Northern Dancer

                              Danzig
                                                  Pas de Nom

           Honor Grades 88
                                                  Secretariat

                              Weekend Surprise
                                                  Lassie Dear

EASY GRADES
  Dark Bay or Brown Gelding                       Alydar
  Foaled April 13, 1999
  in Kentucky                 Easy Goer
                                                  Relaxing

           Itsoeasy 93
                                                  Nijinsky II

                              Balinese
                                                  Homespun

1st dam
ITSOEASY, by Easy Goer. Unplaced. Dam of 2 foals, 1 to race, 1 winner--
   Easy Grades (g. by Honor Grades). Black type placed winner, see below.

2nd dam
BALINESE, by Nijinsky II. Winner at 2 and 3, $43,420. Sister to MASHAALLAH
      ($806,343 (USA), hwt. older horse at 4 on Irish Free Hand., 14 fur. & up,
      Hwt. older horse at 4 on Italian Free Hand., 11 - 14 fur., Jefferson
      Smurfit Memorial Irish St. Leger [G1], etc.), FOLK ART ($274,095, Oak Leaf
      S.-G1, etc.), SPORTIN' LIFE ($181,726, Leonard Richards S., etc., sire),
      Barefoot Ballerina ($30,203, 4th Miss Grillo S. [G2]). Dam of 7 foals, 4
      to race, 3 winners--
   Forrest Gulch (g. by Gulch). 8 wins, 4 to 6, $62,879.
   Security Risk (c. by Red Ransom). Winner at 2 and 3, $61,030.
   Cal Harbor (c. by Forty Niner). Winner at 3, $42,220.
   Itsoeasy (f. by Easy Goer). See above.

3rd dam
Homespun, by Round Table. Winner at 2 and 3, $30,885, 2nd San Clemente S., 3rd
      Yerba Buena H. Sister to SPHERE ($116,990, Palomar H., etc.), DUMBWAITER
      ($71,407 (USA), Ulster Harp Derby, etc.), half-sister to SABER MOUNTAIN
      ($115,175, San Felipe H., etc.). Dam of 17 foals, 15 to race, 8 winners--
   MASHAALLAH (c. by Nijinsky II). 9 wins, 3 to 6 in England, France, Ireland,
      NA, Germany and Italy, $806,343 (USA), hwt. older horse at 4 on Irish Free
      Hand., 14 fur. & up, Hwt. older horse at 4 on Italian Free Hand., 11 - 14
      fur., Jefferson Smurfit Memorial Irish St. Leger [G1], Grosser Preis von
      Baden [G1], Gran Premio di Milano [G1], Jim Murray H.-R (HOL, $46,600),
      Prix de la Porte de Madrid, 2nd Prix Royal-Oak-French St. Leger [G1], Prix
      Maurice de Nieuil [G2], Aston Park S., etc.
   FOLK ART (f. by Nijinsky II). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $274,095, Oak Leaf S.-G1,
         2nd Torrey Pines S. [LR], [Q] at Keeneland, 3rd Queen Elizabeth II
         Challenge Cup [L]. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, 1 winner--
      Artist Turf (f. by A.P. Indy). 5 wins at 3 and 4 in Japan, $685,253
         (USA).
   SPORTIN' LIFE (c. by Nijinsky II). 8 wins, 2 to 4, $181,726, Leonard Richards
      S., Allegheny S., Philmont S., William du Pont, Jr. H., Cochise H.-etr, 1

