2008 TURF AWARDS
JANUARY 7, 2009
With the conclusion of another racing year, it’s time for the second
annual Reilly Turf Awards. For this rather lighthearted rendition of the
obligatory year-in-review piece, each category will have three winners —
one in the Turf division (T), one in the Filly & Mare Turf division (F/M T),
and one from the International scene (I).
As the Empress/Kaiserin/Tsarina of these
awards, I decree that a horse may be honored in only one category. This is
chiefly designed to prevent boredom from the same predictable names cropping
up. If you think that a certain someone has been egregiously omitted along
the way, be patient.
And so, starting with the dubious honors and progressing to the greatest,
here are the winners of the coveted Reillys for
2008:
Race with the Most Mayhem
I — The Prix de l’Abbaye (Fr-G1) at
Longchamp was an outrageous farce whose chief
victim was the dashing OVERDOSE (Starborough),
the undefeated pride and joy of Hungary. If I were more conspiratorially
minded, I’d swear that it was a Socialist plot against the best individual
of Hungarian extraction to hit Paris since Nicolas
Sarkozy. A false start was called as the speedballs came hurtling
down the straightaway, with the officials noticing that one of the stalls
had failed to open. It was not clear to all jockeys that a false start had
been called, including Andreas Suborics, who
continued to ride Overdose to a blistering triumph. Sadly, it was in vain,
for the race was declared void and rerun a few hours later. Overdose had
just blazed five furlongs in near course-record time in the false
Abbaye, so he could obviously not take part in
the rerun, which went to Marchand
d’Or (Marchand de
Sable). Overdose went on to vent his fury on Rome next time out, plundering
the Premio Carlo e Francesco
Aloisi (Ity-G3) in a manner not seen since the
barbarian invasions. Indeed, even his compatriot Attila had spared Rome.
T — The recent Eddie Logan S. at Santa Anita witnessed a terrifying
spill. BACK AT YOU (Stormy Atlantic) looked to be in full command at the top
of the stretch, only to crash into the inside rail and slam Garrett Gomez
into the turf. It is miraculous that neither horse nor rider was seriously
injured.
F/M T — The Suwannee River H. (G3) at Gulfstream
Park served up a double mayhem, both before and after GREEN GIRL (Fr) (Lord
of Men) got up late to win by a half-length. In a royally uncooperative mood
in her final start, she dislodged Rene Douglas twice in the post parade and
did not reunite with him until entering the starting gate. As a result,
Green Girl failed to carry the proper weight from the paddock to the post,
in accordance with Gulfstream rules.
Nevertheless, she was still declared the winner on the
spot, and only after six weeks’ worth of wrangling and due process
was Green Girl finally disqualified.
Most Lethal Surprise
T — For sheer inscrutability, RUMOR HAS IT’s
(Awesome Again) wire-to-wire shocker at 59-1 in the Kentucky Cup Turf (G3)
takes the cake. Perhaps he just learned the old adage that “Rumor flies” and
thought it applied to him.
F/M T — MAGICAL FANTASY (Diesis [GB]) rebounded from a pair of
disappointing efforts to upset the Del Mar Oaks (G1) in slashing style at a
generous 42-1. Trainer Paddy Gallagher added earmuffs to her equipment for
the Del Mar Oaks, and apparently mollified, Magical Fantasy made amends by a
driving two lengths.
I — INSPIRATION (Flying Spur) didn’t even make the initial cut for the
Hong Kong Sprint (HK-G1), but was only tossed in after a couple of
international invitees bowed out. Logically dismissed at 67-1, in light of
his lowly rating, the John Moore trainee conjured up the race of his life to
upend a star-studded field, including Australia’s own Apache Cat (Lion
Cavern) and France’s Marchand
d’Or.
Most Frustrating Trip
T — GIO PONTI (Tale of the Cat) never got the chance to battle archrival
Court Vision (Gulch) in the Hollywood Derby (G1). While Court Vision took
the overland route to glory, Gio
Ponti was suffocating behind horses with nowhere
to go. It’s unclear whether he would have been able to
outkick Court Vision, but Gio
Ponti would surely have finished a lot closer
than seventh with a fair shot.
