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1994, Deputy Minister – Primal Force, by Blushing Groom (Fr)
2010 fee: $50,000
First Year at Stud: 1999
Standing at: Adena Springs Kentucky
P.O. Box 718, Paris, KY 40362
Phone: (859) 987-1798
Fax: (859) 987-1684
Website: www.adenastallions.com
Email: ehamelback@adenastallions.com
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Race Record

AgeStarts1st (SW)2nd (sp)3rd (sp)Earnings
363 (2)0 2 (1)$528,600
466 (5)0 0 $3,845,990
129 (7)0 2 (1)$4,374,590
(RI: 187.42)
(4, 9f, Career best Rag# 1 1/2)

At 3: 1st Jim Dandy S.-G2 ($250,000, Sar, 9f, 1:51.16, by 3 lengths), Queen's Plate S. ($425,700, WO, 10f, 2:04.20, by 3 1/2 lengths), 3rd Travers S.-G1 ($750,000, Sar).

At 4: 1st Breeders' Cup Classic-G1 ($4,689,920, CD, 10f, 2:02.16), Whitney H.-G1 (Rag# 1 1/2) ($400,000, Sar, 9f, 1:49.71, by 3 lengths), Stephen Foster H.-G2 ($799,500, CD, 9f, 1:48.61), Saratoga Breeders' Cup H.-G2 ($300,000, Sar, 10f, 2:03.14, by 3 lengths), Hawthorne Gold Cup H.-G3 ($400,000, Haw, 10f, 2:02.71).


Three Cross


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Deputy Minister
Primal Force
Vice Regent
Mint Copy
Blushing Groom (Fr)
Prime Prospect
Northern Dancer
Victoria Regina
Bunty's Flight
Shakney
Red God
Runaway Bride (GB)
Mr. Prospector
Square Generation
Five Cross
Dosage profile: (12-0-8-0-2): DI: 2.67 CD: 0.91

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Female Family

PRIMAL FORCE, by Blushing Groom (Fr). 4 wins in 8 starts at 3, $74,251. Broodmare of the Year. Dam of 5 foals to race, all winners, including—

MACHO UNO (c. by Holy Bull). 6 wins, 2 to 4, $1,851,803, champion 2-year-old male, Breeders' Cup Juvenile-G1, etc. Sire.

AWESOME AGAIN (c. by Deputy Minister). Subject stallion.


PRIME PROSPECT, by Mr. Prospector. 8 wins, 2 to 5, $203,906, First Lady H., 2nd Rampart H.-L, Shirley Jones H., etc. Dam of 4 foals, all winners, incl.—

Glimmer of Gold. 3 wins at 3, $46,510. Dam of—

MISS RA HE RA (f. by Rahy). 7 wins, $302,833, Bashford Manor S.-G3, etc. Dam of Dancing Band (f. by Dixieland Band, 4 wins, 3 to 5, 2008, $159,211, 3rd Lake Placid S.-G2, etc.).

Whats Doin. 2 wins, $45,600. Dam of EL AUTENTICO (c. by Go for Gin, 10 wins in Panama, Horse of the Year in Panama, champion imported 3-year-old male in Panama, champion stayer in Panama), etc.


SQUARE GENERATION, by Olden Times. 6 wins at 2 and 3, $71,274, Mermaid S., Betsy Ross H., 2nd Lilac S., 3rd Miss Woodford S. Half-sister to HAPPY HOLME, Highland Style. Dam of 11 winners, incl.—

PRIME PROSPECT. See above.

NO HOUSE CALL. 14 wins, 2 to 5, $164,532, Longport H., 2nd Atlantic City H., etc. Sire.

SQUARE YOUR HAT. 10 wins to 7, $161,449, Ole Plantation H., 2nd Delta Downs H., etc. Sire.

Back Ack. 2 wins at 2, 3rd Brigantine S. Dam of—

NORTH SIDER. 15 wins, $1,126,400, champion older female, Apple Blossom H.-G1, etc.

