First Defence
Unbridled's Song - Honest Lady, by Seattle Slew
2004, b, 16.0 1/2 hands, entered stud 2009
Sire of Eclipse Finalist, MG1SW,
and Millionaire CLOSE HATCHES,
from his first crop, recent winner
of the 2014 Grade 1 Apple Blossom.
2014 FEE: $15,000 Live Foal
(due November 1 of year bred)
Standing at Juddmonte Farms, Lexington, KY
Tools and Resources
Current Top Performers Worldwide
What's This?
Up to 10 runners are listed for each sire. Runners represent the stallion’s top
performers for the year and are displayed according to a hierarchy that gives first
preference to the date, graded stakes, stakes, and then non-stakes races. These
are sorted by best performance. Older results will remain listed if no new performances
occur to replace them. At the beginning of a new year, this section will display
the top performers for the previous year through March 31 but a preference is given
to current year runners. Each horse listed is linked to additional information including
pedigree, sale history, race chart (with video and recap when available). Race data
include distance in furlongs; final time of race; and track code. Information is
updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey Club Information
Services.
| Horse | Age/Sex/Best Win | Broodmare Sire | Race (Stakes Grade if Applicable; Date; Purse; Distance; Time; Track) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOSE HATCHES | 4 yo, f, G1W | Storm Cat |
Apple Blossom H.
(gr. I,
4/11/2014,
$600,000,
1 1/16 miles,
1:42.75,
Oaklawn Park
)
Replay
|
| New Line | 4 yo, c, G3PL | Deputy Minister |
2nd Equestrian Club Board of Directors Cup
(gr. III,
1/11/2014,
$5,865,
King Abdulaziz Racecourse-KSA
)
STK
(
2/22/2014,
$9,328,
King Abdulaziz Racecourse-KSA
)
|
| Beach Hut | 3 yo, c, SPL | American Chance |
3rd San Pedro S.
(
1/20/2014,
$75,000,
6 furlongs,
1:08.80,
Santa Anita Park
)
Replay
|
| Pistols Drawn | 3 yo, f, WNR | Belong to Me | |
| Sammy's Bandit | 4 yo, g, WNR | Dixieland Band |
CLM
(
4/12/2014,
$11,100,
Oaklawn Park
)
WCL
(
3/30/2014,
$10,920,
Oaklawn Park
)
|
| Privet Hedge | 3 yo, f, WNR | Private Account |
MSW
(
4/3/2014,
$17,209,
Maisons-laffitte-FR
)
|
| Carvey | 4 yo, g, WNR | Valid Wager |
CLM
(
3/31/2014,
$1,860,
Beulah Park
)
|
| First Defender | 3 yo, g, WNR | Polish Numbers | |
| Ms. Sylvia A. | 3 yo, f, WNR | Distinctive Pro | |
| Night Warden | 4 yo, c, WNR | Seattle Slew |
CLM
(
3/12/2014,
$5,429,
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort
)
CLM
(
3/2/2014,
$5,332,
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort
)
|
Leading Runners Worldwide
What's This?
Up to 10 runners are listed in each category: Lifetime Earnings, Current Year Earnings,
and Class Performance Index (CPI). Lifetime Earnings and Current Year Earnings include
Northern Hemisphere winnings. CPI is the average earnings per start for an individual
runner divided by the average earnings per start for all horses of the same crop
and gender that raced in the same country for a given year.
By Lifetime Earnings
| Name | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Close Hatches | $1,847,300 |
| Dundonnell | $391,089 |
| Blue Bullet (JPN) | $260,712 |
| New Line | $139,991 |
| White Crane | $107,548 |
| Ballerina Belle | $90,000 |
| In Kelly's Defense | $80,746 |
| Silver Strike | $74,474 |
| Sammy's Bandit | $66,534 |
| Fire Guard | $66,342 |
By Current Year Earnings
| Name | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Close Hatches | $480,000 |
| Dundonnell | $199,235 |
| Sammy's Bandit | $34,450 |
| White Crane | $27,710 |
| In Kelly's Defense | $26,940 |
| Pistols Drawn | $25,240 |
| Blue Bullet (JPN) | $24,934 |
| Belle Natalie | $24,444 |
| First Glance | $22,080 |
| Ms. Sylvia A. | $21,000 |
By Class Performance Index
| Name | CPI |
|---|---|
| Close Hatches | 51.35 |
| Dundonnell | 9.22 |
| Ms. Sylvia A. | 4.30 |
| Blue Bullet (JPN) | 3.96 |
| New Line | 3.04 |
| Privet Hedge | 2.88 |
| White Crane | 2.49 |
| In Kelly's Defense | 1.88 |
| Beach Hut | 1.63 |
| Maginot Line | 1.62 |
Recent North American Winners and Stakes Performers
What's This?
