Hold That Tiger (USA) 2000 16.1 hh - Storm Cat - Beware Of The Cat


GROUP 1 WINNING SPRINTING 2YO WITH ELECTRIFYING ACCELERATION

 

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Race Record
10: 3-1-1

1st  Grand Criterium Gr 1 Lonchamp (7f.) as a 2yo
      Railway Stakes Gr 3 (6f.) as a 2yo
      EBF Maiden Hcp, Leopardstown (6f.) as a 2yo

2nd Woodward Stakes Gr 1 Belmont (9f.)

3rd Breeders Cup Juvenile Gr 1, Arlington (9f.) as a 2yo

4th St James Palace Stakes Gr 1 (8f) Royal Ascot

Named champion 2YO colt in Europe, Hold That Tiger showed speed, courage and awesome acceleration. Like his sire Storm Cat, he was placed in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (Gr 1), with an electrifying performance overcoming a catastrophic trip to finish a gutsy third. As a 3YO he was runner-up behind USA Horse Of The Year Mineshaft in the Woodward Stakes (Gr 1).

Sire Line
STORM CAT (USA) (Bay 1983-Stud 1988). 4 wins-3 at 2, $US570,610, Meadowlands Young America S., Gr.1. Champion USA Sire twice. Sire of 496 wnrs, 141 SW, inc. SW Cat Thief (Breeders' Cup Classic S., Gr.1), Consolidator, Sweet Catomine, Denebola, Good Reward, One Cool Cat, Dessert, Hold That Tiger, Nebraska Tornado, Storm Flag Flying, Sophisticat, Black Minnaloushe, Raging Fever, Finder's Fee, Giant's Causeway, High Yield, Aljabr, Forestry, etc.
Dam Line
1st dam

BEWARE OF THE CAT, by Caveat. 4 wins-1 at 2, US$164,094, Pimlico Kennard Warfield Jr Group Maryland Oaks, L, 3d Del Mar Debutante S., Gr.2. Half-sister to FIELD CAT, SPRINGING LEOPARD, Island Kitty (dam of HENNESSY, PEARL CITY, SHY TOM, WILD KITTY, West Virginia), Catty (dam of CONDRILLAC, Cattermole, Nightjar), Careless Kitten (dam of ARKADIAN HERO, ADVERSARIAL, Lorenzoni), Sharp Kitty (dam of FAMILY STYLE, LOST KITTY, Sharp Kitty's Cat). Dam of ten foals, nine to race, seven winners, inc:-

EDITOR'S NOTE (93 c. by Forty Niner). Joint third on The 1996 International 3YO Classification (Long). 6 wins-3 at 2-from 5f to 1½m, US$1,601,394, Belmont S., Gr.1, Louisiana Super Derby, Gr.1, Turfway Kentucky Cup Juvenile S., Gr.3, 2d Florida Derby, Gr.1, Churchill Downs Kentucky Jockey Club S., Gr.3, Gulfstream Holy Bull S., Gr.3, 3d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Pimlico Preakness S., Gr.1, Keeneland Blue Grass S., Gr.2. Sire.

HOLD THAT TIGER (00 c. by Storm Cat). 3 wins. See below.

CATNIP (91 f. by Flying Paster). 6 wins-1 at 2, Canterbury Minneapolis H., L, Evangeline Coca-Cola Classic H., L. Dam of-

ELAFLAAK (Gulch). 3 wins at 2, Newbury St Hugh's S., L, EBF Ecchinswell Novice S.

Hadrian's Wall. 3 wins at 8½f, 9f in USA.

Park West. 3 wins to 7f to 2005 in USA.

Tungsten. 2 wins at 1m, 8½f in 2005 in USA.

One West. Winner at 6f in 2005 in USA.

Catchofthecentury. Unraced. Dam of-

CAT'S CAT (Tabasco Cat). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 8½f, US$166,613, Arlington Hatoof S., L, 2d Arlington Double Delta S., L, Possibly Perfect S., L, Canterbury Lady Canterbury S., L, Delta Downs Treasure Chest S., L, Lone Star Irving Distaff S., L, 4th Hawthorne Miss Creeker S., L, Delta Downs Wishing Well S., L, Ellis Bungalow H., L.