F/M T — Although WAIT A WHILE’s (Maria’s
Mon) trip in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) was tactically
perfect, it qualifies as frustrating because of what came to light after her
third-place finish. Only later did we learn a possible reason why she did
not power home in her customary fashion. It turns out she had spiked a fever
a few weeks before and was given penicillin. Traces of procaine remained in
her system in the Breeders’ Cup, she therefore tested positive, and this
positive test for procaine is what triggered the news about her fever. It
would have been nice to know about this illness prior to the Breeders’ Cup.
She was certainly healthy and ready to go on the day, but that minor hiccup
a few weeks before may have been enough to cost her.
I — LUSH LASHES (Galileo [Ire]) was desperately unlucky not to win the
Nassau S. (Eng-G1). Each glimmer of daylight was slammed shut, forcing her
to tap on the brakes, or snatch up abruptly and alter course yet again. When
at last a seam presented itself, Lush Lashes took off in the blink of an
eye. Her furious late rush fell a head short of a
fortunate Halfway to Heaven (Ire) (Pivotal), who was swamped by Lush Lashes
one stride past the wire.
Most Mysterious Fizzle to a Promising Campaign
T — WAR MONGER (War Chant) hinted at serious potential earlier in the
year, overcoming traffic problems to take the Sunshine Millions Turf S. at
Gulfstream Park, and was being described as a
monster. When stepping up into graded company, however, he morphed from a
swaggering conqueror into a humble pacifist, and went winless for the rest
of the season. War Monger’s early promise ended up being only a feint.
F/M T — RUTHERIENNE (Pulpit) was one of my favorites in 2007, and when
she opened her 2008 season with a swashbuckling coup in the Jenny Wiley S.
(G2), she appeared to be picking up right where she left off. Unfortunately,
the Christophe Clement filly never won again.
The dark bay was the soul of consistency, placing third each and every time,
but she was no longer the ruthless win machine of old.
I — When GETAWAY (Monsun) routed a useful
field in the Jockey Club S. (Eng-G2) in May, he loomed as the heir apparent
to Manduro and Shirocco
(Ger), who raced for the same connections. Despite being owned by Baron
Georg von Ullman and
trained by Andre Fabre, though, Getaway was
comprehensively put in his place in four Group 1 contests. When Getaway
started the year, his name conjured up images of luxurious vacation spots.
Several months later, it smacked more of absconding with ill-gotten goods.
Most Crushing Piece of News
T –SHAKIS (Ire) (Machiavellian) was reportedly better than ever heading
into his career finale in the Citation H. (G1), but he never made it to the
race, or to stud. He broke down after working a half-mile on Hollywood
Park’s Cushion Track and was euthanized. The demise of
Shakis on a synthetic surface, just one week before his last start,
calls to mind the tragedy of a soldier being killed just before the
armistice.
F/M T — The death of NASHOBA’S KEY (Silver Hawk), after breaking a hind
leg when kicking a wall, was a brutal shock that came out of the blue. As a
formidable presence on both turf and synthetic, she would have been a prime
contender wherever she showed up on Breeders’ Cup Friday.
I — Hong Kong superstar ABSOLUTE CHAMPION (Marauding) was that rare
individual who actually lived up to an ambitious name, and he deserved a
better fate. At one time the world’s highest rated sprinter, he fractured
his right front forelock about one furlong into the
KrisFlyer International Sprint (Mal-G1) and was euthanized.
Most Heartwarming Story
T — The late-blooming DANCING FOREVER (Rahy)
got his act together at the age of five to emerge as one of the nation’s
finest turf performers, but that’s only part of the story. The Phipps
homebred is the first foal from Dancinginmydreams
(Seeking the Gold), who suffered a bad breakdown in the 2000
Frizette S. (G1). At that time, the idea that
she would not only be saved and rehabilitated, but become the dam of a Grade
1 hero, seemed fanciful. So the mere fact that Dancing Forever exists is a
triumph of life, and his top-level success is nothing short of remarkable.
F/M T — MARAM’s (Sahm)
victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf was heartwarming for
reasons both human and equine. Trainer Chad Brown’s grandfather had died
earlier in the week, but not before urging him to go to Santa Anita to
saddle Maram, his first Breeders’ Cup starter.