      1/16 miles in 1:41.60, 2nd Pennsylvania Derby-G3, 3rd Hill Prince S.-G3.
      Sire.
   Barefoot Ballerina (f. by Nijinsky II). 2 wins at 2, $30,203, 4th Miss Grillo
      S. [G2].
   Connie Knows (f. by Buckpasser). 6 wins at 2 and 3, $74,586. Dam of 9 foals,
         9 to race, 6 winners--
      COURT HOSTESS (f. by Sovereign Dancer). 12 wins, 3 to 5, $464,894, Brown
         and Williamson H. [G3], AKsarben Budweiser Breeders' Cup S. [L] (AKS,
         $92,700), Michigan Budweiser Breeders' Cup  H. [L] (DET, $62,550),
         Michigan Budweiser Breeders' Cup H. [L] (DET, $62,400), Imp H. (TDN,
         $24,000) twice, etc. Producer.
      CONNIE'S GIFT (f. by Nijinsky II). 5 wins, 2 to 4 in England and NA,
            $166,163 (USA), Louisville Budweiser Breeders' Cup H. [G2]. Dam of 8
            foals, 7 to race, 5 winners--
         GOLD TOKEN (c. by Mr. Prospector). 7 wins, 3 to 5, $320,368, Polynesian
            S. [L]-ntr, 1 1/16 miles in 1:41.09 (CNL, $60,000), Isi Newborn
            Memorial H. (TDN, $21,840), 3rd Salvator Mile H. [G3], Thanksgiving
            Day Sprint H. [L] (HOO, $5,880).
      Ivan Phillips (c. by Sir Ivor). 8 wins at 3 and 4, $90,335. Sire.
      =Mayano Loire (f. by Adjudicating). Winner at 3 in Japan, $53,591 (USA).
      Jurist (g. by Alleged). Winner at 4 and 5 in Ireland, $7,561 (USA).
      Ajaayeb (c. by Shadeed). Winner at 5 and 6 in Malaysia, placed at 3 in
         England.
   Balinese (f. by Nijinsky II). See above.
   Sad Dad (c. by Bagdad). 4 wins at 3, $22,502.
   Pauper Prince (c. by Majestic Prince). Winner at 4, $15,000. Sire.
   Eishin Michigan (f. by Manila). Placed at 3 in Japan, $47,299 (USA). Dam of 7
         foals, 5 to race, 3 winners--
      =Eishin Routine (JPN) (c. by Real Shadai). 3 wins at 2 and 4 in Japan,
         $379,509 (USA).
      =Eishin Sugar (JPN) (f. by Hector Protector). 2 wins at 3 in Japan,
         $159,447 (USA).
      =Eishin Tsuyoshi (JPN) (c. by =Tony Bin (IRE)). Winner at 3 in Japan,
         $127,541 (USA).
   Granny Sack (f. by Blushing Groom (FR)). Placed at 2. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to
         race, 5 winners--
      Zoom Cat (g. by Storm Cat). 3 wins, 3 to 5, $101,530.
      Purse (f. by Mr. Prospector). Winner at 3, $40,123.
      Tic Tic Kaboom (f. by Explodent). 3 wins at 3 and 4, $32,380.
      Case (f. by Fappiano). 2 wins at 3, $27,770. Producer.
      Ferosak (g. by Ferdinand). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $20,089.
      Ticket to Fortune (f. by *Forli). Unraced. Dam of 3 foals, 3 to race, 2
            winners--
         =King Midas (AUS) (g. by Snaadee). 7 wins, 3 to 7 in Australia,
            $106,085 (USA), 2nd Malaysia Airlines S.
   Storm Weaver (f. by Storm Bird). Placed in 2 starts at 3 in France, $5,225
         (USA). Dam of 10 foals, 6 to race, 3 winners--
      =Salvage (GB) (g. by =Kahyasi). 2 wins at 4, placed at 7, 2002 in England,
         $21,059 (USA).
      Storm Master (IRE) (c. by =Generous (IRE)). Winner at 2 in Ireland, placed
         at 4 in NA, $17,814 (USA).
      Cape Weaver (GB) (f. by =Pampabird). Winner at 2 in England, $14,853
         (USA).
   Handmade (f. by Java Gold). Placed at 3. Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, 3
         winners--
      Deputy Art (c. by Deputy Minister). 4 wins at 3 and 4, 2001, $28,235.
      Custom Fit (f. by Fit to Fight). 2 wins at 3, $14,093.
      Flea Market (c. by Smart Strike). Winner at 3, placed at 4, 2002, $6,004.
   Sarangani Bay (c. by Manila). Placed at 2 and 3 in England, $3,572 (USA).

