Lode (USA)
April 27, 1986 – March 4, 2013
Mr. Prospector (USA) x Grand Luxe (CAN), by Sir Ivor (USA)
Family 4-g
April 27, 1986 – March 4, 2013
Mr. Prospector (USA) x Grand Luxe (CAN), by Sir Ivor (USA)
Family 4-g
Left in the United States, Lode’s modest race record plus excellent pedigree would probably have landed him in a regional market as a stallion. Sent to Argentina, he received opportunities more in line with his bloodlines than his race record, and the result was a sire championship in 2005 as well as significant influence as a broodmare sire.
Race record
9 starts, 2 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third, US$103,550
1989:
Assessments
Rated at 110 pounds on the Daily Racing Form's Free Handicap for American turf males of 1989, 16 pounds below champion Steinlen.
As an individual
A chestnut horse; no other information available.
As a stallion
According to records kept by The Jockey Club, Lode sired 640 winners (58.0%) and 78 stakes winners (7.1%) from 1103 named foals.
Sire rankings
Per the Associação Brasileira de Criadores e Proprietários do Cavalo de Corrida (https://abcpcc.com.br/#):
Per El Turf (https://elturf.com/):
Per Gigantes genéticos (http://haraslos4candados.blogspot.com/):
Per Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (2006, Churchill, Reichard, and Rogers):
Per the Stud Book Argentino (https://www.studbook.org.ar/):
Per Thoroughbred Heritage (www.tbheritage.com):
Notable progeny
As de Pik (ARG), Best Bob (ARG), Big Board (ARG), Cisne Branco (ARG), City Banker (ARG), Decencia (ARG), Don Cartero (ARG), Escape of Glory (ARG), Fox Dancer (ARG), Furla (ARG), Gran Ricci (ARG), Honey Rose (ARG), Joe Louis (ARG), Johnny Guitar (ARG), Kesplendida (ARG), Kiss Me Sweet (ARG), Lazy Lode (ARG), Lord Jim (ARG), Malinche (ARG), Mia Serenata (ARG), Nashville Luckie (ARG), Personal Right (ARG), Qué Expresión (ARG), Rubio First (ARG), Safari Queen (ARG), Sam’s (ARG), Sandra Dee (ARG), Spaceship (ARG), Special Lady (ARG), Tattoum (ARG), Venerancia (ARG)
Notable progeny of daughters
Beach Ball (BRZ), Billion Dollar (BRZ), Billy Girl (BRZ), City Wonder (ARG), Eliot Ness (URU), Fanciful (ARG), Hole in One (ARG), Requebra (BRZ), Vitaminado (ARG), Vundu (ARG)
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Lode was bred by Claiborne Farm and Peter Brant. Following his racing career, he was exported to Argentina, where he was owned by Haras Santa Maria de Araras. He was euthanized due to the infirmities of old age in March 2013.
Pedigree notes
Lode is inbred 3x5 to two-time American Horse of the Year Native Dancer and 5x5 to the unbeaten European champion Nearco, who led the English/Irish general sire list twice. He is a full brother to stakes winner Smackover Creek and to Rolls, dam of 1995 Golden Slipper Stakes (AUS-G1) winner and 2006/2007 Australian champion sire Flying Spur (by Danehill), second dam of 1996 VATC Vichealth Cup (AUS-G1) winner and two-time Australian champion sire Encosta de Lago and Australian Group 2 winner Ballybleue, and third dam of Australian Group 3 winner Think Bleue. Lode is also a half brother to Islands (by Forli), dam of multiple Grade 2 winner Fit to Lead (by Fit to Fight), second dam of Australian Group 2 winner Krupt and 2015 Argentine Broodmare of the Year Historia, and third dam of 2016 Argentine Horse of the Year Hi Happy, 2011 Premio Dos Mil Guineas (CHI-G1) winner Hinz, 2016 Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (ARG-G1) winner Hispanidad, Argentine Group 2 winner Hiper Happy, and Grade 3 winner Honey Hues. In addition, Lode is a half brother to Salvora (by Spectacular Bid), dam of 1994 Yellow Ribbon Invitational Stakes (USA-G1) winner Aube Indienne (by Bluebird) and French Group 3 winner Mare Nostrum (by Caerleon), second dam of multiple Grade/Group 1 winner Erupt and multiple Group 3 winner Common World, and third dam of 2016 Empire Rose Stakes (AUS-G1) winner I Am a Star; 2012 Tattersall’s Tiara Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Pear Tart; 2014 Czech champion 2-year-old male Sirius Shine; Group 2 winners Tiamo Grace, Laurenciano, and Suck Out Queen; and multiple Group 3 winner Local Time. Finally, Lode is a half brother to Nice Dancing (by Bering), dam of Australian Group 3 winner Musidora (by Rock of Gibraltar) and second dam of Australian Group 3 winners Sacred Eye and Tulip.
Lode’s dam Grand Luxe is one of five stakes winners produced from Fanfreluche, the 1970 Canadian Horse of the Year and the 1978 Canadian Broodmare of the Year. Sired by Northern Dancer, Fanfreluche was produced from stakes winner Ciboulette (by Chop Chop), herself the dam of three stakes winners (including Fanfreluche) as well as the successful sire Night Shift (by Northern Dancer).
Last updated: November 11, 2024
Race record
9 starts, 2 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third, US$103,550
1989:
- 2nd Oceanside Stakes (USA-R, 8FT, Del Mar)
- 3rd Del Mar Derby Handicap (USA-G2, 9FT, Del Mar)
Assessments
Rated at 110 pounds on the Daily Racing Form's Free Handicap for American turf males of 1989, 16 pounds below champion Steinlen.
