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King Cha Cha

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Race Record: 13 starts (2-0-0) with earnings of $33,585
By Kingmambo (1990). Grade 1 stakes winner of $733,139. At 2: 2nd Prix De Cabourg (Fr - G3), Prix De La Salamandre (Fr - G1), Prix Thomas Bryon (Fr - G3). At 3: won Dubai Poule D'essai Des Poulains (Fr - G1), St. James's Palace S. (Eng - G1), Prix Du Moulin De Longchamp (Fr - G1), Prix Djebel (Fr).
Sire of 86 stakes winners and champions in 8 countries with earnings of almost $95,000,000--
  • Lemon Drop Kid (c. 1996). Multiple graded stakes winner of $3,245,370. Won Belmont S. [G1], Travers S. [G1], Futurity S. [G1], Whitney H. [G1], Woodward S. [G1], Suburban H. [G2], Brooklyn H. [G2]. Eclipse Award 2000 Champion Older Horse. As a sire, producer of multiple stakes winners.
  • Henrythenavigator (c. 2005). Graded stakes placed, winner of $2,766,763. At 2, won Coventry S. (ENG-G2,Asc,6f), 2nd Phoenix S. (IRE-G1,Cur,6f), 3rd E.B.F. Futurity S. (IRE-G2,Cur,7f). At 3, won Two Thousand Guineas S. (ENG-G1,New,8f), Irish 2000 Guineas S. (IRE-G1,Cur,8f), St. James's Palace S. (ENG-G1,Asc,8f), Sussex S. (ENG-G1,Goo,8f), 2nd Breeders' Cup Classic (USA-G1,OSA,10f), Queen Elizabeth II S. (G1,Asc,8F).
  • King Cugat (c. 1997). Multiple graded stakes winner of $1,293,782. At 2: won Prized S. -L, 2nd Summer S. [G2], Pilgrim S. [G3]. At 3 won Jefferson Cup -L, Jamaica H. [G2], Arlington Classic [G2], Crown Royal American Turf [G3], 2nd Secretariat S. [G1]. At 4 won Bowling Green H. [G2], 2nd in Turf Classic Invitational [G1], Sword Dancer Invitational [G1], Manhattan H. [G1], Woodford Reserve Turf Classic [G1], 3rd in Explosive Bid H. Highweighted USA turf horse at 3.
  • Alkaased (c. 2000). Winner of $2,799,039. 1st Japan Cup (Jpn-G1,12f), Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (Fr-G1,2400m), Jockey Club S. (GB-G2, 12F), Glorious Stakes (GB-LR,12F). 2nd Coronation Cup (GB-G1,12F), Prix Foy (FR-G2,2400m), September S. (GB-G3,12F). Set new WORLD record of 2:22.1 for 12 furlongs in Japan Cup.
1st dam
Echoes of Eternity, by Cougar. 2 wins, $13,653. Raced in France. Full sister to Kentucky Derby winner Gato del Sol. Dam of 8 foals, 3 winners--
  • King Cha Cha (c. by Kingmambo). See above.
  • Golden Arches (f. by Common Grounds). Multiple graded stakes winner with 4 wins, $408,865. At 2, won Prix Chloe (Fr. [G3]), Prix Rose de Mai (Fr). At 3, won Dahlia H. [G2], 2nd Del Mar Oaks [G1], 3rd Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S. [G1]. At 4, won San Gorgonio H. [G2], 3rd Santa Ana H. [G2]. Producer of 8 foals, 6 runners and 6 winners, including multiple graded stakes winner Grand Tito.
  • Resounding Echo (f. by Common Grounds). 3 wins, $33,672.
2nd dam
Peacefully, by Jacinto. Stakes winner with 4 wins, $44,895. At 3, won Luther Burbank S. (SR), 2nd Torrey Pines S. (DMR). Dam of KY Derby winner, Gato Del Sol, second dam of million dollar G1 stakes winner, Rock Hard Ten. Dam of 9 foals, and 4 winners--
  • Echoes of Eternity (f. by Cougar). See above.
  • Gato Del Sol (c. by Cougar). Multiple graded stakes winner, 7 wins, $1,340,107. At 2, won Del Mar Futurity [G2], 2nd Hollywood Prevue S., 3rd Balboa S., Norfolk S. [G1]. At 3, won Kentucky Derby [G1], 2nd San Felipe H. [G2], Blue Grass S. [G1], Belmont S. [G1]. At 4, won Cabrillo H., 2nd Del Mar Invitational H. [G2]. At 5, 2nd San Luis Rey S. [G1], Oak Tree Invitational [G1], 3rd Santa Anita H. [G1], Carleton F. Burke H. [G2]. At 6, won Caballero H., 2nd Premiere H. Leading world sire.
  • Nevada (c. by Seattle Slew). 4 wins, $71,090.
  • Tersa (f. by Mr. Prospector). 3 wins, $115,550. Won Prix Morny (Fr. [G1]), Prix Du Bois (Fr. [G3]). Raced in FR, IRE, & NA. Champion 2 yr old filly in France. Dam of million dollar G1 stakes winner, Rock Hard Ten.
3rd dam
Morning Calm, by Hail To Reason. Dam of 6 foals, 5 runners and 5 winners--
  • Big Richard (c. by Forward Pass). 11 wins, $83,431.
  • Early (f. by Double Jay). 2 wins, $11,237. Producer of winner Not Now (102 starts 8-11-13 $41,793)
  • Logical Man (c. by Gallant Man). 4 wins, $32,746.
  • Peacefully (f. by Jacinto). See above.
  • War Reason (c. by Warfare). 3 wins, $26,922.
4th dam
Yellow Mist, by Heirocles. 8 wins, $25,965. Dam of 9 winners--
  • Good Reputation (c. by Stymie). 145 starts with 15 wins, $36,879.
  • Progress (g. by Jet Action). 137 starts with 13 wins, $33,938.
  • Sacred River (g. by Palestinian). 77 starts with 17 wins, $51,136. Won Holly Tree Hurdle H. ($7,500), 2nd Midsummer Hurdle H. ($15,000), 3rd Rouge Dragon Hurdle H. ($10,000)
  • Storm Pattern (c. by Marshua's Dancer). 182 starts with 19 wins, $91,828.
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