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Broodmares of Distinction, Past and Present
ANGEL BE GOOD
Abercrombie-I’m No Angel
Foaled in 1984, Angel Be Good has produced 13 foals for Perretti
Farms and remains active despite reaching the age of 20. A
highly productive racemare in her own right and a member of
the famed K Nora maternal family, Angel Be Good has experienced
a renaissance of sort as her 2001 foal Brandons Cowboy p,3,1:50.3
($431,860) by The Panderosa has emerged as one of the leading
3-year-old pacers of the current season. Other outstanding
Angel Be Good performers include former world champion Mattcando
p, 5, 1:53, ($231,820), Angel Be Great p, 3, 1:54, ($170,816),
and Odds On Charmaine p, 3, 1:52, ($213,797), they by Matt’s
Scooter, Presidential Ball and Western Hanover respectively.
Angel Be Good’s lineage at Perretti Farms extends through
her Presidential Ball granddaughter Second Term.
ARMBRO ÉCLAIR
Speedy Crown-Armbro Whirl
Foaled in 1983, Armbro Éclair produced Peace A Pie
in turn the dam of champion Pizza Dolce 3, 1:52, ($668,824),
during her brief tenure as a Perretti Farms broodmare. Her
most significant racing daughter Echo Hanover p, 3, 1:56,
($304,538), is now an active Perretti broodmare.
ARMBRO SAVANNAH
Matt’s Scooter-Bruces Lady
Foaled in 1996, Armbro Savannah produced but two foals while
at Perretti Farms. One of them Georgia Pacific p,3,1:49.1f
$800,993, by Western Hanover is one of the top 3-year-olds
of the 2004 season and has three sub 1:50 miles to his credit.
Her other Perretti Farms foal is Savannah Sky p,2,1:52.1 by
Artiscape.
BIT O CANDY
Pine Chip-Candy Victory
Foaled in 1996, Bit O Candy was obtained in 1999 following
a stellar racing career in which she earned $350,000. Bit
O Candy had but three foals for Perretti Farms but her first
one, Self indulgent ($223,228), has rapidly emerged as one
of the better trotting fillies of the 2004 racing season.
It is likely that Self Indulgent will eventually replace Bit
O Candy in the Perretti broodmare band.
BUZZYS GAL
Ralph Hanover-Richelle Hanover
Foaled in 1985, Buzzys Gal’s tenure at Perretti Farms
spanned the years 1989 through 2001 during when she accounted
for 10 foals including the significant winners Nuclear High
p, 7, 1:53, ($595,548), Something Present p, 2, 1:55, ($185,416)
and Old Buzzard p, 3, 1:53, ($330,812). Her Nihilator daughter
Hustle N Bustle is the dam of current Perretti Farms broodmare
Doc’s Girl p, 3, 1:53, ($411,890).
CATHEDRAL CITY
Oil Burner-Tobin Tar Heel
Foaled in 1981, Cathedral City had but two foals during her
short stay at Perretti Farms. Cathedral City would later gain
a measure of immortality through the exploits of her Run The
Table daughter Cathedra p, 3, 1:52, ($733,389), she in turn
dam of contemporary superstars Western Shooter p, 2, 1:50,
($904,462), Cathedra Dot Com p, 3, 1:51, ($1,520,487), and
Cabrini Hanover p,2,1:51 ($304,711).
CHARGED SOLVENT
Oil Burner-Armbro Anita
Foaled in 1985, Charged Solvent produced seven foals for Perretti
Farms including Mattuity p, 5,1:49.3, ($775,984), who at one
time ranked as his sire Matt’s Scooter’s fastest
performer. Charged Solvent extends at Perretti Farms through
her Presidential Ball daughter Insolvency she is currently
in foal to McArdle.
CHEER ME UP
No Nukes-Leah Almahurst
Foaled in 1992, Cheer Me Up provided the farm with but four
foals one of which became Babe Watching p, 3, 1:53, ($170,754),
to Jennas Beach Boy. Another Rob Roy Mattgregor p,4,1:49.3
($296,752), by Matt’s Scooter has emerged as a major
pacing star during the 2004 racing season.
