Hanks, ND
(701) 694-2981
IN THE STUD
Category Five entered stud in 2000.
He has sired the earners of more than $1,800,000, including 5 stakes horses.
Category Five led all sires in North Dakota by overall progeny earnings in 2008, 2-year-old progeny earnings, progeny earnings on the turf and progeny earnings on all-weather racing surfaces. He maintained his lead in these same categories for 2009.
His runners include (sex/sire of dam):
•EDGERRIN (g/La Saboteur). 18 wins, 2 to 9, 2010, $460,903. Indiana Futurity (LR-Hoosier Park), Governor's S. (OR-Indiana Downs), South Bend S. (OR-Hoosier Park).
•RAGING WIND (g/Silent Fox). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $100,279. Palo Verde H. (O-Turf Paradise), Paradise Valley H. (O-Turf Paradise), 3rd St. Paul S. (O-Canterbury Park), Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile H. (O-Turf Paradise), Da Hoss H. (N-Turf Paradise), Rocket Bar H. (N-Turf Paradise), Coyote H. (O-Turf Paradise), Honor Hero H. (N-Turf Paradise).
•Cinnapie (f/Afleet). 4 wins, 2 to 4, $55,814. 3rd Terre Haute S. (OR-Hoosier Park). Set new track record at Indiana Downs: 5 furlongs in :57.
•Lady Laverne (f/Timeless Native). 2 wins at 3 and 4, $50,575. 3rd Lady Hallie S. (LR-Hawthorne Race Course).
•Stormy O' Bryan (g/Irish Tower). 11 wins, 3 to 7, 2008. $196,401.
•Five Crystals (f/Crystal Water). 12 wins, 2 to 6, 2008, $108,916.
•Kings Category (g/Don't Hesitate). 6 wins, 2 to 7, 2008, $87,944.
•Shakey (c/Page Nijinsky). 10 wins, 3 to 7, placed at 8, 2009, $67,129.
•Wings of Freedom (c/Summing). 5 wins, 3 to 5, placed at 6, 2010, $82,425.
•Fifth Avenue Suite (f/Caros Love). 3 wins at 3, $47,055.
•Gold Category (g/Proud Birdie), 3 wins at 5, 2010, $61,702.
•Embassy Storm (g/Pilgrim). 4 wins at 3, $35,484.
•Catblewbyu (f/Fred Astaire). Winner, $34,560.
•Cameo Castle (f/Pilgrim). 4 wins, 4 to 7, $39,366.
•Hurricane Retsina (f/Time for a Change). 4 wins at 3 and 4, placed at 5, $31,427.
•Zaina (f/Affirmed). 4 wins at 3 and 4, 2010, $34,836.
SIRE LINE
By Storm Cat (1983). Stakes winner of $570,610, Young America S.-G1, etc. Leading sire twice, sire of 160 stakes winners, 8 champions, more than $112,000,000, including Giant's Causeway (European Horse of the Year, $3,078,989, Esat Digifone Irish Champion S.-G1, etc.), Storm Flag Flying (champion, $1,951,828, Long John Silver's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies-G1, etc.), Sweet Catomine (champion, $1,059,600, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies-G1, etc.), Hold That Tiger (European champion, $644,235 USA, Grand Criterium-Lucien Barriere-G1, etc.).
FEMALE LINE
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Out of a mare by Nodouble (1965), champion twice, $846,749. Sire of 88 stakes winners, sire of the dams of 83 stakes winners, including Sky Classic (champion 4 times, $3,240,398), Regal Classic (champion, $1,456,584), Grey Classic (champion, $602,039), Classy 'n Smart (champion, $303,222), Al Bahathri (champion, $252,663), Delia's Flower (champion), Proper Reality ($1,701,650), etc.
1st dam
Slinkee (1987 f. by Nodouble).
In France, placed at 2 and 3, $13,281, 3rd Prix Rose
de Mai; in U. S., 2 wins at 4, $41,650. Dam of--
Slew o' Slinkee (1993 g. by Slew o' Gold). 4 wins, 2 to 5, $81,896.
