No Giveaway, a son of He's Tops, wins the 2005 Longacres Mile (Grade 3). 
                                                                                                                           Reed Palmer photo
 

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Sire of 18 Stakes Horses From 
Only 128 Starters, Earners 
Of More Than $2,600,000
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He's Tops is also the sire of Knight's Secret, who in 2005 ran the fastest six furlongs by a 3-year-old in Emerald Downs history. Both No Giveaway and Youcan'ttakeme earned Emerald Downs Horse of the Meeting honors.

He's Tops is a son of the marvelous sire and sire of sires, Seattle Slew. The Triple Crown winner and Horse of the Year has sired 112 stakes winners, including champions A. P. Indy, Slew o' Gold, Swale, Capote, and Landaluce.

He's Tops is from an outstanding female family. He's out of the winning Mr. Prospector mare She's a Talent, dam of two stakes winners and granddam of two-time Grade 1 winner Dixie Union ($1,233,190). It's a female family that includes champions Timber Country, Dubai Millennium, Elnadim, Najah, Occupandiste, and Charwood Forest (Ire).

He's Tops stands at Woodstead Farm, Chehalis, Wash., at a fee of $3,000, live foal.
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     He's Tops is the sire of 88 winners and 18 stakes horses from only 128 starters with earners of more than $2,700,000. His son No Giveaway was honored as the Washington Horse of the Year for 2005 and No Giveaway and Youcan'ttakeme have been honored as Emerald Downs Horse of the Meeting. His stakes horses are as follows (sex/sire of dam):

NO GIVEAWAY (g/Fly So Free). Washington Horse of the Year, champion handicap male. 6 wins at 3 and 4, $218,450, Longacres Mile S. (G3--Emerald Downs), Governor's H. (O--Emerald Downs), 2nd Trooper Seven S. (O--Emerald Downs), Old Glory H. (N--Emerald Downs).

YOUCAN'TTAKEME (f/Fly So Free). Washington champion 2-year-old filly, champion 3-year-old filly. 7 wins at 2 and 3, $199, 975, Washington Breeders' Cup Oaks (L--Emerald Downs), Federal Way H. (O--Emerald Downs), Kent H. (O--Emerald Downs), Son of Briartic S. (O--Emerald Downs), 3rd Fit for a Queen S. (O--Arlington Park).

REBA IS TOPS (f/Present Value). 8 wins at 3 and 4, 2008, $148,665, Bay Meadows Distaff Sprint S. (O--Bay Meadows), Monterey H. (O--Bay Meadows).

TOP PENNY (f/Tally Ho the Fox). 8 wins, 2 to 5, $135,172, Cactus Cup H. (O--Turf Paradise), Bueno S. (N--Turf Paradise), To the Post S. (N--Turf Paradise), 2nd Irish Day H. (O--Emerald Downs), Federal Way H. (O--Emerald Downs), Son of Briartic S. (O--Emerald Downs), 3rd U. S. Bank S. (O--Emerald Downs), Arlene Anderson Memorial S. (N--Turf Paradise).

HE'SABIGTALKER (g/Well Decorated). 5 wins at 2 and 3, 2007, $42,555, McFadden Memorial S. (N--Portland Meadows), 2nd Columbia River S. (N--Portland Meadows), Preview S. (N--Portland Meadows).

MILLENIUM NUGGET (g/Council Rock). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $41,110, Captain Condo S. (OR--Emerald Downs).

SANTIAM TOP JAZZ (g/Jazzing Around). 2 wins at 3, $19,116, Oregon Derby (N--Portland Meadows), 2nd Preview S. (N--Portland Meadows).

Iron Top (g/Iron Warrior). 7 wins, 2 to 6, $160,930, 2nd Chinook Pass Sprint S. (OR--Emerald Downs).

Jack Hes Tops (c/Peterhof). 4 wins, 2 to 4, 2008, $172,954, 2nd Bay Meadows Sprint H. (G3--Bay Meadows), Borderland Derby (L--Sunland Park).

