His first book's a best seller
Bernardini, World Champion three-year-old of 2006, enjoyed an outstanding sophomore season that saw him become the first horse since Damascus to capture the Preakness, Jockey Club Gold Cup and Travers in the same season. When he retired to stud, his first book of mares included no fewer than 64 G1 winners or producers. Keep an eye on his latest foals and check out his record-setting first book of mares.
Bernardini's first foals include:
Ambitious Cat by Storm Cat – champion in Canada. ½ to G1W BLUSHING K. D., Champion ELECTRONIC UNICORN (in HK), LW FEBRUARY STORM and to the dams of G2-placed Un Fino Vino and G2-placed Ketchikan, and G2-placed Gran Prospect. 2nd dam of G3W, G1-placed BALLETOMANE – foaled a bay filly on February 7.
Appealing Storm by Valid Appeal – winner. Dam of G1W VACARE. ½ to the dams of LW STORM FORCAST, LW VADHEIM, SP Riverbrook. Out of a ¾ to the dam of champion SERENA’S SONG (Dam of G1W SOPHISTICAT, G2W HARLINGTON, G2W GRAND REWARD, LW SERENA’S TUNE; grand dam of LW SERENA’S CAT), G3W VIVID IMAGINATION (grand dam of G3W/G1-placed WANDER MOM), ½ to G3W/G1-placed ALABAMA NANA, LW TOOOVERPRIME and to the dam of LW/G2-placed MAD MARTIGAN – foaled a bay filly on January 22.
Banshee Winds by Known Fact – G2-placed. ½ to the dam of G3-placed War Plan. Out of a ½ to G1W ALL AT SEA (dam of LW INSINUATE, G3-placed Imroz; grand dam of G3W/G2-placed STRONGHOLD, LW POSTERITAS), G3W/G2-placed OVER THE OCEAN, LW FULL VIRTUE (grand dam of LW COMMANDER BUCK), LW QUANDRY (dam of LW DOUBLE CROSSED; grand dam of G1W PASSAGE OF TIME), G3-placed Poupon and to the dams of LW ARTERIAL, LW ESYOUEFFCEE – foaled a bay colt on March 13.
Behaving Badly by Pioneering – G1W. ½ to LW LAVISH NUMBERS, SP Light Up the Town. Out of a full to LW TIMELESSLEIGH – foaled a colt (no color reported) on February 4.
Bird Town by Cape Town – champion, multiple G1W. ½ to multiple G1W BIRDSTONE, G2-placed Mountain Bird, SP So Long Birdie. Out of SP Dear Birdie, she a ¾ to LW NOACTOR, G3-placed Touch Judge, SP Prime Rate Powers, SP Dear Birdie – foaled a bay colt on March 19.
Cassis by Red Ransom – G3W. ½ to SP Fairday and to the dams of champion STORM SONG, G2W DIAMOND OMI, G3W SYMPHONY SID, G3W HIGH COTTON – foaled a bay colt on February 12.
Castanea by Horse Chestnut – unraced. ½ to multiple. G1W MINARDI, G2W TALE OF THE CAT, LW SPUNOUTACONTROL (dam of LW SPUN SILK), and to the dam of champion JOHANNESBURG. Dam is a full to G1W PREACH (dam of multiple G2W PULPIT; grand dam of LW NUNNERY), SP Seize, SP Ledford, SP Lecture – foaled a dk.b./br. colt on February 18.
Class on Class by Jolie’s Halo – G3-placed. Dam of G2W DON’T GET MAD, LW BARKLEY SOUND. ½ to G2W CLASS KRIS (dam of G1W STUDENT COUNCIL, G3W GRADEPOINT; grand dam of LW SLEEPING INDIAN), LW PATRIOT ACT, SP Classic Approval (dam of G3W GULCH APPROVAL, LW APPROVAL RATING, SP Highest Class) – foaled a colt on February 2.
Crimson Palace by Elliodor – multiple G1W. Out of SP Perfect Guest, she a ½ to LW DOUBLE CENTURY, SP Imperial Guest and to the dam of G1-placed Sovereign Circle, G3-placed Charnwood – foaled a bay colt on March 13.