All winning or stakes-placed progeny are listed for North American performances
within the previous seven days. Winners are updated on the list only when the information
on new winners is available. Juvenile runners are included in a separate list. For
each runner is listed his or her name, age and sex, and broodmare sire. Race data
include the race name (when applicable), track, official finish position, distance,
and race date. If video of the race is available, a camera icon and “Replay” are
linked to a video player. Equibase charts for all races are also linked.
3-Year-Olds and up
| Name | Age/Sex | Broodmare Sire | Race, Track, Position, Distance, Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOSE HATCHES | (4 yo/f) | Storm Cat | Apple Blossom H. (gr. I), Oaklawn Park (1st , 1 1/16 Miles, 4/11) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
| Sammy's Bandit | (4 yo/g) | Dixieland Band | CLM, Oaklawn Park (1st , 1 1/16 Miles, 4/12) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
First Defence's Northern Hemisphere Rankings
What's This?
Stallions whose progeny performance statistics make them the top 100 sires nationally
or among the top 25 leadings sires in a given state are listed with runners, winners,
stakes winners, stakes wins, graded stakes winners, grade I stakes winners, chief
earner, and aggregate earnings identified for the current year. The same data for
the previous year is also presented if the sire met the ranking thresholds. All
data except stakes and graded stakes represents Northern Hemisphere data; stakes
information is worldwide.
| Rankings | Rnrs | Wnrs | SWs | SWins | GSWs | G1SWs | Chief Earner | Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
40 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Close Hatches ($480,000) | $882,983 |
| 2013 |
|
69 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Close Hatches ($1,367,300) | $2,547,678 |
Auction Results (N. Hemisphere only)
What's This?
Summary sales results include the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares for
the current year to date and the past year; data include results of all significant
sales in the Northern Hemisphere. Information is updated daily and reflects official
results as recorded by The Jockey Club Information Services; records of sales outside
of North America may be delayed and will appear only when recorded officially. Below
the summary results are links to worldwide hip-by-hip results for the major sales
during the current year and two previous years. An online database with access to
more detailed searches is available at www.bloodhorse.com/auctions-tool/. Recent Results Displays
hip-by-hip sales results for the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares from
the past two months; data include results of all sales in Northern Hemisphere. Information
is updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey Club Information
Services; records of sales outside of North America may be delayed.
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covering Sire | Weanlings | Yearlings | 2-Y-Os | Covering Sire | Weanlings | Yearlings | 2-Y-Os | |
| Number Sold | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 5 |
| Total Average | $47,821 | $0 | $10,125 | $0 | $44,357 | $17,167 | $28,071 | $38,600 |
| Total Median | $42,500 | $0 | $9,500 | $0 | $26,500 | $18,000 | $14,500 | $30,000 |
| Colt Average | n/a | $0 (0) | $4,000 (1) | $0 (0) | n/a | $30,000 (1) | $48,500 (4) | $27,333 (3) |
| Filly Average | n/a | $0 (0) | $12,167 (3) | $0 (0) | n/a | $10,750 (2) | $19,900 (10) | $55,500 (2) |
First Defence's Complete Worldwide Auction Results
Current Sales Results
What's This?
Sales results include the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares for the current
year to date and the past year; data include results of all sales in Northern Hemisphere.
Information is updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey
Club Information Services; records of sales outside of North America may be delayed
and will appear only when recorded officially.
Upcoming Sales Entries
What's This?
North American auction listings are included for the progeny and covered mares of
all featured stallions. Expand each sale by clicking the + symbol to the left of
the sale name. Entries include hip number, name (when applicable), sex, year of
birth, type [A=stallion; B=broodmare; C=stallion season; D=broodmare prospect; E=racing
or broodmare prospect; F=racing or stallion prospect; G=stallion prospect; H=horse;
I=racing prospect; S=stallion share; W=weanling; Y=yearling; 2 (or other numeral)=age
of hip], sire, dam, broodmare sire, and consignor. Cover sire information is available
for broodmares that have been bred by hovering the cursor over the “B” designation.
