Hopeful Farm

Note from Stud Manager:

Thank you for your interest in Hopeful Farm's stallions. We are proud to present our three world-class stallions Handsome Man, Congenial, and new for the 2011/2012 Breeding Season Perfect Picture. We feel that all of our stallions have excellent potential in the breeding shed and will help generate the next batch of champions for Photo Finish.

 

Handsome Man was a versatile racer - running at the highest leves from 5 - 10 furlongs on both distances. He had the speed to break world records and the stamina to stay with legends such as Revenge and Spanish Midnight over 10 furlongs. However, Handsome Man found his niche in the sprinting circuit. He won the first two jewels to the Sprinting Triple Crown and broke the World Record for 5.5 furlongs twice with an amazing PSR high of 128. He was nominated for 4 Eclipse Awards - Champion Sprinter (2004), Champion Older Male (2005), Champion Turf Male (2005), Champion Sprinter (2005). In the breeding shed he has had multiple champions foals. His leading foal is Perfect Picture the Breeders Cup Sprint and multiple G1 winner and Eclipse Nominee. However, rising two year olds include the champion fillies Beauty Queen (Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies winner and Eclispe Two-Year Old of the Year) and Inside Scoop who placed 2nd to Beauty Queen in the BC Juvenile and was an Eclipse Nominee.

Congenial was an amazing racer in his day. He raced from the ages of 3 until a veteran of 6 and all at the very highest levels of racing. He won over $8 million dollars during his career. His biggest win coming from the Santa Anita Handicap he won at a veteran age of 5 years old beating out Sobriety and Troll Tower. As a 4 year old he placed 2nd in the Dubai World Cup to Troll Tower (who he would later beat), coming home in front of Dansilver, Sobriety, Nightwing and others of note. In the following two years at 5 and 6 years old he placed 3rd in the Dubai World Cup to the likes of War Machine and our own mare Filly's TC winner Southern Charm (beating Troll Tower). At 6 he came home behind the second mare to win the Filly's TC Madam De Francais.

Perfect Picture is standing at stud for his first season in the 2011/2012 Breeding Season. He is the first son of Handsome Man to stand at stud and is looking to take his place among the breeding stallion ranks. He will carry on Handsome Man's bloodlines to the future generations for many years to come. As a 3 year old this colt won 6 mile races in a row, including many prestigious mile races including the Woodbine Mile, Caulfield Cup, Godolphin Mile, 2000 Guineas, Metropolitan Handicap, Australian Guineas, and the Doncaster Handicap. At 4 years of age, he won the Breeders Cup Sprint and was a nominee for Sprinter of the Year.

 

Discount Stud Fees:

Each Breeding Season we offer our stallions at a discount stud fee. To qualify for the discounted fee a stable must have started since the last Breeding Season or have $200,000 or less in their account by the end of the year.

If you have any questions, please contact Chelsey at HopefulFarm_PF@hotmail.com.

#42. Handsome Man - 2000
9YO Bay colt, 17.2hh
Owner: Hopeful Farm
Breeder: Snowbank Farm

Handsome Man $3,792,500 43-10-16-11	Manila $2,692,799 18-12-5-0	Lyphard
		Dona Ysidra
	Beautiful Pleasure $2,734,078 25-10-2-2	Maudlin
		Beautiful Bid

2010 Stud Fee: $40,000 (Discount Price: $20,000)
Contact Hopeful Farm for booking: HopefulFarm_PF@hotmail.com

Handsome Man was a champion sprinter in 2004 and 2005, although he could run at classic distances with some of the best - Revenge, Spanish Midnight, Congenial. He broke many track records and the World Record for 5.5 furlongs twice.

As a stud Handsome Man has produced many good-looking foals, the first of which hit the trakcs in the 2008 Racing Season. Although, many look like to be sprinters/classic runners like their father, he has also sired sitance loving foals, and most look like they have his speed.

Handsome Man is the sire of:
Perfect Picture - Winner of Breeders Cup Sprint and multiple Group 1 races. Eclipse Sprinter of the Year Nominee
Beauty Queen - Winner of the Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies and Eclipse Champion 2 Year Old Filly
Perfection - Winner of Newmarket Handicap & Doncaster Handicap; World Record Holder @ 6.5F Dirt.
Inside Scoop - Winner of 3 Group 1 races and 2nd place finish at BC Juvenile Fillies; Eclipse 2 Year Old Filly Nominee.

Notable Racing Achievements:

Note: Some races listed more than once because of multiple years.

1st: Lightning Stakes (G1), Manikato Stakes (G1), General George Hnadicap (G2), Lightning Stakes (G1), Oakleigh Plate (G1), The Galaxy (G1)

2nd: Illinois Derby (G2), Jockey Club Gold Cup (G2), Oak Tree Derby (G2), Dahlia Handicap (G2), Churchill Downs Handicap (G2), Metropolitan Handicap (G2), Oakleigh Plate (G1), Pacific Classic (G2), Hong Kong Sprint (G1), Churchill Downs Handicap (G1), Prix De L'abaye (G1)

3rd: American Handicap (G2), Whitney Handicap (G1), National Hll of Fame Stakes (G2), Del Mar Derby (G2), KY Cup Classic (G2), Newmarket Handicap (G1), Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1), Breeder's Cup Sprint (G1), Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1)

4th: Swaps Stakes (G1), Newmarket Handicap (G1)

 

Ability Report for horse Handsome Man

Handsome Man, bay colt

By Manila out of Beautiful Pleasure by Maudlin

This horse will mature slowly, in time for the later handicap season.

