Mud Route
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MUD ROUTE, chestnut, 1994, by Strawberry Road (Aus)--Our Suzette, 
by Sunny's Halo.
 

A Multiple Graded Stakes Winner of $672,040 From a Superior Family
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  Eight straight 100-Plus Beyer Speed Figures. 

  Ranked among the top 11 older males in the country, above
     Behrens, River Keen, Touch Gold, Distorted Humor, etc.

  Winner of the $250,000 San Diego Handicap (G3), going wire 
     to wire to win by 6 lengths in 1:41 1/5 with a 111 Beyer, 
     defeating champion Silver Charm and Grade 2 stakes winners 
     Hal's Pal and Benchmark.

  Winner of the $250,000 Californian Stakes (G2) after stalking
     the pace to win by 2 lengths with a 109 Beyer, defeating 
     Travers Stakes (G1) and Super Derby (G1) winner Deputy 
     Commander and graded stakes winner Worldly Ways.

  Second to Silver Charm in the $500,000 Strub Stakes (G2)
     with a 106 Beyer and in the $300,000 San Fernando Breeders' 
     Cup Stakes (G2) with a 110 Beyer.

  On the board in 12 of 14 starts, including the Hollywood Gold 
     Cup (G1) with a 108 Beyer, Oaklawn Handicap (G1) and Malibu 
     Stakes (G1).

  By champion and champion sire Strawberry Road (Aus), sire 
     of an amazing 21% stakes horses from runners.

  Out of Our Suzette, stakes-placed winner and half-sister to Au 
     Printemps, dam of champion and sire Charlie Barley, Breeders' 
     Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Success Express, and Grade 1 winner
     Greenwood Lake.
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2008 Fee: $2,500, Live Foal
Nominated to Breeders' Cup and California Sire Stakes Series
 
 
To request a 2008 breeding contract online, click here.
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      Rick Taylor
      35325 De Portola Road
      Temecula, CA 92592
      Telephone: (909) 303-0313
      Fax: (909) 303-0613
      E-mail: SpecTB@aol.com
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Chestnut, 1994, by Strawberry Road (Aus)--Our Suzette, by Sunny's Halo
 
Northern Dancer
Nijinsky 2nd
Flaming Page
Whiskey Road
Sailor
Bowl of Flowers
Flower Bowl
Strawberry Road 
  (Aus)     (1979) Princely Gift
  Rich Gift
Riccal
Giftisa
Red Jester
Wahkeena
Royal Souci
   Mud Route
Hail to Reason
Halo
Cosmah
Sunny's Halo
Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Doily
Our Suzette
   (1986) Hyperion
High Hat
Madonna
*Lorgnette 2nd
Lovely Night
Mlle. Lorette
Gallorette
 
Mud Route stands at Special T Thoroughbreds, 
35325 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
Telephone: (909) 303-0313  Fax: (909) 303-0613
E-Mail: SpecTB@aol.com
Mud Route's 2008 stud fee is $2,500, live foal
Property of Carondelet Farm
Nominated to the Breeders' Cup
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For an isolated pedigree page for convenience in printing, click here.
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RACE RECORD
 
Age
Starts
1st
2nd
3rd
Earned
2
2
1
0
1
$  21,700
3
3
1
0
0
    39,600
4
8
4
2
0
  610,740
5
1
0
0
0
             0
Totals
14
6
2
1
$672,040
     At 2: Won a maiden special weight race at Hollywood Park (6 1/2 furlongs).
     At 3: Won an allowance race at Santa Anita (one mile).
     At 4: Won Californian S. (G2) at Hollywood Park (1 1/8 miles), San Diego H. (G3) at Del Mar, an allowance race at Santa Anita (1 miles), an allowance race at Hollywood Park (1 1/16 miles); 2nd Strub S. (G2) at Santa Anita (1 1/8 miles), San Fernando Breeders' Cup S. (G2) at Santa Anita (1 1/16 miles).

For an explanation of stakes designations, click here....

