, left.
Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. — Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Ogden Phipps (gr. I). Princess of Sylmar (6) in second outside, Antipathy inside in third. Beholder in orange, left. Belmont Stakes day on June 7, 2014, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Princess of Sylmar after race.
Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Personal Ensign (gr. I).
Scenes at Saratoga Racetrack in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Aug. 22, 2014.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Princess of Sylmar after race. Close Hatches with Joel Rosario wins the Personal Ensign (gr. I). Scenes at Saratoga Racetrack in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Aug. 22, 2014. PersonalEnsign image703 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Close Hatches and jockey Joel Rosario wins the Grade I Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on August 22, 2014.
Photo by: Adam Coglianese/NYRA — Close Hatches and jockey Joel Rosario wins the Grade I Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on August 22, 2014. Photo by: Adam Coglianese/NYRA
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Close Hatches - Breeders' Cup 2014
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Close Hatches gets a bath at Keeneland, 10/2/2014

Close Hatches wins the 2014 Personal Ensign.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Ogden Phipps.
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Close Hatches at Belmont Park June 2.
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Close Hatches wins the 2014 Apple Blossom.

Close Hatches wins the 2014 Azeri Stakes.

Close Hatches and Royal Delta prep for Breeders' Cup 2013
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Close Hatches - Breeders Cup - October 31, 2013
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Close Hatches Works at Belmont Park on October 26, 2013.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Cotillion.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Mother Goose.
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Close Hatches wins the 2013 Gazelle.
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Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2013.
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Close Hatches, with Joanna Trout up, works towards the Kentucky Oaks.

Close Hatches preps for the Kentucky Oaks 4/28/2013.
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Close Hatches - Churchill Downs, April 21, 2013.
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Close Hatches works at Churchill Downs 4/21/2013.
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Close Hatches works at Chruchill Downs 4/21/2013.
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Close Hatches is in complete control in the Personal Ensign.
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Close Hatches holds off Princess of Sylmar to take the Ogden Phipps Stakes.
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Close Hatches rolls to victory in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn.

Close Hatches won the Azeri Stakes on March 15 at Oaklawn.

Close Hatches and Joel Rosario take the Azeri at Oaklawn Park.

Close Hatches is undefeated in four races in 2014.

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List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes

Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.

Juddmonte's Close Hatches is Top Older Female

By Tom LaMarra
January 17, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing

Though her 2014 campaign didn't end the way her connections had hoped, Close Hatches put together a strong enough resume to capture the Eclipse Award as champion older female.

Nod Goes to BC Classic as Year's Top Race

By Frank Angst
December 5, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing

This year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) had it all: a close finish, a thrilling run through the stretch, and a lingering controversy. read blog

Juddmonte Announces 2015 Fees

Juddmonte Farms announced their stud fees for the 2015 breeding season for their North American stallion Mizzen Mast and First Defence.

Untapable Powers to Breeders' Cup Distaff Win

By Jack Shinar
October 31, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Untapable put the finishing touches on her 3-year-old filly championship campaign when she won the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) in a driving finish Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park.

TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Distaff

October 30, 2014
Handicapping, Breeders' Cup

TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Can Close Hatches revert to form in the Distaff? read blog

Haskin Friday Longshot Plays

By Steve Haskin
October 30, 2014

Let's start by saying that this year's Breeders' Cup is one of the toughest to handicap in many years, with deep, wide-open fields, none of which, except perhaps one, have a clear-cut favorite that stands far above the others read blog

Breeders' Cup Friday Selections

October 30, 2014
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Breeders' Cup Friday races. read blog

Close Hatches Could Restore Order in Distaff

By Frank Angst
October 27, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

If Close Hatches can return to her top form, the outcome of the race could end with the familiar sight of trainer Bill Mott entering the winner's circle.

Mott's BC Fillies are Close to His Heart

October 23, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Although the Hall of Fame trainer is closely associated with the legendary Cigar, he has always had that 'je ne sais quoi' with the fillies, including Breeders' Cup contenders Emollient and Close Hatches.

Breeders' Cup Features 201 Pre-Entered Horses

By Jack Shinar
October 22, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The Breeders' Cup unveiled its pre-entrants for the 31st World Championships the morning of Oct. 22 at Santa Anita Park, with 201 horses named for the 13-race festival Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

Close Hatches, Untapable Take Aim at Distaff

By Frank Angst
October 22, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

After finishing fourth as the favorite in the Spinster Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland, Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches will try to bounce back in the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.