Second, co-owner Karen Woods explained that it was her esteem for the great
filly Salsabil (Ire) — heroine of the 1990
Irish Derby (Ire-G1), One Thousand Guineas (Eng-G1) and Oaks (Eng-G1) —
that led her to choose Sahm, an inexpensive son
of Salsabil, as a suitable stallion for
Maram’s dam.
I — KANE HEKILI (Fuji Kiseki) is
unquestionably the comeback story of the year. Making only his second start
back after injuries forced him into a 28-month layoff,
he won the Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-G1) for the second time. Not only was it a
thrilling stretch drive, in which he showed his trademark courage, but he
made history by becoming the first two-time winner of that race. His
improbable return is a tribute to the horsemanship of Katsuhiko
Sumii.
Best Campaign without a Grade/Group 1 Score
T — WHATSTHESCRIPT (Ire) (Royal Applause [GB]) was beaten only a
half-length in the Eddie Read H. (G1), the victim of a career-best dazzler
from Monzante (Maria’s Mon), and there was no
disgrace in finishing third to Goldikova (Ire) (Anabaa)
and Kip Deville (Kipling) in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1). We have not seen
the last of this talented character, who may be
ready for his close-up in 2009.
F/M T — VACARE (Lear Fan) was a valiant runner-up to Wait a While in the
Yellow Ribbon S. (G1), her first start at 1 1/4 miles, and a decent fifth in
the Filly & Mare Turf, beaten all of two lengths. Had she taken part in the
John C. Mabee H. (G1) in her second outing of
the year, instead of the ultra-deep Diana S. (G1),
Vacare might have netted another Grade 1, to go along with her tally
in the 2006 Queen Elizabeth II Invitational Challenge Cup (G1).
I — DARJINA (Zamindar) finished a gallant
second in all six of her starts while racing exclusively in Group 1
company. The Aga Khan
filly missed by a half-length to Jay Peg (Camden Park) in one of the deepest
races anywhere on the globe last year, the Dubai Duty Free (UAE-G1); came
within a head of landing the Queen Anne S. (Eng-G1) at Royal Ascot, with the
winning Haradasun (Fusaichi
Pegasus) benefiting from one of those slick Ballydoyle
tactics; and went down by a half-length to Goldikova
in the Prix de Rothschild (Fr-G1) and Prix du
Moulin (Fr-G1).
Best Turf Performance by a Dirt Horse
T — I must confess that I deliberately manufactured this category just
to find a way to honor CURLIN (Smart Strike), a solid second in his only
turf escapade in the Man o’ War S. (G1). Principal owner Jess Jackson is to
be commended for his bold vision, even if it did not pan out as hoped. The
Horse of the Year was still an honorable runner-up to past Breeders’ Cup
Turf (G1) hero Red Rocks (Ire) (Galileo [Ire]).
F/M T — COCOA BEACH (Chi) (Doneraile Court)
made a huge impression when winning the Matriarch S. (G1) in only her second
career start on turf. Rallying from off a slow pace with ground-devouring
strides, she mowed down defending champion Precious Kitten (Catienus).
This opens up limitless vistas of opportunity for the
Godolphin filly, who is clearly a horse
for all surfaces.
I — I’ve never understood why Godolphin has
kept DIABOLICAL (Artax) abroad on the turf, when
his most notable moments have come on the dirt. His 2008 turf highlight was
his excellent runner-up finish to course specialist Desert Code (E Dubai) in
the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.
Most Heroic Performance in Defeat
T — OUT OF CONTROL (Brz) (Vettori)
won this award twice over. Trying 1 1/4 miles for the first time in the
Manhattan H. (G1), the Bobby Frankel trainee endured a wide trip, yet missed
on the head-bob to Dancing Forever, who roared through on his inside. Two
starts later in the Clement L. Hirsch Turf Championship S. (G1), Out of
Control raced in close proximity to a scorching pace, ran his heart out in a
protracted stretch duel with the closing Red Giant (Giant’s Causeway), and
went down by a head. His loss was all the more wrenching because the final
time was a record 1:57 for 1 1/4 grassy miles. If
justice prevails, Out of Control will be in control in at least Grade 1
event in 2009.