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IN THE STUD
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     Mud Route's first foals reached racing age in 2003. He has sired 12 winners from his first crop, 19 from his second, 12 from his third, and 19 from his fourth, and three from his fifth, 3-year-olds of 2008. They've earned more than $2,800,000. He's the sire of six stakes horses, including Hollywood Park Grade 3 winner Short Route. His runners include (sex/sire of dam): 

CURIOUSLY SWEET (f/Pirate's Bounty). 4 wins at 3, 2007, $207,600, Cat's Cradle H. (L--Hollywood Park), 2nd Melair S. (OR--Hollywood Park).

SHORT ROUTE (f/Phone Trick). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $202,935, Railbird S. (G3--Hollywood Park), Cover Gal S. (OR--Santa Anita), 2nd Moccasin S. (L--Hollywood Park), 3rd Cat's Cradle H. (LR--Hollywood Park)..

SENOR FANGO (c/Believe It). 2 wins at 2, $124,022, Graduation S. (OR--Del Mar), 3rd Sunny Slope S. (L--Santa Anita).

Slick Road (f/Distinctive Cat). 3 wins, 2 to 4, 2007, $120,139, 3rd Sorrento S. (G3--Del Mar), Nursery S. (L--Hollywood Park), Cinderella S. (L--Hollywood Park). Weighted on the Experimental Free Handicap.

Win to Win (g/The Carpenter). 5 wins, 2 to 5, 2008, $55,429, Moccasin S. (N--Turf Paradise), 2nd Rattlesnake S. (O--Turf Paradise), Silvey's Image S (N--Turf Paradise), Fain Road S. (N--Yavapai Downs).

Sugar Pine (f/Meadowlake). Winner at 2 and 3, $50,541, 2nd Fantasy S. (O--Hastings Race Course).

Mood Route (f/Relaunch). 4 wins at 3, $104,660.

Mudweiser (g/Gilded Time). 2 wins at 3, $97,419.

Warren's Adventure (f/Far Out East). 3 wins at 3 and 4, 2008, $83,120.

Good N Muddy (f/Ole). 3 wins at 2 and 3, 2007, $78,860.

Indefensible (f/Regal Remark). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $75,550.
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SIRE LINE
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     By Strawberry Road (Aus) (1979), Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old in Australia, champion older horse in Germany, Grade 1 stakes winner in Australia, France, and Germany, $1,046,160. Sire of 37 stakes winners, more than $27,000,000, including Escena (champion, $2,962,639), Ajina (champion, $1,327,915), Fraise ($2,613,105), Fowda ($721,634), Mud Route ($672,040), Royal Chariot ($659,177), etc.
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FEMALE LINE

     Out of a mare by Sunny's Halo (1980), champion 2-year-old colt in Canada, stakes winner of $1,247,791. Sire of 34 stakes winners, more than $27,000,000. Sire of the dams of 20 stakes winners, including King Charlemagne (champion), Mud Route ($672,040), Best Dressed Truck, Eliza's Ballerina, Seven Suns, Ryzing Ryan, Tokio Wild, Sunny Shamrock, etc.

1st dam
Our Suzette (1986 f. by Sunny's Halo). Winner at 2 and 3, $42,772, 2nd Seaside S. 
..........Dam of--
.....MUD ROUTE (c. by Strawberry Road-Aus). Stakes winner, see above. 
.....Aunt Sadie (f. by Affirmed). 3 wins at 3 and 4, $46,376, 2nd Emerald H.
.....Cowley County (c. by Cutlass). Winner at 3, $14,409.
.....Anna Lynn (f. by Meadowlake). Placed at 3 and 4, $55,948.

