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2002, Maria's Mon – Ionlyhaveeyesforu, by Tunerup
2010 fee: $2,000 • First Year at Stud: 2009 • Standing at: Journeyman Stud

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Standing at:
JOURNEYMAN STUD
5571 NW 100th St., Ocala, FL 34482
Phone: (352) 629-1200
Fax: (352) 629-1201
Website: www.journeymanstud.com
Email: brent@journeymanstud.com

Other stallions at Journeyman Stud:
Bwana Charlie, Circular Quay, Consolidator, Cowtown Cat, Exclusive Quality, Hear No Evil, Indy Wind, Mass Media, Saint Anddan, Sweet Return (GB), Teuflesberg, Wildcat Heir

Gaff's Highlights

MGSW & Record-Setting Sprinter by MARIA'S MON

World-class speed & versatility, twice running 1:08 and change on dirt and also winning graded stakes on both dirt & turf.
Held track record at Gulfstream Park for six furlongs after winning the Mr. Prospector S. (G3) in 1:08.50.
Earned a 111 Beyer Speed Figure while defeating top graded stake-winning sprinters War Front & Friendly Island.
Also defeated multiple Grade 1-winning millionaire Premium Tap while winning an allowance race at Belmont Park.
Won or placed in 10 stakes on two continents, North America and Europe.
At 2, a stakes winner and runner-up to undefeated Grade 1 winner Footstepsinthesand in a Group 3 in Ireland.
Won Aegon Turf Sprint S. (G3) on Kentucky Derby undercard at Churchill Downs with a 102 Beyer.
Captured the Taylor's Special H. in stakes-record time, and Bonapaw S. with a 106 Beyer, at Fair Grounds.
Fastest son at stud by the late, influential sire Maria's Mon.
First foals arrive in 2010.

Gaff Three Cross

Gaff

Maria's Mon
Ionlyhaveeyesforu

Wavering Monarch
Carlotta Maria
Tunerup
Real Jenny

Majestic Light

Uncommitted

Caro (Ire)

Water Malone

The Pruner

Our Girl

Valid Appeal

Child Bride

Dosage profile: (1-2-6-1-0): DI: 1.50 CD: 0.30

Gaff Race Record

Age	Starts	1st (SW)	2nd (sp)	3rd (sp)	Earnings
2	3	1 (1)	1 (1)	0	$57,246
3	7	2	0	2 (1)	$75,901
4	7	2 (2)	0	1 (1)	$194,000
5	6	3 (2)	0	2 (2)	$242,366

	23	8 (5)	1 (1)	5 (4)	$569,513
(RI: 8.59) (3, 6f, Career best Rag# 2)

At 2: 1st El Gran Senor S. (Ire-7fT, 1:30, dftd. =Zelkova [Ire], =Ridder [GB]), 2nd Killavullan S.-G3 (Ire, to =Footstepsinthesand [GB], dftd. Clash of the Ash).

At 3: 1st An allowance (Rag# 2) (CD, 6f, 1:08.92, by 3 3/4 lengths), 3rd Leopardstown Two Thousand Guineas Trial S.-G3 (Ire, to =Alayan [Ire], Grand Central [Ire]).

At 4: 1st Mr. Prospector H.-G3 ($100,000, GP, 6f, 1:08.50 NTR, dftd. War Front, Friendly Island), Bonapaw S. ($75,000, FG, 5.5f, 1:03.47, dftd. Smalltown Slew, Venomous), 3rd Maryland Breeders' Cup Sprint H.-G3 ($190,000, Pim, to Friendly Island, Celtic Innis, by 3/4 length).

At 5: 1st Turf Sprint S.-G3 ($169,050, CD, 5fT, :56.84, dftd. Ellwood and Jake, Congo King), Taylor's Special H. ($98,000, FG, abt5.5fT, 1:03.12, dftd. Wrzeszcz, Santana Strings), 3rd Aristides S.-G3 ($159,600, CD, to Fabulous Strike, Cougar Cat), Turf Monster H. ($200,000, Pha, to Smart Enough, Heros Reward).

