With the 2022 breeding season right around the corner, we will feature a series of breeders' mating plans over the coming weeks. Today we have owner/breeder, chef, and restaurateur Bobby Flay.
SUPER ESPRESSO (m, 15, Medaglia d'Oro–Amizette, by Forty Niner), to be bred to Not This Time
One of the hottest, proven sires of the new generation. Can infuse natural speed into this regally bred family of Courtly Dee.
TIZAHIT (m, 15, Tiznow–Never a No Hitter, by Kris S.), to be bred to Curlin
The mare has already produced a Grade I winner in Come Dancing (Malibu Moon). I'm hoping for another from one of the best sires of the last 30 years.
VERONIQUE (m, 11, Mizzen Mast–Styler, by Holy Bull), to be bred to Munnings
The dam of the track record-breaking speedster Nashville (Speightstown). Munnings has proven to provide powerful speed to his mares' progeny. Plus, it's the same nick as the Nashville mating.
WHITE HOT (IRE) (m, 9, Galileo {Ire}–Gwynn {Ire}, by Darshaan {GB}), to be bred to Into Mischief
The mare produced a Grade I-winning, Breeders' Cup champion in Pizza Bianca (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). It's easier to have lightning strike twice when you book a date with the current best sire on the continent. White Hot is a stunning mare, the highest-priced yearling filly [1,250,000gns at Tattersalls] in 2014 in the Western Hemisphere. She's by Galileo and is a three-quarter sister to English Derby champion Pour Moi (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}).
AMERICAN CAVIAR (m, 3, Curlin–America, by A.P. Indy), to be bred to Street Sense
The full-sister to graded stakes winner First Captain will visit one of the top proven stallions under $100,000.
AMAGANSETT (m, 5, Tapit–Twirl {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}), to be bred to Munnings
A Tapit mare from one of the best grass families in Europe. Munnings can provide potent influences on both surfaces.
AMERICA (m, 11, A.P. Indy–Lacadena, by Fasliyev), to be bred to Curlin
This mating created the winner of the GIII Dwyer S., First Captain, as a first foal. I'm looking forward to him adding to his resume as a 4-year-old in 2022. First Captain also topped the sale at Saratoga as a yearling ($1.5 million).
COVER SONG (m, 9, Fastnet Rock {Aus}–Misty For Me {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}), to be bred to Into Mischief
The graded stakes winner and half-sister to the likes of U S Navy Flag (War Front) and Roly Poly (War Front) deserves the best mate, so that date has been set.
DAME DOROTHY (m, 11, Bernardini–Vole Vole Monamour, by Woodman), to be bred to Curlin
Repeating the same mating for this Grade I winner as her first foal, GSW Spice Is Nice (Curlin), who also brought over $1 million as a yearling. Dame Dorothy's Uncle Mo yearling colt topped session 1 at Saratoga last summer, bringing $1.6 million from Robert and Lawana Low.
LIFE WELL LIVED (m, 15, Tiznow–Well Dressed, by Notebook), to be bred to Constitution
The dam of Grade I winner American Patriot (War Front) will visit a sire I believe will continue his rise to the top of charts in North America. He can get turf, dirt, long and short. The choice was made to continue the quality progeny this mare produces over and over.
SINGING SWEETLY (IRE) (m, 5, Galileo {Ire}–Sing Softly, by Hennessy), to be bred to Not This Time
A Galileo mare I bought a couple of years ago in France with a big American back family. I'm a big proponent of importing European blood and matching it with some American proven blood. The results? We'll have to wait and see on this one.
STREET STRUT (m, 9, Street Cry {Ire}-Lacadena, by Fasliyev), to be bred to Constitution
The half-sister to my successful broodmare America, who produced First Captain as her first foal, comes from the family of Better Than Honour (Deputy Minister) and Rags to Riches (A.P. Indy). This sire has a chance of filling his sire's footsteps. It's a bet I have a lot of confidence in making.
RUBY LIPS (m, 12, Hard Spun–Its a Ruby, by Rubiano), to be bred to Constitution
The dam of MGSW Lone Rock (Majestic Warrior) and the GI Kentucky Oaks trail filly Gerrymander (Into Mischief) deserves a proven quality sire. Constitution is the answer.
AULD ALLIANCE (Ire) (m, 12, Montjeu {Ire}–Highland Gift {Ire}, by Generous {Ire}), to be bred to Frankel (GB)
A very deep Ballymacoll Stud family with black-type dominating her page. This is my only mare in Europe. When you have the opportunity to flatter a mare with the number one stud in Europe you say, 'yes, please and thank you.' This will be her fourth Frankel foal.
Let us know who you're breeding your mares to in 2022, and why. We will print a selection of your responses in TDN over the coming weeks. Please send details to: garyking@thetdn.com.
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