HUDSON HEIGHTS TAKES SLOPPY FINGER LAKES MAIDEN
November 20, 2009
HUDSON HEIGHTS (06 c, o/o Super Blue, by Single Dawn) took to a sloppy track at Finger Lakes in a six furlong maiden. The sophomore was second-to-last at the two furlong call, mid-pack at the half, and continued moving up steadily to wretch control from the leaders in the lane. The son of CHAMPALI powered under the line 1 3/4 lengths the best.
Bred by George L. Santangelo in New York, HUDSON HEIGHTS races as a homebred. He is trained by Jonathan B. Buckley.
FIVE LENGTH MSW WIN FOR 2YO SUM CHAMP
November 6, 2009
Juvenile colt SUM CHAMP (07 c, o/o Missuma, by Procida) parlayed two placings in two previous starts into his first career win today. Sent 5 1/2 furlongs in a maiden special weight at Philadelphia Park, the CHAMPLI colt sat chilly in the runner-up spot until upper stretch. He tackled the frontrunner and drew clear to break his maiden by five resounding lengths.
Le Jardin bred SUM CHAMP in Kentucky. A $30,000 RNA at the 2008 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale, he races for Anita Hicken and is trained by Robert Swentkowski.
2YO IRON CHAMP TAKES HAWTHORNE MSW
November 1, 2009
For the second day in a row, a CHAMPALI 2-year-old took home a nice maiden victory at 1 1/16 miles. Today's newest winner was IRON CHAMP (07 c, o/o Iron Brat, by Grindstone), whose maiden special weight win came at Hawthorne. The juvenile sat midpack early before making his move on the turn. He took command while three wide to prevail by a length.
Bred in Illinois by Frank Mancari, IRON CHAMP is owned by Dennis McWilliams and is trained by Moises R. Yanez.
WOODBINE MAIDEN WIN FOR 2YO MONTANA MEMORIES
October 31, 2009
MONTANA MEMORIES (07 c, o/o My Heiress, by Mr. Redoy) made it a Halloween to remember for his connections with a maiden score at Woodbine. Going 1 1/16 miles, the 2-year-old CHAMPALI gelding rated in 10th position for the first half. He closed on the outside of the far turn, going as much as seven wide, and battled for the lead down the stretch. He opened up by two lengths before holding off a strong closer to save the win by a half-length.
Justice Farm, Greg Justice, and Steve Justice bred MONTANA MEMORIES in Kentucky. A $20,000 buyback as the 2008 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale, he now races for Donver Stable and Amy Dunne and is trained by Josie Carroll.
INDIAN RIVER OVERCOMES TRAFFIC FOR DELAWARE MAIDEN
October 12, 2009
The grey or roan INDIAN RIVER (06 f, o/o Cheyenne River, by Northern Jove) was traveling nicely and forwardly placed in a one mile maiden at Delaware Park when she encountered traffic on the far turn and got shuffled back. No matter, she re-broke and closed gamely to run down the leader in the nick of time. The CHAMPALI filly's official margin of victory was a short head.
Bred in Kentucky by Scott E. and Carol M. Ricker, INDIAN RIVER races in the colors of Blessed Stable. She is trained by Anthony Pecoraro.
KEY LIME BABY THIRD IN G2 FITZ DIXON COTILLION
October 3, 2009
Key Lime Baby (06 f, o/o Cheeksandpeanuts, by Pioneering) entered the Fitz Dixon Cotillion S.-G2 at Philadelphia Park as a super-nice allowance winner, but she definitely got thrown in the deep end, facing horses like the recent 11-length victress of the Alabama-G1 and several other pretty accomplished fillies. KEY LIME BABY held her own, not winning the 1 1/16 mile stakes, but finishing a strong third in the G2 event. The CHAMPALI filly broke slowest of all out of the gate and closed steadily throughout to garner the G2 placing while running as the longest shot in the field.
Gryphon Investments LLC bred KEY LIME BABY in Kentucky. Campaigning as a homebred, she is conditioned by Dee Curry. She is CHAMPALI's third stakes horse.
PRUDENT HEIR WINS AT PHILADELPHIA
September 19, 2009
PRUDENT HEIR (06 c, o/o American Heiress, by Quiet American) boosted his earnings to better than $55,000 with a nice win at Philadelphia Park. The 3-year-old CHAMPALI runner raced eighth in the 12-horse field for much of the seven furlong contest. He rallied wide late and got up in the nick of time to register a nose triumph.
Richard Kaster and Nathan Fox bred PRUDENT HEIR in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale, he is a Jack J. Armstrong colorbearer and is trained by Robert Mosco.
WOODBINE MAIDEN FOR CHEAP THRILL
September 17, 2009
Juvenile filly CHEAP THRILL (07 f, o/o Miss Le Berthon, by El Gran Senor) gave a big thrill to her connections today, besting a field of 11 challengers to break her maiden at Woodbine. She positioned herself midpack for much of the six furlong race, then closed while four-wide coming out of the turn. The CHAMPALI runner rallied in the lane and drove to the finish to win by a half-length.
Bred in Kentucky by E. H. Beau Lane III, CHEAP THRILL is both owned and trained by Audre Cappuccitti.