As an individual
A chestnut horse; no other information available.
As a stallion
According to records kept by The Jockey Club, Lode sired 640 winners (58.0%) and 78 stakes winners (7.1%) from 1103 named foals.
Sire rankings
Per the Associação Brasileira de Criadores e Proprietários do Cavalo de Corrida (https://abcpcc.com.br/#):
- 6th on the Brazilian broodmare sire list in 2014/2015; 10th in 2013/2014.
Per El Turf (https://elturf.com/):
- 4th on the Argentine broodmare sire list in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018; 6th in 2012; 7th in 2013, 2016, and 2019; 8th in 2020
Per Gigantes genéticos (http://haraslos4candados.blogspot.com/):
- Led the Argentine general sire list in 2005; 6th in 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2006; 7th in 1997, 2004, and 2007; 8th in 1998.
- 6th on the Argentine broodmare sire list in 2011 and 2012; 9th in 2010.
Per Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (2006, Churchill, Reichard, and Rogers):
- Led the Argentine general sire list in 2005; 6th in 1999, 2001, and 2003; 7th in 1997 and 2004; 8th in 1998 and 2000.
Per the Stud Book Argentino (https://www.studbook.org.ar/):
- Led the Argentine general sire list in 2005; 6th in 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2006; 7th in 1997, 2004, and 2007; 8th in 1998 and 2000.
- 4th on the Argentine broodmare sire list in 2017 and 2018; 4th in 2014 and 2015; 6th in 2011 and 2012; 7th in 2013, 2016, and 2019; 8th in 2020; 9th in 2010.
Per Thoroughbred Heritage (www.tbheritage.com):
- Led the Argentine general sire list in 2005.
Notable progeny
As de Pik (ARG), Best Bob (ARG), Big Board (ARG), Cisne Branco (ARG), City Banker (ARG), Decencia (ARG), Don Cartero (ARG), Escape of Glory (ARG), Fox Dancer (ARG), Furla (ARG), Gran Ricci (ARG), Honey Rose (ARG), Joe Louis (ARG), Johnny Guitar (ARG), Kesplendida (ARG), Kiss Me Sweet (ARG), Lazy Lode (ARG), Lord Jim (ARG), Malinche (ARG), Mia Serenata (ARG), Nashville Luckie (ARG), Personal Right (ARG), Qué Expresión (ARG), Rubio First (ARG), Safari Queen (ARG), Sam’s (ARG), Sandra Dee (ARG), Spaceship (ARG), Special Lady (ARG), Tattoum (ARG), Venerancia (ARG)
Notable progeny of daughters
Beach Ball (BRZ), Billion Dollar (BRZ), Billy Girl (BRZ), City Wonder (ARG), Eliot Ness (URU), Fanciful (ARG), Hole in One (ARG), Requebra (BRZ), Vitaminado (ARG), Vundu (ARG)
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Lode was bred by Claiborne Farm and Peter Brant. Following his racing career, he was exported to Argentina, where he was owned by Haras Santa Maria de Araras. He was euthanized due to the infirmities of old age in March 2013.
Pedigree notes
Lode is inbred 3x5 to two-time American Horse of the Year Native Dancer and 5x5 to the unbeaten European champion Nearco, who led the English/Irish general sire list twice. He is a full brother to stakes winner Smackover Creek and to Rolls, dam of 1995 Golden Slipper Stakes (AUS-G1) winner and 2006/2007 Australian champion sire Flying Spur (by Danehill), second dam of 1996 VATC Vichealth Cup (AUS-G1) winner and two-time Australian champion sire Encosta de Lago and Australian Group 2 winner Ballybleue, and third dam of Australian Group 3 winner Think Bleue. Lode is also a half brother to Islands (by Forli), dam of multiple Grade 2 winner Fit to Lead (by Fit to Fight), second dam of Australian Group 2 winner Krupt and 2015 Argentine Broodmare of the Year Historia, and third dam of 2016 Argentine Horse of the Year Hi Happy, 2011 Premio Dos Mil Guineas (CHI-G1) winner Hinz, 2016 Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (ARG-G1) winner Hispanidad, Argentine Group 2 winner Hiper Happy, and Grade 3 winner Honey Hues. In addition, Lode is a half brother to Salvora (by Spectacular Bid), dam of 1994 Yellow Ribbon Invitational Stakes (USA-G1) winner Aube Indienne (by Bluebird) and French Group 3 winner Mare Nostrum (by Caerleon), second dam of multiple Grade/Group 1 winner Erupt and multiple Group 3 winner Common World, and third dam of 2016 Empire Rose Stakes (AUS-G1) winner I Am a Star; 2012 Tattersall’s Tiara Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Pear Tart; 2014 Czech champion 2-year-old male Sirius Shine; Group 2 winners Tiamo Grace, Laurenciano, and Suck Out Queen; and multiple Group 3 winner Local Time. Finally, Lode is a half brother to Nice Dancing (by Bering), dam of Australian Group 3 winner Musidora (by Rock of Gibraltar) and second dam of Australian Group 3 winners Sacred Eye and Tulip.
Lode’s dam Grand Luxe is one of five stakes winners produced from Fanfreluche, the 1970 Canadian Horse of the Year and the 1978 Canadian Broodmare of the Year. Sired by Northern Dancer, Fanfreluche was produced from stakes winner Ciboulette (by Chop Chop), herself the dam of three stakes winners (including Fanfreluche) as well as the successful sire Night Shift (by Northern Dancer).
Last updated: November 11, 2024