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A new chapter begins for Hill 'n' Dale as the stallions take up stud duty at Xalapa Farm just outside of Paris, Ky.

The 13-strong stallion roster, led by stalwart breed-shapers Curlin and Kitten's Joy, arrived a week ago to the newly renovated and restored 1,400-acre stallion station and nursery.

“We are aware of the pressures on the market due to the uncertain climate we find ourselves in,” said John G. Sikura, president of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. “Hill 'n' Dale will once again look to be an industry leader by offering exceptional value in its entire roster. We are all in this together and together we will grow stronger as an industry.

“There are two stallions on the roster in particular who embody our effort to provide exceptional value in these challenging times,” Sikura continued. “Maclean's Music is emerging as an important young sire. Jackie's Warrior has been described as the best two year old in the country. He is yet another example of his sire's ability to produce an elite runner. In addition, Violence who has led virtually every category since his runners hit the track is the co-leading sire of Grade 1 winners with the likes of Into Mischief. His future remains bright. I repeat, we are all in this together.”

Below is the 2021 roster along with fees:

Army Mule
2014, Friesian Fire – Crafty Toast, by Crafty Prospector
$7,500 LFSN

Bayern
2011, Offlee Wild – Alittlebitearly, by Thunder Gulch
$7,500 LFSN

Curlin
2004, Smart Strike – Sherriff's Deputy, by Deputy Minister
$175,000 LFSN

Flintshire
2010, Dansili – Dance Routine, by Sadler's Wells
$10,000 LFSN

Good Magic
2015, Curlin – Glinda the Good, by Hard Spun
$30,000 LFSN

Kantharos
2008, Lion Heart – Contessa Halo, by Southern Halo
$30,000 LFSN

Kitten's Joy
2001, El Prado – Kitten's First, by Lear Fan
$60,000 LFSN

Lost Treasure
2015, War Front – Wading, by Montjeu
$5,000 LFSN

Maclean's Music
2008, Distorted Humor – Forest Music, by Unbridled's Song
$20,000 LFSN*
*Fee valid on contracts signed prior to Breeders' Cup

Midnight Lute
2003, Real Quiet – Candytuft, by Dehere
$15,000 LFSN

Stormy Atlantic
1994, Storm Cat – Hail Atlantis, by Seattle Slew
$10,000 LFSN

Violence
2010, Medaglia d'Oro – Violent Beauty, by Gone West
$25,000 LFSN

World of Trouble
2015, Kantharos – Meets Expectations, by Valid Expectations
$15,000 LFSN

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HALF TO LEA DEBUTS AT THE SPA

1st-SAR, $72K, Msw, 2yo, f, 5 1/2fT, 1:10 p.m.

Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider homebred FOLIAGE (Speightstown), a half-brother to Grade I winner Lea (First Samurai), makes his career bow in this spot for Al Stall. In addition to his top-level victory on the dirt, Lea was GISP on turf and earned over $2.35-million before retiring to Claiborne’s stud barn. Their MSP dam Greenery (Galileo {Ire}) is also the dam of SW Acre (Blame) and GSP Heath (Pulpit). Greenery is a half to MGSW Grassy (El Prado {Ire}), GSW & G1SP Lady in Waiting (GB) (Kylian) and GSW Savannah Bay (GB) (In the Wings {GB}). This is also the family of GISW Stroll (Pulpit). Todd Pletcher unveils a son of the red hot young stallion Constitution in Honorable, whose dam is a half to GSW & MGISP Comical (Into Mischief). This is also the family of MGISW sire Colonel John (Tiznow). TJCIS PPs

BROWN UNVEILS SIBLING TO GUINEAS WINNER

5th-SAR, $72K, Msw, 2yo, 1 1/16mT, 3:28p.m.

Chad Brown saddles a well-related European making his career bow here in SIFTING SANDS (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). Purchased by Peter Brant’s White Birch Farm for 500,000gns at TATOCT, the bay is a half to three-time Group 1 winner Legatissimo (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}). Their dam is a full-sister to European champion and five-time Group 1 scorer Fame and Glory (GB) (Montjeau {Ire}). Graham Motion unveils Excursion (Curlin), a $325,000 KEESEP purchase. The bay is a half to GI Preakness S. winner Oxbow (Awesome Again) and SW & GSP Awesome Patriot (Awesome Again). Their unraced dam Tizamazing (Cee’s Tizzy), is a full-sister to three-time Eclipse winner and top sire Tiznow, MGSW Budroyale and GSW Tizdubai. This is also the family of MGISW Paynter (Awesome Again). TJCIS PPs

CANADIAN ROYALTY MAKES CAREER BOW AT WOODBINE

6th-WO, $126.8K, Msw, 2yo, f, 7fT, 3:45 p.m.

Blue Heaven Farm homebred ANGELOU (Curlin), a daughter of dual Sovereign Award winner Roxy Gap (Indian Charlie), makes her debut in this test. The Canadian champion and MGSW is also the dam of GSW Café Americano (Medaglia d’Oro). Chuck Fipke homebred Lady Speightspeare (Speightstown) also makes her first trip to the post here. Her MGSW dam Lady Shakespeare (Theatrical {Ire}) is out of Grade I winner Lady Shirl (That’s Nice), who also produced GI Breeders’ Cup F/M Turf heroine Perfect Shirl (Perfect Soul {Ire}) and MGISW Shakespeare (Theatrical {Ire}). Mark Casse sends out an intriguing firster in Jungle Cat (Animal Kingdom), a son of Brazilian Group 1 winner Sutil (Brz) (Redattore {Brz}) with a page littered with top Brazilian runners. TJCIS PPs

OBSAPR TOPPER HIGHLIGHTS LOADED FIELD OF DEBUTANTES

1st-DMR, $55K, Msw, 2yo, f, 5 1/2f, 5:00 p.m.

PRINCESS NOOR (Not This Time) topped the OBS April Sale, which was held in June this year, at $1.35-million and she makes her first trip to the post in this test for Hall of Famer Bob Baffert. Breezing in :20 1/5 at the sale, the dark bay is out of Grade III winner Sheza Smoke Show (Wilko). Baffert also saddles another exciting first timer in Flash Magic (Pioneerof the Nile), a half-brother to champion juvenile and young sire Good Magic (Curlin). Their MSW dam Glinda the Good (Hard Spun) is a half to GSW Take the Ribbon (Chester House). This is also the family of GISW Miss Houdini (Belong to Me), dam of MGISW Ce Ce (Elusive Quality) and MGSW & GISP Papa Clem (Smart Strike). Peter Blum Thoroughbreds’ homebred Peachtree Road (Quality Road) also debuts here for Richard Mandella. The bay is a half to undefeated stakes winner Princess Arabella (Any Given Saturday), dam of MGSP Ulele (Candy Ride {Arg}); and SW & MGSP Dyna’s Lassie (Dynaformer). TJCIS PPs

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