2nd dam
*Lorgnette 2nd (1964 f. by High Hat). Placed at 2 in Ireland, 2nd Park S. 
..........Dam of--
.....AU PRINTEMPS (f. by Dancing Champ). 7 wins, 2 to 4, $124,383, British 
...............Columbia Oaks, Luella G. H., Prima Donna H., 2nd Bay Meadows Lassie 
...............S., Senorita S., 3rd Ballerina S., Burlingame S., Queen Charlotte H. Dam 
...............of--
..........CHARLIE BARLEY (c. by Affirmed). 10 wins, 2 to 4, $922,943, champion 
....................turf horse in Canada, Dominion Day H. (G3), Summer S. (G3), Sea 
....................o' Erin H. (G3), Heresy S., Toronto Cup H., Woodstock S., etc. 
..........SUCCESS EXPRESS (c. by Hold Your Peace). 4 wins at 2, $835,359, 
....................Breeders' Cup Juvenile S. (G1), Canterbury  Juvenile S., Sport of Kings 
....................Futurity, 2nd Bay Shore S. (G2), 3rd Hopeful S. (G1), San Rafael S. 
....................(G2), etc. 
..........GREENWOOD LAKE (c. by Meadowlake). 3 wins at 2, $430,620, 
....................Champagne S. (G1), Remsen S. (G2), 2nd Futurity S. (G1).
..........Bittersweet Hour. Unplaced in one start. Dam of--
...............AMERICAN ODYSSEY (c. by Kingmambo). 3 wins at 2 and 3, 
.........................$119,106, Spartacus S., 2nd Paradise Creek S., 3rd Palm Beach S. .........................(G3), Canterbury Park Derby, Transylvania S.
...............SOHAIB (c. by Kingmambo). In England, winner at 2 and 3, $93,635, 
.........................Dee S., 2nd Scottish Classic-G3; in U. S., 2 wins at 4, $64,560.
.....Our Suzette (f. by Sunny's Halo). Stakes-placed winner, see above.
.....Albonita (f. by Deputed Testimony). Winner at 3 and 4, $20,804. Dam of--
..........WHITMORE'S CONN (c. by Kris S.). 7 wins, 3 to 5, $740,426, Sword
....................Dancer Invitational H. (G1), Bowling Green H. (G2) twice, 2nd 
....................Mohawk H., 3rd Lexington S. (G3), Lawrence Realization H. (G3), etc.
..........TIVA'S LITTLE SIS (f. by Labeeb-GB). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $159,903, 
....................Chapel Belle S., 2nd Walmac Lone Star Oaks, Marie P. Debartolo 
....................Oaks H., Lyrique H.
.........Capotiva (f. by Capote). 6 wins at 3 and 4, $129,932, Margarita Breeders' 
....................Cup H., Lakeway S., 3rd Sangue H.
..........Misbinnhaven. 5 wins, 3 to 5, $62,429. Dam of Mybrowneyedgal.
.....Ibitsamm (f. by Caucasus). In England, winner at 3, $2,200. Dam of--
..........AIR EXPRESS (c. by Salse). In Germany, highweight at 3, 7-9 1/2 furlongs
....................winner at 3, $113,430, Mehl-Mulhens-Rennen (2000 Guineas-G2). In 
....................Italy, highweight at 3, 7-9 1/2 furlongs, winner at 3, $83,197, Premio 
....................Prioli (Italian 2000 Guineas-G2). In England, winner at 2 and 3, 
....................$433,833, Queen Elizabeth 2nd S. (G1), 2nd St. James Palace S. (G1), 
....................3rd Dewhurst S. (G1).
.....Mlle. Liebe (f. by Bupers). Winner at 3, $2,310. Dam of--
..........LOVIN' LASS (f. by Cutlass). 6 wins at 3 and 4, $142,113, My Juliet H., 
....................2nd High Volage S., Hydrangea H., Banquet Bell S., 3rd Distaff H.
....................(G3), Schuylerville S. (G3). Dam of Facts of Love ($116,708);
....................granddam of SUPPORT THE ARTS, Taylor's Revival, Big
....................Mig.
..........WANDER KIND (c. by Hold Your Peace). 17 wins, 2 to 5, $303,583, 
....................Lieutenant Governor's H., Sir Winston Churchill H., Invitational 
....................Marathon H., Spokane H., British Columbia H., Bellevue H., Juvenile 
....................S., Sun H., John Longden "6000" H., New Westminster S., Blue Boy 
....................S., etc. 
..........Mlle. Lyphard (f. by Lyphard). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $62,484, 2nd Honey Fox 
....................S., 3rd Zinnia S. Dam of Just Approval.
..........Lace Bandanna. In England, winner at 2, $2,034. Dam of White Room
....................granddam of Almost Saintly, Costly Crown.
..........Eggs Binnedict. Placed at 3, $3,800. In France, placed at 3, $3,047. Dam of--
...............ARTEMUS SUNRISE (c. by Tale of the Cat). 7 wins, 2 to 4, 2005, .........................$305,595, Turfway Park Fall Championship S. (G3), 2nd West 
.........................Virginia Governor's S., Texas Glitter H., 3rd Governor's H.
...............HASH IT OUT (f. by Lost Code). 5 wins at 3, $135,830, Half Moon S., 
.........................2nd Just Smashing S., Dearly Precious S., Luvinheriseasy S., 3rd 
.........................Candy Eclair S.
...............Princess Melissa (f. by Marquetry). Winner at 2, $68,756, 3rd 
..........................Landaluce S. (G2), Cinderella S.
..........Donna Delle Rose. In England, winner at 4, $4,673. Dam of Carnival Princess.
..........Office Affair. Unraced. Granddam of Pretty 'n Smart.

