Halfbridled

Halfbridled (foaled February 2, 2001 in Kentucky) is a dark bay or brown Thoroughbred racehorse. She is best known as the 2003 Eclipse Champion Two-Year-Old Filly.

Halfbridled
SireUnbridled
GrandsireFappiano
DamHalf Queen
DamsireDeputy Minister
SexFilly
Foaled2001
CountryUnited States
ColourDark bay or brown
BreederWertheimer et Frère
OwnerWertheimer et Frère
TrainerRichard Mandella
Record6:4-2-0
Earnings$959,400
Major wins
Del Mar Debutante Stakes (2003)
Oak Leaf Stakes (2003)
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (2003)
Awards
U.S. Champion 2-Yr-Old Filly (2003)
Last updated on November 26, 2006

Background

Halfbridled is a bay mare bred by in Kentucky by the French-based Wertheimer et Frère, who also owned her during her racing career. She was sired by Unbridled, winner of the 1990 Kentucky Derby and Eclipse Eclipse Champion Three-Year-Old Male, and was out of the Deputy Minister mare Half Queen.[1]

She was trained by Richard E. Mandella.

Racing career

Juvenile Championship Season

Following a victorious debut in a Maiden Special Weight race at Del Mar Racetrack, Halfbridled contested the Grade I Del Mar Debutante Stakes, where she defeated five opponents including Hollywood Story and Victory USA. She then went to a Breeders' Cup prep race, the 1 1/16 miles Grade II Oak Leaf Stakes at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. In the Oak Leaf, she faced six others including Hollywood Story again.[2][3]

Entering the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies undefeated, Halfbridled went to the gate on October 25, 2003, as the 2-1 favorite in a field of fourteen. She drew the farthest post from the rail, #14. She won under her usual jockey, Hall of Fame rider Julie Krone.[4]

For her impressive efforts of racing, Halfbridled was named the Eclipse Champion 2-Year-Old Filly.

Later career and retirement

Halfbridled made her sophomore debut in the Santa Anita Oaks, finishing second behind Composure. Next she contested the Beaumont Stakes, again finishing second in what was her final race.[5] After the Beaumont Stakes, it was discovered that Halfbridled had sustained an injury to her canon bone and would be sidelined for the rest of the season. The following November, after supposedly healing from her injury, Halfbridled returned to training to prepare for the 2005 racing season. During a gallop it was realized that the filly never truly healed from her injury, and the decision was made to retire her.[6]

Breeding record

After her retirement from racing, Halfbridled began her career as a broodmare. She delivered her first foal, a bay filly by Giant's Causeway, in 2007. She was later sent to Europe.

Her offspring include:[7]

  • Half Strike (2009 gelding by Smart Strike)- Five-time winner and earner of over $100,000
  • Humoristica (2011 filly by Distorted Humor)- Winner, earnings of $38,345
  • Pas Prete (GB) (2014 filly by More Than Ready)- Winner, earnings of €22,300
  • Gianthalf (2010 filly by Giant's Causeway)- No wins in two starts, broodmare
  • Halfcause (2007 filly by Giant's Causeway)- No wins in 7 starts, broodmare
  • Primaprima (2013 filly by More Than Ready)- Unraced, broodmare
  • A.P. Few- (2008 filly by A.P. Indy)- Unraced, broodmare

References
  1. Michelson, Miles. "Halfbridled Horse Pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  2. Daily Racing Form October 25, 2003 Vol CIX No. 298 BC page 14
  3. Equibase.com. "Equibase | Profiles". Equibase. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  4. Orange County Register October 26, 2003 Sports page 11
  5. Equibase.com. "Equibase | Profiles". Equibase. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  6. "Champion Halfbridled Retired". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
  7. Michelson, Miles. "Halfbridled Offspring". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
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