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Sportswriter

Best track time: 1:48.6
Prize money: $1,566,460
Foaled: 2007
Colour: Bay
AUD: $4,400 inc GST
NZD: $4,000 + GST
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Sportswriter was an outstanding racehorse winning seven of his eight starts as a two year old, including the $1 million Metro Pace.

This stellar season saw him awarded Two Year Old of the Year in both America and Canada.

He returned as a three year old to win the $1.5 million North America Cup.

As a stallion he has made an immediate impact. His debut Southern Hemisphere crop saw him become Australia’s leading two year old sire (by winners) and includes multiple stakes winners.

His impact has been no less in the Northern Hemisphere where in 2015 he was the leading Ontario Sires Stakes Pacing Stallion.
  • 2009 USA & Canadian 2YO Pacing Colt of the Year. North America Cup winner at three.
  • 2015 and 2017 Leading Ontario Sires Stakes Pacing Stallion.
  • The sire of the unbeaten Group 1 star and Australian Two Year Old Pacing Colt / Gelding of the Year – Lumineer.
  • Sire of three Group 1 winning two year olds in 2016/17.
    • Sportswriter’s oldest progeny in the Southern Hemisphere are 4yo’s in 2015/16. To date he is the sire of:
    OUR UNCLE SAM
    (S)
    1:52.3
    $608,925
    At 2, won Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, 2nd Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3). As Aged, won Bohemia Crystal (Gr.1), Platinum Projex FFA (Gr.1); 2nd Inter Dominion Final (Gr.1), Hunter Cup (Gr.1), Ht Inter Dominion (Gr.3), Kevin Robinson FFA (Gr.3)
    Village Jasper
    SPORTY SPOOK1:51.6
    (S)
    1:51.6
    $388,739
    At 2, won Ht Bathurst Gold Crown (3rd in Final (Gr.1)), Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 3rd Ht and Final NSW Derby (Gr.1)
    Village Jasper
    MITCH MAGUIRE
    (S)
    1:54.3
    $327,204
    At 2, won WA Golden Slipper (Gr.1); 3rd Ht NZ Sires Stakes. At 3, won Western Gateway (Gr.2). At 4, 2nd Schrader Final (L). As Aged, 3rd RWWA Cup (Gr.2)
    Christian Cullen
    EGODAN
    (S)
    1:51.3
    $316,341
    At 3, won Repechage Australasian Breeders Crown. At 4, 2nd NSW Breeders Challenge Final (Gr.1); 3rd Mount Eden 4yo Stakes (Gr.3)
    Armbro Operative
    SHEZALLAPPLES
    (M)
    1:51.6
    $298,905
    At 2, won NSW Breeders Challenge (Gr.1), Ready To Run Sales Stakes (Gr.3). At 3, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (3rd in Final (Gr.1))
    Fake Left
    NIKI NO NO
    (M)
    1:57.5
    $294,455
    At 2, won Semi and Final Vicbred (Gr.1), Ht Australasian Breeders Crown. At 3, won Vic Oaks (Gr.1), Ht Vicbred (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 4, won Vicbred Platinum Pace (Gr.3)
    Vintner
    LUMINEER
    (S)
    1:52.5
    $258,440
    At 2, won Ht, Semi and Final APG (Gr.1). At 3, won Ht Vic Derby.
    Rocknroll Hanover
    MISTER BRAZIL
    (S)
    1:52.2
    $215,555
    At 2, 2nd Semi Final APG (3rd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 2nd Simpson Memorial (Gr.3)
    Mach Three
    STAR WRITER
    (S)
    1:51.1
    $200,370
    At 4 won Ht and Final Country Series (L)
    Jennas Beach Boy
    WHITTAKER
    (S)
    1:50
    $196,067
    At 4, won Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3)
    Holmes Hanover
    TANGOINGWITHSIERRA
    (M)
    1:53.1
    $174,130
    At 2, won Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2); 3rd Vicbred (Gr.1). At 3, won Gold Chalice (Gr.3), Ht NSW Oaks (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 3rd Ht Vic Oaks.
    Village Jasper
    WESLEY
    (S)
    1:55.2
    $163,186
    At 2, won Champagne Classic (Gr.2), Ht Pearl Classic (2nd in Final (Gr.1))
    Bettor's Delight
    READ ABOUT LEXY
    (M)
    1:53.5
    $153,718
