Kitten's Joy
El Prado (IRE) - Kitten's First, by Lear Fan
2001, ch, entered stud 2006
#1 Turf Sire 2018,2017,2016,2015,
2014, and 2013. Sire of 4 Champions
& 13 Millionaires. #1 Sire by Avg.
SWs over past 5 years with 19/yr.
2020 FEE: $75,000 Stands & Nurses
Standing at Hill 'n' Dale 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMEKO | 3 yo, c, G1W | Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) |
QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas
(gr. I,
6/6/2020,
$179,597,
Newmarket-ENG
)
|
| CROSSFIREHURRICANE | 3 yo, c, G3W | Maria's Mon |
Coolmore Ten Sovereigns Gallinule S.
(gr. III,
6/12/2020,
$33,328,
Curragh-IRE
)
Woodford Reserve Patton S.
(
2/28/2020,
$48,682,
Dundalk-IRE
)
|
| GENDARME | 5 yo, h, G2W | Sunday Silence |
New Year S.
(
1/18/2020,
$230,146,
Nakayama-JPN
)
|
| SADLER'S JOY | 7 yo, h, G1W | Dynaformer |
3rd Manhattan S.
(gr. I,
7/4/2020,
$400,000,
1 1/4 miles,
2:02.59,
Belmont Park
)
Replay
3rd Mac Diarmida S.
(gr. II,
2/29/2020,
$200,000,
1 3/8 miles,
2:11.47,
Gulfstream Park
)
Replay
|
| Don Juan Kitten | 3 yo, c, G3PL | Not For Love |
2nd Saranac S.
(gr. III,
8/29/2020,
$100,000,
1 mile,
1:39.92,
Saratoga
)
Replay
|
| Silver Kitten | 4 yo, f, G3PL | Exchange Rate |
2nd Honey Fox S.
(gr. III,
2/29/2020,
$150,000,
1 mile,
1:34.73,
Gulfstream Park
)
Replay
|
| Flown | 2 yo, f, SPL | Bernstein |
2nd Mint Juvenile Fillies S.
(
9/7/2020,
$500,000,
1 mile,
1:35.74,
Kentucky Downs
)
Replay
|
| EDISA | 4 yo, f, SW | Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) |
2nd P Luth Enchantee F.E.E.
(
7/31/2020,
$8,056,
Clairefontaine-deauville-FR
)
ALW
(
7/9/2020,
$14,729,
Longchamp-FR
)
|
| Vegas Kitten | 5 yo, g, WNR | Dynaformer |
CLM
(
6/24/2020,
$16,800,
Gulfstream Park
)
|
| Sandy Lane Kitten | 5 yo, g, WNR | Pulpit |
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.
Lifetime Top Performers
| Name | Record | Earnings | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkbill, 2013 | 24-10-2-4 | $4,777,480 | G1W |
| Stephanie's Kitten, 2009 | 25-11-4-4 | $4,292,904 | G1W |
| Roaring Lion, 2015 | 13-8-1-2 | $3,575,197 | G1W |
| Big Blue Kitten, 2008 | 33-14-8-5 | $2,983,350 | G1W |
| Sadler's Joy, 2013 | 32-7-4-10 | $2,618,160 | G1W |
| Oscar Performance, 2014 | 15-8-0-1 | $2,345,696 | G1W |
| Divisidero, 2012 | 29-7-6-4 | $1,606,762 | G1W |
| Bobby's Kitten, 2011 | 15-6-1-3 | $1,389,417 | G1W |
| Real Solution, 2009 | 15-5-2-2 | $1,374,175 | G1W |
| Henley's Joy, 2016 | 19-4-3-0 | $1,099,294 | G1W |
| Kitten's Dumplings, 2010 | 20-8-2-0 | $797,815 | G1W |
| Admiral Kitten, 2010 | 16-4-7-0 | $792,394 | G1W |
| Kameko, 2017 | 8-3-2-0 | $453,002 | G1W |
| Chiropractor, 2012 | 15-3-2-0 | $280,145 | G1W |
| Catapult, 2013 | 21-6-5-1 | $1,543,710 | G2W |
Class Performance Index
| Name | CPI | Best |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Lion, 2015 | 87.66 | G1W |
| Stephanie's Kitten, 2009 | 59.67 | G1W |
| Big Blue Kitten, 2008 | 37.69 | G1W |
| Oscar Performance, 2014 | 37.27 | G1W |
| Real Solution, 2009 | 31.50 | G1W |
| Kameko, 2017 | 30.47 | G1W |
| Hawkbill, 2013 | 25.67 | G1W |
| Bobby's Kitten, 2011 | 21.46 | G1W |
| Sadler's Joy, 2013 | 21.01 | G1W |
| Catapult, 2013 | 18.52 | G2W |
| Banned, 2008 | 17.74 | G2W |
| Divisidero, 2012 | 15.67 | G1W |
| Taareef, 2013 | 14.29 | G2W |
| Admiral Kitten, 2010 | 12.64 | G1W |
| Oscar Nominated, 2013 | 12.58 | G3W |
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.
