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                                                  Raise a Native
                              Mr. Prospector      Gold Digger
           Seeking the Gold 85                    Buckpasser
BOB AND JOHN                  Con Game            Broadway
  Dark Bay or Brown Colt                          Vice Regent
  Foaled May 17, 2003         Deputy Minister     Mint Copy
           Minister's Melody 94                   Seattle Song
                              My Song for You     Too Bald


By SEEKING THE GOLD (1985). Stakes winner of $2,307,000, Super Derby [G1], etc.
    Among the leading sires in U.S., sire of 14 crops of racing age, 776 foals,
    559 starters, 72 stakes winners, 4 champions, 376 winners of 1109 races and
    earning $72,139,718 USA, including Dubai Millennium (horse of the year in
    United Arab Emirates, $4,470,404 USA, Queen Elizabeth II S. [G1], etc.),
    Heavenly Prize (champion in U.S., $1,825,940, Apple Blossom H. [G1], etc.),
    Catch the Ring (champion in Canada, $918,314, Canadian Oaks-R (WO,
    $300,000(CAN)), etc.), Flanders (champion in U.S., $805,000, Breeders' Cup
    Juvenile Fillies [G1], etc.), Seeking the Pearl (hwt. in Europe and France,
    $4,021,716 USA, Prix Maurice de Gheest [G1], etc.).

1st dam
MINISTER'S MELODY, by Deputy Minister. 5 wins, 2 to 4, $451,470, Arlington
      Heights Oaks [G3], 2nd La Brea S. [G1], La Canada S. [G2], Molly Pitcher
      Breeders' Cup H. [G2], El Encino S. [G2], Kentucky Cup Juvenile Fillies S.
      [L] (TP, $20,000), 3rd Lady's Secret Breeders' Cup H. [G2]. Dam of 4
      foals, 2 to race, 2 winners--
   BOB AND JOHN (c. by Seeking the Gold). Black type winner, see below.
   CONNIE BELLE (f. by Storm Cat). 3 wins at 3, 2005, $129,830, Auntie Mame S.-R
      (BEL, $40,650), 2nd Tenski S.-R (SAR, $13,600), 3rd Little Silver S. (MTH,
      $7,200).

2nd dam
My Song for You, by Seattle Song. 4 wins, 3 to 5, $153,575, 3rd Convenience S.-R
      (HOL, $9,000). Half-sister to CAPOTE ($714,470, champion 2-year-old colt
      in U.S., Breeders' Cup Juvenile S. [G1], etc., among the leading sires in
      U.S.), EXCELLER ($1,674,587 (USA), Prix Royal-Oak-French St. Leger-G1,
      etc., sire), VAGUELY HIDDEN ($239,313 (USA), New Jersey Turf Classic S.
      [G3], etc., sire), AMERICAN STANDARD ($180,120, Orange County H., etc.,
      sire), BALDSKI ($103,214, Gold Coast H., etc., sire). Dam of 2 winners--
   MINISTER'S MELODY (f. by Deputy Minister). Black type winner, see above.
   Widady (f. by Gone West). Winner at 3, $14,962.
   Sarhan (c. by Gone West). Placed at 4 in United Arab Emirates.

3rd dam
TOO BALD, by Bald Eagle. 13 wins in 24 starts, 3 to 5, $174,722, Barbara
      Fritchie H. twice, Columbiana H., Bed o' Roses H. Half-sister to TURN TO
      TALENT ($75,808, Pageant H., etc.). Dam of 11 winners--
   CAPOTE (c. by Seattle Slew). 3 wins at 2, $714,470, champion 2-year-old colt
      in U.S., Breeders' Cup Juvenile S. [G1], Norfolk S. [G1], 4th Wood
      Memorial Invitational S. [G1], Gotham S. [G2]. Among the leading sires in
      U.S..