CATFRIEND (94 c. by Capote). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m in Fr. and Ger, Preis der Hotellerie Baden-Baden, L, Nantes Prix des Sablonnets, L, 2d Criterium de Lyon, L, 4th Evry Prix Herod, L.

Forty Nine Hearts (92 f. by Forty Niner). 5 wins, US$162,100, 3d Hoosier Wabash S., L. Dam of-

Bold Truth (Seattle Slew). 2 wins at 6½f, 3d Saratoga Amsterdam S., Gr.2, 4th Turfway Park Fall Championship S., Gr.3.

Two Hearts. 2 wins at 9f to 2005 in USA.

Chalouchi. Winner at 5½f in USA.

Oneofacat (01 f. by Deputy Minister). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m to 2004, 3d Fair Grounds Chou Croute H., L.

Parents' Reward (98 c. by Mr. Prospector). Winner at 1m in USA.

Hitchcock (03 c. by Giant's Causeway). Placed at 2 in 2005 in Ire.

 

2nd dam

T.C. KITTEN, by Tom Cat. 2 wins in USA. Dam of 11 named foals, 8 to race, all winners, inc:-

FIELD CAT (Herbager). 7 wins, US$413,767, Gulfstream Pan American H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Display H., Gr.3, 2d Aqueduct Display H., Gr.3, Kelso H., L, 3d Belmont Red Smith H., Gr.2, Sword Dancer S., Gr.2, Saratoga Seneca H., Gr.3.

SPRINGING LEOPARD (Hawaii). 9 wins at 1000m, 1200m, R327,995 in Sth. Af, Milnerton Cape Flying Championship S., Gr.2, Fairview Bertrams VO Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Greyville Stewards' Cup, L, 2d Clairwood Natal Mercury Sprint S., Gr.1, Milnerton Cape Flying Championship S., Gr.1, Greyville Durban Merchants' H., Gr.2, Steward's Cup, L, 3d Gosforth Computaform Sprint S., Gr.1, Greyville Durban Merchants' H., Gr.2, Concord S., Gr.2-twice, Stewards' Cup, L. Sire.

BEWARE OF THE CAT (Caveat). 4 wins. See above.

Island Kitty (Hawaii). 4 wins-1 at 2, 2d Saratoga Adirondack S., Gr.3, 3d Belmont Matron S., Gr.1, Astarita S., Gr.3. Dam of-

HENNESSY (Storm Cat). Third on The 1995 USA 2YO Free H. 4 wins at 2, US$580,400, Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, Hollywood Juvenile Championship S., Gr.2, Monmouth Sapling S., Gr.2, Hollywood 2YO Maiden S., 2d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Hollywood Prevue S., Gr.3. Sire.

PEARL CITY (Carson City). 6 wins-1 at 2, US$367,097, Saratoga Ballerina H., Gr.1, Belmont Prioress S., Gr.2, 2d Saratoga Spinaway S., Gr.1, Churchill Downs La Troienne S., L, 3d Belmont Gazelle H., Gr.1, Saratoga Test S., Gr.1. Producer.

SHY TOM (Blushing Groom). 10 wins-2 at 2, US$812,426, Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup H., Gr.3, Monmouth Salvator Mile H., Gr.3, Laurel Baltimore Breeders' Cup H., Gr.3, Churchill Downs Jefferson Cup H., L, Gulfstream Palm Beach S., L, Keeneland Transylvania S., L, 2d Belmont Man o' War S., Gr.1, Keeneland Forerunner S., Gr.3, Pimlico Polynesian H., Gr.3, Governor's Cup, L, 3d Monmouth Haskell Invitational H., Gr.1, Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1. Sire.

WILD KITTY (Bold Bidder). 5 wins, Hollywood Desert Law S., L, Calder Daffodil S., L, 3d Hollywood Straight Deal S., L, Los Alamitos Mission Viejo S., L.

Isle Go West. Placed in USA. Dam of-

TALK IS MONEY (Deputy Minister). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 8½f, Laurel Miracle Wood S., L, 2d Pimlico Federico Tesio S., L, 3d Hialeah Flamingo S., Gr.3. Sire.