2-Year-Olds
| Name | Age/Sex | Broodmare Sire | Race, Track, Position, Distance, Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Cat | (2 yo/f) | Capote | MSW, Belmont Park (1st, 1 Mile (turf), 9/20) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
3-Year-Olds and up
| Name | Age/Sex | Broodmare Sire | Race, Track, Position, Distance, Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Kitten | (5 yo/g) | Dynaformer | ALW, Woodbine (1st , 1 1/16 Miles (turf), 9/20) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
| Kitten's Solution | (6 yo/g) | Pulpit | CLM, Woodbine (1st , 7 Furlongs, 9/20) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| Treatherlikestar | (6 yo/m) | Harlan's Holiday | AOC, Finger Lakes (1st , 6 Furlongs, 9/22) | Replay | Equibase Chart |
| Machtree | (5 yo/g) | Forestry | CLM, Parx Racing (1st , 1 Mile, 9/22) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| Miracle Mountain | (6 yo/h) | Saint Liam | CLM, Arlington (1st , 1 1/16 Miles, 9/18) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| Stardust Kitten | (3 yo/f) | Sky Mesa | MCL, Fort Erie (1st , 6 Furlongs, 9/22) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| T. J. B. Oorah | (3 yo/g) | Cherokee Run | CLM, Remington Park (1st , About 7 1/2 Furlongs (turf), 9/19) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| Stylish Kitten | (3 yo/f) | Broken Vow | CLM, Indiana Grand Race Course (1st , 7 1/2 Furlongs (turf), 9/21) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| Widow of Nain | (3 yo/f) | Arch | MCL, Louisiana Downs (1st , 1 Mile 70 Yards, 9/22) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| Wedding Day Kitten | (6 yo/m) | Rock Hard Ten | CLM, Presque Isle Downs (1st , 1 Mile 70 Yards, 9/22) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
| Curtseytothekitten | (3 yo/f) | Henny Hughes | CLM, Remington Park (1st , 6 1/2 Furlongs, 9/18) | n/a | Equibase Chart |
Upcoming North American Race Entries
What's This?
This section lists the progeny entered in an upcoming race in North America (U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico) for the subject stallion. Weekly entries are published as soon as they are available through Equibase and are only for races that meet the following purse thresholds: All stakes $50,000 and up; allowance races for $30,000 and up; claiming and optional claiming for $50,000 and up; maiden special weights for $20,000 and up; and, maiden claiming races worth $20,000 or more. For each runner is listed its post position, name, age and sex, and name of the dam. Race data includes the race type or name (applicable to stakes), race date, race number, track, purse, distance, assigned weight, jockey, trainer, breeder and owner.
| Post | Horse / Age / Sex / Dam | Race | Wt | Jockey / Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
My Heart Sings
|
AOC
9/25/2020, Race 6, Churchill Downs, $79,000, 1mi (T) |
118 |
|
|
| 10 |
Palace Kitten
|
ALW
9/26/2020, Race 10, Delaware Park, $63,000, 1mi 70y (T) |
121 |
|
|
| 10 |
Kitten's Romance
|
MCL
9/26/2020, Race 6, Belmont Park, $38,000, 1 1/16mi (T) |
120 |
|
|
| 11 |
Handsome Honey
|
ALW
9/26/2020, Race 8, Remington Park, $30,000, 1mi (T) |
123 |
|
|
| 1 |
Designed by Kitten
|
Hollywood Beach S.
9/26/2020, Race 7, Gulfstream Park, $75,000, 5f (T) |
117 |
|
|
| 4 |
Nurse Goodbody
|
MSW
9/27/2020, Race 11, Santa Anita Park, $55,000, 1mi (T) |
124 |
|
|
| 6 |
Itainteasybeingray
|
MSW
9/27/2020, Race 7, Golden Gate Fields, $30,000, 6f |
119 |
|
|
| 2 |
Faraway Kitten
|
AOC
9/27/2020, Race 10, Woodbine, $108,700, 1 1/8mi |
121 |
|
|
| 1 |
Cupid's Claws
|
Tokyo City Cup S.
(gr. 3)
9/27/2020, Race 10, Santa Anita Park, $100,000, 1 1/2mi |
122 |
|
|
Kitten's Joy'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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 324 | 123 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Kameko ($251,630) | $4,758,633 | |
| 2019 | 388 | 173 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 2 | Henley's Joy ($717,751) | $10,491,984 |
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.