Lenny's Place - Episode 3 - 10/15/2014

October 14, 2014

Join Lenny Shulman as he talks with the legendary Nick Zito. Zito talks through Keeneland's new track surface, shares thoughts on his top horses, and gives a tip on one of his top 2-year-olds. Learn why the Breeders' Cup still looks exciting.

Belle Gallantey Connections Consider Distaff

By Frank Angst
October 10, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region

In a movie, Belle Gallantey's rags to riches 2014 season would end with a victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), but in real life her connections are taking time before committing to the race.

Don't Tell Sophia to Work at Keeneland for BC

By BloodHorse Staff
October 6, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (gr. I) winner Don't Tell Sophia will prepare at Keeneland for her planned start in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

Don't Tell Sophia Last to First in Spinster

By Jack Shinar
October 5, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Don't Tell Sophia, last rounding the far turn, roared down the stretch to register her first grade I victory in the Juddmonte Spinster Stakes Oct. 5 on the Keeneland main track as overwhelming favorite Close Hatches fizzled.

Close Hatches Tops Compact Spinster Field

By BloodHorse Staff
October 2, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches, undefeated in four races in 2014, headlines a compact field of six fillies and mares entered for the $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster (gr. I) Oct. 5 at Keeneland.

New Meet, New Racing Surface

By Tom LaMarra
October 1, 2014
Breeders' Cup

Keeneland will begin its fall meet Oct. 3 with return to dirt racing. read blog

Slideshow: Princess of Sylmar

September 24, 2014

Relive moments from the racing career of Princess of Sylmar. view slideshow

The Week in Photos for 8/26/2014

August 26, 2014
International

Saratoga, Wise Dan, Del Mar, Monmouth Park, Hastings, Woodbine, Europe & More! view slideshow

Close Hatches Dominates Personal Ensign

By Jack Shinar
August 22, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Close Hatches took command on the opening turn and never looked back in the $500,0000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I), romping over a muddy track at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 22 for her third grade I triumph in a row.

Close Hatches Bids for Perfection at Saratoga

By BloodHorse Staff
August 18, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Close Hatches puts a three-race win streak on the line against six rivals Aug. 22 in the $500,000 Personal Ensign Invitational (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.

After the Wire: Belmont Stakes 146

June 8, 2014
Handicapping, Triple Crown

J. Keeler Johnson takes a look at the Belmont Stakes and also reflects on several undercard races for this week's After the Wire. watch video

After the Wire: Belmont Stakes 146

June 8, 2014

J. Keeler Johnson takes a look at the Belmont Stakes and also reflects on several undercard races for this week's After the Wire.

Slideshow: 2014 Belmont Stakes Day Sights

June 8, 2014
Triple Crown

People, horses, and scenes that make Belmont Stakes Day unique. View Slideshow

Versatile Close Hatches Claims Ogden Phipps

By Claire Novak
June 7, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region

Close Hatches turned back Princess of Sylmar and picked up the pieces when Beholder finished fourth in the June 7 Ogden Phipps Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park.

Belmont Mega-Day Shines Along With 'Chrome'

By Lenny Shulman
June 5, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

NYRA unveils the first in its mega-day strategy June 7 when it moves races like the Met Mile, Ogden Phipps, Acorn, and Brooklyn to Belmont Stakes day in an effort to ramp up interest, quality, and handle.

Beholder Makes Eastward Trek for Ogden Phipps

A sporting gesture put two-time champion Beholder on a plane to Belmont Park last week for the brewing rematch between her and 2013 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar in the $1 million Ogden Phipps (gr. I).

Beholder, Close Hatches Work for Ogden Phipps

Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders weren't the only ones catching attention June 2 at Belmont Park. Champion filly Beholder and rival Close Hatches both turned in final pre-race preparations for the Ogden Phipps (gr. I).

Belmont Stakes News Update for June 2, 2014

By Claire Novak
June 2, 2014
Triple Crown

Claire Novak reports from Belmont Park on Social Inclusion possibly running in the Woody Stevens, California Chrome, Kid Cruz, Beholder and Close Hatches. watch video

Fields Taking Shape for Belmont Day Undercard

A list of likely starters for the five grade I events on the Belmont Stakes day undercard June 7 has been released by the track's racing office, headed by the $1.25 million Metropolitan Handicap.