ALI LATEST MAIDEN WINNER FOR CHAMPALI
September 4, 2009
ALI (06 f, o/o Money Runner, by Skywalker) faced eight opponents in a 5 1/2 furlong maiden at Emerald Downs and strode home the three-length winner. A daughter of Glencrest stallion CHAMPALI, she was never far off the pace while racing in between rivals. The sophomore made her move and hit the front a furlong from home before crossing the wire on top.
Willow Creek Farm Inc. bred ALI in Washington. Campaigning in the colors of Monogram Racing Stable, she is trained by Margo Lloyd.
ALLOWANCE WIN BY ANOTHER BIG MARGIN FOR FIGHTING LEGEND
August 31, 2009
It was just three weeks ago FIGHTING LEGEND (06 c, o/o Imelda's Shoes, by Manila) broke his maiden by a spectacular 13 3/4 lengths. He was nearly as impressive today. Moving up to allowance conditions at Arizona's Yavapai Downs, the son of CHAMPALI went off as the favorite against his elders. He was four deep throughout, but not far off the pace in the six furlong allowance. He made his move near the quarter pole, quickly took command, and drew clear with ease to win by 7 1/4 lengths. The chestnut now sports a record of 4-2-2-0.
Paula W. Cline bred FIGHTING LEGEND in Kentucky. A Keeneland and an Arizona sales graduate, he wears the colors of Peter T. Vajda and Dick and Peggy Hopwood. He is trained by Dan L. McFarlane.
THIRD CAREER WIN FOR IMA CHAMPALI
August 29, 2009
IMA CHAMPALI (06 c, o/o Emjay H., by Jules) was never far back in a one mile and 70 yard event at Louisiana Downs. He went three wide in the second turn to make his bid and eased to the front, increasing his lead with every stride. The sophomore son of CHAMPALI won by 3 1/4 lengths to register his third career victory.
Bred by DocAtty Stables Inc. in Louisiana, IMA CHAMPALI is a graduate of the 2007 Fasig-Tipton Texas August yearling sale. He races for Charles A. and Anne Lyles and is trained by David Cummings.
CHAMPALI'S MACONDO SECOND IN NEW WESTMINSTER S.
August 28, 2009
CHAMPALI earned another stakes horse when his juvenile son Macondo (07 c, o/o Medicinal, by Coronado's Quest) placed in the New Westminster S. at Hastings today. He broke like a rocket in the 6 1/2 furlong stakes and set a pressured pace for the first few furlongs. MACONDO let the eventual winner, a heavy favorite, by but held sway to secure the runner-up spot and garner his first stakes-placing.
Glencrest Farm LLC and Don K. Poole bred MACONDO in Kentucky. The 2008 Keeneland September yearling sales graduate campaigns in the colors of Lara Racing Stables Ltd. and is trained by Juan C. Olmos.
SURPRISE REPO NO SURPRISE AS FAVORITE IN MAIDEN WIN
August 28, 2009
Pegged as the favorite in a field of 13, 3-year-old SURPRISE REPO (06 c, o/o Expect a Surprise, by Valid Expectations) faced a number of his elders in the 6 1/2 furlong maiden at Evangeline Downs. He went straight to the front and battled for the lead before finally putting a little daylight between him and the field in the stretch. The CHAMPALI runner crossed the wire 2 1/2 lengths the best over the muddy track.
John S. Turner Jr. bred SURPRISE REPO in Louisiana and sold him as a yearling at the 2007 Louisiana October sale. He now races in the colors of Gerald L. Averett Sr. and is trained by Ronnie Averett.
FIGHT ON FOR OL SC BREAKS MAIDEN BY 11 1/2
August 18, 2009
After six runner-up finishes, FIGHT ON FOR OL SC (06 f, o/o Fotofanatic, by Search for Gold) was due to win one of her own. She certainly delivered in a one mile maiden at Arizona's Yavapai Downs. Sent off as the heavy favorite while facing her elders, the 3-year-old CHAMPALI filly was bumped at the break. The bump must have only strengthened her resolve, however, as she had her head in front at every call and widened the margin at every post. She strode home an 11 1/2 length victress.
Bred by Scott E. Ricker and Richard S. Kaster, FIGHT ON FOR OL SC is a Matt Keneley colorbearer. She is trained by Derek Couch.
FIGHTING LEGEND ABSOLUTELY DEMOLISHES MSW
August 9, 2009
After two runner-up finishes in as many starts, FIGHTING LEGEND (06 c, o/o Imelda's Shoes, by Manila) was primed for a big effort. And boy, oh boy, did he ever deliver in a six furlong maiden special weight at Yavapai Downs. He battled determinedly for the lead and had just his head in front with two furlongs to go. He then turned on the afterburners and pulled clear of the field with ease. The son of CHAMPALI won by a breathtaking 13 3/4 lengths as the favorite.
Bred in Kentucky by Paula W. Cline, FIGHTING LEGEND is both a Keeneland and an Arizona sales graduate. He races for Peter T. Vajda and Dick and Peggy Hopwood. His trainer is Dan L. McFarlane.
