Sire

By STORM CAT (1983), Black type winner, $570,610. Sire of 21 crops. 1411 foals, 1087 starters, 177 black type winners, 777 winners, $124,753,312, including Giant's Causeway (Champion 3 times, $3,128,447), Storm Flag Flying (Champion, $1,951,828), Sweet Catomine (Champion, $1,059,600), Ambitious Cat (Champion, $703,955), Hold That Tiger (Champion, $646,420), One Cool Cat (Champion 3 times, $564,798), Black Minnaloushe (Champion, $490,005), Heart Shaped (Champion, $363,364), Denebola (Champion, $338,742).

1st Dam

SHE'S A WINNER, by A.P. Indy. Unraced. Sister to GIROLAMO, DAYDREAMING, ACCELERATOR. Dam of 5 foals to race, all winners--

BLUEGRASS CAT (c, by Storm Cat). Black type winner, see records.

LORD OF THE GAME (g, by Saint Ballado). 8 wins at 3 and 4, $543,730, in NA/US. Won Prairie Meadows Cornhusker B C Hcp. [G2], Hanshin Cup Handicap [G3], 2nd Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap [G2], Claiming Crown Jewel S. [N] (CBY, $30,000), 3rd National Jockey Club Handicap [G3].

SONOMA CAT (c, by Storm Cat). 3 wins at 4, $132,042, in US. Won Oak Hall S. [O] (EVD, $36,000).

Cal Nation (c, by Distorted Humor). 2 wins at 3, 2011, $101,112, in US. 2nd Select S. [L] (MTH, $15,000), 3rd Carry Back S. [G2].

Showpiece (f, by Holy Bull). 2 wins at 3, $64,685, in NA/US. Dam of 2 winners, including--

Poof Too (f, by Distorted Humor). 3rd Mazarine Breeders' Cup S. [G3]. Winner at 2 and 3, 2011, in CAN, 61,948 CAD. (Total: $97,344)

2nd Dam

GET LUCKY, by Mr. Prospector. 5 wins at 3 and 4, $157,760, in NA/US. Won Affectionately Handicap [G3], 2nd Anne Arundel Handicap [L] (LRL, $10,000), Hidden Talent S. [L] (AQU, $11,660), 3rd Post-Deb S. [G2]. Sister to RHYTHM, Not For Love. Dam of 8 foals to race, all winners--

GIROLAMO (c, by A.P. Indy). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $443,800, in US. Won Vosburgh Invitational S. [G1], Jerome H. [G2], 3rd Hill 'N' Dale Cigar Mile H. [G1].

DAYDREAMING (f, by A.P. Indy). 7 wins, 2 to 4, $696,680, in NA/US. Won Top Flight Handicap [G2], Indiana Breeders' Cup Oaks [G3], Next Move Handicap [G3], 2nd Gazelle Handicap [G1], Shuvee Handicap [G2], etc. Dam of 1 winner--

Imagining. Winner at 3, 2011, $50,600, in US.

ACCELERATOR (c, by A.P. Indy). 4 wins at 2 and 4, $414,908, in NA/US. Won Pilgrim S. [G3], 2nd Wood Memorial S. [G2], 3rd Metropolitan Handicap [G1], Remsen S. [G2], Excelsior Breeders' Cup H. [G3], etc. At 8 Sent To Turkey. Sire.

HARBORAGE (c, by Monarchos). Winner at 3, $47,090, in US. Won Victoria Park S. [L] (WO, $71,222), 3rd O.B.S. Championship S. (C & G) [OR] (OTC, $10,000). Winner at 3, in CAN, 64,335 CAD. (Total: $118,312) Sire.

Fighting Brave (c, by Storm Cat). Unplaced at 4, in UAE. Winner at 2, placed at 4, 2011, in IRE, 18,003 EUR. 3rd Amethyst S. [G3] (IRE). (Total: $25,965)

Supercharger (f, by A.P. Indy). 3 wins at 3, $91,110, in NA/US. Dam of 3 winners, including--

SUPER SAVER (c, by Maria's Mon). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $1,889,766, in US. Won Kentucky Derby [G1], Kentucky Jockey Club S. [G2], 2nd Arkansas Derby [G1], 3rd Tampa Bay Derby [G3].

