The amazing long shot is won by Rich Strike in the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) produced an equally amazing fortune for Ontario breeder Susan Foreman.
Foreman owns Ontario-hybrid Unostrike one Macho Uno is a half-sister to Rich Strike, whom she purchased while attending Keeneland’s January All Age Horse Sale this year. She purchased the mare privately with the support of the Mare Purchase Program, a component of Ontario Racing’s Thoroughbred Improvement Program.
“I didn’t even know Rich Strike was in the Derby until Saturday,” she said. “I was watching at the ranch, because I was watching ponies with a friend, and I turned to her and said, ‘I have the same father as the Kentucky Derby winner.’
Foreman was in Keeneland in January, struggling to buy for a client but continued to get bids out. While back at the hotel on Monday night of the sale, she said she noticed Unostrike, the 3-year-old Canadian non-champion. Gold Strike was acquired for $22,000.
“What immediately caught my attention was that she was in Caravaggio , a gorgeous son of Scat Daddy,” she said. She is not a Canadian Champion mare, a Smart Strike mare. It was a beautiful piece of baggage for me to bring home to Canada. “
Unostrike is not a winner at the racetrack, having finished third once, but she has produced three winners. However, the lack of black ponies likely contributed to her being looked down upon.
Foreman, based in Tottenham, Ontario, has contacted shipper St George Sales and arranged a time to see the maroon mare. She said it took her “about two seconds” to realize she wasn’t going to leave without the horse.
“She’s beautiful. She’s 16.1 years old. She’s precise and very good-looking and had an early date with Caravaggio,” she said. The Unostrike was purchased for $25,000 and half the cost is covered by the Mare Buy Program, which offers $700,000 CAD this year in discounts on a first-come, first-served basis to breeders. create. 50% off purchase price up to a maximum of C$25,000. Mares must be purchased for a minimum purchase price of $10,000, with no maximum limit, and purchased at a public auction accredited by the Ontario Racing Foundation. There is a maximum distribution of CA$75,000 to any individual, partnership, corporation or other ownership group.
Breeders are also eligible for a CA$2,500 incentive for all registered mares, then bred to registered Ontario stallions in 2022.
Unostrike produced a Caravaggio filly on February 17th, which Foreman intends to sell as an aspiration. She bred the mare back four times and won the level 1 giải Maximum security first person to attend the 2019 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified for interference.
“She was a lovely mare to be around, a good mother, and what a beautiful pony she was,” she said. “Her nickname is Fancy. She’s the granddaughter of the Derby winner on a hot stallion. I couldn’t be happier.”