Category Five (1995 c. by Storm Cat). Winner, see above.
Golden Slinkee (1998 g. by Seeking the Gold). 5 wins at 3 and 4, $33,213.
2nd dam
COOL MOOD (1966 f. by Northern Dancer). 8 wins, 2 to 4, $66,214, Canadian Oaks, Kirkland S., 2nd Tattling H., 3rd Duchess S. Sister to Christmas
Wishes. Dam of--
PASSING MOOD (1978 f. by Buckpasser). 3 wins at 2, $45,361, Shady Well
S., 2nd My Dear S. Broodmare of the Year. Dam of--
WITH APPROVAL (1986 c. by Caro (Ire). 13 wins, 2 to 4, $2,863,540, Horse of the Year in Canada, champion 3-year-old in Canada,
Bowling Green H. [G2], Tidal H. [G2], Marine S., Display S., Breeders' S., Queen's Plate S., Prince of Wales S., Plate Trial S., Connaught Cup
S., 2nd Breeders' Cup Turf [G1], Arlington Million [G1], Sword Dancer
H. [G1], Tampa Bay Derby [G3], Queenston S., 3rd Turf Classic H.
[G1].
TOUCH GOLD (1994 c. by Deputy Minister). 6 wins, 2 to 4, $1,679,907,
.Belmont S. [G1], Buick Haskell Invitational H. [G1], Lexington S. [G2],
.2nd Fayette S. [G3], Swynford S., 3rd Grey Breeders' Cup S. [G3].
BAR U MOOD (1990 f. by Saratoga Six). 8 wins, 2 to 5, $288,068, Seaway
.S., Royal North Breeders' Cup H., 2nd Wishing Well S., Ontario Fashion
.H., Holiday Inaugural S., 3rd Ontario Fashion H. Dam of--
Silver Spear (1998 c. by Cozzene). 8 wins, 2 to 7, placed at 8,.2006,
$351,472, 2ndLabeeb S., Franklin S.
Flying Baron (1997 c. by Deputy Minister). 4 wins, 3 to 5, $177,285.
DAIJIN (1992 f. by Deputy Minister). 4 wins at 3, $164,044, Selene S., Star
Shoot S., 3rd Test S. [G1]. Dam of--
.HANDPAINTED (2000 f. by A.P. Indy). 5 wins at 2 and 4, $435,406,
.Ontario Debutante S., My Dear S., Goddess S., Pan Zareta H., 2nd
.Selene S. [G1], Mazarine Breeders' Cup S. [G2], 3rd George C.
.Hendrie H. [G3], Ontario Matron H.
SWEEPING CHANGE (1985 c. by Secretariat). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $157,986,
.Woodstock S., 2nd Manitoba Budweiser Derby, 3rd Victoria Park S.,
.Col. R. S. Mclaughlin S., Piston S.
Launch Key (1983 c. by Roberto). 8 wins, 2 to 6, $108,771, 3rd Summer S.
[G3], Cup and Saucer S., 4th Grey S. [G3].
.Trout Stream (1982 c. by Riverman). 3 wins, 2 to 5, $26,068, 3rd Golden
Grass S.
.Moody Maiden (1977 f. by Apalachee). Winner at 3, $17,552. Dam of--
.NOTHING SPECIAL (1994 f. by Tejabo). 7 wins, 3 to 5, $266,590,
.Cumberland S., 2nd Straight Deal Breeders' Cup H, Algoma S., Singing
.Beauty S., 3rd Barbara Fritchie H. [G2], Stefanita S., Algoma.S.
.Granddam of Key Mood.
.Slinkee (1987 f. by Nodouble). Stakes-placed winner, see above.
.Princess Laika (1980 f. by Blushing Groom-Fr). Placed at 3 and 4, $17,385. Dam
of--
.COOL GOLD MOOD (1987 c. by Premier Minister). 6 wins at 3 and 4,
$291,275, Harvest H., C. B. Afflerbaugh S., 2nd San Luis Obispo H.