BRETHREN (c, by Distorted Humor). 3 wins at 2 and 3, 2011, $224,868, in US. Won Sam F. Davis S. [G3], 3rd Tampa Bay Derby [G2].

Hedge Fund. 5 wins, 4 to 7, $160,699, in US.

New Dice (f, by Capote). Winner at 3, $21,560, in NA/US. Dam of 3 winners, including--

MOLTO GRANDE (c, by War Chant). 6 wins, 2 to 6, placed at 7, 2011, in Jpn, 690,676,023 JPY. Won Fukushima Minyu Cup (JPN), 2nd Fukushima Minyu Cup (JPN), U.H.B. Hai (JPN), 3rd Keihan Hai [G3] (JPN), Silk Road S. [G3] (JPN), etc. (Total: $2,043,373)

Make The Point. 9 wins, 2 to 4, $160,693, in US.

Malka (f, by Deputy Minister). Winner at 2, $15,220, in US.

3rd Dam

DANCE NUMBER, by Northern Dancer. 8 wins at 3 and 4, $415,418, in NA/US. Won Beldame S. -G1, Shuvee H. -G2, Dark Mirage S., High Voltage S., 2nd Spinster S. -G1, etc. Etr Aqu 6.50f 1 15 0 (Aqu), Etr Bel 8.50f 1 40 2 (Bel). Dam of 6 foals to race, all winners-

RHYTHM (c, by Mr. Prospector). Champion Two Year Colt. 6 wins at 2 and 3, $1,592,532, in NA/US. Won Breeders' Cup Juvenile S. [G1], Travers S. [G1], Colin S. [G3], 2nd Champagne S. [G1], Dwyer S. [G2], etc. At 4 Sent To Japan. At 10 Sent To New Zealand. At 13 Sent To U.S.A. Sire.

GET LUCKY (f, by Mr. Prospector). Black type winner, see above.

Offbeat (c, by Fappiano). Winner at 2, 3 and 4, $333,204, in NA/US. 2nd Gulfstream Park Handicap [G1], Remsen S. [G2], Jamaica Handicap [G2], Discovery Handicap [G3], 3rd Cowdin S. [G2].

Not For Love (c, by Mr. Prospector). 6 wins, 2 to 5, $178,870, in NA/US. 3rd Bob Harding S. [O] (MTH, $4,200). Sire.

Personal Escort (c, by Mr. Prospector). 2 wins at 2, $58,760, in NA/US. At 4 Sent To New Zealand. Sire.

Oscillate (f, by Seattle Slew). Winner at 3, $23,686, in NA/US. Dam of 6 winners, including--

MUTAKDDIM (c, by Seeking The Gold). 3rd Pr Perth [G3]. At 1 Sent To England. At 5 Sent To USA. 5 wins, 2 to 4, in Eng, $107,531. Placed at 4, in Fr, $18,350. Won John Of Gaunt S. (ENG), 2nd Charlton Hunt Supreme S. [G3] (ENG), 3rd Sandown Mile [G2] (ENG), Pr Perth [G3] (FR). (Total: $125,881)

Smooth Charmer (f, by Easy Goer). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $163,720, in NA/US. 2nd Shuvee Handicap [G1], Vagrancy Handicap [G3]. At 9 Sent To Great Britain. Dam of SEA CHANTER (f, by War Chant. 6 wins, 2 to 4, $506,187, in US. Won Miesque S. [G3], Epitome Breeders' Cup S. [L] (MTH, $150,000), Sabin S. [OR] (AQU, $41,820), Pearl Necklace S. [OR] (BEL, $39,750), 2nd Rampart S. [G2], etc.).

Search Engine. 10 wins, 4 to 9, $87,424, in NA/US.

Lion's Circle. 4 wins at 3 and 4, placed at 5, $80,830, in US.