F/M T — DYNAFORCE (Dynaformer) also turned
in two heroic efforts in defeat. Despite being away from the races for 10
months, the Bill Mott mare gave the streaking
Mauralakana (Fr) (Muhtathir [GB]) a real
fright in the New York S. (G2). Next time out in a super renewal of the
Diana, Dynaforce made what appeared to be a
potent winning move, only to be nailed late by Forever Together (Belong to
Me).
I– DAIWA SCARLET (Agnes Tachyon) was sidelined by injury for seven
months before lining up in the prestigious Tenno
Sho Autumn (Jpn-G1), but she came within two
centimeters of victory. Even more to her credit, she set a ferocious pace
and responded to a cavalry squadron of challengers in the stretch. Only
Vodka (Tanino Gimlet), wider out on the course,
got the better of her by that risibly small margin.
Most Impressive Front-Running Tour de Force
T — SPIRIT ONE’s (Fr) (Anabaa
Blue) penchant for setting the pace was not often rewarded in his French
homeland, but transferred to the friendlier confines of American racing in
the Arlington Million S. (G1), it made him dangerous. With
Ioritz Mendizabal
demonstrating an acute sense of pace, Spirit One rattled off steady splits
and stayed on determinedly through the stretch to defeat
Archipenko (Kingmambo)
by three-quarters of a length.
F/M T — Godolphin’s FOLK OPERA (Ire)
(Singspiel [Ire]) lulled her rivals to sleep in the E.P. Taylor S. (Can-G1)
and made them all pay for it. A canny Frankie Dettori
managed to slow the pace down to a crawl, and somehow, his fellow jockeys
let him get away with it. Folk Opera cut loose at the top of the Woodbine
stretch and asserted her authority in no uncertain terms.
I — The seven-year-old EGYPTIAN RA (Woodborough)
ran his rivals off their feet in the International Mile Trial (HK-G2) in a
stunning display. Opening up an unassailable lead, the Tony Cruz charge
stopped the clock in 1:33.28, at that time the second-fastest mile ever run
at Sha Tin, according to the South China
Morning Post.
Best Arrival in the Nick of Time
T — Eagle Mountain (GB) (Rock of Gibraltar [Ire]) appeared to have
seized the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) by the scruff of the neck, until CONDUIT
(Ire) (Dalakhani) burst from the pack.
Unleashing a sustained charge in deep stretch, the Sir Michael
Stoute pupil rapidly overhauled Eagle Mountain
and drew clear.
F/M T — FOREVER TOGETHER may have a sentimental, touchy-feely name, but
she really resembles a bird of prey who swoops
late for the kill. She was visually impressive when flying home from last to
catch Dynaforce in the Diana, but her up-in-time
heroics were also well played in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf and
First Lady S. (G1).
I — New Approach (Galileo [Ire]) had nearly all of
the field straining behind him in the Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-G1),
with the exception of HENRYTHENAVIGATOR (Kingmambo).
“Henry” closed with a rush, as if he had secured the all-important weather
gauge in the old days of sail, to accost the front-running dynamo and nip
him at the wire.
Most Ruthless Triumph
T — I found it impossible to choose between
WINCHESTER’s (Theatrical [Ire]) spectacular conquest of the
Secretariat S. (G1) and GRAND COUTURIER’s (GB)
(Grand Lodge) demolition job in the boggy Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
Invitational S. (G1). Each personified total dominance.
F/M T — PRECIOUS KITTEN won only once from six starts in 2008, but that
one was an utterly commanding performance in the Gamely S. (G1). She could
be spotted as the winner from a long way out, well before she made her move,
and she strolled home by a confident 2 1/4 lengths.
I — NEW APPROACH took over from his pacemaker and mercilessly galloped
his opponents into the ground in the Champion S. (Eng-G1) at
Newmarket. The gifted but idiosyncratic colt had
finally put it all together for Jim Bolger, stretching clear in imperious
fashion by six lengths, and smashing the course record in the process. New
Approach thereby became only the third horse in history, and the first for
nearly 100 years, to sweep the Dewhurst S.
(Eng-G1), Derby (Eng-G1) and Champion.
Special Award for Historic Accomplishment
T — EINSTEIN (Brz) (Spend a Buck) achieved a
unique double by capturing two of Churchill’s marquee events for older
horses — the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) on Derby Day and the Clark
H. (G2) on dirt on Thanksgiving weekend. One of the classiest horses in
training, the handsome dark bay deservedly carved this niche for himself in
the record book.