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2009 Auction Results

AWESOME AGAIN, 94, Deputy Minister—Primal Force, by Blushing Groom (Fr)

Weanlings: 60 reg fls., 5 off., 5 sold, $92,200 avg. (89.22), XSF 0.61, $72,000 med. (82.58), 2 c. $106,000 avg., 3 f. $83,000 avg., [lifetime avg: 37 sold, $138,203]

f, Cozzy Flyer (KEENOV415)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Fox Hill Farm$105,000
c, Dynashore (KEENOV191)Taylor Made Sales Agency, agt.Rocco Bloodstock$12,000
f, Engaging (KEENOV788)Overbrook FarmGildawn Stud$72,000
f, Higher World (KEENOV467)Kaizen Sales, agt.Ralph E. Bodine$72,000
c, Milagra (KEENOV907)Mill Ridge Sales, agt.Lakewood Stables$200,000

Yearlings: 92 reg fls., 45 off., 36 sold, $70,500 avg. (91.59), XSF 0.56, $30,000 med. (86.22), 21 c. $97,476 avg., 15 f. $32,733 avg., [lifetime avg: 233 sold, $135,132]

c, Addicted (KEESEP2595)Adena SpringsWilliam Stiritz$22,000
c, Alicita My Love (KEESEP547)Top Line Sales, agt.($190,000)RNA
f, Angel Trumpet (KEESEP3424)Adena Springs and St. George FarmBryan Boone, agt.$10,000
f, Authorized Staff (KEESEP955)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Silver Oaks Farm$30,000
c, Awesome Glory (FTKJUL287)Glennwood Farm Inc., agt.Baden P. "Buzz" Chace, agt.$170,000
c, Banished Lover (FTNAUG386)Kaz Hill FarmKaz Hill Farm, agt.$7,000
c, Calico Flower (FTKJUL305)Adena SpringsG. Watts Humphrey Jr.$100,000
f, Carolyn Frances (FTKJUL312)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Robkat Racing Stable$25,000
f, Cozy Star (FTKOCT430)Fox Straus ThoroughbredsGerald Attard$14,000
c, Cozzena Cozzena (KEEJAN765)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Northshore Bloodstock, agt.$52,000
c, Cozzena Cozzena (KEESEP1005)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Dale L. Romans, agt.$12,000
f, Donna's Doll (KEESEP2249)Stonestreet Thoroughbred HoldingsRon McCauley$13,000
c, Ellensburg (FTSAUG118)White Church FarmStraightaway Farm$260,000
c, Exact (KEESEP2709)Adena SpringsJerry Silverton, agt.$2,500
c, Fluid Move (KEESEP132)Liberty Road StablesVladimir Kazakov$30,000
c, Forest Secrets (KEESEP674)Gainesway, agt.Bob Baffert, agt.$625,000
c, Great Lady K (KEESEP2739)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Barry Berkelhammer, agt.$27,000
f, Here's to You (KEESEP1089)Adena SpringsJoe Kendall$35,000
c, Holy Spark (KEESEP2753)Warrendale Sales, agt.Gregory Peck$7,000
f, Holy Way (KEESEP1498)Select Sales, agt.Luis Arenas Perez$12,000
c, Knock Twice (KEESEP729)Bluewater Sales, agt.Linda K. Juckette$160,000
c, Kobella Bean (KEESEP1528)Woods Edge Farm, agt.Affirmed Investment Corp.$60,000
c, Lady Bertrando (KEESEP1119)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Straightaway Farm, agt.$35,000
f, La Sorpresa (Arg) (FTMSEP490)Anjes FarmAnthony W. Dutrow$50,000
c, Lil Broad Tee (KEESEP2783)Adena Springs and Tony SchulerJames E. Baker, agt.$5,500
c, Maysville (KEESEP1971)Adena Springs($27,000)RNA
f, Meet the Cat (KEESEP754)Eaton Sales, agt.Mark Stanley$170,000
c, Merger of Equals (FTNAUG496)Kaz Hill FarmRepole Stable$32,000
f, Nigella (KEESEP2834)Adena Springs($1,700)RNA
f, Off On a Tangent (KEESEP781)Dunford Farm, agt.D. J. Stable$40,000
f, One Fine Shweetie (KEESEP1183)Hidden Brook Farm, agt.Casa de Nuevo Farm$50,000
c, Our Miss Jones (KEESEP2012)Adena SpringsBen Glass, agt.$30,000
f, Paula Smith (KEESEP795)Walnut Green, agt.($35,000)RNA
f, Pop Princess (KEESEP2859)Adena Springs($65,000)RNA
f, Promise One (KEESEP1205)Adena Springs($47,000)RNA
f, Roll V T R (KEESEP3304)Adena Springs($9,000)RNA
c, Royal Fact (KEESEP4863)Adena SpringsNot Sold
f, Selena Rose (FTKOCT23)Richland HillsDoug Donnelly and C J Thoroughbreds$19,000
c, Skip Trial Miss (KEESEP861)Adena SpringsBob Gary$20,000
f, Spirited Game (KEESEP487)Three Chimneys Sales, agt.Eric J. Wirth$5,000
c, Split the Arrow (FTSAUG29)Sam-Son Farm($170,000)RNA
c, Tina Bull (KEESEP1300)Overbrook FarmSteven W. Young, agt.$40,000
c, Tizamazing (KEESEP508)Burleson Farms, agt.Lanni Family Trust$350,000
f, Valid Symmetry (KEESEP2575)Liberation Farm and Brandywine FarmWilliam Stiritz$15,000
f, Winning Chance (KEESEP4217)Adena SpringsJohn Stroemer$3,000