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covering Sire | Weanlings | Yearlings | 2-Y-Os | Covering Sire | Weanlings | Yearlings | 2-Y-Os | |
| Number Sold | 2 | 0 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 67 | 30 |
| Total Average | $175,000 | $0 | $150,777 | $68,374 | $140,800 | $138,571 | $88,952 | $74,726 |
| Total Median | $175,000 | $0 | $82,500 | $35,000 | $132,500 | $130,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 |
| Colt Average | n/a | $0 (0) | $169,767 (12) | $73,107 (8) | n/a | $173,750 (4) | $155,225 (23) | $71,500 (13) |
| Filly Average | n/a | $0 (0) | $134,500 (14) | $65,219 (12) | n/a | $91,667 (3) | $54,310 (44) | $77,193 (17) |
Kitten's Joy's Complete Worldwide Auction Results
Current Sales Results
What's This?
Current Sales Results include the subject stallion's progeny and covered mares sold at public auction in Northern Hemisphere for the last 30 days. 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.
Keeneland 2020 September Yearling Sale
(9/13/2020 - 9/28/2020 )
Top Weanling, Yearling, and Two-Year Olds by Kitten's Joy
| Hip # | Horse Name (YOB) | Sex | Type | Dam, YOB | Consignor | Buyer | Price (RNA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | UNNAMED, 2019 | F | Y | Joya Real, 2009 | Gainesway | Heider Family Stables | $800,000 |
| 1024 | UNNAMED, 2019 | C | Y | Justaroundmidnight (IRE), 2007 | Mill Ridge Sales | Fergus Galvin, agent | $275,000 |
| 769 | UNNAMED, 2019 | F | Y | Search and Seizure*, 2005 | Lane's End | Joseph Burke | $180,000 |
| 717 | UNNAMED, 2019 | F | Y | Mystra, 2012 | Runnymede Farm | Calvin Nguyen, Meah/Lloyd Bloodstock, agent | $165,000 |
| 30 | UNNAMED, 2019 | F | Y | Absolute Crackers (IRE), 2009 | Lane's End | Flaxman Stables Ireland | $130,000 |
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Yearlings Showcase
(9/9/2020 - 9/10/2020 )
Top Weanling, Yearling, and Two-Year Olds by Kitten's Joy
| Hip # | Horse Name (YOB) | Sex | Type | Dam, YOB | Consignor | Buyer | Price (RNA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | UNNAMED, 2019 | C | Y | Elementar, 2012 | Hidden Brook | Donegal Racing, Jerry Crawford, agent | $150,000 |
| 661 | UNNAMED, 2019 | C | Y | Iteration*, 2002 | Ramsey Farm | Oak Ridge Bloodstock | $125,000 |
| 58 | UNNAMED, 2019 | F | Y | Smoke Signals, 2012 | Blackburn Farm | Christophe Clement, agent | $100,000 |
| 279 | UNNAMED, 2019 | C | Y | Object, 2009 | Ramsey Farm | MCBS | $75,000 |
Kitten's Joy's Complete Worldwide Auction Results
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.
Keeneland 2020 September Yearling Sale
| Hip | Name | Sex | YOB | Type | Sire | Dam | BroodmareSire | Consignor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3964 | f | 2019 | Y | Kitten's Joy | Asperites (IRE) | Danehill Dancer (IRE) | Ballysax Bloodstock |
Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. 2020 Selected & Open Sale of Yearlings
| Hip | Name | Sex | YOB | Type | Sire | Dam | BroodmareSire | Consignor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | c | 2018 | 2 | Kitten's Joy | Magicalcarpetride | Smart Strike | Top Line Sales | |
| 26 | f | 2018 | 2 | Kitten's Joy | Queen Nine | Henny Hughes | Top Line Sales |
Pedigree
Kitten's Joy
CH, 2001
16s, G1W 1,573 f, 99 SWrs 1.71 AEI, 9.33 AWD |
El Prado (IRE)
GR, 1989
9s, G1W 987 f, 85 SWrs 1.95 AEI, 6.75 AWD |
Sadler's Wells
B, 1981
8s, G1W 2,194 f, 295 SWrs 2.97 AEI, AWD |
Northern Dancer | Nearctic |
| Natalma | ||||
| Fairy Bridge | Bold Reason | |||
| Special | ||||
| Lady Capulet
RO, 1974
3s, G1W 13 f, 10 r 4 Wnrs, 2 SWrs |
Sir Ivor | Sir Gaylord | ||
| Attica | ||||
| Cap and Bells | Tom Fool | |||
| Ghazni | ||||
| Kitten's First
B, 1991
2s, W 6 f, 5 r 4 Wnrs, 3 SWrs |
Lear Fan
B, 1981
6s, G1W 891 f, 71 SWrs 1.74 AEI, 7.5 AWD |