   EXCELLER (c. by *Vaguely Noble). 15 wins, 2 to 5 in England, France and NA,
      $1,674,587 (USA), Prix Royal-Oak-French St. Leger-G1, Hollywood Gold
      Cup-G1, Jockey Club Gold Cup-G1, Grand Prix de Paris-G1, San Juan
      Capistrano Invitational H.-G1, Hollywood Invitational H.-G1, Canadian
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      International Championship S.-G1, Sunset H.-G1, etc. Sire.
   VAGUELY HIDDEN (c. by *Vaguely Noble). 8 wins, 2 to 6 in England and NA,
      $239,313 (USA), New Jersey Turf Classic S. [G3], 2nd San Marcos H. [G3].
      Sire.
   AMERICAN STANDARD (c. by In Reality). 5 wins, 3 to 5, $180,120, Orange County
      H., [Q] at Santa Anita Park, 2nd Yankee Valor H.-LR, 3rd Phil D. Shepherd
      S. [L] (POM, $6,000). Sire.
   BALDSKI (c. by Nijinsky II). 7 wins at 3 and 5, $103,214, Gold Coast H., 2nd
      Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha Gold Cup-G2, 3rd Ak-Sar-Ben President's Cup H.-G3. Etr at
      Calder Race Course, 1 mile in 1:37.80. Sire.
   My Song for You (f. by Seattle Song). Black type placed winner, see above.
   Mauna Loa (f. by *Hawaii). Winner at 2, $10,300. Dam of--
      Myasha (g. by Imp Society). 12 wins, 3 to 8 in England, France and
         Belgium, $56,555 (USA), champion imported sprinter twice in Belgium.
      Tropical Society (c. by Imp Society). 6 wins, 3 to 7, $103,252, 3rd Kamora
         Breeders' Classic S.-R (CT, $13,500).
      Hawaiian Comic (f. by Doonesbury). Winner at 4. Dam of--
         ONE LIFT (f. by Imp Society). 3 wins at 2, $79,579, Display S. [L] (WO,
            $41,148(CAN)).
      Mrs. Magnum (f. by Northjet (IRE)). Unraced. Dam of--
         Eishin Luverne (c. by Mi Cielo). 8 wins, 2 to 7 in Japan, $1,794,815
            (USA), 3rd Yomiuri Milers Cup.
         Bewitching (f. by Imp Society). Winner at 2 and 3 in England, $31,516
            (USA), 3rd Jersey S. [G3], Daily Mail Classified Silver Trophy H.
            Producer.
         Arizona Irish (f. by Irish Open). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $22,896, 3rd
            Phoenix Futurity-R (TUP, $9,516).
   Bald Facts (f. by In Reality). Winner at 2, $6,175. Dam of--
      GENERAL ROYAL (c. by A.P. Indy). 11 wins, 2 to 5, $484,884, William P.
         Kyne H. [G3], Governor's H. [L] (SAC, $41,345), Alamedan H. [L]-ntr, 1
         1/16 miles in 1:40.60 (PLN, $27,595), Barretts Juvenile S.-R (FPX,
         $56,375), Joseph T. Grace H. (SR, $27,550), etc. Sire.
      FORTUNATE FACTS (f. by Sir Ivor). 7 wins, 3 to 5, $202,949, Lady Baltimore
            H. [L] (PIM, $44,233), Summer Guest S. (PIM, $25,561), 3rd
            Gallorette H. [G3], Sensational H. [L] (LRL, $7,354), Lady Baltimore
            H. [L] (PIM, $7,211), etc. Dam of--
         ADMIRE MAMBO (c. by Kingmambo). 2 wins at 2 in Japan, $609,136 (USA),
            Zen-Nippon Sansai Yushun, 2nd Hokkaido Sansai Yushun, Grand Chariot
            Cup, 3rd Nagoya Yushun.
         In the Will (f. by Seeking the Gold). Winner at 3, $30,372. Dam of--
            CHARITABLEDONATION (f. by Saint Ballado). 2 wins at 3, $85,640,
               Christmas Past S. [L] (GP, $45,000).
