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Journeyman Stud Moves Stallion Operation, Reveals 2023 Roster

Journeyman Stud will relocate its stallion operation to Reddick, Fla., about eight miles away from its previous location in Ocala, BloodHorse reports.

The new location is on a property already owned by Journeyman's Brent and Crystal Fernung, and represents a move toward standing a smaller number of high-quality stallions than what they'd previously envisioned when they built the 15-stall stallion barn on their Ocala property in 2008.

Journeyman will stand four stallions in 2023, led by Khozan and Uncle Chuck, who will each stand for $6,500.

Khozan, a 10-year-old son of Distorted Humor, was Florida's leading general sire of 2020 and 2021, and he currently leads the standings in 2022.

Uncle Chuck, a 5-year-old son of Uncle Mo, will stand his second year at stud in 2023, after covering 133 mares in his initial book.

Following is the complete list of stallions and fees for Journeyman Stud for 2023:

Khozan – $6,500
St Patrick's Day – $3,500
Uncle Chuck – $6,500
Chance It – $2,000

Clear Creek Stud To Host Stallion Presentation On December 3

Clear Creek Stud is holding their annual stallion presentation on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., at their farm in Folsom, La.

Several dignitaries will be on hand to speak and visit with guests, including Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Mike Strain, State Senator Beth Mizell, LAHBPA Executive Director Ed Fenasci, LAHBPA President Benard Chatters, LTBA President Warren Harang, and Louisiana Solicitor General Liz Murrill, the top litigator on the Louisiana Attorney General's staff. This is an opportunity for horsemen and women to share ideas and concerns with each other as well as political leaders across the state.

The highlight of the day will be the presentation of Clear Creek Stud's 2023 stallion roster. Clearly Now (Horse Greeley-Bend, by Arch) is a multiple graded stakes winning millionaire. His first foals are just beginning to run, with his first winner breaking his maiden at two by 4 3/4 lengths.

Proven sire Custom For Carlos (More Than Ready-Meadow Oaks, by Meadowlake) is the 2022 leading sire of Louisiana-breds. His current leading runner, Janet is Ready, has already won three stakes as a juvenile.

Imperial Hint (Imperialism-Royal Hint, by Lahint) is a multi-millionaire, four time Grade 1 winner and record setting sprinter. His first crop are very attractive and will be yearlings in 2023.

Mr. Money (Goldencents-Plenty O'Toole, by Tiznow) is an exciting new addition to the Clear Creek Stud roster. A Grade 1 placed multiple graded stakes winner, he is one of only two sons of Goldencents at stud anywhere. His first crop are yearlings of 2023, and they are exceptional.

Star Guitar (Quiet American-Minit Towinit, by Malagra) completes the 2023 stallion roster. Unequivocally the best Louisiana-bred runner in history, Star Guitar is a perennial leading sire in Louisiana. With seven crops to run, he has an impressive 43 stakes horses to date including three graded stakes horses.

A catered buffet lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., with the stallion presentation beginning at noon. A family friendly event, there will be pony rides, Santa Claus, and many children's activities to entertain younger visitors.

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Stolz Thoroughbreds In Alberta Acquires New Property, Relocates Stallions

Stolz Thoroughbreds has announced that they have acquired a farm just southeast of Edmonton, Alberta where their breeding operation will now be centered. Their three stallions Dynamic Sky, Medallist and Readyforprimetime will stand stud at the farm.

Stolz Thoroughbreds will also offer services such as paddock board, mare care, yearling starting, horse training, sales preparation and rehabilitation. Future plans include construction of a new barn and offering foaling services.

A graded stakes winning son of Sky Mesa, Dynamic Sky earned over $1 million on the track. The Sovereign Award earner excelled on all-weather, turf and dirt tracks before retirement from racing. Dynamic Sky is out of the stakes-winning Distorted Humor mare Murani. The Dynamic Sky runner My Girl Sky just won the 2022 Thunder Bay Stakes at Woodbine on Oct. 21. Dynamic Sky leading progeny also include the black type stakes winner, Jilli Marie.

The multiple graded stakes runner Medallist had a successful racing career with highlights that included setting the stakes record for the Grade 2 Dwyer Stakes; setting the stakes record in the Kenny Noe Jr. Handicap and equaling the track record with his win in the G3 Deputy Minister Handicap. Medallist also placed in the G1 Carter Handicap. A son of classic winner Touch Gold, Medallist retired from racing earnings of $421,375. Medallist is a half-brother to Grade 2 winner Air Commander and Grade 2-placed Formidable, out of the Grade 1-placed Santaria, a daughter of champion sprinter Star de Naskra.

Medallist has proven himself as a successful sire with progeny that include the multiple graded stakes placed runner Ibboyee and the multiple stakes winner, Winning the Medal. The 2-year-old Medallist runner Itsy Bitsy Izzie shows great potential, having placed in all of her four starts to date this season. Medallist has total progeny earnings to date of over $12 million including 23 stakes winners and average earnings per starter of over $75,000.

Readyforprimetime is the only son of More than Ready to stand in Canada. More Than Ready was one of the most influential sires of his time and sired a world-record 2,118 individual winners including 216 worldwide stakes winners and six champions, the fourth highest of all time. Readyforprimetime will be a freshman sire standing at Stolz Thoroughbreds for the upcoming season.

The three stallions will stand the 2023 season at Stolz Thoroughbreds and are being offered for limited books to approved mares only. Dynamic Sky will stand for $3000 LFSN; Medallist for $3500 LFSN; Readyforprimetime by Private Treaty.

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Darley Japan Acquires Champion Will Take Charge

Darley Japan Co., Ltd. will stand Will Take Charge, an Eclipse Award-winning son of Unbridled's Song, for the 2023 season.

Will Take Charge won the Grade 1 Travers Stakes, a traditional race known as the “Midsummer Derby” at the age of three, among his many notable victories. In the Breeders' Cup Classic, despite being disadvantaged, he finished second. However, he won the next race, G1 Clark Handicap against older competition, and clinched the Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old male.

In 2015, Will Take Charge entered stud at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Ky., and his debut crop included Grade 2 winner Manny Wah, who finished fourth in this year's Breeders' Cup Sprint, a close margin behind the winner. This year, There Goes Harvard won the G1 Hollywood Gold Cup.

Will Take Charge has also had success with a handful of runners in Japan. Four of the five runners on the Japan Racing Association circuit have become winners, and all of those have achieved two or more wins, demonstrating their high aptitude.

The horse's sire, Unbridled Song, was a great success as a stallion, sending out more than 20 Grade or Group 1 winners, led by Arrogate, who won four Grade/Group 1 races including the Dubai World Cup and Breeders' Cup Classic.

Will Take Charge is out of Broodmare of the Year Take Charge Lady, a famous mare who won three Grade 1 races, including consecutive wins in the Spinster S. Her other foals of note include Grade 1 winners Take Charge Indy and As Time Goes By, and the extended family features Grade 1 winner Omaha Beach and champion Take Charge Brandi.

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