Two-year-olds: 70 reg fls., 14 off., 12 sold, $42,292 avg. (65.50), XSF 0.34, $30,000 med. (61.41), 6 c. $54,083 avg., 6 f. $30,500 avg., [lifetime avg: 100 sold, $85,978]

c, Alpha Heat (ADSSPR2)Adena SpringsJack Damico and The Posse$20,000
c, Ardum Relaunch (ADSSPR3)Adena SpringsEquus Farm and John Aglialoro$30,000
c, Bobbie Use (OBSFEB131)Ricky Leppala, agt.($145,000)RNA
c, Caprice Miss (ADSSPR10)Adena Springs($80,000)RNA
c, Coral Necklace (OBSMAR111)All In Sales, agt.Kuehne Racing$230,000
c, Dispersed Reward (ADSSPR17)Adena SpringsFrank Bertolino and Monarch Stables$30,000
f, Gentle Ridge (ADSSPR20)Adena SpringsJose Pinchin$40,000
f, Gilty Look (FTKFEB223)Paramount Sales, agt.Steve Belford$7,000
f, Good as Her Word (ADSSPR22)Adena SpringsTom Roberts$39,000
f, Jade Eyed (ADSSPR32)Adena SpringsKuehne Racing$32,000
c, Marina Light (ADSSPR37)Adena SpringsJoseph Imperio$9,000
f, Phil's Pill (ADSSPR45)Adena SpringsEddie Kenneally, agt.$47,000
c, Seattle Queen (OBSAPR593)Melvin IsensteinHenco Inc.$5,500
f, Siphonette (ADSSPR54)Adena SpringsLambholm South, agt.$18,000

Covering Sire: 67 mares bred, 19 off., 14 sold, $140,429 avg. (93.46), XSF 1.12, $43,500 med. (83.26), [lifetime avg: 125 sold, $149,176]

American County (KEENOV137)Adena Springs, agt.Dale L. Romans, agt.$32,000
Bettarun Fast (KEENOV152)Adena Springs($150,000)RNA
Buck Trout's Niece (KEENOV1533)Adena Springs($52,000)RNA
Bugs Day (KEENOV1534)Adena SpringsThree Chimneys Farm, agt.$35,000
Constant Companion (KEENOV410)Four Star Sales, agt.Bowden Global Bloodstock$375,000
Dante's Mary (KEEJAN356)Taylor Made Sales Agency, agt.William C. Schettine$55,000
La Porta (KEEJAN110)Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings($170,000)RNA
Lasting Appeal (KEENOV878)Overbrook FarmWinStar Farm$875,000
Passionate Kip (KEENOV1336)Adena SpringsTerry C. Lovingier$37,000
Quick Emotions (KEENOV1355)Adena SpringsJ & M Antonelli Thoroughbreds$45,000
Saint Knows (KEENOV1373)Adena SpringsMayberry Farm$110,000
Scatter Buy (KEENOV68)Adena SpringsRoyal Pegasus LLC$30,000
Sekira (KEENOV597)Adena SpringsOscar Benavides, agt.$120,000
Sudsy Baby (KEENOV628)Adena Springs($65,000)RNA
Touch Dial (KEENOV2273)Adena SpringsSinclair Stable$15,000
Twinzz (KEENOV650)Adena SpringsNelson Clemmons$40,000
Valid Leader (KEENOV657)Adena SpringsRaut LLC Bloodstock Agency$42,000
Valid Lil (KEENOV658)Adena SpringsDWF Inc.$155,000
Zip to the Wire (KEENOV127)Adena Springs($45,000)RNA