DIVINA PASION WINS IN PERU
August 9, 2009
DIVINA PASION (06 f, o/o G Waitin On O, by Brocco) went 1000 meters, or about five furlongs, at Monterrico in Peru. The 3-year-old CHAMPALI filly took the conditions event to become the first South American winner for her sire.
A bargain weanling at the 2006 Keeneland November sale, DIVINA PASION was bred by Richard Forbush in Kentucky. She races in the name of El Pentagonito and is trained by Alfonso Arias.
FLASHY WIN AGAINST ELDERS AT ELLIS FOR IZZY ALI
August 8, 2009
IZZY ALI (06 c, o/o Hesitant Lady, by Wavering Monarch) notched his fourth career win with a flamboyant score at Ellis Park. The only 3-year-old in the field of eight, the son of CHAMPALI went straight to the lead and never looked back. No one threatened him as he won the one mile contest by a resounding 6 1/4 lengths. The win marked his fourth career victory.
Bred in Kentucky by Glencrest Farm LLC, IZZY ALI was a $40,000 yearling at the 2007 Keeneland September sale. He is both owned and trained by Jere R. Smith Jr.
FIRING ORDER SCORES AT NORTHLANDS BY 5 1/2
August 3, 2009
Going one mile at Northlands Park, 3-year-old FIRING ORDER (06 c, o/o Irish Spin, by Spinning World) faced his elders and did it in style. He dueled in the early stages, soon secured the front all for his own, and drew clear impressively in the third turn to gallop under the wire 5 1/2 lengths the best. It marked the second career win for the chestnut CHAMPALI runner.
Glencrest Farm LLC bred FIRING ORDER in Kentucky. A two-time Keeneland sale graduate, he races for Curtis Landry and is trained by Rodney J. Cone.
MAIDEN WIN IN ITALY BY 2YO VESUVIA
July 14, 2009
VESUVIA (07 f, o/o Fast Rapids, by Fast Play) was sent 1500 meters, or about 7 1/2 furlongs, on the turf in a maiden at Varese in Italy. She didn't disappoint and became the second 2-year-old winner from CHAMPALI's second crop with her victory.
Bred in Kentucky by E. H. Beau Lane III, VESUVIA was sold at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale last year.
ANOTHER WIN AGAINST ELDERS FOR TRAIN STATION
June 30, 2009
Just 2 1/2 weeks ago, TRAIN STATION (06 f, o/o Princess Nicole, by Northrop) broke her maiden against older fillies and mares. She was back in against her elders today at Pinnacle Race Course and once again brought home the win. Sent six furlongs, the sophomore daughter of CHAMPALI set all the pace. She repulsed a late challenge and drove to the finish to secure a neck triumph.
Gene J. and Phyllis Gilmore bred TRAIN STATION in Michigan and race her as a homebred. She is trained by Gerald S. Bennett.
IZZY ALI WINS AGAIN AT CHURCHILL
June 25, 2009
For the second time in less than three weeks, IZZY ALI (06 c, o/o Hesitant Lady, by Wavering Monarch) found the winner's circle at Churchill Downs. This time going six furlongs on the historic dirt, the son of CHAMPALI stalked the leader from the outset. The Equibase chart says it best, "IZZY ALI pulled to contention three wide, bid between horses leaving the turn, battled gamely through a long drive, and prevailed narrowly." He beat the favorite by a neck. It was more than seven lengths back to the third-place finisher.
IZZY ALI was bred in Kentucky by Glencrest Farm LLC. A $40,000 yearling at the 2007 Keeneland September sale, he is campaigned in the colors of TKO Stables LLC and is trained by Gregory D. Foley. It was his third career win
STAKES WINNER BOW TIE PASTA TAKES PURPLE VIOLET S.
June 20, 2009
Winner of the Pretty Jenny S. just under two months ago, BOW TIE PASTA (06 f, o/o Betty Spaghetti, by Honour and Glory) was back to take another blacktype event. Sent as the co-highweight in the Purple Violet S. at Arlington Park, the CHAMPALI stakes winner had an eventful trip. The official Equibase chart said, "BOW TIE PASTA broke inward then rated in the middle of the pack, brushed (a rival) at the top of the stretch, was headed by (another opponent) late then came again for the win." She captured the one mile stakes by a neck.
Bred in Kentucky by WRC Thoroughbreds Inc. and raced as a homebred, BOW TIE PASTA is trained by Tom Dorris. She improved her multiple stakes-winning record to 9 4-1-2 with earnings of $151,434.
PHILLY ALLOWANCE WIN FOR KEY LIME BABY
June 16, 2009
A 16-length maiden special weight winner at Philadelphia Park just six weeks ago, KEY LIME BABY (06 f, o/o Cheeksandpeanuts, by Pioneering) was back in action and back in the winner's circle. She was sent to the post as the favorite in a one mile allowance, also at Philly Park. She didn't disappoint. Breaking from the far outside, the daughter of CHAMPALI was sent six wide on the first turn to jostle for the lead. She settled nicely, pulled clear by two, then held off a closer to secure a half-length victory in the allowance.
Gryphon Investments LLC bred KEY LIME BABY in Kentucky. Campaigning as a homebred, she is conditioned by Dee Curry.
