TRIZZEL TRAZZEL

Overview

  • Sire: Daredevil (More Than Ready and Chasethewildwind, by Forty Niner)
  • Dam: Heavenly Summer (Summer Bird and Heavens Passport, by Awesome Again)
  • Foal Date: March 18, 2019
  • Color: Bay
  • Breeder: Dr. Tan Hyka (Ontario)
  • Career Earnings: $134,858
  • Auction Price: $100,000 at OBS March Sale 2021

Sire Line Analysis: Daredevil:

  • Daredevil is a son of the prolific stallion More Than Ready, known for producing durable, versatile progeny excelling on both turf and dirt.
  • More Than Readybis a sire of sires with influence in the U.S., Australia, and Europe, known for sprinters and middle-distance runners.
  • Daredevil’s standout progeny include Swiss Skydiver (Preakness Stakes winner) and Shedaresthedevil (Kentucky Oaks winner), showcasing his potential to pass on stamina and class.
  • Maternal Grandsire (Chasethewildwind):
  • By Forty Niner, a stallion known for speed and precocity.
  • From Race the Wild Wind, a G1-winning mare, adding depth to the pedigree.


Impact on Trizzel Trazzel
Daredevil contributes a blend of speed and stamina, with a solid track record of producing top-tier fillies capable of competing at the highest level. His influence suggests Trizzel Trazzel inherited class and versatility.

Dam Line Analysis: Heavenly Summer

  • Heavenly Summer is by Summer Bird, the 2009 Eclipse Champion Three-Year-Old Colt, known for victories in the Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes, and Jockey Club Gold Cup.
  • Summer Bird descends from Birdstone, a Belmont Stakes winner and sire of two Belmont winners, providing stamina-rich genetics.
  • The dam line is further enhanced by Hong Kong Squall, a daughter of Summer Squall, another Preakness winner and a respected broodmare sire.\
  • Second Dam (Heavens Passport):
    • By Awesome Again, sire of champions such as Ghostzapper, known for stamina and soundness.
    • Traces to Up and Above, linking to Mt. Livermore, a source of speed and athleticism.


Impact on Trizzel Trazzel
The dam line heavily emphasizes stamina and resilience, balanced with a dose of speed from sires like Summer Squall and Mt. Livermore. This combination is ideal for middle to longer distances, particularly on dirt.

Inbreeding and Dosage Profile

  • Notable Inbreeding:
  • Halo (4×5): A dual appearance enhances soundness and toughness.
  • Mr. Prospector (4×5): Known for passing on speed and precocity.
  • Storm Bird (5×5):bAdds versatility across surfaces.
  • Blushing Groom (FR) (5×5): Known for class and refinement in the pedigree.
  • Dosage Profile:b2-2-4-0-0
  • Indicates a balanced pedigree leaning slightly toward speed and stamina.
  • Dosage Index (3.00): Suggests versatility, with capability at middle distances.
  • Center of Distribution (+0.75): Slight favor toward speedier races.


Performance Potential

Trizzel Trazzel’s pedigree suggests an ideal candidate for middle-distance dirt races, with potential for longer distances. Her stamina-oriented dam line complements the speed and class of Daredevil. She may also show versatility on turf due to the influence of More Than Ready and Storm Bird.

Auction and Career Notes

  • As a Yearling: Sold for $22,992, a modest price indicating untapped potential.
  • As a Two-Year-Old: Resold for $100,000, reflecting improvement and appeal to buyers.


Overall Pedigree Assessment
Trizzel Trazzel’s pedigree combines classic stamina influences (Summer Bird, Birdstone) with the proven speed and versatility of Daredevil and More Than Ready. While her racetrack career has shown flashes of ability, her value may lie in breeding, where she could produce foals suited for middle-distance and classic races.

Breeding Recommendations:

  • Mate with a stallion emphasizing speed (e.g., Into Mischief or Gun Runner) to balance the stamina-heavy dam line.
  • Focus on dirt or turf versatility to enhance offspring marketability.


Trizzel Trazzel represents a well-bred, versatile mare with potential as a broodmare due to her balanced pedigree and promising genetic background.

Five Star General x Trizzel Trazzel

Breeding Trizzel Trazzel to Five Star General:
Five Star General’s Pedigree Overview

  • Sire:Distorted Humor
  • Known for speed, class, and versatility. Distorted Humor has sired major classic winners like Funny Cide (Kentucky Derby) and Drosselmeyer (Belmont Stakes).
  • His influence typically improves consistency and mental toughness in progeny.
  • Dam Line:
  • Five Star General brings stamina influences from sires like A.P. Indy and Deputy Minister through his dam, Party Silks.
  • This ensures a well-rounded pedigree that offers both speed and stamina.


Five Star General’s Strengths

  • Progeny are expected to excel at middle to classic distances (8–10 furlongs).
  • His Distorted Humor line adds versatility across dirt and turf.
  • A.P. Indy blood ensures soundness and durability.


Pedigree Analysis for the Match

Trizzel Trazzel (Daredevil x Heavenly Summer) x Five Star General (Distorted Humor x Party Silks)

Linebreeding:

  • Halo (5x5x6): Adds toughness and consistency.
  • Mr. Prospector (5x5x6): Enhances speed and precocity.
  • A.P. Indy (4×5): Consolidates stamina and structural soundness.


Dosage Potential:

  • Trizzel Trazzel’s Dosage: 3.00 (speed and stamina balance).
  • Five Star General’s Likely Dosage: Leans toward stamina with a strong classic influence.
  • Foal’s Projected Dosage: Likely around 2.50–3.00, ideal for middle to classic distances.


Strengths of the Pairing

  1. Versatility: The foal should perform well on dirt and could potentially transfer well to turf or synthetic tracks.
  2. Distance Range: The pairing balances speed and stamina, targeting success at middle-distance to classic races.
  3. Mental Toughness: Distorted Humor and Daredevil are known for producing offspring with excellent work ethics and durability.
  4. Soundness: Linebreeding to A.P. Indy and Mr. Prospector suggests a strong foundation for soundness and longevity.


Breeding Goals and Expectations

  • Target Performance: Middle distances (1 mile to 1¼ miles) on dirt.
  • Sales Appeal: If intended for auction, the foal will have a commercially attractive pedigree combining Daredevil’s proven performance sire line with the elite versatility of Distorted Humor.
  • Potential Market: Yearling sales buyers will be interested due to the balance of speed and stamina influences. Race trainers targeting classic races will also find appeal in this pedigree.


Projected Foal Pedigree Highlights

  1. Top Influences: Distorted Humor, More Than Ready, A.P. Indy, Daredevil, and Summer Bird.
  2. Inbreeding: Balanced line breeding to Halo and Mr. Prospector, reinforcing classic distance potential.
  3. Performance Potential: Versatile on dirt with stamina for classic distances.