    At 2, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge; 3rd Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2). At 3, won Raith Memorial (Gr.3), Ht and Final Bathurst Gold Bracelet (Gr.3), Ht Vic Oaks.
    Grinfromeartoear
    JODAN
    (S)
    1:52.9
    $147,129
    Albert Albert
    STEFSBEST
    (S)
    1:54.8
    $143,511
    At 2, won Ht APG (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 2nd Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, won prel Golden Nugget.
    Cams Card Shark
    OUR UNCLE SAM
    (S)
    1:52.3
    $608,925
    At 2, won Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, 2nd Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3). As Aged, won Bohemia Crystal (Gr.1), Platinum Projex FFA (Gr.1); 2nd Inter Dominion Final (Gr.1), Hunter Cup (Gr.1), Ht Inter Dominion (Gr.3), Kevin Robinson FFA (Gr.3)
    Village Jasper
    SPORTY SPOOK1:51.6
    (S)
    1:51.6
    $388,739
    At 2, won Ht Bathurst Gold Crown (3rd in Final (Gr.1)), Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 3rd Ht and Final NSW Derby (Gr.1)
    Village Jasper
    MITCH MAGUIRE
    (S)
    1:54.3
    $327,204
    At 2, won WA Golden Slipper (Gr.1); 3rd Ht NZ Sires Stakes. At 3, won Western Gateway (Gr.2). At 4, 2nd Schrader Final (L). As Aged, 3rd RWWA Cup (Gr.2)
    Christian Cullen
    EGODAN
    (S)
    1:51.3
    $316,341
    At 3, won Repechage Australasian Breeders Crown. At 4, 2nd NSW Breeders Challenge Final (Gr.1); 3rd Mount Eden 4yo Stakes (Gr.3)
    Armbro Operative
    SHEZALLAPPLES
    (M)
    1:51.6
    $298,905
    At 2, won NSW Breeders Challenge (Gr.1), Ready To Run Sales Stakes (Gr.3). At 3, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (3rd in Final (Gr.1))
    Fake Left
    NIKI NO NO
    (M)
    1:57.5
    $294,455
    At 2, won Semi and Final Vicbred (Gr.1), Ht Australasian Breeders Crown. At 3, won Vic Oaks (Gr.1), Ht Vicbred (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 4, won Vicbred Platinum Pace (Gr.3)
    Vintner
    LUMINEER
    (S)
    1:52.5
    $258,440
    At 2, won Ht, Semi and Final APG (Gr.1). At 3, won Ht Vic Derby.
    Rocknroll Hanover
    MISTER BRAZIL
    (S)
    1:52.2
    $215,555
    At 2, 2nd Semi Final APG (3rd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 2nd Simpson Memorial (Gr.3)
    Mach Three
    STAR WRITER
    (S)
    1:51.1
    $200,370
    At 4 won Ht and Final Country Series (L)
    Jennas Beach Boy
    WHITTAKER
    (S)
    1:50
    $196,067
    At 4, won Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3)
    Holmes Hanover
    TANGOINGWITHSIERRA
    (M)
    1:53.1
    $174,130
    At 2, won Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2); 3rd Vicbred (Gr.1). At 3, won Gold Chalice (Gr.3), Ht NSW Oaks (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 3rd Ht Vic Oaks.
    Village Jasper
    WESLEY
    (S)
    1:55.2
    $163,186
    At 2, won Champagne Classic (Gr.2), Ht Pearl Classic (2nd in Final (Gr.1))
    Bettor's Delight
    READ ABOUT LEXY
    (M)
    1:53.5
    $153,718
    At 2, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge; 3rd Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2). At 3, won Raith Memorial (Gr.3), Ht and Final Bathurst Gold Bracelet (Gr.3), Ht Vic Oaks.
    Grinfromeartoear
    JODAN
    (S)
    1:52.9
    $147,129
    Albert Albert
    STEFSBEST
    (S)
    1:54.8
    $143,511
    At 2, won Ht APG (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 2nd Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, won prel Golden Nugget.
    Cams Card Shark
    2
    8
    7
    1
    0
    $815,860
    1:49.4
    Won elim and Final Metro Pace, Champlain Stakes, Nassagaweya Stakes; 2nd Breeders Crown Final.
    3
    6
    1
    1
    1
    $750,780
    1:48.6
    Won North American Cup
    Total
    14
    8
    2
    1
    $1,649,411
    1:48.6

