Seattle Slew
                              A.P. Indy           Weekend Surprise
           Old Trieste 95                         Vigors
MINISTER ERIC                 Lovlier Linda       Linda Summers
  Chestnut Colt                                   Vice Regent
  Foaled January 25, 2001     Deputy Minister     Mint Copy
           Musical Minister 91                    Mr. Prospector
                              Ballerina Princess  Aladancer


By OLD TRIESTE (1995). Stakes winner of 6 races of $847,944, Swaps S. [G2], etc.
    His first foals are 3-year-olds of 2004. Sire of 112 foals, 35 starters, 3
    stakes winners, 16 winners of 27 races and earning $1,983,845 USA, including
    Maltese Heat (to 3, 2004, $815,897 USA, The Fairy S., etc.), Fond (to 3,
    2004, $110,741, Busher S. [L] (AQU, $48,960), etc.), Trieste's Honor (at 3,
    2004, $95,330, California Derby [L] (BM, $55,000)), Minister Eric (to 3,
    2004, $437,971, 2nd Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile [G1] (SA,
    $300,000), etc.), Venizia (at 2, 2003, $36,561, 3rd Whirling Ash S. (DEL,
    $6,457)), Steady Course (to 3, 2004, $93,405), Wild Wadi (at 3, 2004,
    $58,820), Mr. Trieste (at 2, 2003, $47,420).

1st dam
MUSICAL MINISTER, by Deputy Minister. 3 wins at 3 and 4, $47,384. Dam of 6
      foals, 5 to race, 4 winners--
   Minister Eric (c. by Old Trieste). Black type placed winner, see below.
   River God (c. by Bahri). 4 wins in 6 starts, 2 to 5, 2003, $149,376, 2nd La
      Puente S.-R (SA, $13,356).
   Easabeau Fille (f. by Capote). Winner at 4 in NA, placed at 2 in France,
      $75,286 (USA).
   Kelli Lee (f. by Kris S.). Winner at 3, 2003, $36,600.
   Kelli's Ransom (f. by Red Ransom). Placed at 3, $28,060.

2nd dam
BALLERINA PRINCESS, by Mr. Prospector. Placed at 2 and 3, $10,295. Half-sister
      to VIGLIOTTO (OK Gold Bowl [G1]), VISCOSITY ($89,799, Superdome H., etc.),
      Secala ($20,700, 2nd San Clemente S.), River Lullaby (3rd Ballylinch &
      Norelands Studs S.). Dam of 7 winners--
   PICO TENERIFFE (f. by Red Ransom). 6 wins, 2 to 4, $583,648, Sweetest Chant
      S. [G3], Herecomesthebride S. [G3], Suwannee River H. [G3], Pebbles S. [L]
      (GP, $90,000), Natalma S. [L] (WO, $50,063), 2nd Ballston Spa Breeders'
      Cup H. [G3], Sands Point S. [G3], Christiana S. [L] (DEL, $20,000), etc.
   SALMON LADDER (c. by Bering (GB)). 10 wins, 2 to 7, placed at 11, 2003 in
      England, placed, 5 to 10 in Italy and Ireland, $309,029 (USA), Perpetual
      St. Simon S. [G3], Schroders Glorious H., Chester Rated S., 2nd Premio
      Federico Tesio [G3], Cumberland Lodge S. [G3], Grosvenor Casinos September
      S. [G3], Winter Hill S. [G3], Peugeot Doonside Cup, etc.
   CAPOTE'S PROSPECT (c. by Capote). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $131,605, Texas Turf
      Challenge S. [L]-cre, 1 mile in 1:33.64 (LS, $60,000), 3rd Alysheba
      Breeders' Cup S. [L] (LS, $8,250). Set tre at Lone Star Park, 6 1/2
      furlongs in 1:15.18. Sire.
   Musical Minister (f. by Deputy Minister). See above.
   Areed Al Ola (c. by Chief's Crown). 11 wins, 4 to 9, placed at 10, 2003 in
      Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, $170,171 (USA).
   Peak Dancer (c. by Mt. Livermore). 4 wins, 3 to 6, 2003, $127,975.
   Kendra Faye (f. by Capote). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $113,706.
   Line of Departure (c. by A.P. Indy). Placed in 1 start at 3, 2004, $5,520.

