January 2010
Written by Jonathan Huntington   
Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Intriguing Start to 2010 for Highfield Stock Farm

A promising win by a three-year-old runner - with a sentimental name - has started the year on the right foot for Alberta's Highfield Stock Farm.


Distorted Dave closed almost five lengths in the stretch to win a maiden allowance on Saturday at Santa Anita. Sent off at 10-1, the son of Distorted Humor covered the 5.5 furlongs in 1:03.39. "We don't think he's a five and a half furlong horse," said Adrian Munro of Highfield Stock Farm. "We think he's a two-turn horse." Highfield owns the majority of the chestnut colt, with Stephen Johnson having a share. Trained by John Sadler, Distorted Dave will likely post a workout in the next week, according to Munro. "He'll likely come back in an allowance," continued Munro.

Needless to say it was an encouraging first-ever start for a youngster with an interesting past. "We bred him - we owned the mare," said Munro. "We bought the mare in foal for $975,000." When Distorted Dave reached the auction ring, his reserve bid was $300,000. Bidding stopped at $160,000 - meaning he was bought back. With the colt named after Dave Munro - Adrian's father - it's fitting that Highfield still has him. Saturday's victory was worth $26,400 US.

Click the link below to watch the race from Santa Anita

http://vimeo.com/8569059

 

 

 

 

HIghland Leader at 14 years old with Rae-Lynn Kropius  

Many Alberta race fans will remember Highland Leader who now has $279,972 US$ or 463,624 CDN$ in earnings and is still running at the age of 14. The gelding by Mr. Leader out of Stage Maid by Hostage Leader is now owned by Rae-Lynn Kropius of LK Racing Stables of Raymond, Alberta. Read the full attached article called Alberta-Breds Last on the Track. (Updated January 6, 2010) 

Gilded Time owned by Bar None Ranches is currently listed in fourth place on the list of 2009 Canadian Leading Sires. The 1990 stallion by Timeless Moment has progeny with current total earnings of $2,707,059. Cape Canaveral owned by Highfield Stock Farm is at fifth place on the list of 2009 Canadian Leading Sires. The son of Mr. Prospector has total progeny earnings of $1,966,226.

Click on Alberta Stallion Changes for the 2010 Breeding Season to review changes to the 2009 stallion listings in Alberta.

(Updated January 6, 2010)