Gaff Statistical Summary

Click here for detailed analysis of Maria's Mon's foals, starters, winners, stakes winners, earnings, average earnings per runner, current year and lifetime auction information, and much more.

Gaff Female Family

IONLYHAVEEYESFORU, by Tunerup. 4 wins, $126,090. Dam of 7 foals to race, all winners, including—

GAFF (c. by Maria's Mon). Subject stallion.

Fortune's Fool (g. by Grand Slam). 9 wins, 3 to 8, 2009, $113,275.

Chasing Lightning (f. by Belong to Me). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $73,425. Dam of LOVELY<\p>DANIELLA (f. by Gold Token, 8 wins at 3 and 4, 2009, $127,595, Jack Betta Be Rite H.-R).

Takealookatmenow (f. by Cryptoclearance). Winner at 3, $30,928.

Get an Eye Full (f. by Cape Town). Winner, $21,960.

Real Jenny, by Valid Appeal. 3 wins at 3, $33,208, 2nd Orange Blossom S., Begonia S., 3rd Constitution S., Somethingroyal S. Dam of 18 foals, 14 to race, 13 winners, including—

IFYOUCOULDSEEMENOW (f. by Tunerup). 7 wins, 2 to 4, $475,572, Brown & Williamson H.-G3, Beaumont S.-G3, Thoroughbred Club of America S.-G3, Moccasin Breeders' Cup S.-L, Pasadena Breeders' Cup S.-L, 2nd Test S.-G1, etc.

DOYOUSEEWHATISEE (c. by Barachois). 22 wins, 2 to 9, $436,817, Chief's Crown S.-L, De Anza S.-L, 2nd Debonair S.-L, etc.

NOWI'VESEENITALL (c. by Exuberant). 5 wins to 5, $147,636, Holiday Cheer H., etc. Sire.

Proud Eyes (c. by Proud Birdie). 7 wins, 2 to 5, $57,445, 3rd John Alden S.

CHILD BRIDE, by Jaipur. Unraced. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, all winners, including—

Real Jenny. See above.

Hello Poppy. 5 wins to 5, $60,192. Dam of—

SEMINOLE SPIRT. 6 wins, 2 to 10, $198,320, Damon Runyon S.-LR, 3rd Empire S.-LR.

Bridey. 4 wins, 2 to 5, $37,136. Dam of—

HAGALO CORRER. 12 wins, 2 to 6, $30,348 in Panama, Premio Alberto Pitin de Obarrio-G3, etc.

Gaff Active Sires From This Female Family

2nd dam - Catastrophe: 5 crops, 3 SHs.

Maria's Mon Top Ten Runners

By 2010 Earnings

Super Saver	$1,718,534
Exhi	$570,364
Simply Splendid	$242,784
Expansion	$129,500
=Bushman (GB)	$120,781
Miss Jean Brodie	$111,784
Tahitian Warrior	$97,000
Desert Flight	$85,637
Dumar	$79,210
Hudson Landing	$78,040

By Lifetime Earnings

Wait a While	$2,181,917
Super Saver	$1,889,766
Monarchos	$1,720,830
Grass Volante	$935,555
High Limit	$922,500
Ice Bear	$831,531
Monba	$669,034
Cheiron	$636,487
Strong Contender	$618,000
Exhi	$610,982

By Performance Rate

Super Saver	28.11
Tahitian Warrior	24.35
Exhi	23.7
Upperline	20.86
Expansion	17.5
Aliyah	16.35
Simply Splendid	15.82
Hudson Landing	15.5
Turf Melody	15.31
Domonation	15.23

Updated 8/30/2010

Gaff 2010 Auction Results

GAFF, 02, Maria's Mon—Ionlyhaveeyesforu, by Tunerup

Covering Sire: 37 mares bred, 2 off., 1 sold, $6,700 (42.64), XSF 3.35, [lifetime avg: 2 sold, $3,900]

Acting Foolish (OBSJAN472)	Sharon E. Biamonte, agt.		Not Sold
Itsgetineardawn (OBSJAN385)	Beth Bayer, agt.	Courtney Meagher	$6,700

Gaff 2009 Auction Results

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