    Age

    Starts

    1st

    2nd

    3rd

    Earnings

    Best time

    2
    8
    7
    1
    $815,860
    1:49.4
    3
    6
    1
    1
    1
    $750,780
    1:48.6
    Total
    14
    8
    2
    1
    $1,649,411
    1:48.6

    Age

    Details

    2
    Won elim and Final Metro Pace, Champlain Stakes, Nassagaweya Stakes; 2nd Breeders Crown Final.
    3
    Won North American Cup
    Total
    Artsplace
    1988         		Abercrombie
    1975         		Silent Majority
    1969         		Henry T Adios
    1958         		ADIOS
    Greer Hanover
    Hobby Horse Tar
    1964         		TAR HEEL
    Wilellen
    Bergdorf
    1967         		Duane Hanover
    1952         		Knight Dream
    Dorsh Hanover
    Princess Best
    1959         		The Widower
    Princess Chief
    Miss Elvira
    1982         		ALBATROSS
    1968         		MEADOW SKIPPER
    1960         		Dale Frost<
    Countess Vivian
    Voodoo Hanover
    1964         		DANCER HANOVER
    Vibrant Hanover
    Ladalia Hanover
    1975         		Columbia George
    1967         		Good Time
    Mitzi Eden
    Lady Kacne
    1967         		DUANE HANOVER
    Lady Lunken
    Precious Beauty
    2001         		Jate Lobell
    1984         		No Nukes
    1979         		Oil Burner
    1973         		Most Happy Fella
    Dottie Shadow
    Gidget Lobell
    1974         		Overtrick
    Gogo Playmate
    J R Amy
    1970         		Blaze Pick
    1964         		Gene Abbe
    Susan Wayne
    Good Time Minnie
    1962         		Good Time
    Minnewashta
    Dominique Semalu
    1992         		Big Towner
    1974         		Gene Abbe
    1944         		Bert Abbe
    Rose Marie
    Tiny Wave
    1970         		Shadow Wave
    Tiny Gold
    Midi A Semalu
    1984         		Most Happy Fella
    1967         		Meadow Skipper
    Laughing Girl
    Silent's Sister
    1972         		Henry T Adios
    Hobby Horse Tar
    Sportswriter was a star on the racetrack and has developed into a leading stallion both here and in North America.

    He is crossing with similar pedigree patterns to other sons of Artsplace.

    In North America if you look at his top ten progeny, three are out of Cam Fella line mares, three are out of No Nukes line mares and then there is one each out of Falcon Seelster, Most Happy Fella and Beach Towel line mares.

    Cam Fella line stallions include Bettors Delight, Fake Left, Armbro Operative, Presidential Ball, Washington VC, Precious Bunny, Four Starzzz Shark, Blissfull Hall, Pacific Fella, Camtastic, Cameleon, Brioso Hanover, Exotic Earl, etc.

    No Nukes line stallions include Live Or Die, Badlands Hanover, Safely Kept, Village Jasper, Jereme’s Jet, American Ideal, Caprock, Ticket To Heaven, etc.

    We have seen similar results in Australia and New Zealand. However the Abercrombie and Direct Scooter influence is also strong.

    Two of Sportswriter top ten progeny in Australia are out of Direct Scooter line mares and Mitch Maguire (Christian Cullen mare) is his richest in New Zealand.

    Direct Scooter line stallions include In The Pocket, Christian Cullen, Mach Three, Courage Under Fire, Stoneridge Scooter, Julius Caesar, Ok Bye, Deal Direct and Direct Flight.

    Plus we have seen the likes of Read About Lexy (Grinfromeartoear mare), Jodan (Albert Albert mare) and Perfectly Written (Perfect Art mare) demonstrate Sportswriter’s ability to cross positively with Abercrombie line mares in Australia.

    Abercrombie line stallions include Art Major, Astreos, Grinfromeartoear, Artiscape, Albert Albert, Real Desire, Perfect Art, Modern Art, Life Sign, Dream Away, Pacific Rocket, Fully Loaded, Peace Of Art, Panorama, Fitch II, Crouch, Orange Sovereign, etc.

    One interesting cross in Australia is with Stature (Big Towner) mares. There hasn’t been a large amount of foals bred on this cross, but it is producing winners at a good percentage and the winners include the stakeswinner Sport Report and the Group One placed Fastestgirlintown.

    Duplicating Big Towner has proven to be successful with a number of stallions and it looks like this is the case with Sportswriter as well.

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    Sportswriter was an outstanding racehorse winning seven of his eight starts as a two year old, including the $1 million Metro Pace.

    This stellar season saw him awarded Two Year Old of the Year in both America and Canada.

    He returned as a three year old to win the $1.5 million North America Cup.

    As a stallion he has made an immediate impact. His debut Southern Hemisphere crop saw him become Australia’s leading two year old sire (by winners) and includes multiple stakes winners.