COSTLY POWER
No Nukes-Costly Cleanup
Foaled in 1993 and a significant racing performer in her own
right with a mark of 1:52.3, Costly Power provided three foals
for the farm including Paulas Promise by Artsplace. Another
Economic Clout p,3,1:51.1 ($304,711), also by Artsplace is
among the leading racing fillies of the 2004 and will eventually
join the Perretti broodmare band.
COVER STORY
Fulla Napoleon-Tiffy Time
Foaled in 1977, Cover Story produced four foals while at Perretti
Farms foremost of which was Vagabond Heart p, 3, 1:55, ($90,816)
she in turn dam of Raging Heart p, 5, 1:51.1, ($586,210).
DEXTER LOBELL
No Nukes-Viking Princess
Foaled in 1989, Dexter Lobell arrived at Perretti Farms in
1997 carrying Dex The Balls p, 2, 1:54, ($625,851), who would
prove the most successful of her nine offspring to date. Two
of her daughters Artbidexterous (Artiscape) and Ball Hands
On Dex (Presidential Ball) are current Perretti Farms broodmares.
EITHER OR
Meadow Skipper-Ambiguity
Foaled in 1978, Either Or arrived with imposing credentials
being a Meadow Skipper sister to the champion Three Diamond
p, 3, 1:53, ($735,759). Either Or produced six foals for Perretti
the most prominent of which was Neutralty p, 3, 1:52, ($633,349),
by No Nukes who eventually stood at stud in
Australia. A daughter Lady Has Arrived by Safe Arrival is
well known for her Nihilator son Arrive At Five p, 4, 1:50,
($870,973).
FOLIAGE
Race Time-Meadow Helene
Foaled in 1977, Foliage produced 14 foals, six for Perretti
Farms, one was her Tyler B daughter Hawaiian Ty who in turn
produced Perretti Farms broodmare Hula Dancer, she responsible
for Perretti bred stakes winners Artesian p, 3, 1:50, ($790,527),
and Maltese Artist p, 3, 1:49, ($130,101).
Foliage was also responsible for the Perretti bred Matt’s
Scooter standout Mattalac p, 5, 1:52, ($321,926).
HONEYELLA
Umbrella Fella-Honey Suckle
Foaled in 1986, Honeyella produced 10 foals while at Perretti
Farms. Collectively they earned in excess of $1 million. Two
of them General Mattarthur p, 6, 1:49.2, ($501,682) by Matt’s
Scooter and Honey Fitz p, 8, 1:51, ($457,663), by Direct Scooter
accounted for over $900,000 between them.
HONEYSUCKLE
Albatross-Honey Do
Foaled in 1981, Honeysuckle produced 15 foals during her tenure
at Perretti Farms including the above-mentioned Honeyella.
Two of her sons by No Nukes, Nuke Skywalker p, 3, 1:53, ($259,035)
and Humstinger p, 4, 1:53, ($421,711), were major winners
in the early 90’s.
HURRICANE ALMAHURST
Tyler B-Turn The Tide
Foaled in 1986, Hurricane Almahurst produced 12 foals for
Perretti Farms including the notable Canadian champion Stand
Alone p, 2, 1:52.4, ($333,337), by Matt’s Scooter. Her
Matt’s Scooter daughter Mattmosphere gained prominence
through her Presidential Ball son Matna Carter p, 4, 1:53.1,
($166,136).
JAZZABEL HANOVER
Tyler B-Jazzie Almahurst
Foaled in 1983, Jazzabel Hanover was an outstanding racemare
herself winning the Mistletoe Shalee amongst other things
prior to becoming a Perretti Farms broodmare in 1987. In all
Jazzabel Hanover had 11 foals for Perretti Farms including
the Matt’s Scooter headliners Matts Domino p, 3, 1:51,
($117,230),
Mattnamaras Band p, 3, 1:52, ($387,331), Matts Waller p, 4,
1:52, ($290,696), and Calamatty Jane p, 2, 1:53, ($98,651).
