1st grade champion No parole Her first foal, a pony, was born on January 9 in Louisiana, it was announced on January 10.
Bred by Coteau Grove Farms, the foal has come out street feeling the mare is naive enough. He’s a half-brother with a promising 3-year-old Tubarumba the son of Oscar who came in second on December 10 at Louisiana Champions Day for minors at Fair Grounds Racecourse & Slots.
Hunter Myers, Coteau Grove’s managing partner, said: “Obviously, we are delighted as breeders of No Parole, also breeders of his first foal. He was a beautiful and energetic pony this morning.”
No parole, son of Violence was the first 1st class winner bred by Coteau Grove.
Andrew Cary, Coteau Grove blood advisor, said: “We have supported No Parole with some very good mares and will continue to do so this year and beyond.
“No Parole has truly elite speed, and his lord, Violence, continues to produce top tier horses year after year, like level 1 winners Volatile and Forte, among many others. He’s the only son of Violence standing in Louisiana.”
“This is a well built pony and a great advertisement for its stallion. We have several more No Paroles coming out this year and we are really looking forward to them. It’s off to a great start,” said assistant farm manager Jacob Cyprian.
In addition to the Bluegrass Cat Plus One mare, No Parole was bred in Louisiana and sold to Maggi Moss for $75,000 from Select Sales for Keeneland’s September 2018 Annual Sale. Greg Tramontin was interested in this horse early in his racing career.
Coached by Tom Amoss, No Parole made his debut in 2nd place in brilliant style, winning 14 1/4. He won his first three starts with a total of 34 lengths, including the Louisiana Bred Premier Night Prince Stakes at the mile. His best hour comes in 2020 Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) at Belmont Parkwhich he won in 3 3/4 lace fashion in 1:21.41 for seven stretches, beating the final winners in 1st place echo town and naughty Alex .
No Parole wins 2020 Woody Stephens Stakes at Belmont Park
No Parole was named Louisiana Horse of the Year in 2020. Retired with six wins in 13 starts, he teamed up at Carrol Castille’s Whispering Oaks Ranch near Carencro, La., for a fee. advertised as $3,500 for ponies and nurses.
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