F/M T — YOU LIFT ME UP (Lord Carson) will go down in history as the
winner of the last race at Bay Meadows, the Last Dance S.
I – The Aidan O’Brien-trained YEATS (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells) defied the
march of time to win his third straight Ascot Gold Cup (Eng-G1) in
tremendous fashion, matching the feat of the great French
stayer Sagaro. Two
Southern Hemisphere champions also equaled extraordinary achievements in
their countries. Australian Horse of the Year WEEKEND HUSSLER (Hussonet)
tied the legendary Kingston Town by capturing six Group 1 events during the
season, and South African Horse of the Year POCKET POWER (Jet Master) turned
the Queens Plate (SAf-G1)/ J & B Met (SAf-G1) double for the second year in
a row, matching Politician’s exploits. In the Far East, the sensational GOOD
BA BA (Lear Fan) became the first horse ever to
sweep Hong Kong’s three premier mile events.
Most Exciting Stars on the Rise
T — Sporting the colors of Princess Haya,
DONATIVUM (GB) (Cadeaux
Genereux) landed the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf in the manner of a
top-notch athlete. It remains to be seen whether he will really use
Kempton’s Kentucky Derby Challenge S. as a springboard to the Run for the
Roses on dirt, but in any event, the gray gelding is virtually certain to
reappear in America at some point in 2009.
F/M T — LARAGH (Tapit) promises to develop
into an outstanding filly, as her rout in the Jessamine S. illustrated.
While the lanky gray returned to synthetic for a clear-cut score in the
Hollywood Starlet S. (G1), and is more than likely on the Kentucky Oaks (G1)
trail at present, I won’t be surprised if she winds up back on the turf next
summer. Laragh could be just the type for the
American Oaks Invitational (G1).
I — CROWDED HOUSE (GB) (Rainbow Quest) crushed the field in the usually
informative Racing Post Trophy (Eng-G1). Well back early, the Brian Meehan
charge bolted home by 3 1/2 lengths to stamp himself as a leading Derby
hope.
Bravest Performance in Victory
T — SEASPEAK (Mizzen Mast) and COWBOY CAL (Giant’s Causeway) engaged in
a knock-down, drag-out, no holds barred
free-for-all in the Bryan Station S. (G3). Neither one gave an inch as they
fought to the wire. Seaspeak’s nose finished
first, but he was disqualified as the aggressor in their barging match.
Cowboy Cal was awarded the victory, and considering that he had not raced
since the Kentucky Derby (G1), his effort was especially commendable.
F/M T — DIAMOND DIVA (GB) (Dansili [GB])
could have been forgiven if she had let up when passed by Ventura (Chester
House) in the CashCall Mile Invitational (G2).
But she kept trying as hard as she could, and her virtue was rewarded when
Ventura lost her focus. Diamond Diva clawed her way back and snatched
victory from the jaws of defeat.
I — DUKE OF MARMALADE (Ire) (Danehill)
looked well and truly caught by Papal Bull (Montjeu
[Ire]) in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. (Eng-G1). Indeed, after
producing such a sudden surge to take command, he could hardly be expected
to find another gear when Papal Bull rocketed alongside and put his head in
front. But “The Duke” showed that he was no mere cipher with a title — he
had the heart and stomach of a king. Responding to Johnny
Murtagh’s urgent call, the O’Brien horse somehow
managed to make a second move and put Papal Bull away. I’m convinced that
The Duke was never the same again after the King George, but he gave us all
an indelible memory.
Most Breathtaking, Instantaneous Acceleration
T – GOLDIKOVA’s rocket blast in the Breeders’ Cup
Mile was reminiscent of the turbo-charged Miesque.
Moreover, the fact that Goldikova had to wait for
room, before she was able to unload her barrage, only served to heighten its
dramatic effect. Her fireworks should become a fixture on the Breeders’ Cup
highlight reel for years to come.
F/M T – MAURALAKANA delivered a startling turn of foot in the
Sheepshead Bay H. (G2), displaying a greater
incendiary power than I thought she had. The Christophe
Clement mare suddenly propelled herself past the leaders and scorched to a
three-length victory.
