Minnie Hauk (USA)
April 5, 1975 – c. 1997
Sir Ivor (USA) x Best in Show (USA), by Traffic Judge (USA)
Family 8-f
April 5, 1975 – c. 1997
Sir Ivor (USA) x Best in Show (USA), by Traffic Judge (USA)
Family 8-f
Stakes-placed on the race course, Minnie Hauk was not as talented as her full sister Monroe or her half sister Blush With Pride. Nonetheless, any deficiencies she suffered as a racehorse did not express themselves in the breeding shed, where Minnie Hauk compiled a record worthy of standing among the best of the mares produced from the family of 1982 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Best in Show.
Race record
4 starts, 2 wins, 2 seconds, 0 thirds, US$8,552 (converted from Irish earnings)
1978:
As an individual
A bay mare, Minnie Hauk tended to throw an attractive, rather short-legged type with considerable quality.
As a producer
Minnie Hauk produced 13 named foals, of which nine started and six won. Her important foals are as follow:
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Minnie Hauk was bred by Anne Forsythe (Mrs. H. Frank Forsythe). After producing her first foal, the Thatching colt Fairbairn, for W. Gilmore, Minnie Hawk passed to the ownership of Ballymore Stud, which bred her next six foals. Her next owner was Jayeff B Stable, which bred her remaining foals alone or in partnership. Her last foal was the 1997 Kingmambo filly Thislillightofmine.
Pedigree notes
Minnie Hauk is inbred 5x5 to two-time English champion filly Selene, a great matron, and 5x5 to the immortal Man o' War. She is a full sister to 1975 Irish champion 2-year-old male Malinowski, English Group 2 winner Gielgud and Irish Group 3 winner Monroe, dam of 1997 European champion 2-year-old male Xaar (by Zafonic), French Group 3 winners Masterclass (by The Minstrel) and Diese (by Diesis), and listed stakes winner Ile de Jinsky (by Ile de Bourbon). She is also a full sister to Show Lady, dam of Canadian stakes winner Great Regent (by Vice Regent) and second dam of multiple Australian Group 1 winners Hurricane Sky and He's No Pie Eater and Australian Group 3 winner Umatilla. Show Lady is also the third dam of multiple Group 1 winner and Australian champion sire Redoute's Choice, 2002 Spring Champion Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Platinum Scissors, 2005 Cadbury Guineas (AUS-G1) winner Al Maher and 2009 AJC Sires Produce Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Manhattan Rain.
Minnie Hauk is a half sister to 1982 Kentucky Oaks (USA-G1) winner Blush With Pride (by Blushing Groom), dam of French Group 2 winner Smolensk (by Danzig), Irish Group 3 winner Turnberry Isle (by Deputy Minister) and Grade 2 winner and 2007 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Better Than Honour (by Deputy Minister). She is also a half sister to Sex Appeal (by Buckpasser), the dam of multiple champions Try My Best and El Gran Senor and 1989/90 South African champion sire Northern Guest (all by Northern Dancer) as well as Group 3 winner Solar (by Halo). Sex Appeal is also the third dam of 2004 Nunthorpe Stakes (ENG-G1) winner Bahamian Pirate, 2013/14 Brazilian champion older female Estrela Monarchos and 2002 Breeders' Cup Mile (USA-G1) winner Domedriver. A third half sister to Minnie Hauk, Nijinsky's Best (by Nijinsky II), is the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Yagli (by Jade Hunter) and the third dam of 2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes (USA-G1) winner Rockemperor.
