RACE RECORD

The comparison began almost immediately. Favorite Trick had just overwhelmed his competition in the fourteenth Breeders Cup Juvenile (gr. I) to complete a perfect freshmen campaign. His eight wins in as many starts stood as the best record for a major juvenile winner since Native Dancer won nine straight nearly a half-century earlier. The discussion escalated when Favorite Trick was subsequently named Champion 2-Year Old Colt and Horse of the Year for 1997 three months later. The object of comparison was, of course, the last two-year old accorded that same honor, the immortal Secretariat in 1972. Since champions of different eras can never compete, we may only speculate as to which was better. Some could say that on a race for race basis, Favorite trick was an equally spectacular youngster.

His following three-year old season was only a disappointment to those who expected him to shadow the great Secretariat. Racing 8 times, Favorite Trick won 4, including the gr. II Jim Dandy Stakes, gr. II Keeneland Breeders Cup Mile and the gr. III Swale Stakes.

During his racing career, the horses Favorite Trick defeated resemble a Whos Who of racing. Names on this list include such greats as Souvenir Copy, Coronados Quest, Cape Town, Hot Wells, Joyeux Danseur and many others.

Following his racing years, Favorite Trick entered stud at Walmac International in Kentucky, where his first foals are yearlings of 2001.

Certificate of Authenticity from Walmac International, KY