TRAIN STATION IS 2ND MAIDEN WINNER IN TWO DAYS FOR CHAMPALI
June 13, 2009
Going five furlongs on the turf, TRAIN STATION (06 f, o/o Princess Nicole, by Northrop) faced down some older fillies and mares to break her maiden at Pinnacle Race Course. She had the lead at every call, working hard for it while dueling from the inside. The CHAMPALI sophomore filly drew clear in the stretch to break her maiden as the favorite by 3 1/4 lengths. She was the second new maiden winner for her sire in two days.
Bred in Michigan by Gene J. Gilmore and Phyllis Gilmore, TRAIN STATION races as a homebred. She is trained by Gerald S. Bennett.
MACONDO FIRST 2YO WINNER FROM CHAMPALI'S 2ND CROP
June 12, 2009
Two-year-old MACONDO (07 c, o/o Medicinal, by Coronado's Quest) became the first winner from the second crop of his sire when he captured a 3 1/2 furlong maiden at Hastings Racecourse. The son of CHAMPALI broke on top and led by daylight throughout, cruising home to prove victorious by 3 1/4 lengths. Sent to the post as the favorite, MACONDO's record now stands at 2-1-1-0.
Glencrest Farm LLC and Don K. Poole bred MACONDO in Kentucky. The 2008 Keeneland September yearling sales graduate campaigns in the colors of Lara Racing Stables Ltd and is trained by Juan C. Olmos.
CHAMP LAILA WINS GOING AWAY AT CHURCHILL
June 7, 2009
A month after her latest win, CHAMP LAILA (06 f, o/o Valid Deduction, by Bet Big) made a return visit to the winner's circle at Churchill Downs. On the turf this time, going 1 1/16 miles, the daughter of CHAMPALI broke sharply and set all the pace from the inside. She was headed on the second turn but responded with determination and edged her way to a half-length win.
Mark Zamzow and Bob Procaccini bred CHAMP LAILA in Kentucky. A graduate of the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale, she is owned by Golden Shamrock Farms LLC and is trained by Gregory D. Foley. She was CHAMPALI's third winner in the last four days.
GAME WIN DESPITE REPEATED BUMPING AT CHURCHILL FOR IZZY ALI
June 6, 2009
IZZY ALI (06 c, o/o Hesitant Lady, by Wavering Monarch) stalked the pace while four wide in a 6 1/2 furlong contest peppered with older horses at Churchill Downs. He pulled on even terms with the leader entering the stretch and then bumped repeatedly with that one down the lane. He gamely edged clear late to register a half-length triumph.
From the first crop of CHAMPALI, the bay IZZY ALI was bred in Kentucky by Glencrest Farm LLC. Sold for $40,000 at the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale, he races for TKO Stables LLC and is trained by Gregory D. Foley.
IMA CHAMPALI DETERMINED WINNER AT LOUISIANA DOWNS
June 4, 2009
IMA CHAMPALI (06 c, o/o Emjay H., by Jules) was one of only three sophomores facing his elders in an 11-horse field at Louisiana Downs. Going seven furlongs on a fast track, the son of Glencrest stallion CHAMPALI constantly kept in touch with the first flight of runners. He got caught in traffic on the turn, but persevered while angling out and got up just in time to notch a nose victory.
Bred by DocAtty Stables Inc. in Louisiana, IMA CHAMPALI is a graduate of the 2007 Fasig-Tipton Texas August yearling sale. He races for Charles A. and Anne Lyles and is trained by David Cummings.
GIRL BAND NOTCHES THIRD CAREER VICTORY
May 25, 2009
Sophomore filly GIRL BAND (06 f, o/o Bitty Girl, by Friendly Lover) won for the third time when capturing a 6 1/2 furlong event at Calder Race Course, the third different track at which she's gotten her picture taken. After being bumped at the start, the daughter of CHAMPALI "chased the pace three wide, moved up to duel for the lead through the stretch, and was fully extended to prevail," according to the official Equibase chart. The official winning margin was by a neck over the sloppy surface.
Justice Farm, Greg Justice, and Steve Justice bred GIRL BAND in Kentucky. After selling at both Fasig-Tipton Midlantic and OBS April, she now races for Wystan D. Benjamin and is conditioned by Rasharn Creque.
ABSOLUTE ROMP IN MAIDEN FOR FIRING ORDER
May 16, 2009
FIRING ORDER (06 c, o/o Irish Spin, by Spinning World) fired in a big way to take his maiden at Northlands Park by a resounding 11 1/4 lengths. The son of CHAMPALI set a pressured pace in the six furlong maiden before extending his advantage on the second turn. He drew clear in the stretch to handily secure the win, his first in three lifetime starts. He was one of two maiden winners for his sire today.
Glencrest Farm LLC bred FIRING ORDER in Kentucky. The two-time yearling sale graduate is owned by Curtis Landry and is trained by Rodney J. Cone.
ROCK N RUMBLE ONE OF TWO MAIDEN WINNERS FOR SIRE TODAY
May 16, 2009
One of two maiden winners for sophomore sire CHAMPALI today, ROCK N RUMBLE (06 c, o/o Cherub, by Halo) got his initial victory at Canterbury Park. The chestnut broke sharply and was hustled straight to the front. He dictated all the pace and shook clear before holding off a late closer to win the 5 1/2 furlong maiden by a length.
