Cryptoclearance Colt Gets Top Honors at Maryland Horse Show

A bay son Cryptoclearance out of Lady Tiara was selected as the Grand Champion at the Maryland Horse Breeders Association yearling show June 26 by successful trainer Ben Perkins Sr. The colt, bred and owned by Carey W. Jackson, was one of 106 Maryland-bred yearlings judged at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

"I love Maryland. I saw a lot of good horses and many old friends here today," Perkins said. "This was a quality group of yearlings."

Bittersweet Farm and T. Mason Grasty's filly by Two Punch out of Smart Erin was the Reserve Champion. That win secured the Worthington Farms Challenge trophy for Two Punch, who sired the most successful offspring at the show.

Following are the results:
CLASS I: 1) C. Not For Love -- Nin Two. Owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm and William Beatson
2) C. Two Punch -- Donna Doolittle. Owned and bred by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Merryman
3) C. Malibu Moon -- Valay Coma. Owned and bred Hal C. B. and Jeanne F. Clagett
4) C. Partner's Hero -- Our Saydee. Owned and bred by Donald K. Dean
5) C. Concern -- Tippy. Owned and bred by Allen M. and Pamela Kay Garst
Groom's Award – Sally Eck

CLASS II: 1) C. Not For Love -- Fittingly Proud. Owned and bred by Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wright
2) C. Meadow Monster -- We Believe. Owned and bred by John E. Bennett Jr.
3) C. Two Punch -- Gallelujah. Owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm and William Beatson
4) C. Precious Marque -- Grim Tino. Owned and bred by Kenneth E. Tucker
5) C. M Eighty -- Kickapigortwo. Owned Tuscany Farm LLC, bred by Arden Acres Ltd.
Groom's Award – Loye Buckheit

CLASS III: 1) C. Cryptoclearance -- Lady Tiara. Owned and bred by Carey W. Jackson
2) C. Makin -- Little Dove. Owned by Pinehaven Thoroughbreds, bred by Stanley Scheinberg
3) C. Crafty Friend -- Corrairy. Owned and bred by Donald K. Dean
4) C. Brahms -- Magic Pencil. Owned and bred by Robert T. Manfuso and Katharine M. Voss
5) C. Favorite Trick -- Manderley's Baby. Owned and bred Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Merryman
Groom's Award – Quin Bowman

CLASS IV: 1) F. Allen's Prospect -- Passionately. Owned and bred by Edward F. Turner
2) F. Malibu Moon -- Spectacular You. Owned by Country Life Farm, bred by Charles H. and Constance H. Hadry
3) F. Mojave Moon -- Clever Rache. Owned by Spring Meadow Farm, bred by A. Brice Ridgely
4) F. Unbridled Jet -- Karie a Star. Owned and bred by Redmond C. S. Finney
5) F. Citidancer -- Bald Beauty. Owned and bred by Huckleberry Farm LLC
Groom's Award – Kevin Hutton

CLASS V: 1) F. Two Punch -- Smart Erin. Owned and bred by Bittersweet Farm and T. Mason Grasty
2) F. Allen's Prospect -- Wild 'n' Nasty. Owned and bred by Dr. Elizabeth J. Schultz
3) F. Citidancer -- Conradley. Owned and bred by Country Life Farm and Conradley LLC
4) F. Larrupin' -- N. C. Savannah. Owned and bred by Lee Ann Ewing
5) F. Lion Hearted -- Strike Free. Owned and bred by Noreen C. McCrossen
Groom's Award – Dennis Hickman

CLASS VI: 1) F. Fastness (Ire) -- Salute and Run. Owned and bred by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Townsend and Gerald Townsend
2) F. Yankee Victor -- Danyross (Ire). Owned and bred by Bittersweet Farm
3) F. Montbrook -- French Debbie. Owned and bred by Paul L. Fowler Jr.
4) F. Songandaprayer -- Caro City. Owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm
5) F. Mazel Trick -- Pot of Antics. Owned by Rich Meadow Farm, bred by Hindman Limited Partnership LLP
Groom's Award – Robin Townsend

CLASS VII: Grand Champion:
C. Cryptoclearance -- Lady Tiara. Owned and bred by Carey W. Jackson
Reserve Champion: F. Two Punch -- Smart Erin. Owned and bred by Bittersweet Farm and T. Mason Grasty
The Chanceland Farm Challenge trophy is awarded annually to the Grand Champion.
The Worthington Farms Challenge trophy for the stallion was won by Two Punch.