This horse will have a very short peak time, perhaps only a single racing season.

This horse will be immature at Derby time, likely overpowered by more mature horses.

This horse is ok on hard dirt.

This horse is ok on soft dirt.

This horse is poor in mud.

This horse is ok on hard turf.

This horse is ok on soft turf.

This horse shows average fight if challenged at the wire.

This horse is of average soundness.

This horse has average ratability.

This horse has average curve handling abilities.

This horse cruises once it has the lead.

This horse handles traffic ok.o

This horse has consistency problems. Doesn't always meet expectations.

This horse has an average recovery rate between races.

This horse has average weight carrying capacity.

This horse is a front runner.

This horse accelerates like a bullet!

This horse breaks well out of the gate.

This horse has good speed. Could set records.

Handles 5f to 1.25mi, best distance 1 1/8mi.

#1069. Congenial - 2001
8YO Black colt, 16.2hh
Owner: Hopeful Farm
Breeder: Snowbank Farm

Congenial $8,140,000 42-8-9-11	Pleasant Colony $965,383 14-6-3-1	His Majesty
		Sun Colony
	Triscay $1,939,328 26-15-4-4	Marscay
		Tristram Lady

2010 Stud Fee: $30,000 (Discount Price: $15,000)

Contact Hopeful Farm for booking: HopefulFarm_PF@hotmail.com.

Congenial was a championclassic and endurance champion racing from the young age of 3 to a veteran of 6. He won at the G1 and G2 level in all three seasons - on both turf and dirt - including the Santa Antia Handicap at the veteran age of 5 in track record time (10 furlong in 1:59).

At stud he is looking at becoming a star stallion with his first progeny hitting the tracks in 2010. He is the stallion for any mare giving stamina and class to his foals.

Notable Racing Achievements:

Note: Some races listed more than once because of different years.

1st: Spring Champion Stakes (G1), Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1), Whitney Handicap (G1), Santa Anita Handicap (G1), KY Cup Classic (G2), Massachusetts Handicap (G2), Saratoga Breeder's Cup (G2), KY Cup Classic (G2)

2nd: The Adelaide Cup (G1), Pimlico Special (G1), Pacific Classic (G1), Santa Anita Handicap (G1) Dubai World Cup (G1), Whitney Handicap (G1), San Bernardino Handicap (G2), Arkansas Derby (G2)

3rd: Victoria Derby (G1), Prince of Whales Stakes (G1), AJC Australian Derby (G1), Breeder's Cup Cllssic (G1), Pimlico Special (G1), Dubai World Cup (G1), Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), Queen's Plate Stakes (G1) Dubai World Cup (G1), Whitney Handicap (G1), San Fernando B.C. Stakes (G2), San Antonio Handicap (G2)

4th: Kentucky Derby (G1), Breeder's Stakes (G1), Stephen Foster Handicap (G2), Sunset Handicap (G2)

 

Ability Report for horse 170

Congenial, 16.2 hand black colt
By Pleasant Colony out of Triscay by Marscay

This horse will mature at the average rate, probably will not peak until after the Derby.
This horse will have an average performance peak, at least two racing seasons.
This horse will be near peak potential for the Derby.
This horse prefers hard dirt.
This horse is poor on soft dirt.
This horse is ok in mud.
This horse is poor on hard turf.
This horse prefers soft turf.
This horse shows average fight if challenged at the wire.
This horse is very hardy and unlikely to fall victim to injuries.
This horse has average ratability.
This horse holds its position well in curves.
This horse cruises once it has the lead.
This horse handles traffic ok.
This horse is incredibly consistent, meets its potential almost every time out.
This horse is a machine! Recovers quickly from fatigue and ready to race again.
This horse has average weight carrying capacity.
This horse always comes from midpack.
This horse has good acceleration.
This horse breaks well out of the gate.
This horse has average speed.
Handles 1 1/4mi to 2mi, best distance 2mi.

#7171. Perfect Picture - 2007 4YO Bay colt, 15.2hh Owner: Hopeful Farm Breeder: Farees Ameer Stables Status: Racer Country: USA

Perfect Picture $3,310,000 15-9-4-0 Handsome Man $3,792,500 43-10-16-11 Manila Beautiful Pleasure Change of Scenery $641,350 23-4-2-2 Aly's Alley Escena

2010 Stud Fee: $20,000 (Reduced Fee: $10,000)

Contact Hopeful Farm for booking: HopefulFarm_PF@hotmail.com

Perfect Picture is still racing but stands at stud for the 2010 season.