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2008 Auction Results

Mare Match - a service of eNicks
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Recent Winners and Stakes-Placed Runners

Nov 14 - Nov 21
  • Awesome Actor 1st Alw (Nov 19, AQU) Chart
  • Giant's Tomb 1st Mdn (Nov 14, WO) Chart


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Sire Lists

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Leading Runners 2009

Updated 11/17/2009
Awesome Gem, 2003, g., dam by Pentelicus, 1st Hawthorne Gold Cup H.-G2, 2nd Eddie Read S.-G1
Everyday Heroes, 2006, c., dam by Dayjur, 1st Hirsch Jacobs S.-G3, 2nd Woody Stephens S.-G2
All Smiles, 2003, m., dam by Shelter Half, 1st Nellie Morse S., 1st Dahlia S.
Awesome I Am, 2005, f., dam by Known Fact, 1st Restored Hope S., 1st Get Lucky S.
Rumor Has It, 2001, g., dam by Time for a Change, 1st Rossi Gold S., 1st Polar Expedition S.
Snapshot, 2006, c., dam by Bertrando, 2nd Jersey Shore S.-G3, 1st Alw
Shim's Pride, 2003, g., dam by Seattle Slew, 2nd Razorback H.-G3, 1st Alw
Racketeer, 2003, h., dam by Skip Trial, 3rd Ralph M. Hinds Invitational H., 2nd Harry F. Brubaker S.
Ghost Hour, 2004, h., dam by Dynaformer, 2nd Memorial Day H., 1st Aoc

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Top Ten Runners By 2009 Earnings

Updated 11/17/2009
Awesome Gem$475,800
=Fusaichi P J (JPN)$442,974
Everyday Heroes$180,800
Sangaree$106,900
Snapshot$97,740
All Smiles$88,725
Awesome I Am$87,840
Auxerrois$81,831
Awesome Grannie$80,805
Racing Bran$77,734

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Top Ten Runners By Lifetime Earnings

Updated 11/17/2009
Ghostzapper$3,446,120
Ginger Punch$3,065,603
Wilko$2,435,133
Round Pond$1,998,700
Awesome Gem$1,695,682
Toccet$931,387
Spun Sugar$929,171
Fusaichi P J (Jpn)$857,921
Hotstufanthensome$756,743
Personal Legend$744,805

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Top Ten Runners By Performance Rates

Updated 11/17/2009
Allrightsreserved21.55
Awesome Gem18.03
Everyday Heroes17.93
Temporary Saint17.84
Awesome I Am17.67
Snapshot17.23
Hotstufanthensome17.16
Two Brash16.68
Awesome Moment16.21
Distinctively16.06

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Active Sires From This Female Family

1st dam - Macho Uno: 2 crops, 6 SWs, 10 SHs.

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Breeders' Cup Runners & Winners

2009 Breeders' Cup Classic - 7th Awesome Gem (Piano, by Pentelicus)
2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf - 4th Awesome Act (Houdini's Honey, by Mr. Prospector)
2008 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic - 6th Ginger Punch (Nappelon, by Bold Revenue)
2008 Breeders' Cup Mile - 6th Awesome Gem (Piano, by Pentelicus)
2007 Breeders' Cup Classic - 3rd Awesome Gem (Piano, by Pentelicus)
2007 Breeders' Cup Distaff - 1st Ginger Punch (Nappelon, by Bold Revenue)
2006 Breeders' Cup Distaff - 1st Round Pond (Gift of Dance, by Trempolino)
2006 Breeders' Cup Distaff - 8th Spun Sugar (Irish Cherry, by Irish Open)
2004 Breeders' Cup Classic - 1st Ghostzapper (Baby Zip, by Relaunch)
2004 Breeders' Cup Juvenile - 1st Wilko (Native Roots (Ire), by =Indian Ridge (Ire))
2003 Breeders' Cup Turf - 8th Toccet (Cozzene's Angel, by Cozzene)
2002 Breeders' Cup Juvenile - 9th Toccet (Cozzene's Angel, by Cozzene)