Flying Private
Graded Earnings: $124,000
Race Record: 10-1-4-0
Trainer - D. Wayne Lukas
Jockey - Robby Albarado
Owner - Grand Slam Farm
Breeder - John and Martha Jane Mulholland
Pedigree
Flying Private is by 2000 Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus and is out of a mare by 1990 Derby winner Unbridled, who is also the sire of 1996 Derby winner Grindstone. A son of legendary sire Mr. Prospector, Fusaichi Pegasus' best offspring include 2007 champion Australian three-year-old Haradasun, 2005 Haskell Invitational (G1) hero Roman Ruler, 2005 Blue Grass (G1) victor Bandini and 2005 Belmont S. (G1) runner-up Andromeda's Hero. When coupled with the right mare, his offspring should be able to handle 10 furlongs.
Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Unbridled, the champion three-year-old colt in 1990, is an excellent stamina influence and is the sire of four U.S. champions. The late stallion is also responsible for 2003 Belmont S. (G1) hero Empire Maker, sire of leading 2009 Derby contender Pioneerof the Nile. As a broodmare sire, Unbridled's descendants include two recent quick three-year-old fillies, multiple Grade 1 winner Dream Rush (Wild Rush) and Grade 3 heroine La Traviata (Johannesburg), so Unbridled isn't a one-dimensional influence.
Flying Private's dam, Beautiful Pleasure is from the female family of multiple stakes winner Bidding Proud (Explosive Bid), a successful route runner in the mid-90s for Jimmy Croll. The nine-year-old mare raced mostly in sprints during her racing career, but she has the bloodlines to produce long-distance specialists.
Flying Private owns a solid pedigree for 1 1/4 miles.