Quaestio. At 9 Sent To South Africa. Winner at 2, in Eng, 4,624 GBP. (Total: $7,408) Dam of =KAVANAGH (SAF) (c, by Tiger Ridge. Won Golden Horseshoe S. [G1] (SAF), S.A. Nursery S. [G2] (SAF), Graham Beck S. [G3] (SAF), 2nd Premier's Champion S. [G1] (SAF), Gauteng Guineas S. [G2] (SAF), etc.).

Takesmybreathaway. At 1 Sent To Great Britain. Unplaced at 2, in Eng. (Total: $0) Dam of FROST GIANT (c, by Giant's Causeway. 2 wins at 5, $316,000, in US. Won Suburban Handicap [G1]. At 1 Sent To Great Britain. Placed at 2, in Eng, 509 GBP. Unplaced at 5, in Jpn. Unplaced at 5, in CAN. Winner at 2 and 3, in IRE, 110,570 EUR. Won Killavullan S. [G3] (IRE), Kilternan S. [G3] (IRE). (Total: $454,277)), BREATHLESS STORM (c, by Storm Cat. 2 wins at 3, 2011, $101,120, in US. Won Jersey Derby [L] (MTH, $60,000). Unplaced at 2, in Eng. (Total: $101,120)).

Miss Salsa. Unraced. Dam of Pacific Ocean (c, by Ghostzapper. 3 wins at 3 and 4, 2011, $91,620, in US. 2nd Hanshin Cup S. [G3]. Unplaced at 4, in CAN. (Total: $93,199)), Salsa Star (f, by Giant's Causeway. Winner at 3, placed at 4, $17,380, in US. Placed at 2, in Eng, 6,954 GBP. 3rd Harry Rosebery S. (ENG). (Total: $30,615)).

Oregon Trail. Unraced. At 1 Sent To Ireland. Dam of Oregon Lady (Ire) (f, by Shamardal. 2 wins at 4, 2011, $63,172, in US. 2nd Flaming Page S. [L] (WO, $19,448). Winner at 3, placed at 4, 2011, in CAN, 83,875 CAD. (Total: $144,914)).

Prospectora. Unraced. Dam of Settlement (c, by Kris S. Winner at 2, $143,000, in NA/US. 2nd Hopeful S. [G1], 3rd Saratoga Special S. [G2].). Granddam of =PLAYWRIGHT (NZ) (g, by Fantastic Light. Won Debonair S. [G3] (AUS), 2nd Alister Clark S. [G2] (AUS), V.R.C. Blamey S. [G2] (AUS), 3rd V.R.C. Australian Guineas S. [G1] (AUS), T.S. Carlyon Cup S. [G3] (AUS), etc.).

4th Dam

NUMBERED ACCOUNT, by Buckpasser. Champion Two Year Old Filly. 14 wins, 2 to 4, $607,048, in NA/US. Won Frizette S, Gardenia S, Matron S, Selima S, Spinaway S, etc. Etr Kee 9.00f 1 47 2. Sister to CUNNING TRICK, HOW CURIOUS. Dam of PRIVATE ACCOUNT, Polish Numbers. Granddam of ASSATIS, CONFIDENTIAL TALK, WARRSHAN, RAZEEN, Secret Prospector.

Progeny Records for Bluegrass Cat

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Race Records in UNITED STATES

Racing Highlights

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BLUEGRASS CAT'S PERCUSSION WINS AQUEDUCT FEATURE
 
April 3, 2013
PERCUSSION tracked the pace and battled the leader to the wire to win the feature race at Aqueduct, a one mile allowance over the main track with a purse of $71,000, by a nose.

The 5-year-old BLUEGRASS CAT gelding has earned $230,194. He races for Gary Barber and is trained by Todd Pletcher. Bred in Kentucky by B. P. Walden and Bluegrass Partners, he was produced by the Pine Bluff mare, Cradlesong.

Race Records for Bluegrass Cat

Remsen S (gr. II, $200,000, 9f in 1:52.20, defeating Flashy Bull, Parkhimonbroadway, Park Avenue Prince, Fagan's Legacy, Congo King, Pegasusbystorm, Immersed in Gold).

