Cover story by Ann Peters

OBI Broodmare of the Year

Porter on Pedigrees: Out of Africa, by Alan Porter
South African performers show class on world stage

Who's Hot: Deputy Taking Command, by Anne Peters
Sons of Deputy Minister gain momentum

Close Encounters: Acting Action, by Alan Porter
Inbreeding to brothers does it for Deputy

Stakes Winners

Terrible Twos: Dawn of a New Season, by Anne Peters
Inexcessive Bull is an early juvenile sire leader

Hold That Line: Damascus Line, by Jay Leimbach
Buddy Gil and Elloluv Score Wins for sireline

Bettor Pedigrees: Ten Furlongs Anyone?, by Rich Nilsen
A handicapper looks at the Kentucky Derby field

California Dreamin': Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?, by Ann Ferland
Santa Anita winner Buddy Gil surprises

Broodmare Sires: Alydar, the Next Generation, by Anne Peters
Mares by sons of Alydar are moving things up