JEFS ETERNITY
Albatross-Time Goes By
Foaled in 1978 and a champion racemare in her own right with
earnings in excess of $569,000, Jefs Eternity perpetrated
her measure of immortality through her No Nukes daughter named
Immortality p, 3, 1:51, ($1,614,939), she a foal of 1990 and
a major winner with earnings of $1,614,939. The legacy of
Jefs Eternity lives on at Perretti Farms through her No Nukes
granddaughter Eternal Sweetheart is now in broodmare service
at the farm.
JUST LIKE JOANNA
Falcon Almahurst-Joanna Time
Foaled in 1985, Just Like Joanna held the world record for
pacing fillies on the five- eighths track at 1:54.3 prior
to producing nine foals for Perretti Farms. One of them Nukes
Magic p, 3, 1:53.2, ($270,305), by No Nukes is the dam of
the noted Arts Tribute p, 4, 1:50.1, ($286,657).
KEYSTONE IMPALA
Super Bowl-Ima Lula
Foaled in 1985, Keystone Impala’s claim to fame was
that while at Perretti Farms racemare she set a then world
record of 1:55.4 for 4-year-old trotting mares and she did
so while carrying her Super Bowl son Chevy Chaser 8, 2:00,
($35,172). Keystone Impala had but two foals while at Perretti
Farms though in later years would prove the dam of the significant
Korvette Hanover 6, 1:54, ($291,940).
LADY HATHAWAY
No Nukes-Sable Hanover
Foaled in 1985, Lady Hathaway qualifies as an official standardbred
Hall of Fame broodmare having produced two million dollar
winning sons in the Matt’s Scooter full brothers His
Mattjesty p, 3, 1:51, ($1,038,861) and Royal Mattjesty 1:48.4
($1,162,730). The former is now an emerging sire in Indiana
while the latter is among the leading pacers active today.
Blind in one eye from a pasture incident as a weanling, Lady
Hathaway raced sparingly but impressively. Her ultimate mark
was made in the breeding shed. A lifetime resident of Perretti
Farms, Lady Hathaway is survived by her
daughter Mattmoiselle now a Perretti Farms broodmare in foal
to Western Ideal.
LESLIE HANOVER
Foaled in 1978, Leslie Hanover is no longer an active broodmare
though remains a pensioner at the New Jersey location. In
all Leslie Hanover produced 17 foals 10 of which while at
Perretti Farms, the foremost of those being Martys Filly p,
3, 1:53, ($40,070), by No Nukes. Previously she produced major
winners Dignity Of Man p, 5, 1:52, ($398,498) to Praised Dignity
and LaChance Lobell p, 4, 1:52, ($250,829), to Oil Burner.
LILTING LAUGHTER
Nihilator-Happy Sharon
Foaled in 1990, Lilting Laughter enjoyed a brief but meteoric
tenure at Perretti Farms accounting for three foals one of
which was the major winner and current Perretti Farms stallion
McArdle p, 3, 1:49.1, ($2,455,609), Another Gorey Daze p,
3, 1:52, ($225,624), by Presidential Ball won several stakes
while her Island Fantasy colt Loverboy Hanover conceived at
Perretti’ s is just embarking upon what looks to be
a very significant career.
MARGIES MELODY
Bret Hanover-Pretty Margie
Foaled in 1976, Margies Melody achieved elite status via her
initial foal the all time champion Nihilator p, 3, 1:49.1,
($3,225,653), in 1982. Obtained by Perretti Farms in 1989,
Margies Melody produced four fillies through 1993, after which
she relocated to Winbak Farms.
MATTMOSPHERE
Matt’s Scooter-Hurricane Almahurst
Foaled in 1991 and a daughter of Perretti Farms hall of famer
Hurricane Almahurst, Mattmosphere had five foals from 1995
through 1999 two of which were distinctive. One Mattna Carter
by Presidential Ball was the all time fastest 2-year-old “qualifier”
at 1:53.3 in 1999 while her Artsplace son Arts Unknown topped
the 1999 Perretti sales consignment with a top bid of $300,000.