Top Victory (g/Battle Call). 4 wins at 4 and 5, 2007, $54,138, 2nd Columbia River S. (N--Portland Meadows), West Wood Fibre S. (N--Kamloops)..

Breakin My Heart (f/Cool Halo). 4 wins at 3 an 4, $40,836, 2nd Diane Kem H. (N--Portland Meadows).

Run Irene Run (f/Pancho Villa). 8 wins at 3 and 4, $40,380, 3rd Janet Wineberg S. (OR--Portland Meadows), Oregon Hers S. (OR--Portland Meadows).

Texas Bobbi R. f/Devil on Ice). 3 wins at 2 and 3, 2007, $35,586, 2nd Joanne Dye S. (O--Turf Paradise), 3rd Dancin at the Wire S. (N--Turf Paradise).

Courageous Son (g/General Assembly). 2 wins at 2, 2007, $33,255, 2nd Northwest Stallion Strong Ruler S. (O--Emerald Downs), 3rd Premio Esmerelda S. (O--Emerald Downs).

Ms Lady Palace (f/Just the Time). 6 wins, 2 to 5, placed at 6, 2007, $33,254, 2nd Lassie S. (N--Portland Meadows), Mt. St. Helens S. (N--Portland Meadows), Mary Goldblatt S. (NR--Portland Meadows).

Arrow Junction (g/Conquistador Cielo). Winner at 2, 2007, $27,067, 2d Captain Condo S. (OR--Emerald Downs), 3rd Northwest Stallion Strong Ruler S. (O--Emerald Downs).

Magna Tice (g/Water Bank). 2 wins at 2, $25,046, 2nd Captain Condo S. (OR--Emerald Downs).

Top Diamond Dancer (f/Criminal Type). Winner at 3 and 4, 2007, $20,965, 3rd Jane Diggers Debutante S. (NR--Portland Meadows).
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For an explanation of stakes designations, click here.

     By Seattle Slew (1974), Horse of the Year, champion 3 times, $1,208,726. Sire of 112 stakes winners, more than $83,000,000, including Slew O' Gold (champion twice, $3,533,534), A.P. Indy (Horse Of The Year twice, champion twice, $2,979,815), Surfside (champion, $1,852,987), Swale (champion, $1,583,660), Capote (champion, $714,470), Vindication (champion, $680,950),  Landaluce (champion, $372,365), Tomahawk (champion, $245,935), Digression (champion twice, $205,300), Slew City Slew ($1,166,296, Oaklawn Handicap -G1, etc), Taiki Blizzard (in Japan, $5,523,549), etc.

     Out of a mare by Mr. Prospector (1970), stakes winner of $112,171.Sire of 182 stakes winners, $96,595,321. Sire of the dams of 296 stakes winners, including Mineshaft (Horse of the Year, champion, $2,283,395), Hollywood Wildcat (champion, $1,432,160), Dayjur (in England, Horse of  the Year, champion 3 times, $819,904), Lailani (GB) (champion, $748,705), State Shinto (champion, $740,831), Tempera (champion, $670,240), Rumplestiltskin (Ire) (champion 3 times, $610,963), One Cool Cat (champion twice, $564,798), Green Tune (champion, $458,548), Fasliyev (champion 6 times, $374,487), etc.