ROCK N RUMBLE, who was winning for the first time in just two career starts, was bred in Minnesota by Tony Bunting. The Minnesota August yearling sale graduate races for the partnership of Bunting and Russ Rhone. He is trained by Bernell B. Rhone.
SMART BLONDE WINS AGAIN
May 13, 2009
SMART BLONDE (06 f, o/o Passionate Blonde, by Geri) gave her connections a win last month and added another victory today. The 3-year-old filly went straight to the front in a 5 1/2 furlong event at Woodbine in Canada. She stayed on the lead and held off all comers to win by a half-length as the favorite. The daughter of CHAMPALI sports a very attractive record of 6 3-2-0 with earnings topping $82,000.
Bred in Ontario by Stubbs Investments Inc., SMART BLONDE was sold at the 2007 Canadian October yearling sale. She is a Gary E. Wellwood colorbearer and is trained by Scott H. Fairlie.
CHAMP LAILA WINS GOING AWAY AT CHURCHILL
May 7, 2009
CHAMP LAILA (06 f, o/o Valid Deduction, by Bet Big) was the first career winner for her sire last year at two and the daughter of CHAMPALI is back on the radar at three. Going six furlongs at storied Churchill Downs, the bay sophomore trailed the field for the half. She moved inside, then out before closing like a freight train to win by 2 1/2 lengths going away. The win came over a sloppy track in showery weather.
Bred in Kentucky by Mark Zamzow and Bob Procaccini, CHAMP LAILA was sold at the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale. She races in the colors of Golden Shamrock Farms LLC and is trained by Gregory D. Foley. She was CHAMPALI's third winner in the last six days.
THIRD WIN FOR MACARIA IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS
May 5, 2009
MACARIA (06 f, o/o Pardonable, by Magesterial) is on fire! Getting her third win in less than two months, the sophomore filly went to Ohio's River Downs and came home a winner yet again. Going 5 1/2 furlongs against older fillies and mares, she dueled for the lead and was in front at every call. The daughter of CHAMPALI drew off in upper stretch to prevail by 4 1/4 lengths. Her three victories have come at nearly 10 combined lengths.
Glencrest Farm LLC bred MACARIA in Kentucky. A two-time sales graduate, the 3-year-old from her sire's first crop is owned by Yerglin Mejias and is conditioned by Paul Krummen.
16-LENGTH MAIDEN SCORE FOR KEY LIME BABY
May 2, 2009
KEY LIME BABY (06 f, o/o Cheeksandpeanuts, by Pioneering) put on quite a show taking a maiden special weight at Philadelphia Park. The 3-year-old filly from the first crop of CHAMPALI stalked the early pace in the one mile maiden, took command around the three-eighths pole, and widened. Her victory came by a breathtaking 16 lengths and improved her career record to 3 1-1-1.
KEY LIME BABY was bred in Kentucky by Gryphon Investments LLC and races as a homebred. She is trained by Dee Curry.
BETTY'S CHAMP BREAKS MAIDEN AT CHURCHILL DOWNS
April 25, 2009
BETTY'S CHAMP (06 f, o/o Deceptive, by Clever Trick) became the latest winner for young sire CHAMPALI when she captured a maiden race at Churchill Downs on opening day of the Derby meet. The Equibase chart said she "stalked the pace three deep, assumed command entering the stretch, and steadily edged clear." Indeed she did, winning the six furlong maiden by a convincing three lengths.
Bred by Joseph J. Perrotta in Kentucky, BETTY'S CHAMP is a graduate of the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale. She campaigns in the colors of Betty Boyle and is conditioned by Gregory D. Foley.
BOW TIE PASTA IS FIRST STAKES WINNER FOR CHAMPALI!
April 25, 2009
BOW TIE PASTA (06 f, o/o Betty Spaghetti, by Honour and Glory) became the first stakes winner for Glencrest stallion CHAMPALI with a runaway score in the $100,000 Pretty Jenny S. at Hawthorne. Starting from the nine hole in the six furlong stakes, BOW TIE PASTA settled kindly near the back of the field. She rallied five wide and poked her head in front at the top of the stretch before powering clear for a resounding 4 1/4 length win. Not only is BOW TIE PASTA the first runner by sophomore sire CHAMPALI to win a stakes, but she also is the first to crack $100,000 in earnings.
WRC Thoroughbreds Inc. bred BOW TIE PASTA in Illinois. The filly races as a homebred and is trained by Tom Dorris.
SMART SCORE FOR SMART BLONDE AT WOODBINE
April 10, 2009
SMART BLONDE (06 f, o/o Passionate Blonde, by Geri) stepped to a smart win at Woodbine. The 3-year-old filly was CHAMPALI's second career winner last year at two and returned to the winner's circle to add to her credentials at three. Going five furlongs at Woodbine, she sprinted straight to the lead and never looked back. She crossed the wire 2 3/4 lengths the best while increasing her record to 5-2-2-0 with earnings of $53,090.