[G2], Most Host H., 3rd Pomona Invitational H., Pinjara H.; in Mexico,
10 wins at 8 and 9, $1,454.
.Gold Liaka (1988 f. by Yukon). Winner at 3, $2,432. Dam of--
GOLDEN PATH (1997 f. by Slew o' Gold). 4 wins at 2, $191,214,
.Glorious Song S., Muskoka S., Fanfreluche S.
CHAMUL (1998 f. by Mutakddim). Winner at 3, $165,799, Star Shoot S.,
.2nd Fury S.
.Blushing Princess (1996 f. by Crafty Prospector). Unplaced in 1 career start.
Dam of--
.FIRST BLUSH (2000 c. by French Deputy). 7 wins, 2 to 5, $334,369,
.Spectacular Bid S. [G3], 3rd Bold Ruler H. [G3], Huntington S.,
.Francis "Jock" LaBelle Memorial S., Sonny Hine S.
.Lady Laika (1993 f. by Gone West). Unplaced. Dam of--
HEALTHY ADDICTION (2001 f. by Boston Harbor). 10 wins, 3 to 5,
..2006, $1,032,837, Santa Margarita Invitational H. [G1, Clement ..L. Hirsch H. [G2], Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup H. (G2), Paseana S., .Osunitas H., Adoration Secret H., etc.
.Arch Lady (2000 f. by Arch). 9 wins, 2 to 5, $167,029, 2nd City of
..Phoenix H., Kachina H., Scottsdale H., Sun Devil S., 3rd Arizona
..Oaks, Mesa H.
Langoureuse (1998 f. by Gilded Time). In France, winner at 2, $28,560,
2nd Prix des Jouvenceaux et des Jouvencelles-Paris Turf, 3rd Prix
des Sablonnets; in U. S., winner at 3, $131,460, 2nd La Habra S.,
Twixtslusive S., 3rd Palisades S.
.Shy Spirit (1975 f. by Personality). Broodmare of the Year. Dam of--
.IZVESTIA (1987 c. by Icecapade). 11 wins, 2 to 4, $2,702,527, Horse of
the Year in Canada, champion 3-year-old colt in Canada,
champion grass horse in Canada, Molson Export Million
[G2], Canadian Club Turf H. [G2], Eclipse H. [G3], Forerunner
S. [G3], Heresy Breeders' Cup S., Transylvania S., Breeders' S.,
Queen's Plate S., Prince of Wales S., Plate Trial S., 2nd New Hampshire
Sweepstakes H. [G3], 3rd Jockey Club Gold Cup [G1], Arlington H.
[G2].
.KEY SPIRIT (1986 g. by Key to the Mint). 28 wins, 2 to 11, $775,268,
Philadelphia Park Budweiser Breeders' Cup H. [G3], Highlander S.,
Achievement S., 2nd Nearctic H., Woodstock S., Toronto Budweiser Breeders' Cup S., Toronto Budweiser Breeders' Cup H., Kennedy Road Breeders' Cup H., 3rd Finger Lakes Budweiser Breeders' Cup H. [G3],
Jacques Cartier S. Set ntr at Greenwood, 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:16.80.
.INTROSPECTIVE (1981 c. by Kennedy Road). 14 wins, 2 to 5, $525,102,
Shepperton S., Highlander H., New Providence S., HBPA Invitational H.,
Independence Day H., Coventry S., 2nd Razorback H. [G2], Chief
Pennekeck H., Vigil H., New Providence S., Telly's Pop Invitational H.,
Silky Sullivan Invitational H., Golden Gate Fields Breeders' Cup H., Jim
Foti Memorial S., Friar Rock S., 3rd King Edward Gold Cup H. [G3],
Shecky Greene H., Budweiser Sprint Championship H., Swynford S.,
Heresy S., Woodstock S., 4th Oaklawn H. [G2].
.UNDUPLICATED (1988 c. by Nodouble). 5 wins at 3 and 4, $131,194,
International Turf Cup H., 2nd Toronto Cup S. Set ncr at Churchill
Downs, 1 1/16 miles in 1:41.35. Set ncr at Woodbine, 7 furlongs
.in 1:20.30.