1st dam
SHE'S A TALENT (1983 f.  by Mr. Prospector). Winner at 2, $11,650. Dam of--
.....SHE'S TOPS (1989 f. by Capote). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $200,880, Railbird 
...............S.-G2, 3rd Rancho Bernardo Breeders' Cup H.-G3, Sorrento S.-G3, 
...............Eloquent H., Likely Exchange S. Dam of--
..........DIXIE UNION (1997 c. by Dixieland Band). 7 wins at 2 and 3,
....................$1,233,190, Haskell Invitational H.-G1, Malibu S.-G1, Norfolk S.-G2, 
....................Best Pal S.-G3, Hollywood Juvenile Championship S.-G3, 2nd Del 
.....................Mar Futurity-G2, Affirmed H.-G3, Lazaro Barrera Memorial S.
.....EARLY COLONY (1994 c. by Pleasant Colony). 3 wins at 3, $166,500,
...............Relaunch H., 2nd In Excess S., 3rd Oak Tree Derby-G2. 
.....Talented Pirate (1987 g. by Pirate's Bounty). 10 wins, 2 to 7, $110,532, 2nd
...............Great Lakes H. 
.....Impertinent Lady (1988 f. by Sham). Winner at 2 and 3, $51,740. Dam of--
.........Eishin Le Mars (1996 f. by Phone Trick). In Japan, 2 wins at 2, 
...................$589,699, 2nd Hanshin Sansai Himba S.-G1, 3rd Chunichi Sports Sho 
...................Yonsai S.-G3. 
.........Cocky (1997 c. by Valiant Nature). 3 wins, 3 to 6, $131,410, 3rd San
...................Rafael S.-G2.
.........Pert Lady (1995 f. by Cox's Ridge). Winner at 3, $11,310. Dam of--
..............ZAVATA (2000 c. by Phone Trick). 5 wins at 2 and 3, $346,533,
........................Saratoga Special S.-G2, Amsterdam S.-G2, Tremont S.-G3, 2nd 
........................Three Chimneys Juvenile S., 3rd Hopeful S.-G1.
.........Featured Performer (1990 f. by Sovereign Dancer). 2 wins at 3, $28,992. 
...................Dam of  Noka.
.........Rodes Heartnut (1997 f. by Strodes Creek). Winner at 4, $32,678.

2nd dam
Paintbrush (1977 f.  by Bold Hour). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $66,140, 3rd Rare Perfume 
..........S. Dam of--
.....She's a Talent (1983 f. by Mr. Prospector). Winner, see above.
.....Magic Paintbrush (1993 f. by Pirate's Bounty). Winner at 3, $15,775. Granddam 
...............of Magic Money Meg.

