Smooth Like Strait

$4,500 16.1 HH (1.64M)

Midnight Lute - Smooth as Usual, by Flower Alley

2017, b, entered stud 2024

Stands and nurses. Standing at Warhorse Place, Kentucky

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Pedigree

Pedigree

Pedigree Chart
        
                        Smooth Like Strait
                    
                        Midnight Lute
                    
                        Real Quiet
                    
                        Quiet American
                    
                        Fappiano
                    
                        Demure
                    
                        Really Blue
                    
                        Believe It
                    
                        Meadow Blue
                    
                        Candytuft
                    
                        Dehere
                    
                        Deputy Minister
                    
                        Sister Dot
                    
                        Bolt From the Blue
                    
                        Blue Times
                    
                        Berkut
                    
                        Smooth as Usual
                    
                        Flower Alley
                    
                        Distorted Humor
                    
                        Forty Niner
                    
                        Danzig's Beauty
                    
                        Princess Olivia
                    
                        Lycius
                    
                        Dance Image (IRE)
                    
                        Beautiful Lil
                    
                        Aptitude
                    
                        A.P. Indy
                    
                        Dokki
                    
                        Sky Meadows
                    
                        Conquistador Cielo
                    
                        Pride's Crossing

1st dam: Smooth as Usual, by Flower Alley. Winner at 3, $38,141(USA). Dam of 8 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners—

SMOOTH LIKE STRAIT (c. by Midnight Lute).

Smooth Salute (g. by Midnight Lute). Winner at 4, 2024, $61,900.

Chloe Belle (f. by Hat Trick (JPN)). 3 wins in 6 starts at 4, $26,315.

Smooth and Savvy (f. by Lucky Pulpit). Placed in 2 starts at 3, $3,825.

2nd dam: Beautiful Lil, by Aptitude. Placed at 3, $21,280. Half-sister to DIXIE DOT COM ($1,332,775, San Fernando Breeders' Cup S. [G2], etc., sire), Cherokee Crossing ($36,428, 3rd Ellis Park Debutante S. [L] (ELP, $10,500), etc.), Talentina (3rd Junior Champion S. (MTH, $4,950)). Dam of 4 winners—

Smooth as Usual (f. by Flower Alley). See above.

Cole Cole (g. by Exchange Rate). 4 wins at 4 and 5, $35,317.

Beautiful Ruler (f. by Roman Ruler). 5 wins, 3 to 6, $28,548.

Asi Meric (TUR) (c. by Lion Heart). Winner at 3 in TUR.

My Dutchess Kate (f. by Flower Alley). Placed at 3, $10,618.

Grand Efe (TUR) (c. by English Channel). Placed at 3 and 4 in TUR.

3rd dam: Sky Meadows, by Conquistador Cielo. Unraced. Half-sister to KILTARTAN CROSS ($180,642, St. Cloud S. (CBY, $16,965), etc.). Dam of 6 winners—

DIXIE DOT COM (c. by Dixie Brass). 8 wins, 2 to 6, $1,332,775, San Fernando Breeders' Cup S. [G2], San Pasqual H. [G2], Texas Mile S. [G3], Lone Star Park H. [G3]-ntr, 1 1/16 miles in 1:40.53, Simply Majestic H. [L] (GG, $39,660), Foothill S. [L] (FPX, $27,500), Montclair S. (GG, $23,415), 2nd Pacific Classic S. [G1], etc. Sire.

Cherokee Crossing (f. by Cherokee Colony). Placed at 2 and 3, $36,428, 3rd Ellis Park Debutante S. [L] (ELP, $10,500), Bassinet Prelude S. (RD, $2,950). Dam of--

SIPHONIC (c. by Siphon (BRZ)). 3 wins at 2, $774,778, Hollywood Futurity [G1], Lane's End Breeders' Futurity [G2], 2nd Santa Catalina S. [G2] (SA, $30,000), 3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile [G1], San Felipe S. [G2] (SA, $30,000).

MOUNTAIN GIRL (f. by Mountain Cat). 4 wins, 2 to 4, $131,320, Queen S. [L] (TP, $37,500), 3rd My Juliet S. (PHA, $5,500). Producer.

