Friar's Carse (USA)
1923 – 1948
Friar Rock (USA) x Problem (USA), by Superman (USA)
Family 1-o
"GENETIC GEM"
1923 – 1948
Friar Rock (USA) x Problem (USA), by Superman (USA)
Family 1-o
"GENETIC GEM"
Generally considered the best American 2-year-old filly of 1925, Friar's Carse was one of the few high-class race mares to be bred to Man o' War during the later part of Big Red's stud career. From those matings, she bred the son who continued the male line, War Relic, as well as several important daughters. She also produced daughters of some significance by other sires.
Race record
7 starts, 5 wins, 1 second, 0 thirds, US$20,225
1925:
Honors
American champion 2-year-old filly (1925)
As an individual
According to Daily Racing Form writer Charles Hatton, Friar's Carse was “a slashing big chestnut.” Unfortunately, she was also a roarer, a condition that curtailed her racing career; a contemporary news account suggests that the origin of her affliction may have been a respiratory ailment she contracted in August of her juvenile year. She had a habit of swishing her tail as she ran but was otherwise said to have been of a calm temperament.
As a producer
A Reine-de-Course as designated by pedigree analyst Ellen Parker, Friar's Carse produced 11 named foals, of which seven started and five were winners. Her important progeny are as follow:
Connections
Friar's Carse was bred by John A. Rosseter. She was owned by Samuel Riddle's Glen Riddle Farm, which also purchased her dam Problem for US$2,000 after the filly's birth. She was trained by Gwyn R. Tompkins.
Pedigree notes
Friar's Carse is inbred 3x4 to 1880 Derby Stakes winner Bend Or and 5x5 to1867 Derby Stakes winner Hermit, a seven-time leading sire in England. She is a full sister to multiple stakes winner Flint Stone and a half sister to stakes-placed Afloat (by Man o' War), dam of stakes winner Drifting Maid (by Valdina Orphan) and second dam of 1954 American champion sprinter White Skies. Friar's Carse is also a half sister to stakes-placed Carmanchita (by Sickle), dam of stakes winner Yankee Dandy (by Son O' Battle). The dam of Friar's Carse, Problem (by Superman) is out of Query (by Voter), a full sister to 1906 Futurity Stakes winner Electioneer and a half sister to juvenile stakes winners Trumpet (by Victory) and Tommy Atkins (by Masetto).
Last updated: January 8, 2024
Race record
7 starts, 5 wins, 1 second, 0 thirds, US$20,225
1925:
- Won Clover Stakes (USA, 5FD, Aqueduct)
- Won Fashion Stakes (USA, 5FD, Belmont)
- Won Keene Memorial Stakes (USA, 5.5FD, Belmont)
Honors
American champion 2-year-old filly (1925)
As an individual
According to Daily Racing Form writer Charles Hatton, Friar's Carse was “a slashing big chestnut.” Unfortunately, she was also a roarer, a condition that curtailed her racing career; a contemporary news account suggests that the origin of her affliction may have been a respiratory ailment she contracted in August of her juvenile year. She had a habit of swishing her tail as she ran but was otherwise said to have been of a calm temperament.
As a producer
A Reine-de-Course as designated by pedigree analyst Ellen Parker, Friar's Carse produced 11 named foals, of which seven started and five were winners. Her important progeny are as follow:
- Black Carse (1927, by Black Toney) is the dam of Playfull (by Chance Play), who produced the high-class filly Queen Hopeful (by Roman). After winning good stakes at ages 2 through 5. Queen Hopeful produced Hasty Queen II, dam of six stakes winners and the 1984 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year. Playfull is also the second dam of Canadian stakes winner Well to Do.
- Yellow Flag (1928, by American Flag) is the second dam of multiple stakes winner Loridale.