Critical Crew by Dr. Blum – winner. Dam of multiple G1W CRITICAL EVE, SP Personable Pete. ½ to G3W TIME OFF – foaled a filly on February 5.
Crystal Music by Nureyev – G1W. ½ to G3W/G2-placed DUBAI SUCCESS, G2W/G1-placed STATE CRYSTAL (dam of SP Crystal Curling), G3W SOLAR CRYSTAL (dam of G1-placed Feared in Flight), G1-placed Tchaikovsky, and to the dam of G2W GRANDE MELODY. Out of a ½ to G2W CRYSTAL HEARTED, LW PINK CRISTAL (dam of G2W ALWAYS FIRST) – foaled a bay colt on February 22.
Cuando Quiere by Affirmed – placed. Dam of G1W HONEY RYDER, G3W CUANDO PUEDE (dam of LW SPANISH MISSION), LW & G3-placed CUANDO, SP Cuanto Es. ½ to the dam of G3W DYNA DA WYNA – foaled a gr./ro. filly on February 12.
Daneleta by Danehill – G3-placed. ½ to G3W/G2-placed DANELISSIMA, G3-placed Benicio, SP Simonetta. Out of LW ZAVALETA, she a ½ to G3W HELOSTATIC, G3W NAPPER TANDY, LW/G3-placed AFFIANCED (dam of G1W SOLDIER OF FORTUNE), G3-placed Nordic Fox, G3-placed Raghida (dam of multiple G3W MARIONNAUD) –foaled a dk.b./br. filly on February 27.
Dance Swiftly by Danzig – unraced. Dam of LW/G2-placed WEST COAST SWING, LW PAIOTA FALLS. ½ to champion DANCE SWIFTLY (dam of G1W DANCTHRUTHEDAWN, G2W DANCE WITH RAVENS, LW SCATTER THE GOLD, G3-placed Dance to Destiny, SP Dance Brightly), G1W SMART STRIKE, LW/G2-placed STRIKE SMARTLY, LW FULL OF WONDER, SP Secret ‘n Classy and to the dam of champion HELLO SEATTLE, LW SAIL FROM SEATTLE, SP Go Classic, SP Fleet of Foot – foaled a bay filly on March 20.
Dreams Gallore by Silver Ghost – G1W. ½ to multiple. G3W ABSENT FRIEND, G3W FATEFUL DREAM, SP Giant Chieftain. Out of a ½ to LW MRS. WEST (dam of G3-placed Western Summer), SP Jalanpur, SP Plume Poppy (dam of SP Red Boa) and to the dam of LW HALLEY’S COMET – foaled a bay colt on February 25.
Elusive Diva by Elusive Quality – multiple G3W/G1-placed. ½ to LW R. BAGGIO, LW HANDYMAN BILL, Sp Diva’s Sister. Out of a full to LW ZASHRANY (dam of LW ALERT AND READY, LW ZATIM), ½ to LW/G3-placed MAHASKA (dam of Sp Indian Paintbrush), and SP Aire of Speed – foaled a bay colt on February 14.
Equilibrate by Gone West – unraced. Dam of G3W EQUALITY, LW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, SP Equitable. ½ to Horse of the Year PEAKS AND VALLEYS, G2W ALTERNATE and to the dams of G2W ELEUSIS, multiple G3W CRYPTOGRAPH, LW TIP THE SCALE. Out of a ½ to LW/G2-placed TONKA WAKHAN, LW WEDDING PICTURE (Dam of G3W WINGED VICTORY, LW SERVICE STRIPE, LW PUZZLED LOOK, LW/G3-placed WHERE’S THE RING, SP Wedded Bliss; grand dam of G2W BROKEN VOW, G2W I THEE WED, G2W FOREVER TOGETHER, LW THRESHOLD, LW WEDLOCK, LW EVER AFTER, LW EXTROVERT) and to the dam of multiple G3W RADICAL RILEY – foaled a bay colt on April 3.