Stubbs Investments Inc. bred SMART BLONDE in Ontario. The 2007 Canadian October yearling sale graduate campaigns for Gary E. Wellwood and is trained by Scott H. Fairlie.
ANOTHER NICE TALLY FOR CHAMPALI'S MACARIA
April 4, 2009
Less than three weeks after breaking her maiden, MACARIA (06 f, o/o Pardonable, by Magesterial) was back for more. She was sent at the same distance at the same track -- 5 1/2 furlongs at Beulah Park -- and was equally impressive. She dueled for the lead from the outset, had the advantage at every call, and drew clear to win by two lengths as the favorite. The CHAMPALI filly has won her last two starts by 5 1/2 combined lengths.
Glencrest Farm LLC bred MACARIA in Kentucky. The two-time sales graduate races in the colors of Yerglin Mejias and is trained by Jodi M. Poole.
GLITTERMANS CARTEL TRUMPS HIGHLY-TOUTED NICANOR IN GULFSTREAM MSW
March 28, 2009
GLITTERMANS CARTEL (06 c, o/o Angelic Deed, by Alydeed) might have been the distant second choice in a nice maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park behind the highly-regarded Nicanor, but the CHAMPALI runner crossed the wire in front. The 3-year-old colt set all the pace in the one mile maiden and was fully extended to post a brave half-length victory. He got the distance in a sharp 1:36. The win was just his second lifetime try and his first start on dirt; he lost his turf debut by a mere nose.
Bred in Kentucky by Eric Heitzmann, GLITTERMANS CARTEL was a $40,000 purchase at the 2007 Fasig-Tipton October yearling sale. He races in the colors of B. Stewart and D. and P. Nierzwicki. Conditioning duties are handled by Kenneth G. McPeek.
BOW TIE PASTA NOTCHES HAWTHORNE ALLOWANCE
March 26, 2009
BOW TIE PASTA (06 f, o/o Betty Spaghetti, by Honour and Glory) broke her maiden earlier this year at Tampa before heading to the windy city and an allowance victory at Hawthorne. The sophomore daughter of CHAMPALI was sent to the post as the favorite and didn't disappoint. She settled in three wide while midpack before making her move on the turn of the six furlong allowance. She hit the front and held it tenaciously, crossing the wire a nose the best.
Bred by WRC Thoroughbreds Inc. in Illinois, BOW TIE PASTA races as a homebred. She is trained by Tom Dorris.
MACARIA TAKES ANOTHER MAIDEN FOR CHAMPALI
March 16, 2009
Sophomore filly MACARIA (06 f, o/o Pardonable, by Magesterial) was sent to the post as the second choice in a 5 1/2 furlong maiden event at Beulah Park. The daughter of CHAMPALI went straight to the front and set all the pace but was headed in the stretch. She came on again with sheer determination to score by 3 1/2 resounding lengths.
Glencrest Farm LLC bred CHAMPALI's latest winner in Kentucky. Both a Fasig-Tipton and an OBS sales graduate, MACARIA wears the colors of Yerglin Mejias. She is trained by Israel Sostre.
MAIDEN ROMP BY PRUDENT HEIRN
March 9, 2009
PRUDENT HEIR (06 c, o/o American Heiress, by Quiet American), a sophomore colt by Glencrest stallion CHAMPALI, absolutely devastated a maiden field at Philadelphia Park. Breaking midpack in the 10-horse contest, he raced next-to-last for the first half-mile of the one mile maiden. When he angled out for his rally, the son of CHAMPALI turned on the afterburners, powering past the entire field and romping home a 9 3/4 length victor.
Bred in Kentucky by Richard Kaster and Nathan Fox, PRUDENT HEIR is a graduate of the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale. He races in the colors of Nicholas Mann and is trained by Robert Mosco.
IZZY ALI STEALS FAIR GROUNDS MAIDEN
February 27, 2009
Sophomore colt IZZY ALI (06 c, o/o Hesitant Lady, by Wavering Monarch), a Glencrest-bred son of CHAMPALI, was positively smashing in a maiden win at Fair Grounds. Going six furlongs, he broke midpack but went straight for the lead. He and an equally-determined opponent alternated the lead position and battled all the way to the wire, but it was IZZY ALI who stole the show to win by a hard-fought nose.
As mentioned, IZZY ALI was bred in Kentucky by Glencrest Farm LLC. He was a $40,000 yearling at the 2007 Keeneland September sale and now races in the colors of TKO Stables LLC. Gregory D. Foley is his trainer.
BOW TIE PASTA WINS BIG IN TAMPA MSW
January 22, 2009
Sophomore sire CHAMPALI got his latest winner in a big way. Freshly-minted 3-year-old filly BOW TIE PASTA (06 f, o/o Betty Spaghetti, by Honour and Glory) captured a maiden special weight at Tampa Bay Downs by a scintillating six lengths. She was close up early in the 6 1/2 furlong contest before going three wide into the turn. She tackled the leaders and drew off with a flourish to win by the gaudy margin as the race favorite.
Bred in Illinois by WRC Thoroughbreds Inc., BOW TIE PASTA races as a homebred. She is trained by Kirk Ziadie and was ridden by Rosemary B. Homeister Jr. for the win. Her record now stands at a very respectable 5 1-1-2.