Roberto | Hail to Reason | |
| Bramalea | ||||
| Wac | Lt. Stevens | |||
| Belthazar | ||||
| That's My Hon
CH, 1983
11s, P 8 f, 6 r 5 Wnrs, 1 SWrs |
L'Enjoleur | Buckpasser | ||
| Fanfreluche | ||||
| One Lane | Prince John | |||
| Danger Ahead |
Inbreeding
Northern Dancer: 3S X 5D
Tom Fool: 4S X 5D
Hail to Reason: 5S X 4D
*Turn-to: 5S X 5D
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 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | $80,115 |
| 3 | 8 | 6 ( 6 ) | 2 ( 2 ) | 0 | $1,625,796 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 ( 1 ) | 1 ( 1 ) | 0 | $369,880 |
| Totals | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | $2,075,791 |
Won at 2
-
An allowance race at Churchill Downs
(8.5f, T,defeating Bogangles, Grand Heritage, Commandment, Thornhill, Orphan Brigade, War Image, Ghazi's Impala). -
A maiden special weight race at Belmont Park
(9f, T,defeating The Penny Drops, Kennel Up, Restigouche, Auto Pilot, Generous One, Brave Columbus, Thermostat, Admiralty Inlet, Imperial Ruler).
Won at 3
-
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational S. (gr. I) at Belmont Park
(12f, T,defeating Magistretti, Tycoon (GB), Request for Parole, Polish Summer (GB), Kicken Kris, Maktub (ITY)). -
Secretariat S. (gr. I) at Arlington Park
(10f, T,defeating Greek Sun, Moscow Ballet (IRE), Simple Exchange (IRE), Cool Conductor, Hazyview (GB), Up Anchor). -
Virginia Derby (gr. III) at Colonial Downs
(10f, T,defeating Artie Schiller, Prince Arch, Lipan, Class Concern, Jane's Luck, Irish Laddie, No Place Like It). -
Crown Royal American Turf S. (gr. III) at Churchill Downs
(8.5f, T,defeating Prince Arch, Capo, Brass Hat, El Prado Rob, Level Playingfield, Grand Heritage, Knox, Archie B). -
Palm Beach S. (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park
(9f, T,defeating Prince Arch, Pa Pa Da, Master William, Commendation, Mustanfar, Pincay, Soverign Honor, Gin Rummy Champ, America America, Gold Shield, West Virginia). -
Tropical Park Derby (gr. III) at Calder Race Course
(9f, T,defeating Broadway View, Soverign Honor, Milestone Victory, Imperialism, Commendation, Up Anchor, Timo, Potomac Chase, Wasabi Cat, Global Arena).
2nd at 3
-
John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) at Lone Star Park
(12f, T,defeating Powerscourt (GB), Magistretti, Mustanfar, Request for Parole, Strut the Stage, Star Over the Bay). -
Jefferson Cup S. (gr. III) at Churchill Downs
(9f, T,defeating Cool Conductor, Terroplane (FR), Mighty Military, Capo, More Bourb, Radiant Cat, Bogangles).
Won at 4
-
Firecracker Breeders' Cup H. (gr. II) at Churchill Downs
(8f, T,defeating Old Forester, America Alive, Parker Run, Senor Swinger, Mighty Military).
2nd at 4
-
Arlington Million S. (gr. I) at Arlington Park
(10f, T,defeating Fourty Niners Son, Better Talk Now, Touch of Land (FR), Alost (FR), Sweet Return (GB), Good Reward, Cool Conductor, Whilly (IRE)).
As Broodmare Sire
What's This?
Information provided for stallions with producing daughters includes the number
of producers and number of foals, runners, winners, juvenile winners, and stakes
winners. Broodmare Sire Average Earnings Index (AEI) is a ratio of the progeny average
earnings of the stallion’s producing daughters with the total average of all broodmare
sires’ progeny, during the same year and within the same country.
Kitten's Joy is the sire of 284 dams of 493 named foals of racing age, 264 rnrs (54%), 151 wnrs (31%), 53 2yo wnrs (11%), 1.12 AEI, 1.42 CI; 11 sw, Leading Earner: Channel Cat ($948,592).
Farm Information
Hill 'n' Dale Farms
Hill 'n' Dale Farms, 640 N. Yarnallton Pike, Lexington, KY 40511. Phone (859) 255-8290. Fax (859) 281-6148.
Web Site: http://www.hillndalefarms.com
Other stallions at Hill 'n' Dale Farms:
