CLASSIC GRADS
Hard not to notice the quality that has been emanating from the New Jersey Classic yearling sale as Rainbow Blue is far from the only major graduate in recent years. ARTISTIC FELLA right now the leading candidate for horse of the year went through the ring there two years back. Already two of last year’s Classic alumni have made some major noise including Countess Adios winner Lady Mattgalane (Artiscape-Mary Mattgalane) and the impressive Matt’s Scooter pacing colt Fingal Hanover.

We’ll be sending 18 to the New Jersey Classic this fall all pacers comprising some very nice Artiscape yearlings and a few choice members of the first crops of McArdle and Red River Hanover.

All Classic bound yearlings will have arrived here for prepping by the time you read this and will be available for inspection by mid-August.

HIP # 12 LIKE A REDHEAD
Red River Hanover-Like An Artist
From the first crop of North American Cup winner Red River Hanover and the first foal from a daughter of International Stallion winner Mattdonna, p,3,1:53.2

HIP # 25 THE ARTONES
Artiscape-Mattonement
Artiscape-Matt’s Scooter filly cross. Like Countess Adios winner Lady Mattgalane. First foal from New Jersey Sire Stakes sister to Real Platinum p,2.1:59.1-06

HIP # 80 SAVANNAH RAMA
Artiscape-R G Hannah
Artiscape colt from full sister to half million plus winner Noble Intent p,1:50.2 and the near $350,000 earner RG Bernard p,1:51.3.

HIP # 106 McAPULCO
McArdle-Smooth Latin N
McArdle first crop colt and first foal from rugged invitational mare Smooth Latin N p.1:52.1 ($229,671)

HIP # 119 MOGEN DUVA
Artiscape-Sorelle Duva
Returning the Abercrombie line blood to Sorelle Duva p,4,1:55.3f a sister the memorable Laag stakes colt San Gimignano p,.3,1:50.4 First foal.

HIP # 138 McARDLE SISTERS
McArdle-Triple Harmony
First crop McArdle sister to Joseph Pat p,3,1:59.1f from sister to Double Flip p,2,1:55.3-06

HIP # 165 HAVA TEQUILA
Artiscape-Almahurst Tequila
Artiscape colt from Almahurst Tequila p,1:54f ($125,880). Second foal and brother to 06 2-year-old Mattinez p,2,1:59-06

HIP # 168 RED SEA SCROLLS
Red River Hanover-Angel Be Good
First crop Red River Hanover brother to Brandons Cowboy (The Panderosa) p,3,150.3f $483,474 and Odds On Charmaine (Western Hanover) p,4,1:51.2 $341,245.

HIP # 174 BIG McARDLE
McArdle-Arts Big Girl
Returning the best of the Falcon Seelster blood via McArdle to the maternal line responsible for the Falcon Seelster champion Sealed And Delivered p3.1:50.4 $846,983
First foal.

HIP # 175 GOLDEN McARTCHES
McArdle-Arts Golden Lady
First crop McArdle from daughter of Gold Coast p,2,1:55.1 $249,139, From a sister to Life Challenger p,3,1:53.4

HIP # 184 BLISTLETOE
Artiscape-Blissful Thinking
Artiscape first foal of Blissful Hall sister to 06 3-year-old Ultimate Bet p,3,1:52-06

HIP # 194 WHERE THE ART IS
Artiscape-Bringeron Ohm
Artiscape first foal from 1:55.1 daughter of Frenchtown Lady p,1:53.3 $170,295. Out of sister to Kentown p,3,1:53

HIP # 206
BUFFALO BELLE
Red River Hanover-Chef Sign
First crop Red River Hanover sister in blood to Rustle It Up p,1:50.3 and three quarter sister to 06 winner Maidstone Drive p,2,1:55.1

HIP # 220 B M McW
McArdle-Diecycle
First crop McArdle filly from sister to Nuclear High p,1:53.1, Old Buzzard p.3,1:53.2 and Something Present p2,1:55h. Strong black type family.

HIP # 233 McARDLES CHARM,
McArdle-Eternal Sweetheart
First crop McArdle brother to fast 06 2-year-old Eternal Revenue p,2,1:57.3 –06 Second foal.

HIP # 245 McHILLES HEEL
McArdles-Forever For Life
First crop McArdle from sister to Langliers p,4,1:52.1 Ball And Chain’s family.

HIP # 263 McARTS N CRAFTS
McArdle-Jardin Des Arts
First crop McArdle from sister to Shifty B p,3,1:50.1 $359,261

HIP #275 RED LIGHT N BLUE
Red River Hanover-Key Of Life
First crop Red River Hanover sister to Run Of Luck p,4,1:52.3 $193,692, from a sister to Living With Art p,3,1:51 and Power Of Art p,4,1:52.

These fine colts and fillies will sell at The New Jersey Classic at The Horse Park Of New Jersey on Monday September 11th.

Please check this column for important updates which will be posted when available.

Bob Marks