BIG MSW WIN FOR BIG CHAMP
January 9, 2009
In just his second career start and with a good runner-up finish already under his belt, BIG CHAMP (06 c, o/o Ardum Relaunch, by Cee's Tizzy) was sent to the post as the favorite in a nice maiden special weight at Penn National. He didn't disappoint and made it look easy in the process. The son of Glencrest stallion CHAMPALI set all the pace en route to a two length victory. He got the six furlongs in a strong 1:11 2/5.
Multiple Eclipse Champion breeder Adena Springs bred BIG CHAMP in Kentucky. A three-time graduate of the sales ring, the sophomore colt from his sire's first crop races for Zaven Minassian and is trained by Michael L. Catalano Jr.
GIRL BAND OPENS 2009 WITH GULFSTREAM WIN
January 7, 2009
GIRL BAND (06 f, o/o Bitty Girl, by Friendly Lover) may have broken her maiden in the slop, but she proved today she was just as fond of the sunshine when she got a follow-up win at Gulfstream Park in Florida. Going a mile on the main track against 10 rivals, the daughter of CHAMPALI tracked the early pace while midpack. She was carried four wide into the stretch before unleashing a determined rally that propelled her past the pacesetters to register a neck triumph. The freshly-minted 3-year-old was CHAMPALI's first winner of the new year.
Bred in Kentucky by Justice Farm, Greg Justice, and Steve Justice, GIRL BAND is a two-time sales graduate. The Wystan D. Benjamin colorbearer is trained by Rasharn Creque.
GIRL BAND LATEST WINNER FOR FRESHMAN CHAMPALI
November 8, 2008
The sloppy track and rainy weather didn't deter GIRL BAND (06 f, o/o Bitty Girl, by Friendly Lover), winner of a 5 1/2 furlong maiden event at Delaware Park. The 2-year-old filly raced midpack before unleashing her rally after a half mile. She showed great perseverance and determination to catch the runaway leader, tackling her rival late and going by to win by a length. The daughter of CHAMPALI is the sixth winner for her freshman sire.
The team of Justice Farm, Greg Justice, and Steve Justice bred GIRL BAND in Kentucky. The bay filly, a two-time sales graduate, races in the colors of Winning Move Stable, J. L. Moirano, Team Stallion Racing Corp., and J. Contessa. She is trained by Gary C. Contessa.
ANOTHER WINNER FOR FRESHMAN SIRE
October 30, 2008
Freshman sire CHAMPALI added another winner to his burgeoning tally when juvenile IMA CHAMPALI (06 c, o/o Emjay H., by Jules) defeated eight rivals in a last-to-first maiden performance. The 2-year-old colt started slow and raced ninth and last early in the 6 1/2 furlong maiden race at Delta Downs. He went four wide around the turn and sprouted wings in the stretch, running down the leaders to prevail by three-quarters of a length.
Bred in Louisiana by DocAtty Stables Inc., IMA CHAMPALI is a graduate of the 2007 Fasig-Tipton Texas August yearling sale. The Glencrest sire's newest winner races for Charles A. and Anne Lyles. He is trained by David Cummings.
CHAMPALI ON FIRE! MISS AMPLIFIED WINS FIRST OUT
September 20, 2008
Freshman sire CHAMPALI has kicked it into high gear, getting his fourth winner in just eight days. And his newest maiden winner, MISS AMPLIFIED (06 f, o/o City Miss, by Carson City), might have been one of his most impressive to date. The 2-year-old filly made her first start in a six furlong maiden event at Turfway Park against 10 rivals. She battled for the lead from the start, was determinedly in front at every call, and ended up wiring the field to post a two length triumph.
North Star Equine bred MISS AMPLIFIED in Florida. A graduate of this year's OBS June 2-year-olds in training sale, she races for Two Jane's Stable LLC and is trained by Martin L. Rouck.
4 1/2 LENGTH MAIDEN SCORE FOR CHAMPALI'S PROJECT FIFTY FIVE
September 18, 2008
Right on the heels of his first two winners, freshman sire CHAMPALI got his third when PROJECT FIFTY FIVE (06 c, o/o Hoochie Coochie, by His Majesty) ran away with a maiden score at Golden Gate Fields. The 2-year-old son of Glencrest's young sire broke midpack and pressed the pace to the turn of the 5 1/2 furlong maiden. He took command with panache coming into the stretch and powered clear to a 4 1/2 length win as the favorite.
Bred in California by Dr. and Mrs. William T. Gray, PROJECT FIFTY FIVE is a $28,000 CTN September yearling sales graduate. He races in the colors of Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde.
CHAMPALI'S SECOND WINNER IS SMART BLONDE
September 17, 2008
Right on the heels of his first winner, millionaire CHAMPALI added a second winner to his burgeoning resume as a freshman sire. This time it was SMART BLONDE (06 f, o/o Passionate Blonde, by Geri), who won a maiden at Woodbine. Going five furlongs on the main track, the 2-year-old filly was the bettor's choice and didn't disappoint. She pressured the early pace before collaring the leader nearing midstretch. She flew by to register a 2 3/4 length win under a hand ride. It was her first win after two runner-up finishes.