MISS ALLISON PLATE
Nero-Sunrise Hanover
Foaled in 1982, Miss Allison Plate was obtained in 1989 carrying
Ready To Rumble p, 3, 1:51, ($764,072), who would prove the
most significant of her eight foaled at Perretti Farms. A
daughter Lyons Mattitude p, 3, 1:52, ($131,885), achieved
significant success in Canada after being relocated
from Great Britian where she had set an all time speed record.
MISTY RAQUEL
Meadow Skipper-Richelle Hanover
Foaled in 1973, Misty Raquel was a world champion racemare
who earned $484,463 in an illustrious career. Obtained by
Perretti Farms in 1990, Misty Raquel would foal her all time
fastest performer in Laughasyougo p, 3, 1:52.1, ($281,430),
to Die Laughing in 1992.
MY STARLET
Joie De Vie-Crown Starlet
Foaled in 1989, My Starlet was obtained in 1998 while carrying
the Pine Chip filly My Starchip p, 3, 1:54.2, ($340,258),
who would emerge as one of the leading racefillies of her
generation. My Starchip has joined her mother in the Perretti
Farms broodmare band and like mom has been bred to Muscles
Yankee.
NADIA LOBELL
No Nukes-Norah Bell
Foaled in 1984, Nadia Lobell ranks as the greatest race mare
ever owned by Perretti Farms having earned in excess of $1
million during her championship seasons. Nadia Lobell has
provided the farm with 10 offspring to date foremost of which
is the 1:50 performer Odds On Dana by Artiscape. Nadia
Lobell’s daughter, Naraculous, is also a Perretti Farms
broodmare of distinction.
NARACULOUS
Big Towner-Nadia Lobell
Foaled in 1990, Naraculous was retained by the farm for breeding
purposes after sustaining a foot injury as an early yearling.
Naraculous has more than justified that faith having produced
nine foals to date including the very well known Articulator
p, 4, 1:49.3, ($310,316), Dr Hannibal p, 5, 1:51.1, ($202,521),
and Civil Warrior p, 3, 1:51.1, ($126,363), they by Artiscape
and Presidential Ball respectively. Naraculous is currently
in foal to Red River Hanover.
PARK AVE BELL
Big Towner-Farm Bell
Foaled in 1981, Park Ave Bell’s all time best foal Central
Park West p, 2, 1:53, ($534,863), was partially owned by the
farm during her illustrious racing career although the dam
herself was not obtained until 1988. While at Perretti’s
Park Ave Bell produced 10 foals foremost of which was her
Slapstick son Trump City p, 4, 1:55, ($137,515), foaled in
1991.
PASSING GLANCE
Albatross-Noreen Napoleon
Foaled in 1975, Passing Glance will be better remembered for
her racing exploits prior to becoming a Perretti Farms broodmare
in 1989. She produced three foals for Perretti including her
all time fastest Glance Alworth p, 3, 1:52, ($141,887), in
1990.
PERFIDIA
Niatross-Fleet Donut
Foaled in 1985, Perfidia was obtained in 1996 while carrying
Profitia who would go on to win a heat of the Little Brown
Jug in 2000. Prior to arriving at Perretti Farms, Perfidia
produced the major winner Gothic Dream p, 3, 1:50.1, ($1,528,671).
RACY RAQUEL
Race Time-Richelle Hanover
Foaled in 1976, Racy Raquel a sister to champion Misty Raquel
produced the outstanding Chairmanoftheboard p, 3, 1:53.3,
($1,341,823), in 1982 prior to arrival at Perretti Farms in
1988. A difficult breeder, Racy Raquel produced but two foals
for Perretti Farms one of which Race The Winds p, 4, 1:53.3,
earned in excess of $100,000.
RUBY CROWN
Incredible Nevele-Crown Thy Good
Foaled in 1989, Ruby Crown was obtained in 1997 while carrying
the wondrous Scarlet Knight who became the first foreign trained
standardbred to return to his native origins and trot off
with the coveted Hambletonian. Purchased from the Perretti
consignment to Harrisburg in 1999 by Swedish trainer Stefan
Melander, Scarlet Knight returned in the Summer of 2001 to
win American trotting’s greatest prize. Ruby Crown remains
at the farm and is currently in foal to Muscles Yankee.