Close Hatches Secures Apple Blossom Victory

Defeating four older fillies and mares, Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches secured her third grade I with a front-running performance in the $588,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I) April 11 at Oaklawn Park.

Close Hatches Heads Compact Apple Blossom

Close Hatches will try to add a third top-level victory to her resume in the $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I), in which she meets four opponents, including last year's winner On Fire Baby, April 11 at Oaklawn Park.

Close Hatches Proves Class in Azeri Stakes

Favored at odds of 3-5 and making her first start of the season, Juddmonte's 4-year-old First Defence filly galloped wire to wire in the 1 1/16-mile test, taking rider Joel Rosario straight to the winner's circle March 15.

Azeri: Don't Tell Sophia Faces Close Hatches

Don't Tell Sophia has sailed through the early part of 2014, but faces a stout test March 15 in the $200,000 Azeri Stakes (gr. II) against multiple grade I winner Close Hatches, On Fire Baby, and Flashy American.

Beholder's Cup Win Earned Eclipse

Beholder's smashing victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) ensured her a second consecutive Eclipse Award. She was voted champion 3-year-old filly of 2013 over finalists Princess of Sylmar and Close Hatches.

3-Year-Old Filly Division Balanced in 2013

By Tracy Gantz
January 14, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing

Perhaps no Eclipse Award category overflowed with more talent than among the 3-year-old fillies of 2013. They performed admirably against each other and then went out and defeated the best of their older counterparts.

Beholder Trumps Delta, Princess in Distaff

By Jack Shinar
November 1, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Smooth as silk under jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder vanquished both two-time champion Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar while rolling to an open-lengths victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 1.

Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/30/2013

By Lenny Shulman
October 30, 2013
Breeders' Cup

Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day including track work by Royal Delta, Close Hatches, and Mucho Macho Man. watch video

Royal Delta, Close Hatches Take to SA Oval

By Tracy Gantz
October 29, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott oversaw Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) contenders Royal Delta and Close Hatches as they stretched their legs at Santa Anita on Oct. 29 after arriving from New York the day before.

Stellar Field of Six in Breeders' Cup Distaff

By Tracy Gantz
October 28, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

The Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may only have a field of six, but they have created perhaps the most riveting puzzle in the entire series this year.

Mott Pleased With Royal Delta, Close Hatches

By Tracy Gantz
October 26, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region

Trainer Bill Mott said he was happy with the final works by Royal Delta and Close Hatches at Belmont Park Oct. 26 before they head to California for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont

By Claire Novak
October 19, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.

Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts

By Steve Haskin
October 11, 2013

Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog

Second Straight Grade I Win for Close Hatches

Close Hatches secured a second straight grade I victory Sept. 21 when she passed Test Stakes (gr. I) winner Sweet Lulu turning for home and held off all challengers in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (gr. I).

Philly Showdown for Sweet Lulu, Close Hatches

Grade I winners Sweet Lulu and Close Hatches will meet on the track for the first time when an accomplished group of 3-year-old fillies starts in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 21 at Parx Racing.

Close Hatches Makes First Defence

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Leading commercial sire Unbridled's Song is still looking for his true heir as a stallion, and he may have found it in First Defence.

Close Hatches Gets Golden Egg in Mother Goose

By Jack Shinar
June 22, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Northeast Region

Close Hatches became Juddmonte Farms' newest grade I winner when she captured the $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) June 22 at Belmont Park, leaving heavily favored Dreaming of Julia behind on the turn and cruising home.

Dreaming of Julia Favored in Mother Goose

Stonestreet Stables' homebred Dreaming of Julia is the 1-2 morning line favorite in a light edition of the $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park, where just four other 3-year-old fillies will challenge.

Dreaming of Julia Tunes Up for Mother Goose

By BloodHorse Staff
June 16, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky Oaks, Northeast Region

Dreaming of Julia stood out on a busy worktab for trainer Todd Pletcher June 16, breezing a half-mile over the Belmont Park training track in 49.07 for the upcoming $300,000 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I).

Connections

Trainer	William I. Mott
Jockey	Joel Rosario
Owner	Juddmonte Farms, Inc.
Breeder	Millsec, Ltd.

Pedigree

Close Hatches View Five-Cross Pedigree	First Defence	Unbridled's Song
		Honest Lady
	Rising Tornado	Storm Cat
		Silver Star (GB)

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