Georgie Boy #2
The following numbers were formulated by Bill Lathrop, author of the book, Modern Conduit Mares.
Here are the top 15 Future Book *Stamina Numbers for the 2008 Kentucky Derby
1) Nownownow (20-1) (0.58)
2) Georgie Boy (25-1) (0.62)
3) Check It Twice (35-1) (0.62)
4) Court Vision (20-1) (0.66)
5) Anak Nakal (25-1) (0.66)
6) Wicked Style (40-1) (0.69)
7) Maimonedes (40-1) (0.70)
8) Z Humor (35-1) (0.80)
9) Blackberry Road (35-1) (0.83)
10) Majestic Warrior (30-1) (0.83)
11) War Pass (25-1) (0.85)
12) Giant Moon (50-1) (0.86)
13) Denis of Cork (50-1) (0.87)
14) Visionaire (80-1) (0.91)
15) Dynamalt (150-1) (0.95)
*The stamina numbers are based on a formula that evaluates the overall stamina influences via the female families (conduit mares) within a 4 generation pedigree.
In theory, the lower the number, the more stamina contributions. The numbers have nothing to do with racing talent or training regimens, only the racing stamina that may be infused via conduit mares.
Here are the top 15 Future Book *Stamina Numbers for the 2008 Kentucky Derby
1) Nownownow (20-1) (0.58)
2) Georgie Boy (25-1) (0.62)
3) Check It Twice (35-1) (0.62)
4) Court Vision (20-1) (0.66)
5) Anak Nakal (25-1) (0.66)
6) Wicked Style (40-1) (0.69)
7) Maimonedes (40-1) (0.70)
8) Z Humor (35-1) (0.80)
9) Blackberry Road (35-1) (0.83)
10) Majestic Warrior (30-1) (0.83)
11) War Pass (25-1) (0.85)
12) Giant Moon (50-1) (0.86)
13) Denis of Cork (50-1) (0.87)
14) Visionaire (80-1) (0.91)
15) Dynamalt (150-1) (0.95)
*The stamina numbers are based on a formula that evaluates the overall stamina influences via the female families (conduit mares) within a 4 generation pedigree.
In theory, the lower the number, the more stamina contributions. The numbers have nothing to do with racing talent or training regimens, only the racing stamina that may be infused via conduit mares.
Georgie Boy On The Derby Trail
Feb. 19, 2008
Georgie Boy, champion two-year-old male in California.
March 2, 2008
Cal-breds follow different paths to Derby
By STEVE ANDERSEN
ARCADIA, Calif. - George Schwary is trying to contain his excitement these days. He really is.
Schwary has watched in amazement in recent months as his California-bred gelding Georgie Boy won the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity last September and his 3-year-old debut in the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita last month.
The wins have put Georgie Boy, the first horse that Schwary bred on his own, on course for the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
"I bred some others with partners and we had moderate success, but never anything like this," he said earlier this week from his Los Angeles office.
Georgie Boy, by the California sire Tribal Rule, is one of several promising California-breds who could run in the Kentucky Derby. The group includes Bob Black Jack, the world record holder at six furlongs; Nikki'sgoldensteed, the winner of the Turf Paradise Derby last month; and Sierra Sunset, the winner of the California Cup Juvenile last fall and the runner-up in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Feb. 18.
The California-bred filly Golden Doc A, the winner of the Grade 1 Las Virgenes Stakes last month, remains a candidate for the $500,000 Kentucky Oaks on May 2.
In coming weeks, the four males will be tested in graded stakes that will determine whether they will continue on the Kentucky Derby trail. No one has made reservations for stall space at Churchill Downs - yet.
Georgie Boy is likely to make his next start in the $200,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita on March 15, which at 1 1/16 miles will be his all-important first start around two turns.
Schwary, 75, the retired owner of an appliance company, supported trainer Kathy Walsh's decision to end Georgie Boy's 2-year-old season after the Del Mar Futurity in September, resisting the temptation of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and other lucrative races in the fall. The vacation may pay off.