   Home Love (f. by *Vaguely Noble). Unraced. Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, all
         winners--
      LOCAL TALENT (c. by Northern Dancer). 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France,
         $175,318 (USA), Prix Jean Prat [G1], Prix La Rochette [G3], 2nd Prix de
         Guiche [G3], 4th Grand Criterium [G1], Prix Morny [G1], etc. Sire.
      LOCAL SUITOR (c. by Blushing Groom (FR)). 2 wins in 4 starts at 2 in
         England, $42,225 (USA), Rokeby Farms Mill Reef S.-G2, 3rd William Hill
         Dewhurst S.-G1, 4th Craven S. [G3]. Sire.
      Soybean Trader (c. by Soy Numero Uno). 5 wins, 3 to 6, $46,938, 3rd
         Lafayette S.-L.
      Cielo's Love (f. by Conquistador Cielo). Winner at 3, $6,600. Dam of 11
            foals, 8 to race, 3 winners--
         TUESDAY'S SPECIAL (c. by Irish River (FR)). 6 wins, 3 to 5 in France,
            placed at 6 in NA, $187,359 (USA), Prix Exbury [G3], 3rd Prix
            d'Harcourt [G2].
      Kerenza (GB) (f. by Seattle Dancer). Winner in 2 starts at 3 in France,
            $5,355 (USA). Dam of 4 foals, 2 to race, 1 winner--
         =JOMANA (IRE) (f. by =Darshaan (GB)). 6 wins at 3 and 4, 2002 in
            France, $94,588 (USA), Prix Exbury [G3], 2nd Prix Max Sicard, Prix
            Belle de Nuit.
      Dareed (c. by Mr. Prospector). 3 wins in 5 starts at 4 in France, $29,642
         (USA).
      Local Silver (c. by Plugged Nickle). Winner at 3 in England, placed at 4
         in Switzerland, $7,728 (USA).
      =Homage (GB) (f. by Ajdal). Unraced in Great Britain. Dam of 7 foals, 3 to
            race, 2 winners--
         $MARK OF ESTEEM (IRE) (c. by =Darshaan (GB)). 4 wins in 6 starts at 2
            and 3 in England, $564,007 (USA), hwt. at 3 on English Free Hand., 7
            - 9 1/2 fur., Hwt. colt at 3 on European Free Hand., 7 - 9 fur.,
            Pertemps Two Thousand Guineas [G1], Queen Elizabeth II S. [G1],
            Tripleprint Celebration Mile S. [G2]. Sire.
         =Earl of March (GB) (c. by Caerleon). Winner at 3 and 4, placed at 5 in
            France and United Arab Emirates, placed at 6 and 7, 2001 in Saudi
            Arabia, $73,171 (USA), 2nd Prix du Palais-Royal [G3].
   Hard Knocker (f. by Raja Baba). Unraced. Dam of 11 foals, 8 to race, 6
         winners--
      HUAMBO (c. by Green Dancer). 5 wins, 3 to 5, 2002 in Germany and Turkey,
         $43,841 (USA), 50 Orakel der Dreijaehrigen, 2nd Preis des Casino
         Baden-Baden, Mueller Brot-Riemer-Meile, 3rd Grosser Preis der
         Dortmunder Wirtschaft [G3].
      Proven Desire (f. by Green Dancer). Winner at 3, $37,840.
      Deputy Mayor (c. by Deputy Minister). Winner at 4 and 5, $30,493. Sire.
      Anglona (f. by Polish Navy). Winner at 3 in France, $17,922 (USA).
      Raheena (f. by Lyphard). Winner at 4 in United Arab Emirates, placed at 3
         in England, $9,925 (USA).
      Algero (c. by Alleged). Winner at 2 in Ireland, $3,723 (USA).
   Exigence (f. by Exclusive Native). Unplaced in 2 starts in France. Dam of 10
         foals, 10 to race, 7 winners--
      Pleasure Treasure (FR) (f. by Caerleon). 5 wins, 2 to 4 in France, $70,881
         (USA), 2nd Grand Prix d'Aquitaine. Producer.
      =Court Rullah (g. by Alzao). Winner at 3 and 8 in Australia, $30,164
         (USA).
      =Urgent Affair (f. by Youthful Legs). 4 wins at 3 in Australia, $9,358
         (USA).
      =Rapatition (g. by Geiger Counter). 2 wins at 5, placed at 6, 2001 in
         Australia, $8,112 (USA).
      =Melygence (f. by Melyno (IRE)). Winner at 3 in France, $6,614 (USA).
      =Miss Romance (AUS) (f. by Youthful Legs). 2 wins at 3, 2001 in Australia,
         $4,478 (USA).

      =Namjong (g. by Bluebird). 6 wins, 4 to 6 in Hong Kong.
   Heavenlyspun (f. by His Majesty). Unplaced in 2 starts. Dam of 7 foals, 3 to
         race, 2 winners--
      Jagellon (c. by Danzig Connection). 2 wins at 4 in England, $26,689 (USA),
         2nd James Seymour S.
      Cloudslea (f. by Chief's Crown). Winner at 3 in France, $7,291 (USA).
         Producer.

RACE RECORD for Easy Grades: At 2, unplaced in 1 start; at 3, 2002, one win, 3
    times 2nd (Santa Anita Derby [G1] (SA, $150,000), San Rafael S. [G2] (SA,
    $40,000)). Earned $229,600.

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