.Playful Spirit (1984 f. by Bold Hour). 6 wins at 3 and 4, $127,232, 2nd
.Edmonton Distaff H., 3rd Madamoiselle S. Dam of--
PLAY ALL DAY (1990 f. by Steady Growth). 3 wins at 2, $145,058,
.Mazarine S., 2nd Princess Elizabeth S.
Granddam of SEEKING DAYLIGHT, HEDONIST, ZAHA, Gold
.Player.
.Lady Avalon (1985 f. by Sensitive Prince). Winner at 3, $30,070. Dam of--
.AVALON GOLD (1992 g. by Steady Growth). 15 wins, 3 to 7,
$406,097, Elgin S., 2nd Steady Growth S., 3rd Steady Growth S.
twice.
FREEROLL (f. by Touch Gold). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $213,619, Lighthouse
S., 2nd Real Prize S.
.Appealing Spirit (1990 f. by Valid Appeal). Unraced. Dam of--
ENDLESSLY (1997 f. by End Sweep). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $195,992, Valdale S.
Wishing Mood (1986 f. by Coastal). Unraced. Dam of--
.Heaven's Wish (1992 c. by Halo). 6 wins, 2 to 4, $193,674, 2nd Simcoe S.,
.3rd Dominion Day H. [G3], Elgin S.
Greenaway (1976 f. by Arts and Letters). Unplaced. Dam of--
FROG PRINCESS (1985 f. by Sensitive Prince). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $87,589,
.Lady Slipper S., 2nd Primonetta S., Trevose S., Blue Sparkler S., 3rd
.Heirloom S., Camellia S. Dam of--
PROOF'S PRINCE (1992 g. by Proof). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $116,449, New
Jersey Futurity.
Dance on Snow (1983 f. by Czaravich). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $34,339, 3rd
.Memorial Day H.
Hot Pillow (1986 f. by Bates Motel). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $149,922. Dam of --
PIES PROSPECT (2001 c. by Crafty Prospector). 6 wins, 2 to 5, 2006,
.$712,859, Pegasus S. [G3], Fred W. Hooper H. [G3], Floor Show
.S., 2nd Donn H. [G1], Gulfstream Park H. [G2], Ben Ali S. [G3],
.3rd Haskell Invitational H. [G1], Leonard Richards S. [G3], etc.
Outlier (1995 f. by Corporate Report). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $159,507, 2nd
Wishing Well S.
Cool Plum (1982 f. by Plum Bold). Unraced. Dam of--
.COOL SHOT (1989 c. by Brave Shot-GB). 13 wins, 2 to 7, $209,012,
.Bull Page S., 2nd Achievement S., 3rd New Providence S. Set ntr at
.Fort Erie, 5 furlongs in 0:56.60 (1995).
3rd dam
HAPPY MOOD (1951 f. by *Mahmoud). Winner at 2, $2,450, Acorn S. Dam of--
.MISS SUZAKI (f. by Tompion). 5 wins, 2 to 5, $37,399, Belle Mahone S., 3rd
Scarlet Carnation S., Handy Mandy H. Dam of--
.COVERACK (1973 g. by Cornish Prince). 22 wins, 2 to 9, $371,545, Hobson
H. [G2], Dominion Day H. [G3], Replay H., Autumn H., Vigil H., 2nd
Dominion Day H. [G3], Fayette H. [G3], Rochester Cup, Charles W. Bidwell Memorial S., Michigan Mile Trial, Autumn H., 3rd Excelsior
H. [G2], Westchester H. [G2], Pennsylvania Governor's Cup H., King
Edward Gold Cup H., Miami Beach H., Fair Play S., Vigil H.
..GO TO THE BANK (1972 c. by Bold Hour). 8 wins, 2 to 5, $138,694, Essex
H., Kentucky H., 2nd Hyde Park S., Graustark S., 3rd American Derby
H. [G2], Oil Capitol H. [G3], Arch Ward S.
.Favored Son (1974 g. by Majestic Prince). 10 wins, 4 to 7, $148,717, 3rd
Rochester Cup.