3rd dam
CHANGE WATER (1969 f.  by Swaps). Winner at 3, $3,490. Half-sister to 
..........WYOMING WILDCAT, RAINY LAKE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, 
..........PACK TRIP. Dam of--
.....FALL ASPEN (1976 f. by Pretense). 8 wins, 2 to 4, $198,037, Matron 
...............S.-G1, Astarita S.-G3, Prioress S. Broodmare of the year in 1994. 
...............Dam of--
..........TIMBER COUNTRY (1992 c. by Woodman). 5 wins at 2 and 3, 
....................$1,560,400, champion 2-year-old colt, Preakness S.-G1, 
....................Breeders' Cup Juvenile-G1, Moet Champagne S.-G1, Balboa
....................S.-G3, 2nd San Felipe S.-G2, 3rd Kentucky Derby-G1, Del Mar 
....................Futurity-G2, San Rafael S.-G2.
..........BIANCONI (1995 c. by Danzig). In Ireland, 2 wins at 3, $34,014,
....................highweight at 3 on Irish Free Handicap, 5 - 7 furlongs, 2nd 
....................Phoenix Sprint S.-G3; in England, winner at 3,  $100,506, Racal 
....................Diadem S.-G2.
..........PRINCE OF THIEVES (1993 c. by Hansel). Winner at 2 and 3, 
....................$368,474, Santa Catalina S., 2nd Swaps S.-G2, Lexington S.-G2, 
....................3rd Kentucky Derby-G1.
..........FORT WOOD (1990 c. by Sadler's Wells). In France, 3 wins at 3,
....................$347,795, Grand Prix de Paris-G1, Prix Noailles-G2.
..........NORTHERN ASPEN (1982 f. by Northern Dancer). In France, winner 
....................at 3, $37,975, Prix d'Astarte-G2, 2nd Prix Quincey-G3; in England, 
....................winner at 3, $3,503; in U. S., 3 wins at 5 and 6, $212,200, Gamely 
....................H.-G1, B. Thoughtful S., 2nd Santa Barbara H.-G1, Santa Ana 
....................H.-G1. Dam of--
...............CYPRIATA (2001 f. by Seeking the Gold). 2 wins at 3, $59,203,
.........................Penny Ridge S., 3rd Lilac H.
...............Rossel (1993 c. by Blushing John). In England, 13 wins, 3 to 7, on the flat 
.........................and over the jumps, $95,189.
..........HAMAS (IRE) (1989 c. by Danzig). In England, 5 wins at 3 and 4, 
....................$237,814, July Cup S.-G1, Duke of York S.-G3, Bentinck S., 2nd 
....................Hopeful S.
..........COLORADO DANCER (IRE) (1986 f. by Shareef Dancer). In France, 
....................3 wins at 3, $138,409, Prix de Pomone-G2, Prix Minerve-G3, 2nd 
....................Prix de Malleret-G2, 3rd Prix Vermeille-G1; in U. S., placed at 3, 
....................$64,980, 3rd Yellow Ribbon Invitational S.-G1. Dam of--
...............DUBAI MILLENNIUM (GB) (1996 c. by Seeking the Gold). In 
.........................England, 5 wins, 2 to 4, $605,471, highweight at 3 on English 
.........................Free Handicap, 7 - 9 1/2 furlongs, highweighted colt at 3 on
.........................European Free Handicap, 7 - 9 furlongs, highweighted older 
.........................horse at 4 on English Free Handicap, 9 1/2 - 11 furlongs, 
..........................Queen Elizabeth II S.-G1, Prince of Wales's S.-G1, Compass UK 
.........................Leisure Predominate S.; in France,  2 wins at 3, $207,750, Prix du
.........................Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard-Jacques Le Marois-G1, Prix Eugene 
.........................Adam-G2; in United Arab Emirates, 2 wins at 4, $3,657,183, 
.........................Horse of the Year in United Arab Emirates, champion older 
.........................horse in United Arab Emirates, Dubai World Cup-G1, Sheikh 
.........................Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3.
...............Hobb Alwahtan (GB) (1997 c. by Machiavellian). In United Arab Emirates, 
.........................6 wins, 4 to 7, $76,351, 3rd Jebel Ali S.
...............Denver County (1992 c. by Mr. Prospector). In France, winner at 3, 
.........................$55,448, 3rd Prix Greffulhe-G2.
...............Fort Morgan (1994 c. by Pleasant Colony). In France, winner at 3, 
.........................$23,958; in Ireland, placed in 2 starts at 3 and 4, $6,879, 2nd 
.........................Mooresbridge S.
..........MAZZACANO (GB) (1985 c. by Alleged). In England, 3 wins at 3 and 4, 
....................$153,421, Goodwood Cup-G3, 2nd Gold Cup-G1, Insulpak Sagaro 
....................E.B.F. S.-G3, March S., 3rd Yorkshire Cup-G2.