Nashua S (gr. III, $113,300, 8f in 1:36.02, defeating Political Force, Diabolical, Congo King, Changing Weather, Too Much Bling, Bear Character, Great Point, Southern Success, Express News).

A maiden special weight race at Bel ($43,000, 7f in1:23.62, by 6 ½, defeating Rockandahardplace, etc.).

Haskell Invitational S (gr. I, $1,030,000, 9f in 1:48.85, by 7, defeating Praying for Cash, Strong Contender, Victory Lake, Electrify, Awfully Smart, Flashy Bull, Deputy Glitters, Little Cliff).

Sam F. Davis S ($125,000, 8.5f in 1:44.17, defeating Deputy Glitters, R Loyal Man, Little Cliff, Seaside Retreat, Hesanoldsalt, etc.).

2nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I, 10f, to Barbaro, defeating Steppenwolfer, Jazil, Brother Derek, Showing Up, Sweetnorthernsaint, Deputy Glitters, Point Determined, Seaside Retreat, Storm Treasure, Lawyer Ron, Cause to Believe, Flashy Bull, Private Vow, Sinister Minister, Bob and John, A. P. Warrior, Sharp Humor, Keyed Entry).

Belmont S (gr. I, 12f, to Jazil, defeating Sunriver, Steppenwolfer, Oh So Awesome, Hemingway's Key, Platinum Couple, Bob and John, Sacred Light, High Finance, Deputy Glitters, Double Galore).

Travers S (gr. I, 10f, to Bernardini, defeating Dr. Pleasure, Hesanoldsalt, High Cotton, Minister's Bid).

Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III, 8.5f, to Deputy Glitters, defeating Winnies Tigger Too, Little Cliff, Irish Majesty, etc.).

Stallion Analysis for Bluegrass Cat
by Alan Porter

Bluegrass Cat was a multiple graded winner at two, and a grade one winner and runner-up in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes at three. A son of Storm Cat, Bluegrass Cat is out of a multiple graded stakes producing mare, who is a sister to the dam of Kentucky Derby winner, Super Saver, and from one of the most important branches of the La Troienne line.

With his first crop only three, Bluegrass Cat is not only the Leading Second Season Sire in New York, but also a top five stallion on the general list. He's already sire of five stakes winners, two graded, and no less than 15 stakes horses.

The most prolific cross for Storm Cat has been with Mr. Prospector line mares, and from this line Bluegrass Cat has already sired stakes winner Zayda out of a mare by Unbridled, and a stakes placed horse out of a mare by Unbridled's Song ; stakes winner Sabercat out of a mare by Forty Niner ; stakes winner Zow and a stakes placed horse out of a mare by Forty Niner's son, Distorted Humor ; and stakes placed horses out of mares by Miswaki, City Zip (by Carson City ), and Artax (by Marquetry, a son of Conquistador Cielo ). Other branches of Mr. Prospector that have done well under Storm Cat are Crafty Prospector, Fappiano (through Cryptoclearance, Defensive Play, Quiet American, and Rubiano ), Mr. Greeley, Elusive Quality, Grand Slam, Proud Citizen, and Speightstown, who will give a double of Storm Cat), Gulch (and his son, Thunder Gulch ), Lycius, Machiavellian (sire of Street Cry ), Seeking the Gold (sire of Mutakddim, Petionville, and Cape Town ), Silver Ghost and Woodman (a three-parts-brother to Bluegrass Cat's granddam, Get Lucky). Not For Love is a Mr Prospector horse who is a brother to Get Lucky. Mr. Prospector is a son of Raise a Native, and Storm Cat has also crossed well with Raise a Native via Alydar (including through Alysheba, Criminal Type, Easy Goer, Saratoga Six and Turkoman ) and Exclusive Native and his son, Affirmed . It is also well worth considering the Majestic Prince branch of Raise a Native through Maria's Mon, who has been good under Storm Cat, and is sire of Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver out of a sister to the dam of Bluegrass Cat.

