re: Silvano Sires Unique Group I Double

Pedigree Ann — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:37:23 GMT

I would like to point out that Silvano's dam, Spirit of Eagles, was bred in California by the Mabees at their Golden Eagle Ranch. And that her sire, Beau's Eagle, was another Mabee Cal-bred. The damline was based in California for many generations, picking up crosses of local sires like Sisters Prince, Lights Up (a Travers winner by Eight Thirty) and Count Speed (a brother to Count Fleet). Regional US families have plenty to offer the breeder who is willing to look at racing merit and accept unfamiliar names in the pedigree. After all, Lady Shirl (Illinois) and Jameela (Maryland) were regional-breds.