3rd dam
ALADANCER, by Northern Dancer. 9 wins, 2 to 4, $191,135, Firenze H., Linda Vista
      H., California Oaks, 2nd Milette H., Orchid H., Senorita S., Bed o' Roses
      H., Santa Ysabel S., etc. Half-sister to /DUKE OF MARMALADE=ENG ($196,423
      (USA), Premio Roma-G1, etc., sire), ORANTE ($53,942 (USA), Prix de
      Guiche-G3, etc., sire). Dam of 6 winners--
   VISCOSITY (f. by Sir Ivor). 3 wins, 3 to 6, $89,799, Superdome H., 2nd
         Cornucopia S., Old South S. Dam of--
      Conductivity (f. by Saratoga Six). Winner at 3, $27,275. Dam of--
         Heart Surgeon (g. by Kerosene). 2 wins at 3, $61,294, 2nd Bucharest S.
            (HOU, $5,375), 3rd Norman S. (RP, $4,400).
      Ivor Confession (f. by Alleged). Unraced. Dam of--
         =Caesar's Moment (IND) (c. by Always a Rainbow). Winner at 3, placed at
            4, 2003 in India, 3rd Poonawalla Stud Farms Madras Gold Vase.
      Smooth Spirit (f. by Alydar). Unplaced in 2 starts. Dam of--
         Deputy Em (f. by Silver Deputy). Winner at 3 and 4, $88,355, 3rd Cicero
            H. [L] (SPT, $5,500).
   VIGLIOTTO (c. by Blushing Groom (FR)). 7 wins, 3 to 6 in England and South
      Africa, OK Gold Bowl [G1].
   Secala (f. by Secretariat). 2 wins at 3, $20,700, 2nd San Clemente S. Dam
         of--
      =SIR SIMON (c. by Sir Ivor). 2 wins at 3 in Ireland, Ulster Harp Derby.
      =Dartrey (IRE) (f. by =Darshaan (GB)). Winner at 2 in England, $56,424
         (USA), 2nd Cheveley Park Stud Sun Chariot S. [G2], Tattersalls Musidora
         S. [G3].
      Blue Hen Blend (IRE) (f. by Artaius). Winner at 2 in Ireland, 3rd Ardoon
            Stud April S., Solomon Carna Fillies S. Dam of--
         Ephemeride (f. by Al Nasr (FR)). Placed, 2 to 4 in France, $12,872
               (USA). Dam of--
            =CRICKET BAT (FR) (g. by Cricket Ball). 11 wins, 3 to 8 in France,
               $160,134 (USA), Grand Prix du Sud-Ouest.
      =Aljood (f. by =Kris (GB)). Placed, 2 to 3 in England and France, $18,818
         (USA), 4th Prix Marcel Boussac-Criterium des Pouliches [G1]. Producer.
      =Summer Palace (f. by Habitat). Unplaced in Ireland. Dam of--
         =Aphaia (IND) (f. by =Simply Great). 4 wins at 3 and 4 in India, 3rd SA
            Poonawalla Million.
   River Lullaby (f. by Riverman). Winner at 2 and 3 in Ireland, 3rd Ballylinch
         & Norelands Studs S. Dam of--
      WIXIM (c. by Diesis (GB)). 3 wins at 3 and 4 in England, placed at 4 in
         France, Italy and Hong Kong, $239,572 (USA), Sandown Mile S. [G2], 2nd
         Prix d'Ispahan [G1], Earl of Sefton S. [G3], 3rd Premio Vittorio di
         Capua [G1], Hong Kong International Cup [G2], etc. Sire.
      RUN SOFTLY (c. by Deputy Minister). 4 wins, 3 to 5 in England and NA,
         $214,121 (USA), Volante H. [G3], 2nd Hawthorne Gold Cup H. [G2]. Sire.
      BERCEAU (f. by Alleged). 2 wins at 3 in France, $60,043 (USA), Prix du
         Royaumont [G3], 2nd Prix Ronde de Nuit. Producer.
      Lakab (f. by Manila). Winner at 3 in England, $6,144 (USA). Dam of--
         EUROPEAN ROSE (f. by Nureyev). 3 wins in 5 starts at 2 and 3, $67,860,
            Bal Harbour S. (HIA, $16,470), 2nd Herecomesthebride S. [G3], Supah
            Gem S. (CRC, $6,690).
   Clever Dancer (f. by Mr. Prospector). Winner at 2 in Ireland. Dam of--
      LATIN AMERICAN (c. by Riverman). 8 wins, 3 to 5 in France and NA, $606,760
         (USA), Californian S. [G1]-etr, 1 1/8 miles in 1:46.92, New Orleans H.
         [G3], Remington Green H. [L] (RP, $60,000), Edmond H. [L] (RP,
         $45,000), 2nd Miramontes H.-R (SA, $15,000), etc. Sire.