The cross of Storm Cat and his sons over Blushing Groom line mares has been an extremely productive one. There are Storm Cat line stakes winners out of mares descending from Blushing Groom through Rahy, Mt. Livermore, Rainbow Quest, Runaway Groom (sire of Cherokee Run ), Crystal Glitters, Blushing John and Baillamont . Blushing Groom is a Nasrullah line stallion, and Storm Cat and his sons have also done well with mares from the Caro branch of the Nasrullah line, and Bluegrass Cat is sire of graded stakes winner Blue Laser out of a mare by With Approva . This also suggests bringing in Caro through In Excess and Indian Charlie . Another branch of Nasrullah to consider is that of Naskra (particularly through Star de Naskra and Olympio ).

Storm Cat and his sons have proved to have a strong affinity for mares from the Damascus line. Storm Cat has done particularly well with Damascus via Private Account (who will give inbreeding Champion Numbered Account, the fourth dam of Bluegrass Cat, and who can be brought in through Personal Flag, Private Terms, Afternoon Deelite, and Valley Crossing ). Damascus could also be brought in through Cutlass, Desert Wine, Ogygian, and Bailjumper (sire of Skip Trial ; grandsire of Skip Away ), Time For A Change or Timeless Moment (sire of Gilded Time).

Bluegrass Cat is half-brother to multiple graded stakes winner Lord of the Game, who is by the Halo stallion, Saint Ballado (sire of Saint Liam, Yankee Victor, Captain Bodgit, Straight Man, and Sweetsouthernsaint ). Saint Ballado is a brother to Devil's Bag, who is broodmare sire of Bluegrass Cat's multiple graded stakes winner Kathmanblu, and who can be brought in through Devil His Due, Diablo, Twilight Agenda and Abaginone. Storm Cat has also done well with Halo through Southern Halo (sire of More Than Ready, who brings in Woodman, and looks interesting here). Halo is by Hail to Reason, and that horse is also worth bringing in through Stop the Music (and his sons, Cure the Blues and Temperence Hill ) and Roberto (notably through Red Ransom, Dynaformer, Lear Fan, Kris S., and Silver Hawk ). Hail to Reason 's sire, Turn-to has combined well with Storm Cat line stallions when introduced through Cox's Ridge . Bluegrass Cat is also sire of graded stakes placed Another Silver Oak out of a mare by Richter Scale (by Habitony, from the Sir Gaylord branch of Turn-to ).

Storm Cat and his sons appear to have an affinity for mares from the In Reality line, particularly through Relaunch and Valid Appeal . From the Relaunch line, particularly consider mares by Tiznow, who has already crossed well with Storm Cat.

Bluegrass Cat is out of a mare by A.P. Indy, a son of Seattle Slew . Crossing a sire over mares from his own broodmare sire line can work well and there are at least 15 stakes winners with inbreeding to Seattle Slew, where one strains is A.P. Indy . Seattle Slew might be introduced here through such as Capote (sire of Boston Harbor and Matty G, and grandsire of Mayakovsky ), Slew City Slew, Slew o' Gold, Septieme Ciel, Doneraile Court, Seattle Song, Fast Play, and Gold Legend.

In general, stallions tend not to do particularly well when bred to mares from their own immediate male line, but there are exceptions. Storm Cat line stallions seem to be working well over mares descending from Northern Dancer through Vice Regent and his son Deputy Minister (particularly through Dehere, whose brother, Defrere, is broodmare sire of a stakes placed horse by Bluegrass Cat), through Danzig (whose sons, Hamas and Lost Soldier, are broodmare sires of Bluegrass Cat stakes performers) and Dixieland Band . Other sources of Northern Dancer that might be introduced elsewhere in the pedigree of a mare are Nijinsky II, The Minstrel, Far North, and Fanfreluche . From the same Nearctic line as Northern Dancer, comes Icecapade, and Storm Cat and his sons have met with success when crossed over mares descending from Icecapade through Wild Again, and through Clever Trick and his son, Phone Trick .

Bluegrass Cat should also relish any reinforcement of the La Troienne strain, with Buckpasser being a particularly likely agency.