Fire the Groom by Blushing Groom – G1W. Dam of champion STRAVINSKY, LW/G1-placed MOSCOW BALLET, G3-placed Sweet Firebird. ½ to G1W DOWSING and to the dams of LW/G3-placed AIRPORT, SP Daiwa Superior, and to the grand dam of G2W READ THE FOOTNOTES, LW BAHROBA – foaled a bay colt on March 5.
House of Fortune by Free House – multiple G2W. ½ to G3-placed Film Fortune. Out of a ½ to G2W ALTAZARR, LW/G2-placed RAYELLE, G3-placed Bullistic, SP Babeinthewoods. 2ND DAM G1W DELICATE VINE foaled a bay colt on March 6.
Incinerate by Groovy – LW/G2-placed. Dam of G1W IN THE GOLD, LW HIGH BLITZ. ½ to LW PAGOFIRE (dam of LW HOLY BLITZ), G3-placed Fan the Flame and to the dams of G1-placed Hemingway’s Key, Sp Impressive Star – foaled a bay filly on February 20.
Karis Makaw by Charismatic – LW. ½ to G3-placed Irtahal, SP Nationhood. Out of a full to champion DAYJUR, ¾ to G1W MAPLEJINSKY (dam of champion SKY BEAUTY; grand dam of G1W PLEASANT HOME, multiple. G2W COUNTRY HIDEAWAY, G2W TALE OF EKATI, G3W HURRICANE CAT) – foaled a bay colt on February 6.
Lady of Choice by Storm Bird – placed. Dam of multiple G3W/G2-placed MULTIPLE CHOICE, SP Proposal (dam of LW INITIATION). ½ to G1W WELL CHOSEN, LW/G2-placed IN CONTENTION, G2-placed Oude, SP Fine and Dandy. Out of a full to G2W ACADEMY AWARD, ¾ to G3W/G2-placed STATUETTER (dam of LW/G1-placed TOMAHAWK), G3W GOOD MOOD (dam of LW GRAND ROYALE, SP Dubai World) – foaled a bay colt on February 20.
Marozia by Storm Bird – winner. Dam of G3W/G1-placed ANDROMEDA’S HERO, LW/G1-placed SUPERFLY. ½ to LW TIME CHANGES. Out of LW/G1-placed MAKE CHANGE, ½ to G3W SPUR WING (dam of G2-placed Pearl Kite, SP Jaseur; grand dam of G2W/G1-placed NAYYIR, G3W/G1-placed HIGHEST, LW SHAMAIEL), and to the grand dam of G1W WHYWHYWHY, G2W SPELLBINDER – foaled a bay colt on March 29.
Mea Domina by Dance Brightly – G1W. Out of G3W MADAME PUNDIT, she a ½ to G3W FISCALLY SPEAKING, LW SUNLIT SILENCE (dam of G2W/G1-placed GREEK SUN) and to the dam of LW RETALIATION – foaled a bay colt on March 28.
Miss Coronado by Coronado’s Quest – G2W. ½ to mujlt G3W/G1-placed KAREN’S CAPER, SP Stone Cat. Out of a ¾ to SP Mr. Academy, ½ to SP Mister Shoot and SP Tincture – foaled a bay colt on March 6.
Moonlight Sonata by Carson City – G3W. ½ to G1W BEVO and to the dam of LW TASMANIAN MOMENT. Out of LW WHEATLY WAY, she a ½ to SP Olde Elegance, SP Satan’s Way, to the dam of SP Candy Bar and to the grand dam of LW LIL BOBBIE TOO – foaled a bay colt on March 22.
Owsley by Harlan – G2W. Out of a full to SP Petite Diable (dam of G1W DIXIE BRASS, G2W/G1-placed ODYLE, G3-placed Colway Rock; grand dam of LW G.W.’S DEPUTY. Family of G2W PRIVATE EMBLEM – foaled a bay colt on March 5.
