After the highs of BC Derby week and the CTHS Yearling & Mixed Sale, it was more mundane fare on the racetracks of our region this past week, although that did not stop BC-bred runners from racking up the winners.

There were 11 BC-bred winners over the past week or so and, remarkably, STORM VICTORY (Storm Cat) sired four of them.

A resident of Klimes Farm near Kelowna, Storm Victory continues to be well represented by winners on a almost weekly basis, despite slowing down quite noticeably in terms of mare numbers over the past few seasons.

Barely a week passes without the son of Storm Cat, who was unraced but is from an impeccable family, having a winner or two and it’s frustrating that he appears to have struggled to get the numbers of mares some of his less accomplished rivals seem to attract.

Head of the quartet was undoubtedly the Pat Jarvis-trained DORYS DARLIN, who landed a competitive-looking $16,000 claimer at Hastings by a neck from the speedy KRISSY (Pop Artist), with the useful LOOKOUT TAYLOR (Gayego) back in third.

Anecdotally, sons and daughters of Storm Victory can be a little “hot”, and that is certainly the case with Dorys Darlin. However, once the athletic-looking filly breaks from the gate, she’s all business – as her two wins, two seconds and two thirds from ten starts illustrate.

Other BC-bred highlights from last week included a maiden victory for BACKTOHERTRICKS, whose Canterbury Park victory was a third individual winner for Stone Ridge Farms’ freshman sire, BAKKEN. The battle between the son of Distorted Humor and local rival LENT (Pulpit) looks certain to provide breeding enthusiasts with lots of fun between now and the end of the year.

Congratulations to all the winning breeders this past week, and don’t forget to let us know if you spot a BC-bred winner somewhere that we may have missed.

BC-bred Winners:

September 6
Hastings:
DIXIE'S WILD CARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Dixie Treasure, by Dixieland Brass. Foaled Apr 22, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Tommy Bloy & Greg McKinley.

ARRANGER, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Monashee, by Wolf Power (SAF). Foaled Apr 04, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Ole A. Nielsen.

DORYS DARLIN, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Storm Victory out of Broken Hearted, by B L's Appeal. Foaled Mar 26, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Blue Willow Dairy & Pat Jarvis.

September 7
Canterbury Park:
BAKTOHERTRICKS, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Bakken out of Tricksaren't Free, by Western Trick. Foaled Mar 08, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Pooli Thoroughbreds.

Hastings:

GENOA BAY, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Tressica, by Holy Bull. Foaled Apr 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: James Eccott.

Lethbridge:

COOL WAYS, Bay Filly, by Storm Victory out of Deputy Princess, by Silver Deputy. Foaled Apr 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

SASSY MISS, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Storm Victory out of Indian Attack, by Indian Charlie. Foaled Apr 18, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Alfred Webster.

Marquis Downs:

WHENITRAINSITPOURS, Chestnut Gelding, by Shrug out of Proud Bella, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 14, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Birdstone Farm.

ROX STAR BELIEVEIT, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Awesome Plan, by Takin It Deep. Foaled Apr 25, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Dustin Downing.

September 8

Century Downs:

MARYAM, Chestnut Filly, by Fusaichi Pegasus out of View Halloo, by Halory Hunter. Foaled Apr 08, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Demetrick Racing.

September 10

Prairie Meadows:

PUT SARAH ON, Bay Mare, by Storm Victory out of Proud Bella, by Stephanotis. Foaled Mar 25, 2012 in BC. Breeder: Bill Mc Isaac