..........ELLE SEULE (1983 f. by Exclusive Native). In France, 3 wins at 3, 
....................$101,478. Prix d'Astarte-G2, Prix des Tuileries, 2nd Prix de
....................l'Opera-G2, Prix du Bois-G3, 3rd Prix de Royaumont-G3. Dam of--
...............MEHTHAAF (1991 f. by Nureyev). In England, 3 wins at 2 and 3, 
.........................$172,228, Tripleprint Celebration Mile S.-G2, Shadwell Stud Nell 
.........................Gwyn S.-G3, 3rd Coronation S.-G1, Lowther S.-G2; in Ireland, 
.........................winner in 1 start at 3, $127,067, highweighed at 3 on Irish Free
.........................Handicap, 7 - 9 furlongs, Airlie Coolmore Irish One Thousand 
.........................Guineas-G1; in France, placed at 2 and 3, $65,202, 3rd Prix du 
.........................Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois-G1, Prix Marcel 
.........................Boussac Criterium des Pouliches-G1. Dam of NAJAH (IRE)
.........................(highweighted at 3 on Italian Free Handicap, 9 1/2 - 11
.........................furlongs), Tanaghum (GB). 
...............ELNADIM (1994 c. by Danzig). In England, 5 wins at 3 and 4, 
.........................$312,369,highweighted at 3 on English Free Handicap, 5 - 7 
.........................furlongs, highweighted colt at 3 on European Free Handicap, 
.........................5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, highweighted older horse at 4 on European 
.........................Free Handicap, 5 - 6 1/2 furlongs, highweighted older horse 
.........................at 4 on English Free Handicap, 5 - 7 furlongs, Darley July 
.........................Cup-G1, Racal Diadem S.-G2, Hopeful S., 2nd Duke of York 
.........................BNY International S.-G3, 3rd Tripleprint Temple S.-G2; in U. S., 
..........................placed at 6, $10,080, 3rd Nureyev S.
...............KHULOOD (2000 f. by Storm Cat). In England, 3 wins at 2 and 3, 
.........................$95,250, Shadwell Stud Nell Gwyn S.-G3, Oh So Sharp S., 2nd 
..........................Cuisine de France Summer S.-G3.
...............ASHRAAKAT (1995 f. by Danzig). In England, 3 wins at 2 and 3, 
.........................$76,110, Kyoto Sceptre S., Bankes Ashton Investment 
.........................Management Charlotte Fillies S., 2nd Shadwell Stud Nell Gwyn
.........................S.-G3, Oak Tree S.
...............Museeb (2002 c. by Danzig). In England, winner at 3, 2005, $45,680, 
.........................2nd Cheveley Park Stud King Charles II S., 3rd Vodafone 
.........................Thoroughbred S. 
...............Only Seule (1988 f. by Lyphard). In France, winner at 2, $16,387. Dam 
.........................of OCCUPANDISTE (IRE) (highweighted older mare at 4 
.........................on European Free Handicap, 7 - 9 furlongs, highweighted 
.........................older mare at 4 on French Free Handicap, 7 - 9 1/2 furlongs),
.........................Seulement, Onlyman.
...............Jawlaat (1992 f. by Dayjur). In England, 3 wins at 2 and 3, $36,588. 
.........................Dam of Khulan, Thajja. 
...............Toujours Elle (1989 f. by Lyphard). In France, unplaced. Dam of 
..........................TOTO.LE HEROS . 
..........Native Aspen (1984 c. by Raise a Native). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $73,564, 3rd
....................Burlington S.
..........Sheroog (1988 f. by Shareef Dancer). In England, winner at 3, $9,758. Dam
....................of--
...............KABOOL (GB) (1995 c. by Groom Dancer). In France, 5 wins, 2 to 5,
.........................$211,338, Prix du Rond Point Casino La Rochelle Barriere-G2, 
.........................Prix Guillaume d'Ornano-G2, Prix Daphnis-G3, 2nd Prix 
.........................Messidor-G3, 3rd Prix Dollar ''Le Saint Denac'' Barriere-G2, Prix 
.........................Gontaut-Biron-G3; in England,  placed at 4,$80,795, 2nd Caffrey's 
.........................Premium Ale Select S.-G3, 3rd Dubai Champion S.-G1; in United 
.........................Arab Emirates, unplaced in 2 starts, $100,000.
...............SHARAF KABEER (GB)(1993 c. by Machiavellian). In England, 2 
.........................wins at 3, $32,831, Sport On 5 March S., 3rd Racing Post 