Lady Siphonica (f. by Siphon (BRZ)). Winner at 2, $32,456. Dam of--

Revamp (g. by Tapizar). 19 wins, 3 to 7, placed at 8, 2024 in FR and GR , placed at 3 in

ENG, $115,252 (USA), Hwt. at 3 on Greek Free Hand., 9 1/2 - 11 fur., Hwt. older horse at

5 on Greek Free Hand., 9 1/2 - 11 fur., Hwt. older horse at 6 on Greek Free Hand., 9 1/2 -

11 fur., Hwt. older horse at 7 on Greek Free Hand., 9 1/2 - 11 fur.

Renaissance Art (c. by More Than Ready). 5 wins, 2 to 5 in HK and IRE, $562,663 (USA), 2nd Queen Mother Memorial Cup [L].

Ma'am (f. by Colonel John). 4 wins, 3 to 5, $167,923. Dam of--

MYSTIK DAN (c. by Goldencents). 3 wins at 2 and 3, 2024, $4,161,360, Kentucky Derby

[G1] (CD, $3,100,000), Southwest S. [G3] (OP, $408,000), 2nd Preakness S. [G1]

(PIM, $400,000), 3rd Arkansas Derby [G1] (OP, $131,250).

Rose of Summer (f. by El Prado (IRE)). Unraced. Dam of--

SUMMER FRONT (c. by War Front). 8 wins, 2 to 5, $1,077,140, Ft. Lauderdale S. [G2] (GP, $120,000), Hill Prince S. [G3] (BEL, $90,000), Cliff Hanger S. [G3] (MTH, $60,000), Miami Mile H. [G3] (CRC, $60,140), Dania Beach S. [L] (GP, $60,000), etc. Sire.

LARAGH (f. by Tapit). 4 wins in 8 starts at 2 and 3, $581,877(USA), Hollywood Starlet S. [G1] (HOL, $263,100), JPMorgan Chase Jessamine S. [L] (KEE, $93,000), Edgewood S. [L] (CD, $67,912), 3rd Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf [L] (OSA, $115,000). Dam of--

SOLACE (JPN) (f. by Orfevre (JPN)). 4 wins, 2 to 4 in JPN, $736,614 (USA), Mermaid S. [G3].

SHAMROCK HILL (JPN) (f. by Kizuna (JPN)). 4 wins at 3 and 4 in JPN, $579,278 (USA), Mermaid S. [G3].

Molly Malone (f. by Strong Hope). Placed at 4, $13,941. Dam of--

MCFEELY (g. by Scat Daddy). 5 wins, 3 to 7, $124,840, John Henry S. (EVD, $30,000).

Major's Girl (f. by Purge). Unplaced in 1 start. Dam of--

Total Joint (g. by Tiz Wonderful). 5 wins, 3 to 5, $208,395, 3rd Long Branch S. [L] (MTH, $10,000).

Juliette Ava (f. by Medaglia d'Oro). Unplaced. Dam of--

Pure Fire (c. by Practical Joke). Placed at 2 and 3, $35,800, 3rd Fasig-Tipton Futurity (SA, $12,000).

Baroness Juliette (f. by Speightstown). Winner at 3, $11,335. Dam of--

NO MORE TIME (c. by Not This Time). Winner at 2 and 3, 2024, $226,780, Sam F. Davis S. [G3] (TAM, $120,000), 2nd Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby [G3] (TAM, $70,000).

Talentina (f. by Local Talent). Placed at 2, 3rd Junior Champion S. (MTH, $4,950). Producer. Gerosa (c. by Cherokee Run). 4 wins in 7 starts, 3 to 5, $88,300. Sire. Easyontheeyes (g. by Soto). 5 wins at 4 and 5, $47,375(USA). Skyoke (g. by Roanoke). Winner at 3, $32,051. S W Princess (f. by Far North). Winner at 3, $15,234. Holy Cow (g. by Holy Bull). Winner at 4, $5,739. Beautiful Lil (f. by Aptitude).

4th dam: Pride's Crossing, by Riva Ridge. 6 wins at 3 and 4, $149,320. Half-sister to SUMMERTIME PROMISE ($373,623, Gallorette H.-G3, etc.), Ready Token ($20,697 (USA), 3rd Grosser Hertie-Preis-G2), Deed of Gift (2nd Norfolk S.-G3, etc., sire). Dam of 8 winners, including--

KILTARTAN CROSS (g. by Hero's Honor). 12 wins, 2 to 7, $180,642, St. Cloud S.-ncr, 7 1/2 furlongs in 1:27.82 (CBY, $16,965), 2nd Renville County H. (CBY, $5,000), 3rd Hawthorne Derby [G3], Canterbury Budweiser Breeders' Cup H. (CBY, $8,564). Set ncr at Canterbury Park, about 1 mile in 1:33.44.

