Raising and Selling Racehorses

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1 Raising and Selling Racehorses 2014

2 Above, Headley (right) with mother Alice, and brother Mike, as they study racing records. As a young man, summers were spent working on the farm and assisting his mother Alice at horse sales. Nicosia, daughter of Nicoma wins the Sheridan Handicap in 1976, with Headley as groom, and mother Alice as trainer. Headley s son Price represents the sixth-generation to grow up with a love for Mill Ridge Farm. Headley with mother Alice, and now deceased Nicosia. 31 G1 winners since 2000 About HEADLEY BELL Managing Partner We are all given gifts from our predecessors, some of which we may assume were owed to us, and many of which we often take for granted. That would not be the case with Headley Bell. Those closest to him know him to be a man who counts his blessings daily, with gratitude, and a dose of humility. If you were to Google his life s work, you would find recurring themes of honesty, integrity, discipline, and a willingness to serve others and the industry he loves. Headley is a fifth-generation horseman whose family has been involved in the Thoroughbred business in Central Kentucky for over a century. His grandfather Hal Price Headley, was the first president and founder of Keeneland racetrack, and his mother, Alice Chandler, is respected worldwide as one of the most accomplished horsemen in the business. It was growing up and working on the farm and racetrack that he received his early education with Thoroughbreds. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Bell founded Nicoma Bloodstock in 1979 to provide consultation and services to existing farm clientele at Mill Ridge. Since then, it has grown to be one of the leading full-service agencies in the November 2004 SIMMERING SUCCESS Used with permission from The Blood-Horse MarketWatch, 2004

3 Headley with Jim Tafel s wife, Gus, after STREET SENSE wins the 2007 Kentucky Derby. Headley (far left), with Dr. John Chandler, Alice Chandler, and brothers Mike, and Reynolds, as Mrs. Chandler accepts the 2009 Eclipse Award of Merit. In 2010, the $4.2 million A.P. Indy colt became the most expensive yearling sold in North America since G1 winners since 2000 Thoroughbred industry. Bell is recognized for associating with many of the leading owners/ breeders and just since 2005, he has assisted with the mating of G1 winners that include, Breeders Cup winner ARTIE SCHILLER for Haras du Mezeray, 2006 Kentucky Derby winner BARBARO for Roy and Gretchen Jackson; 2007 Kentucky Derby winner STREET SENSE for Jim and Gus Tafel; 2008 Blue Grass winner MONBA for Alice Chandler and Tolie Otto; 2008 European Champion Filly RAINBOW VIEW for George Strawbridge, Jr., 2009 PASSION FOR GOLD Racing Post Trophy winner for Roy and Gretchen Jackson; 2011 American Horse of the Year HAVRE DE GRACE for Nancy Dillman; and 2011 Canadian Horse of the Year NEVER RETREAT (sold in utero). In 2008, Bell became managing partner of Mill Ridge Farm and has blended Nicoma Bloodstock into its business plan. His son Price joined the Nicoma team in 2010, bringing the sixthgeneration to the farm. Dear friends, Being a part of the Mill Ridge legacy is an amazing privilege. It is a blessing each day to participate in the beauty of the Thoroughbred. This industry is the fabric of who we are, the anticipation of new foals; watching them grow strong in the fields; and dreaming of the champions they may become it is the dream that drives us. We look forward to 2014 with much anticipation as we welcome home our beloved KEEP UP, who will stand stud at Mill Ridge this year. He is the epitome of the champion heart that causes us to continue our endeavors from day to day. We thank the clients, friends, and horses who have allowed us the opportunity to share, and make a contribution. If you dream of champion Thoroughbreds allow us to assist you in your journey. Warm Regards, Headley

