Dk. b./br., 2000, by Seeking the Gold--Temper the Wind, by Elocutionist

By Seeking the Gold (1985), stakes winner of 8 races, 2 to 4, $2,307,000, Super Derby -G1, etc. Sire of 85 stakes winners, more than $77,000,000, including Seeking The Pearl (champion in France, $4,022,066), Heavenly Prize (champion 3-year-old, $1,825,820), Catch The Ring (champion in Canada, $918,314), Dubai Millennium-GB (Horse of the Year twice in United Arab Emirates, champion in England, $818,596), Flanders (champion 2-year-old, $805,000), Gold Tiara ($3,548,991), etc.

Out of a mare by Elocutionist (1973), stakes winner of $343,150. Sire of 28 
stakes winners, $14,637,423. Sire of the dams of  55 stakes winners, including Kotashaan (Fr) (Horse of the Year, champion, $2,813,381), Magic Doe ($755,853), Alannan ($584,786), Hawk Attack ($499,643), Seacliff ($456,300), Soldier Field ($418,160), Stem the Tide ($405,092), Spellbound ($334,348), Sumthintotalkabout ($313,928), Elocat's Burglar ($313,881).

1st dam
TEMPER THE WIND (1980 f. by Elocutionist). 3 wins in 3 career starts at 3, 
..........$36,600. Dam of--
.....STEM THE TIDE (1988 f. by Proud Truth. 13 wins in 37 career starts, 2 to 5, 
...............$405,093, Carousel H.-G3, Carousel S.-G3, Straight Deal H., Queen 
...............Isabella H., Union County S., 2nd Konica  Long Look H.-G2, Hilltop S.,
...............Maryland Racing Writers' H., Cameo S., 3rd Gallorette H.-G3, 
...............Queen.Isabella S. 
.....PRIVATE JET (1986 g. by Icecapade). 14 wins in 74 career starts, 3 to 8,
...............$257,117, Au Revoir H., Jumping Hill H., Truce Maker H., Sacramento 
...............Derby, 2nd Super Moment H., Monterey H., Joseph T. Grace H., Point
...............Reyes H.
.....PRIVATE GOLD (2000 c. by Seeking the Gold). Stakes winner, see above.
.....GOTTCHA LAST (1997 f. by Pleasant Tap). 5 wins in 17 career starts at 3 and 
...............4, $111,488, Thirty Eight Go Go S., Moonlight Jig S.
.....Shuttered (1993 f. by Wild Again). 7 wins in 26 career starts, 3 to 5, $226,918, 
...............2nd Straight Deal Breeders' Cup H., Lady Baltimore S., Princess Rooney
...............S., Virginia Mile S., Pistol Packer H., Ambassador of Luck H., Race Street 
...............H., 3rd Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation S., Stefanita S.
.....Cancun Ruler (1987 f. by Key to the Mint). In Mexico, 3 wins in 16 career starts 
...............at 2 and 3, $10,675, 3rd Clasico Malintzin, Clasico Dalia, Clasico 
...............Jacarandas; in U. S., 2 wins in 12 career starts at 3, $23,263. 
.....Hang the Moon (1995 f. by Danzig). 5 wins in 14 career starts, 2 to 4, $110,270.