Queen's Shilling (f. by Fit to Fight). 4 wins at 3, $18,515.

Two Lanterns (g. by Colony Light). 10 wins, 2 to 6, $79,701, 2nd Lafayette S. [L] (EVD, $7,750).

Sky Meadows (f. by Conquistador Cielo).

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Race Record

Won at 2

Cecil B. DeMille S. (gr. III) at Del Mar
(8f, T, defeating Goliad, Last Opportunity (IRE), Hit the Road, Liar Liar (IRE), Albert Park, Encoder, Go Time, Hariboux (GB), Fore Left, Kanderel, Midnight Jostar, War Beast).
A maiden special weight race at Santa Anita Park
(5.5f, T, defeating Impossible Task, Dean Martini, Phast Pharoah, Witch's Vow, Heywoods Beach, Drasario (IRE), Nineeleventurbo).

Won at 3

Mathis Brothers Mile S. (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park
(8f, T, defeating Storm the Court, Whisper Not (GB), Field Pass, Scarto, Strongconstitution, Heywoods Beach).
Twilight Derby (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park
(9f, T, defeating Scarto, Field Pass, Kiss Today Goodbye, Farmington Road, K P All Systems Go, Margot's Boy, Express Train, Dominant Soul).
La Jolla H. (gr. III) at Del Mar
(8.5f, T, defeating Storm the Court, K P All Systems Go, Kanderel, Azul Coast, I'm Leaving You, Ajourneytofreedom, Indian Peak).
War Chant S. at Churchill Downs
(8f, T, defeating Pixelate, Field Pass, Hieronymus, South Bend, Shared Sense, Street Ready, Fenwick Station, Bama Breeze, Bodecream, Billy Batts, Island Commish, Liam's Pride).

2nd at 3

Hollywood Derby (gr. I) at Del Mar
(9f, T, to Domestic Spending (GB), defeating Gufo, Get Smokin, Decorated Invader, Scarto, Storm the Court, Lane Way, Taishan, Kanderel, Strongconstitution).
Pasadena S. at Santa Anita Park
(8f, T, to Hariboux (GB), defeating Club Aspen, Goliad, Liar Liar (IRE), Last Opportunity (IRE), Governance, Rager, Ra'ad).

Won at 4

Shoemaker Mile S. (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park
(8f, T, defeating Say the Word, Restrainedvengence, Next Shares, Whisper Not (GB), Crossfirehurricane).

2nd at 4

FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile Presented by PDJF (gr. I) at Del Mar
(8f, T, to Space Blues (IRE), defeating Ivar (BRZ), Raging Bull (FR), Got Stormy, Pearls Galore (FR), In Love (BRZ), Casa Creed, Real Appeal (GER), Mother Earth (IRE), Blowout (GB), Vin de Garde (JPN), Mo Forza). Replay
Frank E. Kilroe Mile S. (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park
(8f, T, to Hit the Road, defeating Count Again, Flavius, Royal Ship (BRZ), Casa Creed, Ride a Comet, Spirit Animal, Flying Scotsman, Social Paranoia).
Del Mar Mile S. (gr. II) at Del Mar
(8f, T, to Mo Forza, defeating Hit the Road, Neptune's Storm, Count Again).
Eddie Read S. (gr. II) at Del Mar
(9f, T, to United, defeating Count Again, Vintage Print, Award Winner, Restrainedvengence, Say the Word).
City of Hope Mile S. (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park
(8f, T, to Mo Forza, defeating Hit the Road, Red Storm Risen, Order and Law).

3rd at 4

Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic S. (gr. I) at Churchill Downs
(9f, T, to Domestic Spending (GB), Colonel Liam, defeating Count Again, Digital Age (IRE), Ivar (BRZ), Cross Border, Master offoxhounds, Ride a Comet).

2nd at 5

Arlington Million S. (gr. I) at Churchill Downs
(9f, T, to Santin, defeating Sacred Life (FR), Set Piece (GB), Cavalry Charge, Admission Office, Cellist, Field Pass).
Shoemaker Mile S. (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park
(8f, T, to Count Again, defeating Masteroffoxhounds, Heywoods Beach, Restrainedvengence, Dance Some Mo).

3rd at 5

Maker's Mark Mile S. (gr. I) at Keeneland
(8f, T, to Shirl's Speight, Masen (GB), defeating Atone, Mira Mission, Count Again, Set Piece (GB), In Love (BRZ)).

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