"We wanted him to grow," Schwary said. "That was the key right there. We didn't want to work him too much and have a problem."
Any doubt about Georgie Boy's comeback ended with his victory in the San Vicente, when he rallied from fourth to win by 3 1/4 lengths.
"He was really flying," Schwary said.
The conservative approach was necessary partially because Schwary and Walsh have only one Triple Crown candidate.
"We've got to nurse this guy along," Schwary said. "Maybe we'll hit the big time. I couldn't ask for anything more, really. I could, but that's reaching.
"I have been dreaming, but we've got to take it a step at a time. I want to see if he can go long. I'm anxious to see what happens March 15."
GEORGIE BOY SIMILAR TO DERBY WINNER, HRTV’S JON WHITE SAYS
When Georgie Boy took the Grade II San Vicente Stakes last Saturday to go along with his victory in the Grade I Del Mar Futurity, it reminded HRTV's Jon White of a Kentucky Derby winner.
"Silver Charm also won the Del Mar Futurity and San Vicente and then went on to win the Kentucky Derby in 1997," White noted. "Look, I'm not saying Georgie Boy is as good as Silver Charm. But I do think it's interesting that they both won the Del Mar Futurity at two and the San Vicente early in the year at three.
"Georgie Boy is a very good 3-year-old in expert hands with trainer Kathy Walsh. While living in the Northwest in the 1970s, I saw first-hand what a wonderful job she does whether she's training a bottom-level claimer or a stakes horse like Georgie Boy. She learned her trade from her father, Jim Walsh, who won two titles at Longacres (near Seattle ) in the 1960s. Kathy won her first race at Longacres in 1970 and would win four training titles there.
"With his San Vicente victory, Georgie Boy debuts on my Kentucky Derby Top 10 list this week,” White continued. “Pyro moved to the top of the list following his eye-catching win in the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds."
White's current Kentucky Derby Top 10: (1) Pyro, (2) Court Vision, (3) War Pass , (4) Crown of Thorns, (5) Cowboy Cal, (6) Colonel John, (7) Georgie Boy, (8) Into Mischief, (9) El Gato Malo, (10) Anak Nakal.
Kathy Walsh said Georgie Boy came out of his impressive San Vicente victory in good order and is being considered for the Grade II San Felipe Stakes at 1 1/16 miles on March 15. The trainer said plans would be finalized after talking with owner/breeder George Schwary .
Georgie Boy, champion two-year-old male in California.
March 2, 2008
Cal-breds follow different paths to Derby
By STEVE ANDERSEN
ARCADIA, Calif. - George Schwary is trying to contain his excitement these days. He really is.
Schwary has watched in amazement in recent months as his California-bred gelding Georgie Boy won the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity last September and his 3-year-old debut in the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita last month.
The wins have put Georgie Boy, the first horse that Schwary bred on his own, on course for the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
"I bred some others with partners and we had moderate success, but never anything like this," he said earlier this week from his Los Angeles office.
Georgie Boy, by the California sire Tribal Rule, is one of several promising California-breds who could run in the Kentucky Derby. The group includes Bob Black Jack, the world record holder at six furlongs; Nikki'sgoldensteed, the winner of the Turf Paradise Derby last month; and Sierra Sunset, the winner of the California Cup Juvenile last fall and the runner-up in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Feb. 18.
The California-bred filly Golden Doc A, the winner of the Grade 1 Las Virgenes Stakes last month, remains a candidate for the $500,000 Kentucky Oaks on May 2.
In coming weeks, the four males will be tested in graded stakes that will determine whether they will continue on the Kentucky Derby trail. No one has made reservations for stall space at Churchill Downs - yet.
Georgie Boy is likely to make his next start in the $200,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita on March 15, which at 1 1/16 miles will be his all-important first start around two turns.