2nd dam
RACE THE TIDE (1974 f. by Cyane. 3 wins in 12 career starts at 3, $24,035. 
..........Dam of--
.....TO THE LIGHTHOUSE (1986 f. by Majestic Light). 6 wins in 32 career starts, 
...............3 to 5, $346,219, Appalachian S., 2nd Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup 
...............H.-G2, Diana H.-G2, Nijana S.-G3, Boiling Springs H.-G3, Bewitch 
...............S.-G3, Palisades S., Penn National Budweiser Breeders' Cup H., 3rd 
...............Noble Damsel S.-G3. Dam of--
..........Henlopen (1993 f. by Deputy Minister). 3 wins in 13 career starts at 3 and 4,
....................$139,077, 2nd Rare Perfume Breeders' Cup H.-G2, 3rd Nijana S.-G3. 
.....Tidal Flow (1984 f. by Elocutionist). Unraced. Dam of--
..........LAKE SHORE (1988 g. by Carnivalay). 15 wins in 64 career starts, 2 to 8, 
....................$207,868, Marathon H., 3rd Flying Pidgeon H., Caesar Rodney S.
..........Olney (1990 g. by Carnivalay). 5 wins in 30 career starts, 2 to 5, $77,440, 
....................3rd Devil's Bag S.
.....Truly Nautical (1992 f. by Believe It). Unraced. Dam of--
..........Find the Tao (1997 f. by Not For Love). Winner in 26 career starts at 2 and 
....................3, $56,805, 3rd Pearl Necklace S. 

