Mensageiro Alado (BRZ)
1991 – c. 2016
Ghadeer (FR) x Key to the Edge (USA), by Sharpen Up (GB)
Family 2-n
1991 – c. 2016
Ghadeer (FR) x Key to the Edge (USA), by Sharpen Up (GB)
Family 2-n
One of the best South American speedsters of his time, Mensageiro Alado was a quick juvenile who came back at four to become a champion sprinter. Unfortunately, he came nowhere near the prowess of his sire Ghadeer as a stallion.
Race record
19 starts, 12 wins, 1 second, 1 third
1994:
1995:
1996:
1997:
Honors
As an individual
A dark bay or brown horse, Mensageiro Alado is long-bodied and short-legged with a deep shoulder and powerful hindquarters.
As a stallion
As of January 2, 2022, Mensageiro Alado has sired at least 16 stakes winners according to records kept by The Jockey Club. Unsurprisingly, he has been an influence for speed.
Notable progeny
American Night (BRZ), Sinistro (BRZ)
Notable progeny of daughters
Or Noir (BRZ)
Connections
Mensageiro Alado was bred and owned by Haras Santa Ana do Rio Grande.
Pedigree notes
Mensageiro Alado is inbred 5x4 to two-time American Horse of the Year Native Dancer and 5x5 to two-time English/Irish champion sire Nearco, an unbeaten champion on the race course. He is a full brother to Iasmin Edge, dam of 2001 Grande Prêmio Linneo de Paula Machado (BRZ-G1) winner Rizzolini.
Mensageiro Alado is out of Key to the Edge, whose half sister Our Dance Key (by Lypheor) is the second dam of Grade 3 winner Shadow of Illinois. Key to the Edge, in turn, is out of Key Link (by Bold Ruler), a full sister to Grade 3 winner Key to the Kingdom and a half sister to 1970 American Horse of the Year Fort Marcy (by Amerigo), 1973 American champion 3-year-old male and important sire Key to the Mint (by Graustark) and 1981 United Nations Handicap (USA-G1) winner Key to Content (by Forli).
Key Link is also a half sister to Gliding By (by Tom Rolfe), dam of Irish Group 3 winner Clare Bridge (by Little Current) and stakes winner Song of Sixpence (by The Minstrel); second dam of multiple European Group 1 winner Silver Patriarch, 2004 Ascot Gold Cup (ENG-G1) winner Papineau, Grade 2 winner Bayamo, English Group 3 winner My Patriarch, and German Group 3 winner Wessam Prince; and third dam of 2010 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère-Grand Critérium (FR-G1) winner Wootton Bassett, Brazilian Group 2 winners Uvento and Acteon Man, Grade 3 winner No Explaining, and Italian Group 3 winner Snake Snap. In addition, Key Link is a half sister to Seven Locks (by Bold Ruler's good son Jacinto), second dam of Grade 2 winners Lykatill Hil and Pat Copelan and multiple Grade 3 winner Classic Account and third dam of multiple Brazilian Group 1 winner Clausen Export, and to Key to the Heart (by Arts and Letters), third dam of Italian Group 3 winner Duel.
Key Link and her siblings were produced from 1980 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Key Bridge (by Princequillo). A half sister to multiple stakes winner Branford Court (by Quadrangle), Key Bridge was produced from 1956 Firenze Handicap winner Blue Banner (War Admiral x Risque Blue, by Blue Larkspur), a half sister to 1953 Buckeye Handicap winner Risque Rouge (by Blenheim II).
Fun facts
Last updated: January 2, 2022
Race record
19 starts, 12 wins, 1 second, 1 third
1994:
- Won Grande Prêmio Proclamação da República (BRZ-G1)
- Won Grande Prêmio Nestor Jost (BRZ-G3 1400mT, Gávea)
- Won Copa ANPC-Velocidade (BRZ-G3)
- 3rd Grande Prêmio Associação Brasileira CCC (BRZ-G1,Gávea)
1995:
- Won Grande Prêmio Proclamação da República (BRZ-G1)
- Won Grande Prêmio Major Suckow (BRZ-G1, 1000mT, Gávea)
1996:
- Won Grande Prêmio Cordero da Graça (BRZ-G2, 1000mT, Gávea)
- Won Copa ANPC-Velocidade (BRZ-G3)
1997:
- Won Grande Prêmio Associação Criadores e Proprietarios do Cavalo de Corrida Rio de Janeiro (BRZ-G2, 1000mT, Gávea)
- 2nd Grande Prêmio Cordero da Graça (BRZ-G2, 1000mT, Gávea)
Honors
- Brazilian champion 2-year-old colt (1994)
- Brazilian champion sprinter (1996)
As an individual
A dark bay or brown horse, Mensageiro Alado is long-bodied and short-legged with a deep shoulder and powerful hindquarters.
As a stallion
As of January 2, 2022, Mensageiro Alado has sired at least 16 stakes winners according to records kept by The Jockey Club. Unsurprisingly, he has been an influence for speed.
Notable progeny
American Night (BRZ), Sinistro (BRZ)
Notable progeny of daughters
Or Noir (BRZ)
Connections
Mensageiro Alado was bred and owned by Haras Santa Ana do Rio Grande.
Pedigree notes
Mensageiro Alado is inbred 5x4 to two-time American Horse of the Year Native Dancer and 5x5 to two-time English/Irish champion sire Nearco, an unbeaten champion on the race course. He is a full brother to Iasmin Edge, dam of 2001 Grande Prêmio Linneo de Paula Machado (BRZ-G1) winner Rizzolini.
Mensageiro Alado is out of Key to the Edge, whose half sister Our Dance Key (by Lypheor) is the second dam of Grade 3 winner Shadow of Illinois. Key to the Edge, in turn, is out of Key Link (by Bold Ruler), a full sister to Grade 3 winner Key to the Kingdom and a half sister to 1970 American Horse of the Year Fort Marcy (by Amerigo), 1973 American champion 3-year-old male and important sire Key to the Mint (by Graustark) and 1981 United Nations Handicap (USA-G1) winner Key to Content (by Forli).
Key Link is also a half sister to Gliding By (by Tom Rolfe), dam of Irish Group 3 winner Clare Bridge (by Little Current) and stakes winner Song of Sixpence (by The Minstrel); second dam of multiple European Group 1 winner Silver Patriarch, 2004 Ascot Gold Cup (ENG-G1) winner Papineau, Grade 2 winner Bayamo, English Group 3 winner My Patriarch, and German Group 3 winner Wessam Prince; and third dam of 2010 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère-Grand Critérium (FR-G1) winner Wootton Bassett, Brazilian Group 2 winners Uvento and Acteon Man, Grade 3 winner No Explaining, and Italian Group 3 winner Snake Snap. In addition, Key Link is a half sister to Seven Locks (by Bold Ruler's good son Jacinto), second dam of Grade 2 winners Lykatill Hil and Pat Copelan and multiple Grade 3 winner Classic Account and third dam of multiple Brazilian Group 1 winner Clausen Export, and to Key to the Heart (by Arts and Letters), third dam of Italian Group 3 winner Duel.
Key Link and her siblings were produced from 1980 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Key Bridge (by Princequillo). A half sister to multiple stakes winner Branford Court (by Quadrangle), Key Bridge was produced from 1956 Firenze Handicap winner Blue Banner (War Admiral x Risque Blue, by Blue Larkspur), a half sister to 1953 Buckeye Handicap winner Risque Rouge (by Blenheim II).
Fun facts
- “Mensageiro alado” means “winged messenger” in Portuguese and is one way of referring to an angel.
Last updated: January 2, 2022