Minnie Hauk is out of 1968 Comely Stakes winner Best in Show. The 1982 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year, Best in Show is a full sister to stakes-placed Reckless Driver, dam of multiple stakes winner Greenbriar (by Nashua) and third dam of multiple Australian Group 3 winner Tolanda and Grade 3 winner Clamorosa. Best in Show is also a half sister to 1963 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Journalist (by Nashua) and to Stolen Date (by Sadair), dam of Italian Group 3 winner Bubinka (by Nashua) and French stakes winner Stoshka (by Nashua); second dam of Italian Group 3 winner Lady Carlotta; and third dam of 2003 Irish champion 2-year-old male and 2004 Budweiser Irish Derby (IRE-G1) winner Grey Swallow, 1999 Indian champion sprinter Indiscretion and Irish Group 3 winner Moonlight Dance. In addition, Best in Show is a half sister to Hourly Desire (by Advocator), dam of juvenile stakes winner Existing Desire (by Our Native).
Best in Show was produced from the stakes-placed Mr. Busher mare Stolen Hour, a full sister to 1955 Oakland Handicap winner Beau Busher and a half sister to 1945 Arlington Matron Handicap winner War Date (by War Admiral). Produced from 1935 American champion handicap female Late Date (by Hourless), Stolen Hour is also a half sister to Elope (by Heliopolis), dam of juvenile stakes winner Sheila's Star (by Dark Star); to Frolic (by Whirlaway), dam of juvenile stakes winners Joyously (by Johns Joy) and Sailor Frolic (by Cap Size); and to Latent (by Thundering), second dam of 1969 New Orleans Handicap winner Miracle Hill.
Fun facts
Last updated: July 29, 2023
Race record
4 starts, 2 wins, 2 seconds, 0 thirds, US$8,552 (converted from Irish earnings)
1978:
- 2nd Cornelscourt Stakes (IRE, Leopardstown)
- 2nd Fasig-Tipton C.T.B.A. Stakes (IRE, The Curragh)
As an individual
A bay mare, Minnie Hauk tended to throw an attractive, rather short-legged type with considerable quality.
As a producer
Minnie Hauk produced 13 named foals, of which nine started and six won. Her important foals are as follow:
- Aviance (1982, by Northfields) won the 1984 Heinz “57” Phoenix Stakes (IRE-G1). She is the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Denon (by Pleasant Colony) and multiple Group 1 winner Chimes of Freedom (by Private Account). Chimes of Freedom, in turn, is the dam of 2003 American champion sprinter Aldebaran (by Mr. Prospector), 2002 Atto Mile Stakes (CAN-G1) winner Good Journey (by Nureyev), Grade 3 winner Sea of Showers (by Seattle Slew), listed stakes winner Tomisue's Indy (by A.P. Indy) and multiple stakes producer Modesty Blaise (by A.P. Indy). Aviance is also the dam of Group 1-placed English stakes winner Imperfect Circle (by Riverman), dam of multiple Grade/Group 1 winner Spinning World (by Nureyev) and French stakes winner Visions of Clarity (by Sadler's Wells) and second dam of 2019 Preakness Stakes (USA-G1) winner War of Will, 2010 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (IRE-G1) winner Pathfork, 2007 French highweighted 3-year-old stayer Sagara and Australian Group 3 winner Global Balance. In addition, Aviance is the dam of seven-time Peruvian champion sire Privately Held (by Private Account); of stakes-placed Piquetnol (by Private Account), dam of multiple Group 3 winner Dietrich (by Storm Cat) and German stakes winner Mambo Light (by Kingmambo) and second dam of Irish Group 3 winner Beauty Bright; and of Remote Romance (by Irish River), dam of multiple Group 1 winner Saddex (by Sadler's Wells).
- Perfect Alibi (1987, by Law Society) is the dam of English stakes winner Likely Story (by Night Shift), dam in turn of English stakes winner Squaw Dance (by Indian Ridge).
- Chief Contender (1993, by Sadler's Wells) won the 1997 Prix du Cadran (FR-G1).
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Minnie Hauk was bred by Anne Forsythe (Mrs. H. Frank Forsythe). After producing her first foal, the Thatching colt Fairbairn, for W. Gilmore, Minnie Hawk passed to the ownership of Ballymore Stud, which bred her next six foals. Her next owner was Jayeff B Stable, which bred her remaining foals alone or in partnership. Her last foal was the 1997 Kingmambo filly Thislillightofmine.
