The Keeneland January horses of all ages sale offers buyers a chance to get busy early in 2012, especially if they’re seeking broodmares, broodmare prospects, and yearlings. Following is a list of some of the auction’s most attractive prospects based on pedigree that hadn’t been scratched as of the morning of Jan. 6. The sale is scheduled for Jan.9-12 in Lexington.
SESSION ONE (JAN. 9)
Hip No. 61, Mons Venus, a mare by Maria's Mon – Bid to the Mint, by Key to the Mint. Consigned by VanMeter Sales, agent.
This 11-year-old unraced half-sister to stakes winner Jaded Pleasure (by Jade Hunter) is the dam of Caracortado (by Cat Dreams), winner of the Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) and Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II). He also captured the Daytona Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Santa Anita Park Jan. 8. Mons Venus is in foal to Harlan's Holiday.
Hip No. 67, Nothing to Declare, a filly by Vindication – Spice Island, by Tabasco Cat. Consigned by Bluewater Sales, agent.
This unplaced 3-year-old broodmare prospect is out of a grade II winner and is a half sister to Florida Derby (gr. I) winner and Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) runner-up Ice Box (by Pulpit).
Hip No. 108, Receipt, a mare by Dynaformer – Finder’s Fee, by Storm Cat. Consigned by Three Chimneys Sales, agent.
This 7-year-old stakes-placed winner’s dam, Finder’s Fee (by Storm Cat), and second dam, Fantastic Find (by Mr. Prospector), were grade I winners. Other family members include grade I winners Dancing Spree and Furlough. She is in foal to Indian Charlie.
Hip No. 124, Satans Quick Chick, a mare by Sky Mesa – Dancing Devlette, by Devil's Bag. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.
This 6-year-old broodmare prospect won the Lexus Raven Run Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland and is a half sister to grade III winner and stakes producer Pratella (by Jade Hunter), added-money winner Satan’s Code (by Polish Numbers), and stakes producer Dancing Pratella (by Rahy), who is the dam of Canadian grade III winner Blue Sky Holiday (by Victory Gallop).
Hip No. 141, Siren Serenade, a mare by Unbridled's Song – Versailles Treaty, by Danzig. Consigned by Three Chimneys Sales, agent.
This four-time second-place finisher is out of a grade I winner and is a half sister to Remsen Stakes (gr. II) winner Saarland (by Unbridled). A 6-year-old, she is in foal to Tale of the Cat .
Hip No. 153, Spice Island, a mare by Tabasco Cat– Crown of Sheba, by Alysheba. Consigned by Bluewater Sales, agent.
This winner of the Long Island Handicap (gr. II) is the dam of Florida Derby (gr. I) winner and Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) runner-up Ice Box (by Pulpit). Other family members include Horse of the Year and Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Spend a Buck (by Buckaroo). A 13-year-old, she is in foal to Tapit .
Hip No. 158, Starrer, a mare by Dynaformer – To the Hunt, by Relaunch. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.
This 14-year-old winner of the Santa Margarita Invitational (gr. I) and Santa Maria (gr. I) handicaps is a half sister to grade I winner Stellar Jayne (by Wild Rush). Her other siblings include grade III producers Emerging Glory (by Smarten) and Topliner (by Thunder Gulch). Starrer is in foal to Awesome Again.
Hip No. 198, Topliner, a mare by Thunder Gulch– To the Hunt (by Relaunch). Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.
This 10-year-old dam of grade I winner Star Billing (by Dynaformer) is a half sister to grade I winners Stellar Jayne (by Wild Rush) and Starrer (by Dynaformer). Another half sister, Emerging Glory (by Smarten), is the dam of grade III winner The Mailet (by Rock Hard Ten).
Hip No. 213, Viva La Flag, a mare by Rahy – On Parade, by Storm Cat. Consigned by Three Chimneys Sales, agent.
This 8-year-old winner is a half sister to grade II winner Parading (by Pulpit). Her second dam, grade I winner My Flag (by Easy Goer), produced champion Storm Flag Flying (by Storm Cat) and is a half sister to grade I winners Miner’s Mark and Traditionally. Viva La Flag is in foal to Stormy Atlantic .
Hip No. 216, Waltzing Around, a mare by Ela-Mana-Mou – Save Me the Waltz, by Kings Lake. Consigned by Sam-Son Farm.
This 17-year-old half sister to Matron Stakes (gr. I) winner Sense of Style (by Thunder Gulch) and Dubai Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (Fr-I) winner Valentine Waltz (by Be My Guest) produced English group III winner Steele Tango (by Okawango). In foal to Smart Strike, she also is from the family of grade I winner Last Tycoon, who was a champion in England and France, and German and Italian champion Astronef.
Hip No. 246, a yearling by Bernardini – Arabis, by Deputy Minister. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
This bay filly is out of a stakes winner and is a half sister to the stakes-placed winner Paseo Alegro (by Unbridled's Song). She is from the family of champion Althea and grade I winners Aldiza and Ketoh.
Hip No. 250, Attractive, a mare by Sadler's Wells – I’ll Get Along, by Smile. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.
This 5-year-old unraced half sister to champion and two-time classic winner Smarty Jones (by Elusive Quality ) is in foal to Smart Strike.
Hip No. 287, Celebrity Cat, a mare by Storm Cat– Starrer, by Dynaformer. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.
In foal to Candy Ride , this unraced 5-year-old is out of a grade I winner that is a half sister to another grade I winner, Stellar Jayne (by Wild Rush).