Pennant Champion by Mr. Prospector – winner. Grand dam of LW STRETCHING. ½ to multiple G1W MY FLAG (dam of champion STORM FLAG FLYING, G3-placed On Parade, SP Leading the Parade), G1W MINER’S MARK, G1W TRADITIONALLY, G1-placed Our Emblem, G2-placed Salute, G3-placed Proud and True. Out of champion PERSONAL ENSIGN, she a ½ to multiple G1W PERSONAL FLAG, and to the grand dam of G2W GOD OF CHANCE, LW SILVER COLOURS – foaled a bay colt on April 7.
Plenty of Light by Colony Light – G1W. ½ to LW COLD SNAP, SP Rule Brittania and to the dam of LW ICE COOL KITTY, SP Icy City – foaled a bay colt on March 4.
Santaria by Star de Naskra – LW/G1-placed. Dam of G2W-G1-placed MEDALLIST, G2W AIR COMMANDER. ½ to LW ACTION MUTANTE, and to the dam of LW-G3-placed COCO BELLE. Out of a G2-placed Act of Magic, she a ½ to LW DAVE’S REALITY and to the dam of LW/G3-placed D’ACCORDRESS, LW CHASIN GOLD, SP Hickory Cat – foaled a bay colt on March 20.
Saranac Lake by Smart Strike – G3W. ½ to LW ALASHIR and to the dam of LW SANREI JASPER. Family of THEATRICAL – foaled a bay colt on April 7.
Smooth as Silk by Deputy Minister – winner. Dam of G2W PRIVATE VOW. ½ to the dam of SP Dianne’s Debut. Out of G3W SACQUE, she a ½ to LW MILANESE – foaled a bay colt on March 2.
Spunoutacontrol by Wild Again – LW. Dam of LW SPUN SILK. ½ to multiple G1W MINARDI, G2W/G1-placed TALE OF THE CAT and to the dam of champion JOHANNESBURG. Out of a full to G1W PREACH (dam of G2W PULPIT, SP Tell It; grand dam of LW NUNNERY), and SP horses Seize, Ledford, Lecture – foaled a bay colt n February 13.
Vantive by Mr. Prospector – winner. Dam of LW/G2-placed WASSEEMA, LW/G3-placed PITAMAKAN. ½ to G2W SEATTLE DAWN (dam of G3W GOLD SUNRISE, SP Te n Te, SP Premium Thunder), LW ISLAND OF SILVER, LW TRUCKEE, SP Lord Charmer and to the dam of SP Nault – foaled a bay filly on April 2.
Well Chosen by Deputy Minister – G1W. ½ to G3W/G2-placed IN CONTENTION, G2-placed Oude, SP Fine and Dandy, and to the dam of multiple G3W/G1-placed MULTIPLE CHOICE, SP Proposal (dam of LW INITIATION). Out of a full to G2W ACADEMY AWARD, G3W/G2-placed STATUETTE (dam of LW/G1-placed TOMAHAWK), G3W GOOD MOOD (dam of LW GRAND ROYALE) – foaled a bay filly on February 17.
Western League by Forty Niner – unraced. Dam of G2W MY BOSTON GAL. ½ to G3W/G2-placed STORM STAR (dam of G3W DODGE, LW CAPTAIN STARBUCK; grand dam of LW COAST LINE), G3-placed Choctaw Ridge, and to the dam of champion FLANDERS (dam of champion SURFSIDE) and to the dams of LW STORMY TEMPER, SP Windward Rock – foaled a bay colt on March 26.
Windsharp by Lear Fan – multiple G1W. Dam of multiple G1W Johar, G1W DESSERT. Out of a ½ to SP No Sir and to the dam of LW PURPLE BABE. 2nd dam is a ½ to G1W COURT RULING, LW KING’S PALACE, LW GOOD MANNERS, LW/G1-placed FUNNY CAT – foaled a bay colt on January 26.
Bernardini’s record-setting first book of mares included:
- 64 G1 winners or producers
- 17 champions or dams of champions
- Nine Breeders’ Cup winners or producers
- 32 dams of stallions
- 28 G2 winners or producers
- 26 millionaires or dams of millionaires
- Five Kentucky Oaks winners/producers
- 13 record breakers or dams of record breakers
- 42 individual dams of G1 winners
- 22 individual G1-winning mares
22 April 2008