Pedigree notes
Minnie Hauk is inbred 5x5 to two-time English champion filly Selene, a great matron, and 5x5 to the immortal Man o' War. She is a full sister to 1975 Irish champion 2-year-old male Malinowski, English Group 2 winner Gielgud and Irish Group 3 winner Monroe, dam of 1997 European champion 2-year-old male Xaar (by Zafonic), French Group 3 winners Masterclass (by The Minstrel) and Diese (by Diesis), and listed stakes winner Ile de Jinsky (by Ile de Bourbon). She is also a full sister to Show Lady, dam of Canadian stakes winner Great Regent (by Vice Regent) and second dam of multiple Australian Group 1 winners Hurricane Sky and He's No Pie Eater and Australian Group 3 winner Umatilla. Show Lady is also the third dam of multiple Group 1 winner and Australian champion sire Redoute's Choice, 2002 Spring Champion Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Platinum Scissors, 2005 Cadbury Guineas (AUS-G1) winner Al Maher and 2009 AJC Sires Produce Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Manhattan Rain.
Minnie Hauk is a half sister to 1982 Kentucky Oaks (USA-G1) winner Blush With Pride (by Blushing Groom), dam of French Group 2 winner Smolensk (by Danzig), Irish Group 3 winner Turnberry Isle (by Deputy Minister) and Grade 2 winner and 2007 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Better Than Honour (by Deputy Minister). She is also a half sister to Sex Appeal (by Buckpasser), the dam of multiple champions Try My Best and El Gran Senor and 1989/90 South African champion sire Northern Guest (all by Northern Dancer) as well as Group 3 winner Solar (by Halo). Sex Appeal is also the third dam of 2004 Nunthorpe Stakes (ENG-G1) winner Bahamian Pirate, 2013/14 Brazilian champion older female Estrela Monarchos and 2002 Breeders' Cup Mile (USA-G1) winner Domedriver. A third half sister to Minnie Hauk, Nijinsky's Best (by Nijinsky II), is the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Yagli (by Jade Hunter) and the third dam of 2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes (USA-G1) winner Rockemperor.
Minnie Hauk is out of 1968 Comely Stakes winner Best in Show. The 1982 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year, Best in Show is a full sister to stakes-placed Reckless Driver, dam of multiple stakes winner Greenbriar (by Nashua) and third dam of multiple Australian Group 3 winner Tolanda and Grade 3 winner Clamorosa. Best in Show is also a half sister to 1963 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Journalist (by Nashua) and to Stolen Date (by Sadair), dam of Italian Group 3 winner Bubinka (by Nashua) and French stakes winner Stoshka (by Nashua); second dam of Italian Group 3 winner Lady Carlotta; and third dam of 2003 Irish champion 2-year-old male and 2004 Budweiser Irish Derby (IRE-G1) winner Grey Swallow, 1999 Indian champion sprinter Indiscretion and Irish Group 3 winner Moonlight Dance. In addition, Best in Show is a half sister to Hourly Desire (by Advocator), dam of juvenile stakes winner Existing Desire (by Our Native).
Best in Show was produced from the stakes-placed Mr. Busher mare Stolen Hour, a full sister to 1955 Oakland Handicap winner Beau Busher and a half sister to 1945 Arlington Matron Handicap winner War Date (by War Admiral). Produced from 1935 American champion handicap female Late Date (by Hourless), Stolen Hour is also a half sister to Elope (by Heliopolis), dam of juvenile stakes winner Sheila's Star (by Dark Star); to Frolic (by Whirlaway), dam of juvenile stakes winners Joyously (by Johns Joy) and Sailor Frolic (by Cap Size); and to Latent (by Thundering), second dam of 1969 New Orleans Handicap winner Miracle Hill.
Fun facts
- Minnie Hauk's human namesake was Amalia Mignon “Minnie” Hauk, a noted American opera singer. A soprano with a huge repertoire of some 140 roles, she performed in Europe and America during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Last updated: July 29, 2023