I – MONTMARTRE (Montjeu [Ire]) left the Grand
Prix de Paris (Fr-G1) field for dead in a few strides, eliciting a comparison to
the sublime *Sea-Bird II himself. If he comes back at anywhere near that form in
2009, the Aga Khan colt
will make life miserable for his opponents in the season’s most sought-after
prizes.
Most Exceptional Virtue Consistently Displayed
T – HYPERBARIC (Sky Classic) was not the most talented member of the
division, but he ended up being the most reliable. While this is partly due to
shrewd spotting by Julio Canani, it must be
emphasized that Hyperbaric is genuine to the core. The bay gelding ran eight
times, never finished worse than third, and actually improved over the course of
the year. Hyperbaric opened his campaign with four straight placed efforts,
including the Arcadia H. (G2), Shoemaker Mile (G1) and American. After a change
in tactics that put him closer to the early pace, he ended 2008 with a four-race
winning streak, capped by the Oak Tree Mile (G2) and Citation H. (G1).
Hyperbaric is a newly turned six-year-old, so he should be a force in Southern
California for at least another year, if not longer.
F/M T – VENTURA may have thrown away the CashCall
Mile in a fit of absent-mindedness, but I was wrong to condemn her for that
indiscretion in one of my Filly & Mare Turf diaries. In fact, the
Juddmonte Farms homebred never ran a bad race all
year, compiling a 7-4-2-1 mark, and she was at times electrifying. Two of
Ventura’s victories came on synthetic, principally her incredible rally in the
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, but the Frankel filly also garnered the
grassy Just a Game S. (G1) in a sizzling 1:32 3/5. Ventura showed true gameness
when runner-up versus males in the Woodbine Mile (Can-G1), and had the turf been
firm for her that day, she could well have won. She still has her quirks, to be
sure, but lack of heart is not among them.
I – RAVEN’S PASS (Elusive Quality) followed a trajectory from hard-luck
disappointment to ringing vindication. Bred by Stonerside
and ultimately campaigned by Princess
Haya, the chestnut gave his utmost every time while
competing in august company. Earlier in the season, the John
Gosden colt kept coming too late and wound up
chasing Henrythenavigator in the Two Thousand
Guineas, St. James’s Palace S. (Eng-G1) and Sussex S. (Eng-G1), and
Tamayuz (Nayef) in the
Prix Jean Prat (Fr-G1). “Raven” exacted revenge on
Henry in the Queen Elizabeth II S. (Eng-G1) and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
While the respective merits of Henry and Raven will be argued by their partisans
down through the ages, it is indisputable that Raven was the soul of high-class
dependability in every circumstance.
World’s Best Turf Performer: In the wake of the pageant of names
listed so far, there is only one left to be honored — the peerless ZARKAVA (Zamindar),
who retired undefeated and unchallenged. Her seasonal reappearance in the Prix
de la Grotte (Fr-G3) was perfunctory, her
Poule d’Essai des
Pouliches (French One Thousand Guineas) (Fr-G1) was
effortless, her Prix de Diane (Fr-G1) was arrogant, her Prix
Vermeille (Fr-G1) was an
annihilation, and her Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
(Fr-G1) was pure class triumphing over adversity. Rightly did the
Aga Khan describe Zarkava
as the “apogee” of his family’s nearly century-long breeding
enterprise.
Lifetime Achievement Award: The Aga Khan’s
dual classic hero KAHYASI (Ile de Bourbon), the
broodmare sire of Zarkava, was euthanized in June at
the age of 23. Kahyasi captured the Derby and Irish
Derby (Ire-G1) in 1988, and I will never forget his unwavering courage at the
Curragh. Despite being struck into early in the
Irish Derby, he fought to a narrow victory, heedless of the blood flowing freely
down his leg. These days, however, Kahyasi is
remembered more as a broodmare sire, as he has left a priceless legacy through
his daughters. In addition to siring Zarkasha, the
dam of Zarkava, Kahyasi
is also responsible for the blue hen Hasili (Ire),
the dam of Dansili (GB), Banks Hill (GB), Heat Haze
(GB), Intercontinental (GB), Cacique (Ire) and Champs
Elysees (GB). Requiescat in pace.