Catty. 3 wins in USA. Dam of-

CONDRILLAC (Sensitive Prince). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, Newmarket Houghton S., L, Haydock Spring Trophy, L, 2d Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gr.2.

Cattermole (Roberto). Winner at 1700m, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Rose de Mai, L. Dam of-

SPENDENT (Generous). 3 wins at 2400m, 2600m, Chantilly Prix du Lys, Gr.3, Prix du Manoir Sans Souci, Prix du Connetable, 3d Gran Premio di Milano, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Jean de Chaudenay, Gr.2, 4th Longchamp Prix de Lutece, Gr.3.

Careless Kitten. Winner in USA. Dam of-

ARKADIAN HERO (Trempolino). 7 wins-3 at 2-at 6f, 7f, £182,933, 80,000fr., US$200,000, 219,600Dhs, Newbury Mill Reef S., Gr.2, Newmarket Criterion S., Gr.3, Newbury Hungerford S., Gr.3, Newmarket Hopeful S., L, Newbury Hackwood S., L, Ripon Champion 2YO Trophy, L, Goodwood Doncaster Bloodstock Sales 2YO Maiden S., 2d Woodbine Atto Mile S., Gr.1, Deauville Prix Quincey, Gr.3, Lingfield Leisure S., L, 3d Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.2, 4th Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1-twice, Middle Park S., Gr.1, York Duke of York S., Gr.3, Newmarket European Free H., L, Abernant S., L. Sire.

ADVERSARIAL (Fit to Fight). 12 wins-1 at 2, US$157,517, Aqueduct Summing S., L.

Sharp Kitty. Unraced. Dam of-

FAMILY STYLE (State Dinner). Third top filly on The 1987 USA 4YO+ Free H. 10 wins-4 at 2, US$1,537,118, Arlington-Washington Lassie S., Gr.1, Belmont Frizette S., Gr.1, Santa Anita La Canada S., Gr.1, Saratoga Spinaway S., Gr.1, Arlington Matron H., Gr.2, Hollywood Silver Belles H., Gr.2, Pimlico Black-Eyed Susan S., Gr.2, Santa Anita La Brea S., Gr.3, 2d Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies S., Gr.1, Aqueduct Demoiselle S., Gr.1, Belmont Matron S., Gr.1, Oaklawn Apple Blossom H., Gr.1, Saratoga Adirondack S., Gr.2, 3d Hollywood Oaks, Gr.1, Kentucky Oaks, Gr.1, Belmont Mother Goose S., Gr.1, Oaklawn Arkansas Derby, Gr.1. Dam of-

POLISH STYLE (Danzig). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, Evry Prix Hampton, L, 2d Longchamp Prix de Bagatelle, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Petite Etoile, L, 3d Turin Premio Royal Mares, Gr.3. Producer.

Piccolo Player. Unraced. Dam of-

PLAY BALLADO (Saint Ballado). 3 wins at 6f, 1m in 2005, Aqueduct Miss Oceana S., L, 2d Santa Anita El Encino S., Gr.2.

LOST KITTY (Magesterial). 5 wins-4 at 2, US$625,273, Del Mar Futurity, Gr.1, Del Mar Debutante S., Gr.2, Monmouth Colleen S., L, Oaklawn Honeybee S., L, 2d Santa Anita Oak Leaf S., Gr.1, Del Mar Sorrento S., Gr.3, Canterbury Debutante S., L, Del Mar Junior Miss S., L, Laurel Anne Arundel H., L, Meadowlands Abraham Clark S. (N), 3d Pimlico Black-Eyed Susan S., Gr.2.

I'm No Pussycat. Unplaced. Dam of-

SOVEREIGN KITTY (Sovereign Dancer). 6 wins-3 at 2, US$458,704, Philadelphia Cotillion H., Gr.2, Aqueduct Tempted S., Gr.3, 2d Aqueduct Demoiselle S., Gr.2, Belmont Cicada S., L, 3d Coaching Club American Oaks, Gr.1, Belmont Acorn S., Gr.1, Matron S., Gr.1, Gazelle H., Gr.1, Saratoga Alabama S., Gr.1, Gulfstream Joe Namath H., Gr.3. Producer.

Mother Cat. Unraced. Dam of-

Tune in to the Cat. 3 wins-2 at 2-in USA. Dam of-

TOUR OF THE CAT (Tour d'Or). 12 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 8½f, US$876,461, to 2004, Gulfstream Richter Scale H., Gr.2, Calder Miami Mile H., Gr.3, Spend A Buck H., Gr.3, Sumter S., L, Rizzi S., L, The Vid S., L, Naked Greed S., L, Exclusive Praline H., L, Groomstick H., L, Jack Dudley Sprint H., L, 2d Hialeah Flamingo S., Gr.3, Calder Derby, Gr.3, Tampa Bay Breeders Cup S., L, Calder Carl G Rose Classic H., L.

CAT ON TOUR (Tour d'Or). 4 wins at 2, Calder What a Pleasure S., Gr.3, City of Miami S., L, 2d Hialeah Citation S., L.

Stud Fee $13,200 (inc GST) Free Return
  • Gr 1 Winning 2yo on Turf
  • Group Winner at 6 & 7 Furlongs
  • Champion 2yo With Electrifying Acceleration
  • Son of Sensational Sire Storm Cat
  • Exceptional Looking Individual
  • Cost US$1.1 million as a Foal
Studmaster's Comments
A three-quarter brother to Hennessy (USA) sire of Australian Gr 1 winners Grand Armee and Half-Hennessy. Hold That Tiger comes from a family of Gr 1 winners (Pearl City, Field Cat, Lost Kitty, Editor's Note and champion 2yo filly Family Style).

 

The Storm Cat breed has enjoyed much success when crossed with other lines of Northern Dancer such as Nijinsky, while the inclusion of Mr Prospector blood is also a big plus.

 

Storm Cat himself produced three exciting European Gr 1 winners last season: Nebraska Tornado, One Cool Cat and Denebola - all of them were from Mr Prospector line mares.

 

Outstanding Australian performer Grand Armee carries Nijinsky through his second dam Voltage, a daughter of Whiskey Road (USA).

 

"Nothing can take away the impression made by Hold That Tiger's acceleration. It was electrifying" - Timeform's Racehorses of 2002 on Hold That Tiger's last to first move to win the Gr 1 Grand Criterium as a 2yo.

Proven Bloodlines
A son of USA Champion Sire and sire of sires Storm Cat. Sire of over 114 stakes winners, 28 Gr 1 winners including Giant's Causeway, Cat Thief, Sharp Cat, Tabasco Cat, Tale Of The Cat, Hennessy, High Yield, Black Minnaloushe etc.

 

Hold That Tiger is a 3/4 brother to Hennessy. Hold That Tiger is a second season sire. Collingrove is proud to stand the first Gr 1 winning son of Storm Cat in Victoria. This continues Collingrove's commitment to strengthening Victorian breeding and supporting Super VOBIS.

 

Hold That Tiger covered 96 mares in his first Australian season with high fertility (91.8%). He covered 85 mares in his second season in 2005.

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Hold That Tiger - Comingoutparty foal

 

 

 

 

 

Hold That Tiger - Annie's Halo foal

 

 

 

 

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Hennessy - ¾ brother to Hold That Tiger

 

 

 

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Hold That Tiger wins Gr 1 Grand Citerium as a 2YO

 

 

 

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Hold That Tiger wins Gr 3 Railway Stakes at the Curragh

 

 

(Sire)
Storm Cat (USA)
1983
Storm Bird Northern Dancer by Nearctic
South Ocean by New Providence
Terlingua Secretariat by Bold Ruler
Crimson Saint by Crimson Satan
(Dam)
Beware of the Cat
1986
Caveat Cannonade by Bold Bidder
Cold Hearted by The Axe
T.C. Kitten Tom Cat by Tom Fool
Needlebug by Needles
Swettenham Stud, Nagambie, Victoria, Australia. Contact Ian Rimington Mob: 0419 887 184