      EIGHTSOME (c. by Sharpen Up (GB)). Winner at 3 and 4 in France, $83,707
         (USA), Prix Sir Gallahad, 2nd Prix Daphnis [G3], 3rd Prix Guillaume
         d'Ornano [G2], Prix Edmond Blanc [G3], Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord
         [G3].
      =Toyo Jo O (f. by Ile de Bourbon). Unraced in Japan. Dam of--
         =Meiner Bayern (JPN) (c. by Silver Ending). 2 wins at 3 in Japan,
            $414,022 (USA), 3rd The RF Radio Nippon Sho St. Lite Kinen.
   All for Glory (f. by Halo). Winner at 3, $3,366. Dam of--
      Siete Legues (f. by Pancho Villa). Winner at 3, $66,793, 2nd Fairfield
         S.-R (SOL, $6,000), 3rd Tanaka Family Farm H. (BM, $4,500).
   Ballerina Princess (f. by Mr. Prospector). See above.
   Assemblage (f. by Secretariat). Placed in 2 starts at 2. Dam of--
      Fat Farm (f. by Pleasant Colony). 3 wins at 4, $10,423. Dam of--
         =Calabrote Hei (ARG) (c. by Heist). 3 wins, 2 to 4, placed at 6, 2003
            in Argentina, $27,930 (USA), 3rd Pedro Goenaga [G2].
   Ala Forbes (c. by Bold Forbes). Placed at 3, $3,400.
   Important Message (f. by Seattle Slew). Unplaced in 1 start in France. Dam
         of--
      =Explosiv (c. by Exceller). 5 wins at 2 and 5 in Sweden, $47,176 (USA),
         hwt. colt at 2 on Scandinavian Free Hand.
      Surprise News (f. by *Forli). 7 wins, 3 to 5, $130,450, 2nd Special CHBPA
            Sandcastle H.-R (DMR, $10,000). Dam of--
         Heavens Throne (g. by Geiger Counter). 21 wins, 3 to 10, 2004,
            $310,348, 2nd Retama Park Turf Cup H. [L] (RET, $10,000), Chick Lang
            Jr Memorial H. (RET, $5,000). Ecr at Sam Houston Race Park, 1 1/16
            miles in 1:43.43.
      Ideas and Trends (f. by Sharpen Up (GB)). Unraced. Dam of--
         =LUNAR MUSIC (IND) (f. by Razeen). 5 wins at 3 and 4 in India, $41,731
            (USA), Eveready Guindy Gold Cup, 2nd Kingfisher Mysore One Thousand
            Guineas, Blue Riband Bangalore One Thousand Guineas, Hindu South
            India One Thousand Guineas, 3rd Hindu Bangalore Oaks.
         =AL DENTE (IND) (f. by Razeen). 7 wins at 4 and 5 in India, Southern
            Command Gold Trophy, Eve Champion Trophy, Western India Owners'
            Fillies & Mares S., 2nd Western India Owners' Fillies & Mares S.,
            Nanoli Stud Eclipse S.
         =River God (IND) (g. by Razeen). 3 wins at 3 and 5, placed at 6, 2004
            in India, 2nd Dawn Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup, 3rd F. D. Wadia
            Trophy.
         =Anagram (IND) (f. by Steinbeck). 5 wins at 3 and 4 in India, 2nd Super
            Mile Gold Trophy, Eve Champion Trophy, 3rd F. D. Wadia Trophy,
            Western India Owners' Fillies & Mares S.

RACE RECORD for Minister Eric: At 2, one win, twice 2nd (Bessemer Trust
    Breeders' Cup Juvenile [G1] (SA, $300,000), Del Mar Futurity [G2] (DMR,
    $50,000)), once 3rd; at 3, 2004, one win, once 2nd, once 3rd. Totals: 2
    wins, 3 times 2nd, twice 3rd. Earned $437,971.

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