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale 2014
| Hip | Name | Sex | YOB | Type | Sire | Dam | BroodmareSire | Consignor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | f | 2012 | 2 | First Defence | Dreamingofleta | Rahy | ||
| 178 | f | 2012 | 2 | First Defence | Emkel | Grand Slam |
Ocala Breeders' Sale 2014 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training
| Hip | Name | Sex | YOB | Type | Sire | Dam | BroodmareSire | Consignor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | f | 2012 | 2 | First Defence | Hasardeuse | Distant View | Mayberry Farm, Agent IV | |
| 170 | f | 2012 | 2 | First Defence | In Awe | Came Home | Gayle Woods, Agent III | |
| 679 | c | 2012 | 2 | First Defence | Splendid Honor | Double Honor | Casse Sales LLC (Justin Casse), Agent VI |
Pedigree
What's This?
A brief pedigree is accompanied by a notation of inbreeding within five generations.
Below the sire’s name are two links—“Download Stallion Register Pages” goes to the
stallion’s current Stallion Register print pages in PDF (if made available by the
subscribing farm) and the equineline.com “Reports” link goes to a list of reports
available from The Jockey Club’s equineline.com service.
First Defence |
Unbridled's Song | Unbridled | Fappiano |
| Gana Facil | |||
| Trolley Song | Caro (IRE) | ||
| Lucky Spell | |||
| Honest Lady | Seattle Slew | Bold Reasoning | |
| My Charmer | |||
| Toussaud | El Gran Senor | ||
| Image of Reality |
Inbreeding
5S X 4D In Reality.
Race Record
What's This?
Sales results include the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares for the current
year to date and the past year; data include results of all sales in Northern Hemisphere.
Information is updated daily and reflects official results as recorded by The Jockey
Club Information Services; records of sales outside of North America may be delayed
and will appear only when recorded officially.
| Age | Starts | 1st (SW) | 2nd (SP) | 3rd (SP) | Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $41,195 |
| 3 | 4 | 2 ( 1 ) | 1 ( 1 ) | 0 | $175,000 |
| 4 | 7 | 3 ( 2 ) | 1 ( 1 ) | 0 | $364,339 |
| Totals | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | $580,534 |
Won at 2
-
A maiden special weight race at Belmont Park
(6f, D,defeating Johannesburgaffair, Vim N Vigor, Mastermind, Masterofthehouse, Brooker D, Live From Appollo, Duveen, Divided Territory, Chihulykee, Peakitup, Adopt a Cat). Replay
Won at 3
-
Long Branch Breeders' Cup S.
(8.5f, D,defeating Get Serious, Saratoga Lulaby, Crusader Rabbit, Brush On By, Keeneland Kid). Replay -
An allowance race at Belmont Park
(7f, D,defeating Shone, Pulpiteer, Aaron's Classic, Grand Refer, A Song for You). Replay
2nd at 3
-
King's Bishop S. (gr. I)
(7f, D,defeating E Z Warrior, Teuflesberg, Most Distinguished, Bold Start, King of the Roxy, Longley, Pauillac, Forty Grams, Spin Master). Replay
Won at 4
-
Forego H. (gr. I)
(7f, D,defeating Greeley's Conquest, Ferocious Fires, Eternal Star, Tasteyville, Lucky Island (ARG), Premium Wine, Bold Start, Forefathers, Real Estate). Replay -
Jaipur S. (gr. III)
(6f, T,defeating Salute the Count, Mohegan Sky, True to Tradition, Metro Meteor, Port Royal, Silver Timber, Hollywood Left). Replay -
An allowance optional claiming race at Churchill Downs
(7f, D,defeating Forest Attack, Vicarian, Forty Grams, Spin Master, Red Raymond, He Loves Me Not, Flashstorm). Replay
2nd at 4
-
Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (gr. II)
(6f, D,defeating Sammarco, Thor's Echo, Black Seventeen, E Z Warrior). Replay
Farm Information
Juddmonte Farms
Garrett O'Rourke or Erin Frey, 3082 Walnut Hill Rd., Lexington, KY 40515.
Phone (859) 272-7629. Fax (859) 272-5361.
E-mail: stallions@juddmonte.com
Web Site: www.juddmonte.com
Other stallions at Juddmonte Farms:
