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Keep The Faith 2000 16.0 hh - Sunday Silence (USA) - Duelling Girl (USA) PDF Print E-mail
Keep The Faith
BLISTERING SPEED IN AUSTRALIA AND NORTH AMERICA

Sire Line

SUNDAY SILENCE - Horse of the Year and Champion 3YO in USA; 9 wins, $4,968,554, Breeders’ Cup Classic-G1, Kentucky Derby-G1, Preakness S-G1. Champion Sire in Japan
from 1994 to 2006, inclusive. Sire of 1033 progeny to race, 653 winners (63.2%), earnings of AU$609.3 million - 168 stakes winners - 44 Group I winners, including -

DEEP IMPACT (dam by Alzao*; grandam by Busted). Horse of the Year, twice, and Champion 3YO Colt in Japan; 7 wins, ¥683,063,016, Tokyo Yushun-JpnG1, Satsuki Sho-JpnG1, Kikuka Sho-JpnG1.
AGNES TACHYON (Royal Ski; Remand). 4 wins,
¥222,082,000, Satsuki Sho-JpnG1, Yayoi Sho-JpnG2, Radio Tampa Hai Sansai S-JpnG3.
DANCE PARTNER (Nijinsky; Key to the Mint). Champion 3YO Filly and Older Mare in Japan; 4 wins, ¥605,273,000, Yushun Himba-JpnG1, Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative
Cup-JpnG1.
MARVELOUS SUNDAY (Viceregal; Laugh Aloud). Champion Older Horse; 10 wins, ¥606,865,000 Takarazuka Kinen-JpnG1, Sankei Osaka Hai-JpnG2.
FUJI KISEKI* (Le Fabuleux; In Reality). Champion 2YO in Japan; 4 wins, ¥120,650,000, Asahi Hai Sansai S-JpnG1, Hochi Hai Yayoi Sho-JpnG2.
MANHATTAN CAFE (Law Society; Luciano). Champion Older Horse in Japan; 6 wins, Tenno Sho-JpnG1, Kikuka Sho-JpnG1, Arima Kinen-JpnG1.

Race Record

12 Starts 5-0-2 A$198,350.

 AGESTARTS
WINS2NDS3RDS
In Australia
 21
1
 00
38301
In USA
53
1
0
1
Totals12
5
0
2
1st
MRC Schweppervescence Cup-LR, Caulfield (1600m)
SAJC You Am I @ Magic Millions H, Morphettville (1600m)
SAJC Class 1 Victoria Park (1300m)
SAJC 2YO Cheltenham (1000m)
Allowance Stakes, Belmont (6f) (by 2.5 lens - Time 1m 6.82s - US turf record)

3rd

Kelso Stakes-G2, Belmont (8f)
MRC Vain Stakes-LR, Caulfield (1200m)

4th

STC Canterbury Guineas-G1, Canterbury (1900m)

Scintillating Speed

For centuries breeders have mated their mares to speed stallions and Keep The Faith certainly fills the bill. A USA 6 furlongs turf record in 1.06.82 plus a reputation as a horse with freakish ability make him the perfect son of Sunday Silence to make his mark in Australia.

A great type of horse who made $1.2m as a yearling when that was rare in Australia, he has always carried a boom on him. His foals can be expected to keep him in the limelight. The perfect sire for breeders’ wanting an early running type for their mare.

Female Line

1st dam

DUELLING GIRL, by Dayjur. Winner at 7f in GB. Half-sister to FAITHFUL SON, ALWAYS FAIR, ASAASY, Lailati (dam of LAILANI, COPPER CARNIVAL), Golden Digger (dam of NAHEEF). Dam of five named foals, four to race, three winners, inc:-

KEEP THE FAITH (c. by Sunday Silence). 5 wins. See below.

PISTOLS (c. by Dehere). 2 wins at 2, A$79,900, in 2006-07, AJC TL Baillieu H., L, STC 44 Days 'til AAMI Golden Slipper Day 2YO H., 3d AJC Skyline S., Gr.3, STC Wine Society 2YO H.

Aussie Shout (c. by Fuji Kiseki). 4 wins from 1200m to 1750m to 2006-07, 2d MVRC Assessing & Training Services H., MRC Sir Foote H.

2nd dam

CARDUEL, by Buckpasser. Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Half-sister to PUNCTILIO, Lucky Lucaya (dam of CINQUE), Bonnie Baugh (dam of Exclusive Hold). Dam of 14 named foals, 12 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

FAITHFUL SON (Zilzal). 5 wins from 7f to 1¼m, £273,136, A$65,000, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.2, Goodwood Festival S., L, Doncaster RJB Mining S., Newbury Crookham Maiden S., 2d Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1, York Juddmonte International S., Gr.1, Epsom Diomed S., Gr.3, 3d Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1, 4th VATC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1.

ALWAYS FAIR (Danzig). 4 wins-3 at 2-from 6f to 1m, Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.3, Deauville Prix Quincey, Gr.3, 2d Doncaster Champagne S., Gr.2, Longchamp Prix du Rond-Point, Gr.3, Newbury Hungerford S., Gr.3, Newcastle Beeswing S., Gr.3, Haydock John of Gaunt S., L. Sire.

ASAASY (Danzig). 2 wins at 1600m, 89,311Dm. in GB and Ger, Cologne Weidenpescher Meile, L, 2d Redcar Zetland Gold Cup H., York Sotheby's Sledmere H. Sire.

Tenduel - Ocean Jupiter (Mal.). 6 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Mal, Singapore TC Class 1 H.-3 times, Class 2 H.-twice, 2d Singapore TC Class 1 H., 3d Singapore TC Class 1 H.

Lailati. Placed at 3 in GB. Dam of-

LAILANI (Unfuwain). 7 wins from 8½f to 1½m, £239,498, US$450,000, Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Belmont Flower Bowl S., Gr.1, Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.1, Newmarket Fillies' H., Epsom Vodafone H., Haydock Renault Manchester H. Producer.

COPPER CARNIVAL (Petit Loup). 6 wins from 1600m to 2700m, Lyon-Parilly Prix Rene Bedel, L, Longchamp Prix de la Glaciere, Saint-Cloud Prix Bubbles, 2d Deauville Prix Mercedes-Benz, Le Lion-d'Angers Coupe des Champions-Tierce, 3d Croise-Laroche Grand Prix du Nord, L, 4th Longchamp Prix d'Harcourt, Gr.2, Marseille-Vivaux Grand Prix Gaston Defferre, L.

Golden Digger. Unplaced. Dam of-

NAHEEF (Marju). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 2350m, £157,353, €35,184, 320,400Dhs in GB and U.A.E, Goodwood Vintage S., Gr.3, Windsor Winter Hill S., Gr.3, York Strensall S., Gr.3, Nad al Sheba Al Rashidiya S., L, Windsor August S., L, 2d Curragh National S., Gr.1, Frankfurt Euro Cup, Gr.2, La Coupe de Longchamp, Gr.3, 3d Nad al Sheba HH Sheikh Maktoum al Maktoum Challenge S. No.3, Gr.2, Sandown Gala S., L.

Golden Sahara. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 7f, Goodwood De Boer S., 2d Doncaster GNER 2YO S., Nad al Sheba San Siro International S., York Betfair.com 2YO S., 3d Goodwood Chichester Observer H., Nad al Sheba Caulfield Cup Carnival H.

Progeny

KEEP THE FAITH entered stud in 2006

 

Tabulated Pedigree

 
SireHaloHail to ReasonTurn-to
SUNDAY SILENCE (USA) CosmahCosmic Bomb
1986Wishing WellUnderstandingPromised Land
  Mountain FlowerMontparnasse
DamDayjurDanzigNorthern Dancer
DUELLING GIRL (USA) Gold BeautyMr. Prospector
1996CarduelBuckpasserTom Fool
  MinstreleteRound Table

 

 

Keep The Faith

IMPORTANTLY DUAL PERFORMED NORTHERN HEMISPHERE AND AUSTRALIA
BLISTERING SPEED RUNNING A NATIONAL USA 6F TURF RECORD IN 1:06.82 ON DEBUT IN AMERICA
CONSIDERED GOLDEN SLIPPER STANDARD. WON BY 5 LENGTHS ON DEBUT AT 2. ONE OF THE FASTEST HORSES EVER AT LINDSAY PARK
LAST START THIRD IN THE USA GROUP 2 KELSO STAKES 8F, SECOND HORSE ARTIE SCHILLER WON GROUP 1 BELMONT BREEDERS' CUP MILE NEXT TIME OUT
KEEP THE FAITH IS BY TURF LEGEND SUNDAY SILENCE A STALLION WHO HAS DOMINATED THE JAPANESE GENERAL SIRES AND 2YO SIRES LISTS FOR 11 CONSECUTIVE YEARS
IN AUSTRALIA THE FIRST FIVE SONS OF SUNDAY SILENCE TO GO TO STUD HAVE ALL PRODUCED A GROUP 1 WINNER. THEY INCLUDE FUJI KISEKI (SIRE OF SUN CLASSIQUE); GENUINE (SIRE OF POMPEII RULER); ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (SIRE OF RIVA SAN); TAYASU TSUYOSHI (SIRE OF HOLLOW BULLET) AND BUBBLE GUM FELLOW (SIRE OF ROCKABUBBLE)

Keep The Faith Winners

22-08-2010 Sayahailmary
By Keep The Faith from Danish Moon (by Danehill (USA) )
Caulfield A$70k 3YO 1400m
Very impressive this time in and quickly assumed control. Jockey kept all chasers off the bit and then turned up the heat on the bend. Never in doubt and ran out an easy winner.
25-07-2010 Sayahailmary
By Keep The Faith from Danish Moon(by Danehill (USA))
Wodonga A$23k 2YO Jack Maher Classic 1200m
Ran as 3/1 fav and duly saluted by 1.3L. 2YO filly. Commiserations to Choisir, Bel Esprit, Testa Rossa, Elvstroem, Charge Forward and Statue of Liberty 2YO's left in her wake.
20-05-2010 Socks
By Keep The Faith from Count The Kisses(by Mukaddamah (USA))
Launceston A$50k 2YO Sires' Produce 1400m
Ridden more forward because of track. Min 3 wide all the way after 4 wide early with no cover. Made run on the corner. Lovely frame on a still immature 2YO. Green, still untapped.
09-05-2010 Socks
By Keep The Faith from Count The Kisses(by Mukaddamah (USA))
Elwick A$40k 2YO SW 1200m
Had three trials and two starts never tasting defeat before today and adds another victory in impressive style. Sat back and quickly had them covered. Pressing on to the $50k Tas Sires'.
25-04-2010 Socks
By Keep The Faith from Count The Kisses(by Mukaddamah (USA))
Elwick A$40k 2YO SW 1100m
Jumping from debut win. All legs, but has some ticker; ran down short price fav who had him off the bit chasing all the way. Looks like he needs the paddock, but has plenty of raw talent.
21-03-2010 Socks
By Keep The Faith from Count The Kisses(by Mukaddamah (USA))
Hobart A$12k 2YO Hcp 1100m
Solid debut after two trial wins at Longford. Won by 2.3L at race debut with 58kgs in reasonable time compared to two open 1100m races. 2nd winner for stallion.
14-02-2010 In Faith
By Keep The Faith from Energy Source(by Anabaa (USA))
Moonee Valley A$70k 2YO SW&P 1200m
Shades of DAD here especially his action when being eased up to win by over 4L. Has a lot of natural ability. Heading to Sires' Produce, but 3 weeks is along time with a 2YO.
16-01-2010 In Faith
By Keep The Faith from Energy Source(by Anabaa (USA))
Morphettville A$31k 2YO P. 1050m
Blistering pace early 3 lengths clear in first 100m and then sat until turning when he raced away and put the issue beyond doubt. Will be improved by outing and experience.
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