      Sharp Factor (f. by Sharpen Up (GB)). Winner at 3 in France, $15,581
            (USA). Dam of--
         SHARP CIEL (f. by Septieme Ciel). Winner in 2 starts at 2, $27,360,
            Hildene S.-R (CNL, $24,000).
         Brian's Rose (c. by Corporate Report). Winner at 2 and 4, $37,901, 3rd
            First Landing S.-R (CNL, $3,300). Sire.
         =Slanderous Facts (f. by =Slip Anchor (GB)). Placed at 2 in France,
               $7,938 (USA). Dam of--
            =DOUBLE HEART (FR) (c. by =Akarad). 5 wins at 3 and 5 in France,
               $178,656 (USA), Grand Prix du Nord, Prix Asselco Grand Prix Anjou
               Bretagne, 2nd Prix Tantieme, 3rd Prix du Muguet [G2], Prix Exbury
               [G3], etc.
            =I Got Rythm (FR) (g. by =Roakarad). Winner at 3 and 4 in France,
               $78,769 (USA), 3rd Prix Frederic de Lagrange.
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      If Bald Music (f. by Stop the Music). Unraced. Dam of--
         MOVING VAN (g. by Vanlandingham). 5 wins, 2 to 7, $209,265, Miller High
            Life Cradle S. [L] (RD, $120,000), 2nd Alysheba S. [G3], 3rd Old
            Ironsides H. (SUF, $2,500).
         Waltz On By (f. by Carson City). 3 wins at 2 and 3, $141,045, 2nd
               Demoiselle S. [G2]. Dam of--
            Dixie Waltz (f. by Dixieland Band). 2 wins at 2, $81,941, 3rd
               Astoria S. [L] (BEL, $11,913).
   Blazon (f. by Ack Ack). 4 wins at 3 and 4, $43,505. Dam of--
      Seme de Lys (f. by Slew o' Gold). Placed at 2 in Ireland. Dam of--
         STANOTT (IRE) (c. by Mukaddamah). 3 wins, 3 to 4 in England and Italy,
            placed at 5 in NA, $159,216 (USA), Premio Emilio Turati [G2], Premio
            Nearco, 2nd Gran Premio Vittorio di Capua [G1], Premio d'Estate,
            Grosvenor Casinos Hambleton Rated S.
         =CHARITA (IRE) (f. by Lycius). Winner at 2 and 4 in Ireland, $35,694
            (USA), Ali Retza & Mamadi Soudavar Garnet S. Producer.
         Silence of Night (IRE) (f. by Bluebird). 3 wins at 2 and 3 in Italy,
            $62,199 (USA), 2nd Premio Divino Amore. Producer.
      Tough Tender (f. by Bold Bidder). Unraced. Dam of--
         D'HALLEVANT (c. by Ogygian). 7 wins, 2 to 5, $515,350, Palos Verdes H.
            [G3], Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup H. [G3], Phone Trick H. [L] (HOL,
            $28,900), 2nd Del Mar Budweiser Breeders' Cup H. [G2], Lazaro S.
            Barrera H. [G3], etc. Sire.
         Shadow Ram (f. by Ogygian). Unraced. Dam of--
            LADY ANDROMEDA (f. by Maria's Mon). Winner at 2 and 4, $138,940,
               Everget S. [L] (DEL, $45,000), 2nd Susan's Girl S. [L] (DEL,
               $15,000), 3rd Delaware Oaks [G3].
   Paavo (c. by *Hawaii). Winner at 2 and 3, $22,967. Sire.
   Bagayo (g. by *Turn-to). Winner at 4, $9,303.