3rd dam
MLLE. LORETTE (1950 f. by Lovely Night). 6 wins, 2 to 4, $33,285, Gallorette 
..........S., 2nd Barbara Fritchie H. Set new track record at Pimlico, 1 1/8 miles in 
..........1:50 1/5. Out of GALLORETTE (champion handicap mare). Half-sister 
..........to COURBETTE. Dam of--
.....LOVELY GALE. In Ireland, won Athasi S., 2nd Irish One Thousand Guineas, 
...............Paddy's Sister S., 3rd Coronation S. Dam of--
..........City Gloves. In England, 3rd XYZ H.
..........Galasian. 2nd Gold Leaf S., 3rd Rockingham H. 
..........Lovely Sovereign. Dam of LADBROKES LEISURE; granddam of My Pal
....................Popeye.
..........Lovely Lark. Unraced. Granddam of RESTORE, No Contest, Stormy 
.....................Belle, Hollywood Paradise.
.....*MLLE. BARKER. Fifinella S. Dam of--
..........M. For Mary. Winner at 2, $17,920. Dam of I'M A LIL DEVIL.
..........Armentiere's. 4 wins at 3 and 4, $35,345. Granddam of IDAHADHER.
.....*Lorgnette 2nd. Stakes-placed winner, see above.
.....Adorette. 21 wins, 3 to 10, $56,437.
.....*Zorette. Dam of--
..........ZORETTIS REVIVAL. 17 wins, 2 to 7, $80,319, El Paso Times H., 2nd 
....................Albuquerque Derby, Gay Dalton S., Jockey Club S., Texas Derby, 3rd 
....................A. C. Kemp Memorial H., Memorial Day H., Mr. Vale H.
.....Sayorette. Unraced. Dam of--
..........HATTA. In England, Molecomb S. (G3). Dam of HATTA FORT.
..........Smokey Tack. In England, 3rd Prince of Wales's S.
..........Say Yes. In England, winner at 2, $2,573. Dam of Muziano.
..........Lady's World. Granddam of Alkaia (champion in Greece).
..........Casarette (Ire). Unraced. Dam of--
...............CASA EIRE. 4 wins at 2 and 3, $264,777, Saranac S. (G3), Astoria 
.........................Breeders' Cup S. (G3), Egret S., 2nd Miss Grillo S. (G3), Fifth 
.........................Avenue S., East View S., Jersey Blues S., etc.
...............Copper Cup. 9 wins, 3 to 8, $199,485, 2nd Oceanport H. (G3), Bet 
.........................Twice S., 3rd Majestic Light S.
..........Fandetta. Unraced. Dam of Tenderetta.

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