3rd dam
Rum Bottle Bay (1959 f. by Thinking Cap. 4 wins at 2 and 4, $27,015. Half-sister 
..........to.ENDINE, RICCI TAVI, WATER TWISTER, Staysail. Dam of--
.....MO BAY (1969 c. by Cyane. 22 wins in 71 career starts, 2 to 6, $350,898, Riggs 
...............H.-G3, Oceanport H.-G3, Camden H.-G3, Keystone H.-G3, Hannibal H., 
...............Patuxent H., Neshaminy H., Garrison H. (ntr, 7 furlongs in 1:22.20),
...............Garrison H., Southern Maryland H., 2nd William du Pont, Jr. H.-G2 twice,
...............Trenton H.-G3, Germantown H., Kent S., Rosemont S., 3rd Firecracker
...............H.-G3, Quaker H.-G3, Riggs H.-G3 twice, Chesapeake H., City of
...............Baltimore H., J. Edgar Hoover H., Native Dancer H., Germantown H., 
...............Ventnor H., Bowie H. Sire.
.....UNITY HALL (1968 f. by Cyane. 4 wins in 10 career starts at 2, $65,124, 
...............National.Stallion S., Blue Hen S., 2nd Sorority S. Dam of--
..........LINKAGE (1979 c. by Hoist the Flag). 11 wins in 18 career starts, 2 to 4,
....................$410,013, Blue Grass S.-G1, Le Comte H., Black Gold H., 2nd
....................Preakness S.-G1, Louisiana Derby-G2, 3rd Monmouth H.-G1. Sire.
..........CROQUIS (1976 f. by Arts and Letters). 6 wins in 28 career starts at 3 and 5,
....................$194,314, Busher H., 2nd Delaware H.-G1, Gazelle H.-G2, Mahubah 
....................S., 3rd Coaching Club American Oaks-G1. Dam of--
...............GOLD ALERT (1983 c. by Mr. Prospector). 7 wins in 26 career starts, 
.........................2 to 4, $291,939, Dominion Day H.-G3, Eclipse S.-G3, 2nd
.........................Discovery H.-G3, Durham Cup H., Col. R. S. McLaughlin H., 3rd
.........................Queens County H.-G3, 4th Fayette H.-G2. Sire.
.....GLORY GLORY (1973 f. by Hoist the Flag). 10 wins in 27 career starts, 2 to 4,
...............$113,158, Mary Duvall H. twice, 2nd Adirondack S.-G3, Nellie Morse H., 
...............3rd Betsy Ross H. 
.....Grumblethorpe (1977 c. by Prince John). 8 wins in 31 career starts, 3 to 5, 
...............$97,733, 2nd Walter Haight H., Kelly-Olympic S., 3rd Rosemont S.,
...............Chocolatetown H. Sire.
.....Carry It High (1974 f. by Hoist the Flag). 4 wins in 9 career starts at 3 and 4, 
...............$39,220. Dam of--
..........MEXICAN PIRATE (1990 c. by Shimatoree). In Mexico, 7 wins at 2 and 3, 
....................$53,074, Clasico Quetzalcoatl, 2nd Clasico Anahuac, Clasico Northern 
....................Dancer, Handicap Big Racket, 3rd Stakes Jockey Club Mexicano, 
....................Clasico Beduino.
.....Sense of Unity (1984 f. by Northern Dancer). 3 wins in 10 career starts at 4, 
...............$64,987. Dam of--
..........FAMILY CALLING (1994 c. by Mr. Prospector). 7 wins in 32 career starts, 
....................2 to 4, $249,997, Edmond H., 3rd Remington Green H., Barksdale H.,
....................Pepsi Autumn Classic H. Sire. 
.....Digging In (1990 c. by Mr. Prospector). 3 wins in 18 career starts at 3, $84,180, 
...............3rd Screen King S. Sire.
.....PIMENTO DRAM (1966 f. by Cyane). 6 wins in 24 career starts at 2 and 3, ...............$46,370, Pontalba S. Dam of--
..........Special Connection (1988 f. by Buckfinder). 3 wins in 21 career starts at 3
....................and 4, $64,915, 2nd City of Roses H. 
..........Olive Skinn (1972 f. by Damascus). 8 wins in 18 career starts, 2 to 4, $49,336. 
....................Dam of--
...............Skin Dancer (1979 c. by Dance Spell). 6 wins in 67 career starts, 2 to 5,
.........................$145,777, 2nd Teterboro S., 3rd Roamer H.-G3, Assault H.-G3.
..........Two Olives (1974 f. by Unconscious). Unraced. Dam of--
...............Astra (1979 f. by Astaire). Placed in 31 career starts, 2 to 4, $14,041. 
.........................Dam of Astra Diamond ($73,125).
...............Saschene (1983 f. by Icecapade). Unplaced in 2 career starts. Dam of 
.........................SCOTTISH ICE ($286,917)
..........Flying Carpet (1973 f. by Damascus). Unplaced in 4 career starts. Dam of--.
...............WINTER SPIRIT (1979 f. by Icecapade). 4 wins in 34 career starts, 2 to 
.........................4, $77,945, C. T. B. A. Marian S.
...............Rondonia (1984 by Monteverdi-Ire). Unraced. Dam of--
....................OLD CHAPEL (1993 c. by Dynaformer). 6 wins in 41 career starts at 2 
..............................and 6, Generous S.-G3, Garden City S., 2nd Pilgrim S.-G3. Sire.
...............Toodle E. Doo (1977 f. by Cornish Prince). Unplaced in 1 career start. 
.........................Dam of--
....................ADVICE (1982 c. by Advocator). 11 wins in 37 career starts, 2 to 6, 
..............................$162,796, Gus Fonner H. (etr, 1 mile 70 yards in 1:40.00), Red 
..............................River Downs H., 2nd Bachelor S., Tondi H., 3rd Airline S., 
..............................Tondi.H.
....................Brave Willie (1981 c. by Fifth Marine). 7 wins in 66 career starts, 2 to
...............................7, .$30,983, 2nd George Maloof H.
.....Across the Bar (1973 f. by Cyane). 3 wins in 20 career starts, 2 to 4, $25,340. 
...............Dam of--
..........Sailing Hour (1979 f. by Judger). 8 wins in 40 career starts, 3 to 5, $142,032, 
....................2nd Delaware Oaks-G2, Debby's Turn S., Lady Pitt H., 3rd Northernette 
....................S., Waya S.-R, La Mimosa S.
..........New Poems (1981 f. by Arts and Letters). 2 wins in 42 career starts at 3, 
....................$52,313. Dam of--
...............DR. ZOOM (1988 g. by Naskra). 8 wins in 30 career starts, 3 to 5,
.........................$219,700, Trenton H.-G3, Market St. S., 2nd Neshaminy H., Bob
.........................Harding S. 
...............Rum Bottle Bar (1994 f. by Ferdinand). Unplaced in 5 career starts, $363. 
.........................Dam of Randi Brandy.