4 KEEP UP Unbridled s NEW for 2014 Song Keeper Hill, by Deputy Minister Out of Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Keeper Hill, earner of over $1.6 million Inbred to Killaloe, the dam of (G1) sire Fappiano Won the River City H. (G3) defeating (G1) winner Boisterous and Optimizer Mill Ridge s first stallion It is remarkable Keep Up survived, much less became such a successful racehorse! A story never told is Keep Up had a 10% chance to ever race after he broke his knee as a yearling, requiring three screws to be inserted and seven months of stall rest. Eventually, he grew sound enough to train and made eighteen starts, winning seven including the River City Handicap (G3), defeating (G1) winner Boisterous and Optimizer. We invite breeders to come to Mill Ridge and inspect Keep Up, they will like what they see, Headley Bell Regally-bred with the heart and imposing good looks to match made 18 starts, winning 7, earning over $300,000. Regally-bred with the heart and imposing good looks to match made 18 starts, winning 7, earning over $300,000. Reed Palmer Photo For up-to-date statistics and information about Keep Up, visit the Blood-Horse Stallion Register By UNBRIDLED S SONG (1993). Stakes winner of $1,311,800, Breeders Cup Juvenile [G1], etc., Sire of Midshipman (Champion in U.S.,$1,584,600 USA, Breeders Cup Juvenile [G1](OSA, $1,150,200), Will Take Charge (to 3, 2013, $3,055,148, Travers S. [G1] (SAR, $600,000), Unrivaled Belle ($1,854,706, Breeders Cup Ladies Classic [G1] (CD, $1,080,000), etc. Sire of Leading Freshman Sire of 2013, Dunkirk, and First Defence. MEMBER Nominated to: RACE RECORD, 18 starts, 7 wins, including River City H. (G3), $300,545 career earnings Nominated to: KTDF Photo by Z 2014 FEE: $4,000 (for 2 years) OR $5,000 (LFSN)

5 JOHAR Gone West Windsharp, by Lear Fan Best VALUE to breed a racehorse! 2013 (G2) No Jet Lag City of Hope Mile winner - ran a fifth of a second off the course record, winning a spot in the 2013 Breeders Cup Mile. Trainer Simon Callaghan says No Jet Lag is, one of the best runners he's ever conditioned and they're just getting started (G2) Ayahuasca Unbeaten in 5 starts 2013 (G2) Hiace (NZ) City of Auckland Cup winner Johar is the son of Champion and premier Sire of Sires Gone West sire of influential stallions Speightstown, Elusive Quality, and Mr. Greeley etc. Dave Harmon Photo For up-to-date statistics and information about Johar, visit Multiple G1 Winner. Breeders Cup-G1 Champion. Out of a Millionaire Champion who sold for $6.1M Progeny PPs or Blood-Horse Stallion Register www. MEMBER Nominated to:.com Gone West Secrettame Johar (1999) Raise a Native Mr. Prospector Lear Fan Gold Digger Secretariat Tamerett Roberto Windsharp Wac Sharpen Up (GB) Yes She s Sharp Yes Sir Nominated to: KTDF 2014 FEE: $2,500 (LFSN) OR $1,500 (LFSN) Multiple Mares or Repeat Breeders

6 since Breeders Cup winners 5 Horse of the Year titles 1 Kentucky Derby winner 1 Santa Anita Derby winner 1 Blue Grass Stakes winner Anticipate ownership of # G1 winners since 2000 MILL RIDGE FARM Sales In 2013 our 31 st G1 winner since 2000, Ria Antonia (sold at 11 Fasig-Tipton October for $9,000), and the $1.7M 12 half-sister to Havre de Grace from Keeneland September, exhibits the quality our customers have grown to expect from our consignments. The resulting high level of performance on the track is a trademark of our program. Sellers and buyers alike recognize that by partnering with us, they join a framework that is held in high regard as the Mill Ridge way. We are proud of our sales records, and realize that none would be possible without our clientele. Why do sellers and buyers support Mill Ridge Sales agency? SELLERS: 1) Placement: used all seven sales to allow your horse to be the biggest fish 2) Boutique type setting allows for closer attention to detail and higher quality preparation: $1.7M Tiznow/Easter Bunnette 12 filly, Keeneland September 3) Low RNA rate : 9% of 165 offered 4) Perennially among the leading consignors by percentage of stakes winners: 7.3% in 2012 BUYERS: 1) Known for our integrity, buyers trust us and search out our horses 2) Perennially among the leading consignors by percentage of stakes winners: 7.3% in ) Join a following of buyers who trust in the Mill Ridge record of raising quality horses, with proven results on the racetrack, at all price levels: (G1) Ria Antonia, $9,000, 12 Fasig-Tipton October (G1) Power Broker, $360,000, 11 Keeneland September

