Press release, January 11, 2013
The first foal by A.P. Indy’s G1-winning son, Girolamo, was born in New York on January 9th at Gallagher’s Stud, owner of the filly and her dam, Wallstreetdancer. An daughter of Rahy, Wallstreetdancer is a half-sister to the three-time G2 winner and track record-setter, Yearly Report, whose victories include the Black-Eyed Susan. Her first dam is Stakes winner Fiscal Year.
Wallstreetdancer was one of 117 mares sent to Girolamo in 2012. In addition to Gallagher’s Stud, the impressive list of top breeders also included Brereton Jones, Cloverleaf Farm, William Harrigan, Glen Hill Farm, Arindel Farm and many others.
Girolamo won the G1 Vosburgh at four, and is the only son of the breed-shaping A.P. Indy to win at the highest level over six furlongs. In addition, he won the G2 one-mile Jerome, and descends from the brilliant Numbered Account branch of the La Troienne family. He is also a full brother to the dam of Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver.
Girolamo’s 2013 fee is $15,000, live foal stands and nurses.