Schwary, 75, the retired owner of an appliance company, supported trainer Kathy Walsh's decision to end Georgie Boy's 2-year-old season after the Del Mar Futurity in September, resisting the temptation of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and other lucrative races in the fall. The vacation may pay off.
"We wanted him to grow," Schwary said. "That was the key right there. We didn't want to work him too much and have a problem."
Any doubt about Georgie Boy's comeback ended with his victory in the San Vicente, when he rallied from fourth to win by 3 1/4 lengths.
"He was really flying," Schwary said.
The conservative approach was necessary partially because Schwary and Walsh have only one Triple Crown candidate.
"We've got to nurse this guy along," Schwary said. "Maybe we'll hit the big time. I couldn't ask for anything more, really. I could, but that's reaching.
"I have been dreaming, but we've got to take it a step at a time. I want to see if he can go long. I'm anxious to see what happens March 15."
GEORGIE BOY SIMILAR TO DERBY WINNER, HRTV’S JON WHITE SAYS
When Georgie Boy took the Grade II San Vicente Stakes last Saturday to go along with his victory in the Grade I Del Mar Futurity, it reminded HRTV's Jon White of a Kentucky Derby winner.
"Silver Charm also won the Del Mar Futurity and San Vicente and then went on to win the Kentucky Derby in 1997," White noted. "Look, I'm not saying Georgie Boy is as good as Silver Charm. But I do think it's interesting that they both won the Del Mar Futurity at two and the San Vicente early in the year at three.
"Georgie Boy is a very good 3-year-old in expert hands with trainer Kathy Walsh. While living in the Northwest in the 1970s, I saw first-hand what a wonderful job she does whether she's training a bottom-level claimer or a stakes horse like Georgie Boy. She learned her trade from her father, Jim Walsh, who won two titles at Longacres (near Seattle ) in the 1960s. Kathy won her first race at Longacres in 1970 and would win four training titles there.
"With his San Vicente victory, Georgie Boy debuts on my Kentucky Derby Top 10 list this week,” White continued. “Pyro moved to the top of the list following his eye-catching win in the Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds."
White's current Kentucky Derby Top 10: (1) Pyro, (2) Court Vision, (3) War Pass , (4) Crown of Thorns, (5) Cowboy Cal, (6) Colonel John, (7) Georgie Boy, (8) Into Mischief, (9) El Gato Malo, (10) Anak Nakal.
Kathy Walsh said Georgie Boy came out of his impressive San Vicente victory in good order and is being considered for the Grade II San Felipe Stakes at 1 1/16 miles on March 15. The trainer said plans would be finalized after talking with owner/breeder George Schwary .
May 31, 2009 Hezamazing-By Indy Film/She's Amazing (Little King Ranch Broodmare)
Hezamazing takes first stakes in Arapahoe Sprint
By Mary Rampellini
Hezamazing became a stakes winner on Sunday, when he drew out to a 5 1/4-length win over Get Thee Hence in the $22,000 Arapahoe Park Sprint. It was another 6 3/4 lengths back in third to Locomotion.
Hezamazing ($5.20) stalked the pace early, then went on to cover six furlongs on a track rated good in 1:10.04. Quyet Bui was aboard the winner for owner Carly Lee Rollins and trainer Rick Houghton. Hezamazing was making his first start since a March allowance win at Turf Paradise.
Hezamazing takes first stakes in Arapahoe Sprint
By Mary Rampellini
Hezamazing became a stakes winner on Sunday, when he drew out to a 5 1/4-length win over Get Thee Hence in the $22,000 Arapahoe Park Sprint. It was another 6 3/4 lengths back in third to Locomotion.
Hezamazing ($5.20) stalked the pace early, then went on to cover six furlongs on a track rated good in 1:10.04. Quyet Bui was aboard the winner for owner Carly Lee Rollins and trainer Rick Houghton. Hezamazing was making his first start since a March allowance win at Turf Paradise.