7 Duncan Macdonald Farm & Broodmare Manager Sarah Neeley Financial & Administrative Manager Randy Cuzick Maintenance Manager Marc Richardson Yearling Manager & Stallion Manager Two Derby winning mares call Mill Ridge home La Ville Rouge dam of BARBARO, and Set Them Free dam of GIACOMO. Kim Poulin Asst. Sales Manager MILL RIDGE FARM Family Mary Miller Equine Operations Secretary Mike Bell Sales Asst. & Client Services Chelsie Novak Bookkeeping MILL RIDGE FARM Boarding Boarded mares like Easter Bunnette dam of 2011 Horse of the year Havre de Grace, and the $1.7M 12 Tiznow/Easter Bunnette filly, as well as Shop Again dam of 2012 G1 Power Broker are among those who call Mill Ridge home. Our customers have come to expect that whether raised or sold, our horses go on to perform on the racetrack. Our team, led by Duncan Macdonald, patiently guides foals through weaning and onto maturity. Our gently rolling hills and large open spaces promote bone development and competitiveness amongst our crop. Our horsemen carefully inspect the herd daily. We limit stall time, yet utilize it with grooming and relationship building between horsemen and horse. Complementing our horsemen is a team of veterinarians and blacksmiths, who regularly inspect, evaluate, and facilitate proper growth. We take great pride in our boarding service; it is the foundation of our farm. Our clients are recognized as family, and we are honored everyday to take care of their horses. Thus, we treat your horses as our own, each as an individual and care for it as such. Our client s success is our greatest accomplishment and in 2013 we had three J TDN Rising Stars J nothing inspires us more! We welcome the opportunity to grow our family, and invite you anytime to learn more about our boarding program. Nicole Gibson Sales Assistant Dr. Stuart Brown Veterinarian Lori Bessenbacher Asst. Broodmare Manager Jonathan Mitchell Asst. Maintenance Manager Pedro Esparza Asst. Broodmare Manager Charlie Biancke Blacksmith Joey Kelly Asst. Yearling Manager Javier Delgado Asst. Yearling Manager

8 2006 Blood-Horse feature story on the success of Headley Bell, Nicoma Bloodstock, and his family s Mill Ridge Farm. Roy and Gretchen Jackson discuss their trust in Headley Bell. All articles reprinted with permission from The Blood-Horse 2007 finds Headley Bell with the success of two Derby wins in a row covers Bell s advising Nancy Dillman, and mating of Havre de Grace success continues with the sale of $1.2 million yearling for Nancy Dillman. All articles reprinted with permission from The Blood-Horse NICOMA Bloodstock An affiliate of MATINGS since 2005 POWER BROKER 2012 FrontRunner (G1) HAVRE DE GRACE 2011 Apple Blossom (G1) 2011 American Horse of the Year NEVER RETREAT 2011 First Lady Stakes (G1) 2011 Canadian Horse of the Year PASSION FOR GOLD 2009 Racing Post Trophy (G1) RAINBOW VIEW 2009 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron (G1) 2008 Champion European Filly MONBA 2008 Blue Grass (G1) LUCARNO 2007 St. Leger (G1) STREET SENSE 2007 Kentucky Derby (G1) 2006 Champion Two Year Old Male BARBARO 2006 Kentucky Derby (G1) ARTIE SCHILLER 2005 Breeders Cup (G1) We welcome a conversation to discuss your program BROODMARES YEARLINGS Our Team: From 106 mares purchased by Nicoma: 13.2% produced Grade 1 winners Yearlings in the past 10 years: 24.5% produced Graded Stake winners 32.1% produced Graded blacktype Including: 28% Stake winners or Stakes placed horses Easter Bunnette, dam of Havre de Grace (G1) from yearlings purchased Office: Headley Bell hbell@nicoma.com Price Bell pbell@nicoma.com Janie Hardin jhardin@nicoma.com Shop Again, dam of Power Broker (G1)

9 Raising and Selling Racehorses 2800 Bowman Mill Road n Lexington, Kentucky n Phone: Fax: n millridge@millridge.com Photos by Joy B. Gilbert, John Stephen Hockensmith, Lee Thomas Photography, Enzino Mastrippolito, Katherine Kenison, Anne Eberhardt Keogh, Dave Harmon, Reed Palmer, Robin Lane, and Price Bell.