.........................Godolphin S., Leicester Mercury S.; in United Arab Emirates, winner 
.........................at 5, $22,058; in Bahrain, 5 wins at 6 and 7, $37,639, Bahrain Gold 
.........................Cup-G1, Rabeh Al Ahli Bank Cup-G2, National Day Cup-G3, 
.........................Sheikh Isa bin Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup-G3, 2nd Bahrain Gold 
.........................Cup-G1, H. E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup-G2, H. E. 
.........................Sheikh Isa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa Cup-G3, H. E. Sheikh Abdulla bin 
.........................Hamad Al Khalifa Cup-G3, H. E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al 
.........................Khalifa Cup-G3, National Day Cup-G3, H. E. Sheikh Abdulla bin 
.........................Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup-G3, 3rd Bahrain Silver Cup-G2, The
.........................National Imports and Exports Co. Cup-G2.
..........Aspen Leaves (1996 f. by Woodman). In Ireland, winner at 3. Dam of--
...............Agenda (Ire) (2001 f. by Sadler's Wells). In Ireland, winner at 3, placed 
.........................at 4, 2005, $29,672, 3rd Rathbarry Studs Barathea Finale S. 
..........Dance of Leaves (GB) (1987 f. by Sadler's Wells). Unraced. Dam of--
...............SCHARNWOOD FOREST (IRE) (1992 c. by Warnings-GB). 4 
.........................wins at 3 and 4, $367,482 USA), in England, highweighted
.........................older horse at 4 on European Free Handicap, 7 - 9 furlongs,
.........................highweighted older horse at 4 on English Free Handicap, 
.........................7 - 9 1/2 furlongs, Queen Anne S.-G2, Challenge S.-G2, 2nd 
.........................St. James's Palace S.-G1, Sussex S.-G1, Juddmonte Lockinge 
.........................S.-G1; in France, unplaced in 1 start, $19,680.
...............MEDAALY (GB) (1994 c. by Highest Honor-Fr). In England, 3 wins at
.........................2, $171,097, Racing Post Trophy S.-G1.
...............Dubai Fall (Ire) (1999 f. by Mr. Prospector). Winner at 3, $38,080, 2nd 
....................Serena's Song S.; in United Arab Emirates, placed in 1 start at 3, $2,096. 
...............Danse d'Ecole (2001 f. by Daylami-Ire). In France, 3 wins at 3, $36,835, 
.........................2nd Derby de l'Ouest-Grand Prix des Pays de la Loire.
...............Desired (GB) (1995 f. by Rainbow Quest). Unraced. Dam 
.........................of DESIDERATUM (GB), POET LAUREATE..
.....ALLEN'S PROSPECT (c. 1982 by Mr. Prospector). 3 wins at 3, $56,100, 
..............."Q".at Hollywood Park.
.....Paintbrush (1977 f. by Bold Hour). Stakes placed winner, see above.
.....McCracken (1978 c. by Pretense). Winner at 4, $34,957, 3rd Futurity S.-G1.
.....Brackish (1983 f. by Alleged). Winner at 3, $13,800. Dam of--
..........PACIFIC WEST (1990 g. by Gone West). 11 wins, 4 to 7, $214,199,
....................Breeders' Cup Marfa H., 2nd Phoenix S.
..........MERZOUK (1989 c. by Theatrical-Ire). In France, 2 wins at 3, $59,888,
....................Prix Frederic de Lagrange; in Italy, placed at 3, $151,994, 2nd Derby 
....................Italiano-Trofeo Mercedes Benz-G1.
..........VALSES POUR MOI (1988 f. by Gate Dancer). In France, 4 wins at 2 
....................and 3, $82,379, Prix Caravelle Haras des Granges, 2nd Grand Prix 
....................Inter-Regional des 3 Ans; in U. S., winner at 4, $11,820.
..........Wind River (1996 f. by Storm Cat). Dam of Nottawasaga.
.....Celebrity Guest (1979 f. by *Gallant Man). Winner at 2 and 3, $13,000. 
...............Granddam of FRADIN, NETINO.
.....Sweet Cielo (1987 f. by Conquistador Cielo). Unraced. Dam of--
..........TSURUMARU TSUYOSHI (1995 c. by Symboli Rudolf). In Japan, 
....................5 wins at 3 and 4, $1,578,787, Kyoto Daishoten-G2, Asahi Challenge 
....................Cup-G3, 3rd TV Nishinippon Corporation Sho Kitakyushu Kinen-G3.
.....Existentialist (1989 f. by Relaunch). Unraced. Dam of 
...............YOUBETTERBELIEVEIT, Governor Hickel. 
.....River Crossing (1984 f. by Affirmed). Unplaced, $600. Granddam of 
...............BACKATEM, ITALIA, Monte Bianco, Throwthebookatem; ...............great-granddam of RUNNING BOBCATS.
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