Stubbs Investments Inc. bred SMART BLONDE in Ontario. The 2007 Canadian October yearling graduate campaigns for Gary E. Wellwood and is trained by Scott H. Fairlie.
CHAMP LAILA IS FIRST WINNER FOR CHAMPALI!
September 12, 2008
Juvenile filly CHAMP LAILA (06 f, o/o Valid Deduction, by Bet Big) became the first winner for freshman sire CHAMPALI when she captured a 5 1/2 furlong maiden special weight at Turfway Park. In just her second career start, the 2-year-old filly was all professionalism. She sat just behind the leaders early before being sent four wide on the turn. She pounced on the pacesetter in midstretch and powered clear to a five length victory. The first winner for Glencrest's young sire had been sent to the post as the favorite. She could not have been more impressive.
Bred in Kentucky by Mark Zamzow and Bob Procaccini, CHAMP LAILA is a graduate of the 2007 Keeneland September yearling sale. She now races in the colors of Golden Shamrock Stable and is trained by Gregory D. Foley.
CHAMPALI COLT BRINGS $200,000 AT KEENELAND SEPTEMBER
09/14/2007
September 13 – Hip number 1123, Champali’s first Keeneland yearling, and out of the Meadowlake mare Meadow Flyer, was purchased by John Ferguson for $200,000.
The Kentucky-bred chestnut colt is a half brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Henny Hughes (Hennessy – Meadow Flyer) and was consigned by Trackside Farm for Liberation Farms.
Champali also sired, Bow Tie Pasta, the fourth session sale topper at OBS, who was purchased for $62,000 by WRC Thoroughbred.
Watch for the remaining Champali yearlings yet to sell at Keeneland, hip numbers: 2638, 2862, 2869, 3551, 4138, 4212, 4218, 4314, 4326, 4329, 4457, 4526, 4658, 4857, 4974, 5113, 5288, and 5482.
CHAMPALI'S FIRST YEARLINGS PREPPING FOR SALES
07/30/2007
Champali's first yearlings are prepping for the 2007 sale season. His first offerings at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July sold well with his top priced filly bringing $67,000.
Keeneland Selected Yearlings September 10-23, 2007
Colt: 1123
CHAMPALI FILLY FROM CHARISMATIC'S FAMILY
03/28/2006
"She is so classy and intelligent, and has great balance."
Walter Hillenmeyer, Woodlyn Farm on fist reported foal 1.26.06
CHAMPALI COLT FROM DEPUTY COMMANDER'S FAMILY
03/27/2006
Champali colt out of Back To The Future
"A striking foal with good bone and attitude."
(Dr. Charles Kidder, DVM)
CHAMPALI FIRST FOALS ARE KNOCKOUTS
03/01/2006
One of the first foals by Champali is a colt out of Meadow Flyer the dam Henny Hughes.
“His profile is about speed. He’s correct, with a powerful build, very much like Henny Hughes.” (Tom Evans, breeder)
CHAMPALI'S FIRST FOAL
January 27, 2006
Lexington KY – The first reported foal by millionaire Champali was born on Tuesday, January 24 at Walter Hillenmeyer’s Woodlyn Farm. The bay filly is out of the unraced Miswaki mare Sailor’s Miz, who is from the family of Kentucky Derby-G1 winner Charismatic, juvenile champion Deputy Minister and Grade I winner D’Wildcat. She is half to multiple stakes winner Governor’s Pride.
MILLIONAIRE CHAMPALI TO STAND AT GLENCREST
December 3, 2004
MIDWAY, KY–CHAMPALI, the very quick multiple Graded stakes winner, will retire to Glencrest Farm for the 2005 season. A son of Glitterman out of the Dixieland Band mare Radioactivity, CHAMPALI is now being syndicated, and will stand for $7,500 live foal.
CHAMPALI was on the board 19 times in 22 starts over three seasons, winning 11 races, eight stakes, for owners Lloyd Madison Farms IV LLL and trainer Greg Foley. CHAMPALI posted three straight wins to open his career at two, including the Iroquois S.-G3 at Churchill Downs, and won three straight to start his three year old season, including two stakes. This year, at four, he racked up four stakes wins, led by the $500,000 Smile Sprint H.-G3 at Calder, $250,000 Phoenix Breeders’ Cup S.-G3 at Keeneland, and $150,000 Aristides Breeders’ Cup H.-G3 at Churchill. He was beaten just 3 ½ lengths in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint-G1, and retires with a record of 22-11-2-4, $1,073,794.
Glencrest spokesman David Greathouse said the farm was delighted to have the opportunity to stand CHAMPALI, "a horse with such terrific talent and a great following. We have watched CHAMPALI for three years, and he always turns in a great performance. When you look at racing nationwide, there are just not a lot of horses who show up often and deliver that knockout punch. CHAMPALI was such a horse, a top two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old, who won from 5 ½ furlongs to 1 1/16 miles. He is one of the top-ranked sprinters, and has some of the best sprint Beyer Numbers this year, including a 113, and he retired sound. We expect he will be very popular with breeders."
Direct inquiries to David Greathouse, (800) 903-0136 or (859) 233-7032.
