Chimes of Freedom (USA)
January 23, 1987 – 2014
Private Account (USA) x Aviance (IRE), by Northfields (USA)
Family 8-f
January 23, 1987 – 2014
Private Account (USA) x Aviance (IRE), by Northfields (USA)
Family 8-f
A high-class filly at both 2 and 3 in Europe, Chimes of Freedom was not in the same league as the great Salsabil (who defeated her soundly in the 1990 Fred Darling Stakes, ENG-G3, before going on to annex four European Classics) and was not up to taking on males but was quite consistent when she got the ground she preferred. She proved an even better broodmare than racer.
Race record
9 starts, 6 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third, US$503,431 (converted from English and Irish earnings)
1989:
1990:
Assessments
Earned a Timeform rating of 121 pounds as a 3-year-old.
As an individual
A rather short-legged chestnut mare with considerable quality, Chimes of Freedom was attractive with a good body. She had a quick action best suited by firm but not rock-hard going.
As a producer
Chimes of Freedom produced 12 named foals, of which 10 started and seven won. Her important foals are as follow:
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Chimes of Freedom was bred by the Niarchos' family's breeding operation, Flaxman Holdings Ltd., and raced in the colors of Stavros Niarchos. She was trained by Henry Cecil (later Sir Henry Cecil). She produced all her foals under the name of Flaxman Holdings.
Pedigree notes
Chimes of Freedom is outcrossed through five generations. She is a full sister to seven-time Peruvian champion sire Privately Held and to stakes-placed Piquetnol, 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. Chimes of Freedom is a half sister to four-time Grade 1 winner Denon (by Pleasant Colony) and to 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 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. Chimes of Freedom is also a half sister to Remote Romance (by Irish River), dam of multiple Group 1 winner Saddex (by Sadler's Wells).
Aviance, the dam of Chimes of Freedom, won the 1984 Heinz “57” Phoenix Stakes (IRE-G1). She is a half sister to 1997 Prix du Cadran (FR-G1) winner Chief Contender (by Sadler's Wells) and to Perfect Alibi (by Law Society), dam of English stakes winner Likely Story (by Night Shift).
Aviance is out of stakes-placed Minnie Hauk (Sir Ivor x Best in Show, by Traffic Judge), a full sister to 1975 Irish champion 2-year-old male Malinowski, English Group 2 winner Gielgud, and Irish Group 3 winner Monroe. Monroe, in turn, is the 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). Minnie Hauk is also a full sister to Show Lady, dam of Canadian stakes winner Great Regent (by Vice Regent); second dam of multiple Australian Group 1 winners Hurricane Sky and He's No Pie Eater and Australian Group 3 winner Umatilla; and 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 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).
Last updated: July 29, 2023
Race record
9 starts, 6 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third, US$503,431 (converted from English and Irish earnings)
1989:
- Won Moyglare Stud Stakes (IRE-G1, 6FT, The Curragh)
- Won Hillsdown Cherry Hinton Stakes (ENG-G3, 6FT, Newmarket)
- 3rd Tattersalls Cheveley Park Stakes (ENG-G1, 6FT, Newmarket)
1990:
- Won Coronation Stakes (ENG-G1, 8FT, Ascot)
- Won Child Stakes (ENG-G2, 8FT, Newmarket)
Assessments
Earned a Timeform rating of 121 pounds as a 3-year-old.
As an individual
A rather short-legged chestnut mare with considerable quality, Chimes of Freedom was attractive with a good body. She had a quick action best suited by firm but not rock-hard going.
As a producer
Chimes of Freedom produced 12 named foals, of which 10 started and seven won. Her important foals are as follow:
- Tomisue's Indy (1994, by A.P. Indy) won the 1997 Quick Reward Stakes (USA-L).
- Good Journey (1996, by Nureyev) won the 2002 Atto Mile Stakes (CAN-G1) and three Grade 2 races. He has been a disappointing stallion in the United States and Australia.
- Aldebaran (1998, by Mr. Prospector) was the American champion sprinter of 2003. He stood five seasons at Darby Dan Farm before being exported to Japan in the fall of 2008. His only top-class runner is 2014 American champion older male and turf male Main Sequence.
- Sea of Showers (1999, by Seattle Slew) won the 2003 Jenny Wiley Stakes (USA-G3).
- Modesty Blaise (2004, by A.P. Indy) failed to win in six starts in France but is the dam of Group 3-placed French stakes winner Poupee Flash (by Elusive Quality) and restricted stakes winner High Noon Rider (by Distorted Humor).
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Chimes of Freedom was bred by the Niarchos' family's breeding operation, Flaxman Holdings Ltd., and raced in the colors of Stavros Niarchos. She was trained by Henry Cecil (later Sir Henry Cecil). She produced all her foals under the name of Flaxman Holdings.
Pedigree notes
Chimes of Freedom is outcrossed through five generations. She is a full sister to seven-time Peruvian champion sire Privately Held and to stakes-placed Piquetnol, 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. Chimes of Freedom is a half sister to four-time Grade 1 winner Denon (by Pleasant Colony) and to 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 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. Chimes of Freedom is also a half sister to Remote Romance (by Irish River), dam of multiple Group 1 winner Saddex (by Sadler's Wells).
Aviance, the dam of Chimes of Freedom, won the 1984 Heinz “57” Phoenix Stakes (IRE-G1). She is a half sister to 1997 Prix du Cadran (FR-G1) winner Chief Contender (by Sadler's Wells) and to Perfect Alibi (by Law Society), dam of English stakes winner Likely Story (by Night Shift).
Aviance is out of stakes-placed Minnie Hauk (Sir Ivor x Best in Show, by Traffic Judge), a full sister to 1975 Irish champion 2-year-old male Malinowski, English Group 2 winner Gielgud, and Irish Group 3 winner Monroe. Monroe, in turn, is the 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). Minnie Hauk is also a full sister to Show Lady, dam of Canadian stakes winner Great Regent (by Vice Regent); second dam of multiple Australian Group 1 winners Hurricane Sky and He's No Pie Eater and Australian Group 3 winner Umatilla; and 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 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).
Last updated: July 29, 2023