- Speed Boat (1930, by Man o' War) won the 1932 Adirondack Handicap and the 1933 Test Stakes. Her best runner was 1940 American champion 2-year-old filly Level Best (by Equipoise), who trained on to win the 1941 Coaching Club American Oaks. Level Best, in turn, produced 1953 Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Level Lea (by Bull Lea) and multiple stakes winner Recite (by Citation) and is the second dam of stakes winners Best Level, Bright Silver, Double Speed, Levelix and Royal Medal. Speed Boat also produced Swing Time (by Royal Minstrel), dam of stakes winner O'Alison (by Rosemont) and second dam of 1959 American Horse of the Year Sword Dancer; The Sward (by Sickle), second dam of stakes winners War Age and Valiant Man and third dam of 1965 Belmont Stakes winner Hail to All; and P T Boat (by Trace Call), second dam of 1958 Vosburgh Handicap winner Tick Tock.
- Anchors Ahead (1932, by Man o' War) produced the stakes-winning colts Ocean Blue (by Blue Larkspur) and Air Hero (by Blenheim II) and 1944 Spinaway Stakes winner Price Level (by Sickle), dam of stakes winner The Blend (by Blenheim II) and second dam of stakes winners Heraldette and Rash Prince. Anchors Ahead also produced Honor Bound (by Bull Dog), dam of 1968 Widener Stakes winner Sette Bello (by Ribot), 1956 Westerner Stakes winner Count of Honor (by Count Fleet), and 1955 Vanity Handicap winner Countess Fleet (by Count Fleet), herself dam of Grade 2 winner Fleet Victress (by King of the Tudors; dam of multiple stakes winner Minstress, by The Minstrel), 1967 United Nations Handicap winner Flit-to (by Turn-to), and stakes winner Sir Earl (by Sir Gaylord). In addition, Honor Bound produced Her Honor (by Count Fleet), dam of 1962 Flamingo Stakes winner Prego (by Ambiorix) and 1971 Cowdin Stakes winner Loquacious Don (by Never Bend) and second dam of 1982 Arkansas Derby (USA-G1) winner Hostage and Italian Group 2 winner Run Don't Fly, and Contessa Honora (by Count Fleet), second dam of 1981 La Canada Stakes (USA-G1) winner Summer Siren and Grade 2 winner Miss Alto.
- War Relic (1938, by Man o' War) won four stakes races and was the leading American juvenile sire of 1950 by progeny earnings. He continued the Man o' War male line through his sons Intent and Relic.
- War Kilt (1943, by Man o' War) won the 1945 Demoiselle Stakes and was the last stakes winner for her sire. She is the second dam of the high-class French stakes winners Prudent and Timmy My Boy and 1968 Massachusetts Handicap winner Out of the Way and is the third dam of 1982 American champion 2-year-old male Roving Boy and 1966 French champion 2-year-old female Silver Cloud.
- Air Comet (1946, by War Admiral) is the second dam of the good sprinter Editorialist.
Connections
Friar's Carse was bred by John A. Rosseter. She was owned by Samuel Riddle's Glen Riddle Farm, which also purchased her dam Problem for US$2,000 after the filly's birth. She was trained by Gwyn R. Tompkins.
Pedigree notes
Friar's Carse is inbred 3x4 to 1880 Derby Stakes winner Bend Or and 5x5 to1867 Derby Stakes winner Hermit, a seven-time leading sire in England. She is a full sister to multiple stakes winner Flint Stone and a half sister to stakes-placed Afloat (by Man o' War), dam of stakes winner Drifting Maid (by Valdina Orphan) and second dam of 1954 American champion sprinter White Skies. Friar's Carse is also a half sister to stakes-placed Carmanchita (by Sickle), dam of stakes winner Yankee Dandy (by Son O' Battle). The dam of Friar's Carse, Problem (by Superman) is out of Query (by Voter), a full sister to 1906 Futurity Stakes winner Electioneer and a half sister to juvenile stakes winners Trumpet (by Victory) and Tommy Atkins (by Masetto).
Last updated: January 8, 2024