   Periwig (f. by Buckpasser). Unraced. Dam of--
      Telltale Traces (f. by Tentam). Winner at 3. Dam of--
         LAKE COUNTRY (f. by Caucasus). 14 wins, 3 to 5, $500,631, champion
               older mare in Canada, Matchmaker S. [G2], Diana H. [G2], Violet
               H. [G3], Nassau S. [L] (WO, $39,780(CAN)), Nassau S. [O], etc.
               Dam of--
            CORROUGE (c. by Alleged). 7 wins, 3 to 5 in France and England,
               $152,878 (USA), Prix Nimbus, 2nd Prix Pelleas, 3rd Prix La
               Moskowa, Quantel Aston Park S. Sire.
            Hidden Source (c. by Mr. Prospector). Winner at 3 and 4 in NA,
               placed in 2 starts at 2 in France, $160,479 (USA), 2nd Don't
               Alibi S.-R (SA, $11,000), 3rd Big Sky II S.-R (SA, $6,600).
               Sire.
            Tarn (f. by Alleged). Winner at 3 in France, $22,657 (USA), 3rd Prix
               de Thiberville.
         ARTIC MISTRAL (f. by Briartic). 4 wins at 3, $86,677, Jammed Lovely S.
            [LR] (GRD, $37,092(CAN)). Producer.
      Tawpie (f. by In Reality). Unraced. Dam of--
         MISS TAWPIE (f. by Miswaki). 7 wins at 4 and 5, $207,275, Bangles and
               Beads S. [L] (FPX, $29,650), Pio Pico S.-R (FPX, $24,000), 2nd
               Cascapedia H. [L] (SA, $15,000). Dam of--
            =Fabled (f. by Seattle Dancer). 3 wins at 3 in Australia, $51,544
               (USA), 3rd Debutante S.
         Lady by Design (f. by Fast Play). Winner at 2, $23,400. Dam of--
            MADDIE MAY (f. by Not For Love). 8 wins, 2 to 5, $408,551, Iroquois
               H.-R (BEL, $75,000), Maid of the Mist S.-R (BEL, $60,000),
               Schenectady H.-R (BEL, $48,765), 2nd Schenectady H.-R (BEL,
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               $16,620), Broadway H.-R (AQU, $16,530), etc.
            Davy Jones (g. by Sea Salute). 10 wins, 3 to 7, 2005, $252,309, 3rd
               Spend a Buck S. [L] (MTH, $5,500).
         Lady One (f. by It's the One). Unplaced. Dam of--
            =BONNE FEMME (f. by Slew Prince). 4 wins at 2 and 3 in Venezuela,
               $50,557 (USA), champion 2-year-old filly in Venezuela, Premio
               Hipodromo La Rinconada, Premio Ciudad de Caracas, Premio Andres
               Bello, Premio Edgar Ganteaume, 2nd Premio Prensa Hipica Nacional,
               etc.
      Peri Air (f. by Transworld). Unraced. Dam of--
         Air Flair (f. by Personal Flag). Winner at 2 and 3, $59,694, 3rd New
               York Stallion S.-R (AQU, $9,600). Dam of--
            GUARIQUE (c. by Lear Fan). 8 wins at 3 and 4 in Peru, champion grass
               horse in Peru, Clasico Santorin [G2], Clasico Almirante Miguel
               Grau Seminario [G2], Clasico Republica de Chile, 2nd Clasico
               Baldomero Aspillaga [G3].
            Galica (f. by Dixieland Brass). 4 wins at 3 and 4, 2005,
               $80,584(USA), 3rd British Columbia Cup Distaff H.-R (HST,
               $6,129(CAN)).

RACE RECORD for Bob and John: At 2, one win, once 2nd, twice 3rd (Hollywood
    Futurity [G1] (HOL, $48,870), Real Quiet S. [L] (HOL, $12,000)); at 3, 2006,
    three wins (Wood Memorial S. [G1] (AQU, $450,000), Sham S. [G3] (SA,
    $61,500)), once 3rd (San Felipe S. [G2] (SA, $30,000)) in 4 starts. Totals:
    4 wins, once 2nd, 3 times 3rd. Earned $680,070.

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