.Allied Commander (1979 c. by Chieftain). Winner at 4 and 5, $120,850, 2nd
[Q] at Santa Anita Park, 3rd [Q] at Santa Anita Park, 4th Rolling Green
H. [G3].
.Goldye's Miss (1981 f. by Nijinsky 2nd). In Ireland, winner at 2 and 3, $13,998, 2nd Ballylinch and Norelands Stud S.
.Miss Lisa Todd (1977 f. by Raise a Native). Unraced. Granddam of Naughty
.Kiss, Introvert.
.Christmas Wishes (1967 f. by Northern Dancer). 6 wins, 2 to 4, $58,606, 3rd Margate H. Dam of--
. MR. NUTCRACKER (1983 c. by Mr. Prospector). In Jamaica, 4 wins at
3 and 4, The President's Cup "A1" H., The Jim Morrison Trophy "A1"
H., 2nd Reggae Trophy, The Pringle Cup "A1" H.
Deck the Bough (1974 f. by Tom Rolfe). 3 wins at 4 and 5, $33,370. Granddam
of Christmas Cactus.
.Bury the Hatchet (1973 f. by Tom Rolfe). Unraced. Dam of--
.BURYYOURBELIEF (1984 f. by Believe It). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $308,879,
Kentucky Oaks [G1], 2nd Ashland S. [G1], Santa Anita Oaks [G1],
Santa Ysabel S., 4th Mother Goose S. [G1].
.Forgive the Past (1991 f. by Believe It). Unraced. Dam of--
.Forgiving Monarch (1996 f. by Wavering Monarch). 6 wins, 3 to 5,
.$220,525, 2nd West Virginia Senate President's Cup S.
.Pretty Persuasive (1988 f. by Believe It). Unplaced in 1 career start.
.Dam of--
PRETTY DISCREET (1992 f. by Private Account). 3 wins at 2 and 3,
$230,423, Alabama S. [G1], 2nd Matron S. [G1], 3rd Frizette S.
[G1], Turnback the Alarm H.
.Key to the North (1977 f. by Key to the Mint). Unraced. Dam of--
STRAIGHT SOUTH (1986 f. by Hail the Pirates). 2 wins at 3, $62,903,
..Fall Fashion S., 3rd Liberation S. Dam of--
.BENDING STRINGS (2001 f. by American Chance). 5 wins at 2 and
.3, placed at 4, 2005, $688,388, Nassau County Breeders' Cup S.
.[G2], First Flight H. [G2], Safely Kept Breeders' Cup S. [G3], 2nd
.Test S. [G1], La Brea S. [G1], Go for Wand H. [G1], Molly
Pitcher Breeders' Cup H. [G2], Top Flight H. [G2], Comely S.
.[G3], Golden State Mile S., 3rd Ogden Phipps H. [G1].
DIXIE PREMIERE (1994 f. by Mane Minister). 4 wins at 2 and 3,
..$132,255, Nanaimo Breeders' Cup S., Queen Charlotte H., 2nd
..Fantasy S., Surrey S., 3rd Breeders' Cup Lassie S., Cinderella S.
Silent North (1985 f. by Silent Screen). Unplaced, $255. Dam of IT'S
SILENT, Katya.
.Happy Ending (f. by Groton). Winner at 2, $5,400. Dam of Long Live the King.
.Laurel Festival (f. by Hill Prince). Winner at 2, $2,240. Dam of--
Laurulla (1966 f. by Our Rulla). Winner at 2, $3,300. Dam of TOURULLA,
.SIMPLE MAGIC; granddam of SONDEED, MADABOUT JOE, .LUCKY PURCHASE, Erica Lyn, Shy.
Festive Hostess (1969 f. by Prize Host). 5 wins, 4 to 7, $11,884. Dam of
Arabian Host; granddam of SLEWANNAVAN.