SABELLA LOBELL
Most Happy Fella-Scene Stopper
Foaled in 1980, Sabella Lobell had already produced a significant
daughter in Village Jewel p, 4, 1:55, ($146,226), prior to
arrival at Perretti Farms in 1985 where she produced 13 foals.
Among them, major winners Mattaroni p, 3, 1:52, ($744,481),
Mattropolis p, 3, 1:52, ($319,982), and Matt The Knife
to Matt’s Scooter. Sabella Lobell is survived by her
champion daughter Mattaroni and her only Artsplace offering
Art Sale both currently Perretti Farms broodmares and in foal
to Western Hanover and Red River Hanover respectively.
SABLE HANOVER
Albatross-Sandys Sable
Foaled in 1978, Sable Hanover reigned as “the matriarch”
at Perretti Farms accounting for 15 foals including her “hall
of fame” daughter Lady Hathaway and Australian champion
Sablize in addition to the noted Mattduff p, 3, 1:51, ($362,024),
Sablevision p, 3, 1:53, ($379,777), and Call For Cash p, 3,
1:51.1, ($213,863). Lady Hathaway is the dam of “millionaire”
brothers His Mattjesty p, 3, 1:51, ($1,038,861), and Royal Mattjesty
($1,652,730). Other Sable Hanover extensions include her currently
active granddaughter Cape Matteras p, 2, 1:53.2, ($65,292),
and great granddaughter
Capericorn both in broodmare service and respectively in foal
to Red River Hanover.
SERIOUS
SMILE
Die Laughing-So Cozy
Foaled in 1995, Serious Smile had but two foals during her
brief tenure at the farm but one of them Artbitration p, 3,
1:52.1, ($292,359), by Artiscape has emerged as one of the
major race fillies of the 2003 and 2004 seasons despite attracting
a successful bid of just $5,000 at the 2002 Tattersalls
auction.
SILENT QUILLA
Silent Majority-Racey Quilla
Foaled in 1983, Silent Quilla produced 10 foals for Perretti
Farms foremost of which was her Slapstick son Captain Pantastic
p, 4, 1:52.4, ($490,990), foaled in 1989. Of her 10 foals,
all achieved race records except for ill-fated Silent Killa
(Nihilator).
VICTORY GIRL
Valley Victory-Crown Dream
Foaled in 1993 and a full sister to Hambletonian winner Victory
Dream, sire of Self Possessed, Victory Girl was obtained in
1997 carrying a Balanced Image foal named Liberty Balance
3, 1:55, ($997,478), who would win the 2000 Breeders Crown.
Victory Girl had but four foals for Perretti Farms and is
survived by her Malabar Man daughter Mallelujah herself presently
in foal to Muscles Yankee.
VIGNETTE CHILDER
No Nukes-Viking Princess
Foaled 1985, Vignette Childer produced nine foals for Perretti
Farms including Wrestling Matt p, 2, 1:52, ($101,391) (Matt’s
Scooter), who set a world record for 2-year-old pacing geldings
in 1996 and her all time best Washington VC p, 3, 1:52, ($560,984)
(Presidential Ball), winner of the 1999 Adios stake at The
Meadows.
VODKA ON ICE
No Nukes-Double Ante
Foaled in 1985, Vodka On Ice produced 14 foals for Perretti
Farms including major winners Matt On The Rocks p, 3, 1:52.2,
($399,054), and Matt Russian to Matt’s Scooter and Leningrad
p, 4, 1:52, ($214,040), to Slapstick.
WENDY M HANOVER
No Nukes-Wendymae Hanover
Foaled in 1991 and a daughter of the one time Perretti owned
Wendymae Hanover, Wendy M Hanover is a full sister to contemporary
stallion leader Western Hanover p, 3, 1:50, ($2,541,647). Obtained
in 1999 to be bred to Artsplace, Wendy M’s initial encounter
with that stallion resulted in Modern Art p, 3, 1:50.2, ($1,011,819),
already a winner of the lucrative Woodrow Wilson and New Jersey
Classic stakes. Wendy M Hanover’s 2004 foal by champion
Real Desire will headline the farm’s 2005 yearling consignment.
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