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Deep Impact – Far East Brilliance

September 28, 2018 Colin Nolte 3 comments

The world of horse racing is truly a global entity. All corners of the earth support the sport in one way or another. The country of Japan has been blessed with some outstanding horses in the past few decades due to a spirited and dedicated commitment to improve the quality of domestic bloodlines by enthusiastic and wealthy horsemen. Vast sums

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Sunny’s Halo – The Other One

September 12, 2017 Colin Nolte 3 comments

Canada has a proud history in thoroughbred racing and boasts two native sons as winners of the famed Kentucky Derby. The most famous was 1964 winner Northern Dancer, who won the race in a then track record time. The other was born on the same farm and won the race in 1983. His name was Sunny’s Halo. Sunny’s Halo was

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Sunday Silence – Respect Earned

April 21, 2015 Colin Nolte 9 comments

Sunday Silence might be the most maligned, under appreciated champion in Thoroughbred history. Right from his birth at Arthur Hancock III’s Stone Farm in Kentucky, the black colt by Halo – Wishing Well by Understanding was shunned. Tom Tatham of Oak Cliff Thoroughbreds Ltd. was the man who selected Halo to breed to Wishing Well. He liked the fact that

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Kris S – Sunshine State Wonder

April 3, 2015 Colin Nolte 2 comments

The Hail To Reason tail male line has been a consistent line for three to four generations. This line is noted for tough, intelligent and sound horses. Kris S is a grandson of Hail To Reason through Epsom Derby winner Roberto. He was a dark brown, much like many in this line and was quite large and had a very

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Halo – An Angel In Name Only

March 19, 2015 Colin Nolte 5 comments

If there was ever a name that did not suit a horse it would have to be Halo, for he was no angel. His legendary temper was described as nasty, violent, dangerous and even psychotic. My friends at Windfields Farm would tell me horrifying stories of what their fellow grooms and handlers had to endure while having to attend to

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Roberto – Worldwide Influence

March 12, 2015 Colin Nolte One comment

Roberto was by Hail To Reason – Bramalea by Nashua. Bred and raced by John W. Galbraith at his Darby Dan Farm in Kentucky, his pedigree shows a 4 x 4 inbreed to Nearco. Galbraith was also the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team and named the colt in honour of his star outfielder Roberto Clemente. Bramalea, the dam

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Hail To Reason – Passing Down His Courage

March 5, 2015 Colin Nolte 5 comments

Hail to Reason was the champion two year old in 1960. He was a son of the good sire Turn-To by Royal Charger, a son of Nearco. This male line of Nearco was considered as a great source of sprinters and/or milers but not for horses able to carry their speed to the classic distances. Hail to Reason was destined

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