Hip No. 294, Citi Pearl, a mare by Citidancer – Oystercatcher (by Proud Birdie). Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
This 15-year-old winner is the dam of American Derby (gr. II) and Hanshin Cup Handicap (gr. III) winner Workin for Hops (by City Zip ). She is in foal to Lookin At Lucky .
Hip No. 342, Freedom Star, a mare by Street Cry – Willie’s Luv, by Williamstown. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.
This 6-year-old racing or broodmare prospect won the Azeri Stakes (gr. III).
Hip No. 355, Grace Anatomy, a mare by Aldebaran – Propriety, by Storm Cat. Consigned by Paragon Farms, agent.
This runner-up in the Santa Ysabel Stakes (gr. III) and third-place finisher in the Darley Alcibiades Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland is in foal to Malibu Moon. Her second dam is grade I winner Plenty of Grace (by Roberto). Another notable family member is champion Soaring Softly. Grace Anatomy is a 7-year-old.
Hip No. 363, He Loves Me, a mare by Not For Love – Palliser Bay, by Frosty the Snowman. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
This 11-year-old winner of the Iowa Oaks (gr. III) is out of a grade III winner and is a half sister to added-money winner For Kisses (by Not For Love). She is in foal to More Than Ready.
Hip No. 367, Hollywood Story, a mare by Wild Rush – Wife for Life, by Dynaformer. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.
This 11-year-old winner of the Hollywood Starlet Stakes (gr. I) and Vanity Invitational Handicap (gr. I) is in foal to Malibu Moon .
Hip No. 385, Jessica Is Back, a mare by Put It Back – Jessica’s Halo, by Jolie's Halo. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
This 8-year-old winner of the Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I) is in foal to Smart Strike.
SESSION TWO (JAN. 10)
Hip No. 408, Letithappencaptain, a mare by Captain Bodgit – Dual Crown, by Dayjur. Consigned by Paramount Sales, agent.
This 12-year-old stakes winner is the dam of Oak Tree Derby (gr. II) winner Ultimate Eagle (by Mizzen Mast ). She is in foal to Bellamy Road .
Hip No. 417, Magnificent Honour, a mare by A.P. Indy – Better Than Honour, by Deputy Minister. Consigned by Paramount Sales, agent.
This unraced full sister to Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Rags to Riches (by A.P. Indy), who was a champion, and half sister to another Belmont winner, Jazil (by Seeking the Gold), is in foal to Giant's Causeway . A 10-year-old, she also is a half sister to grade II winner Casino Drive (by Mineshaft ) and Irish champion Man of Iron (by Giant's Causeway ). Her dam was a grade II winner and a Kentucky Broodmare of the Year.
Hip No. 428, Merry Me in Spring, a mare by Wekiva Springs – Merry Deputy, by Silver Deputy. Consigned by Warrendale Sales, agent.
This 11-year-old stakes winner is the dam of grade III winner So Brilliant (by Medaglia d'Oro ) and is in foal to Warrior’s Reward.
Hip No. 448, Mrs. Lindsay, a mare by Theatrical – Vole Vole Monamour, by Woodman. Consigned by Eaton Sales, agent.
This 8-year-old won the Prix Vermeille Lucien Barriere (Fr-I) and E.P. Taylor Stakes (Can-I). In foal to Invincible Spirit, she also finished second in the Prix de Diane Hermes (Fr-I). Her family members include English and Irish champion Mrs. Penny and grade II winner Unaccounted For.
Hip No. 486, Rajeem, a mare by Diktat – Magic Sister, by Cadeaux Genereux. Consigned by Hidden Brook, agent.
This 9-year-old winner of the U.A.E. Equestrian & Racing Federation Falmouth Stakes (Eng-I) is out of a full sister to European champion Hoh Magic. She is in foal to Medaglia d'Oro .
Hip No. 539, St Trinians, a mare by Piccolo – Cherrycombe-Row, by Classic Cliche. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent.
This 7-year-old broodmare prospect won the Santa Maria Handicap (gr. II).
Hip No. 604, Zealous Cat, a mare by Storm Cat -- Trail Robbery, by Alydar. Consigned by Gainesway Farm, agent.
This 6-year-old winner is a half sister to Triple Bend Breeders' Cup Invitational Handicap (gr. I) winner Pohave (by Holy Bull) and is in foal to Tapit . Her second dam is champion Track Robbery (by No Robbery) and other family members include Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Cat Thief (by Storm Cat).
Hip No. 623, Art Princess, a mare by Officer -- Rhumb Line, by Mr. Greeley. Consigned by Gainesway, agent.
This winning English group II-placed 6-year-old is a half sister to Ladiy's Secret (gr. I) and Las Virgenes (gr. I) stakes winner Zazu (byTapit ) and is in foal to Tapit .
Hip No. 675, Cozi Rosi, a mare by Pleasantly Perfect – Felidia, by Golden Fleece. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent. This 5-year-old broodmare prospect won the John C. Mabee Stakes (gr. II) and Buena Vista Handicap (gr. II). She is a half sister to grade II winner Lexicon (by Conquistador Cielo) and added-money winner My Captain (by Conquistador Cielo).
Hip No. 743, Vole Vole Monamour, a mare by Woodman – A Votre Sante, by Irish River. Consigned by Eaton Sales, agent.
This 14-year-old winner is the dam of Prix Vermeille Lucien Barriere (Fr-I) and E.P. Taylor Stakes (gr. I) winner Mrs. Lindsay (by Theatrical), who finished second in the Prix de Diane Hermes (Fr-I) and captured the Prix Penelope (Fr-III). She is in foal to Pulpit.
Tom Hall contributed to this story.
