Cover story by Alan Porter

Broodmare of the Year 2004

Porter on Pedigrees: Second Crop Sires, by Alan Porter
Classic horses closing

Terrible Twos: Staying Strong, by Matt O'Neil
Juvenile sales figures remain high

Who's Hot: Mambo is classic king, by Matt O'Neil
Kingmambo commences another great year

Stakes Winners

Spring Classics: Giacomo makes history, by Alan Porter
Derby winner first in over 100 years for male line

Sunshine State: Not So Mad, by Avalyn Hunter
Hooper inbreeding patterns still payind dividends

California Dreamin': One for the Girls, by Ann Ferland
Cal-bred fillies begin to excel

Close Encounters: A Classic Case, by Alan Porter
Sibling inbreeding upgrades pedigree