GIBBET (m, 8, War Front–Cross, by Mighty), in foal to Liam's Map and going to Practical Joke in 2023
I own this mare in partnership with my cousin Vincent Colbert, who bred Chocolate Gelato, so he is a big Practical Joke fan…didn't take much to convince me. We take turns picking the stallions, but she threw two beautiful colts from Arrogate and Volatile in the last 2 seasons–both sold at Keenland this past year. Really looking forward to this year's Liam's Map foal as well.

DIASTOLE (m, 9, Lonhro {Aus}-Bridgette Bordeux, by Medaglia d'Oro), foal to Catholic Boy and going to Mitole
A++ nick to Mitole. With Mitole's speed and Diastole's power and size from Lonhro, this should be a nice match.

PURE VALUE (m, 15, Value Plus–Melancholy, by Run Softly), in foal to Creative Cause and going to Cupid
A+ nick to Cupid. I purchased Pure Value in foal to Global Campaign [for $10,000 at KEEJAN] last year and she had a great looking filly by Global Campaign. Cupid is on the rise–a true bargain for $5,000.

KILKEA (m, 6, Blame-Miz Topgallant, by Mizzen Mast), in foal to Tacitus and going to Volatile
A recent digital auction purchase for me. My first mare (Gibbet) had her first foal by Blame. So, I've been a big Blame fan ever since and watched [SP] Kilkea race and have a lot of success. Almost $200,000 earnings and a stunning grey/roan, I had to have her. Sending another mare to Volatile was easy decision helped by the A + nick. But I'm very bullish on Volatile.

SUNCOAST VIXEN (f, 3, Malibu Moon-The Other Woman, by Tiznow), going to Independence Hall
I purchased The Vixen as a 2-year-old with plans to race her, but she had a couple of minor setbacks and I decided she was very worthy of going to breeding shed. Who wouldn't want a Malibu Moon broodmare?! Winstar agreed Independence Hall would be a great match so I chose him. He is a stellar looking stallion and I'm excited to be on the front end of his career.

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