    His impact has been no less in the Northern Hemisphere where in 2015 he was the leading Ontario Sires Stakes Pacing Stallion.
  • 2009 USA & Canadian 2YO Pacing Colt of the Year. North America Cup winner at three.
  • 2015 and 2017 Leading Ontario Sires Stakes Pacing Stallion.
  • The sire of the unbeaten Group 1 star and Australian Two Year Old Pacing Colt / Gelding of the Year – Lumineer.
  • Sire of three Group 1 winning two year olds in 2016/17.
    • Sportswriter’s oldest progeny in the Southern Hemisphere are 4yo’s in 2015/16. To date he is the sire of:
    OUR UNCLE SAM
    (S)
    1:52.3
    $608,925
    At 2, won Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, 2nd Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3). As Aged, won Bohemia Crystal (Gr.1), Platinum Projex FFA (Gr.1); 2nd Inter Dominion Final (Gr.1), Hunter Cup (Gr.1), Ht Inter Dominion (Gr.3), Kevin Robinson FFA (Gr.3)
    Village Jasper
    SPORTY SPOOK1:51.6
    (S)
    1:51.6
    $388,739
    At 2, won Ht Bathurst Gold Crown (3rd in Final (Gr.1)), Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 3rd Ht and Final NSW Derby (Gr.1)
    Village Jasper
    MITCH MAGUIRE
    (S)
    1:54.3
    $327,204
    At 2, won WA Golden Slipper (Gr.1); 3rd Ht NZ Sires Stakes. At 3, won Western Gateway (Gr.2). At 4, 2nd Schrader Final (L). As Aged, 3rd RWWA Cup (Gr.2)
    Christian Cullen
    EGODAN
    (S)
    1:51.3
    $316,341
    At 3, won Repechage Australasian Breeders Crown. At 4, 2nd NSW Breeders Challenge Final (Gr.1); 3rd Mount Eden 4yo Stakes (Gr.3)
    Armbro Operative
    SHEZALLAPPLES
    (M)
    1:51.6
    $298,905
    At 2, won NSW Breeders Challenge (Gr.1), Ready To Run Sales Stakes (Gr.3). At 3, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (3rd in Final (Gr.1))
    Fake Left
    NIKI NO NO
    (M)
    1:57.5
    $294,455
    At 2, won Semi and Final Vicbred (Gr.1), Ht Australasian Breeders Crown. At 3, won Vic Oaks (Gr.1), Ht Vicbred (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 4, won Vicbred Platinum Pace (Gr.3)
    Vintner
    LUMINEER
    (S)
    1:52.5
    $258,440
    At 2, won Ht, Semi and Final APG (Gr.1). At 3, won Ht Vic Derby.
    Rocknroll Hanover
    MISTER BRAZIL
    (S)
    1:52.2
    $215,555
    At 2, 2nd Semi Final APG (3rd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 2nd Simpson Memorial (Gr.3)
    Mach Three
    STAR WRITER
    (S)
    1:51.1
    $200,370
    At 4 won Ht and Final Country Series (L)
    Jennas Beach Boy
    WHITTAKER
    (S)
    1:50
    $196,067
    At 4, won Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3)
    Holmes Hanover
    TANGOINGWITHSIERRA
    (M)
    1:53.1
    $174,130
    At 2, won Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2); 3rd Vicbred (Gr.1). At 3, won Gold Chalice (Gr.3), Ht NSW Oaks (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 3rd Ht Vic Oaks.
    Village Jasper
    WESLEY
    (S)
    1:55.2
    $163,186
    At 2, won Champagne Classic (Gr.2), Ht Pearl Classic (2nd in Final (Gr.1))
    Bettor's Delight
    READ ABOUT LEXY
    (M)
    1:53.5
    $153,718
    At 2, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge; 3rd Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2). At 3, won Raith Memorial (Gr.3), Ht and Final Bathurst Gold Bracelet (Gr.3), Ht Vic Oaks.
    Grinfromeartoear
    JODAN
    (S)
    1:52.9
    $147,129
    Albert Albert
    STEFSBEST
    (S)
    1:54.8
    $143,511
    At 2, won Ht APG (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 2nd Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, won prel Golden Nugget.
    Cams Card Shark
    OUR UNCLE SAM
    (S)
    1:52.3
    $608,925
    At 2, won Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, 2nd Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3). As Aged, won Bohemia Crystal (Gr.1), Platinum Projex FFA (Gr.1); 2nd Inter Dominion Final (Gr.1), Hunter Cup (Gr.1), Ht Inter Dominion (Gr.3), Kevin Robinson FFA (Gr.3)
    Village Jasper
    SPORTY SPOOK1:51.6
    (S)
    1:51.6
    $388,739
    At 2, won Ht Bathurst Gold Crown (3rd in Final (Gr.1)), Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 3rd Ht and Final NSW Derby (Gr.1)
    Village Jasper
    MITCH MAGUIRE
    (S)
    1:54.3
    $327,204
    At 2, won WA Golden Slipper (Gr.1); 3rd Ht NZ Sires Stakes. At 3, won Western Gateway (Gr.2). At 4, 2nd Schrader Final (L). As Aged, 3rd RWWA Cup (Gr.2)
    Christian Cullen
    EGODAN
    (S)
    1:51.3
    $316,341
    At 3, won Repechage Australasian Breeders Crown. At 4, 2nd NSW Breeders Challenge Final (Gr.1); 3rd Mount Eden 4yo Stakes (Gr.3)
    Armbro Operative
    SHEZALLAPPLES
    (M)
    1:51.6
    $298,905
    At 2, won NSW Breeders Challenge (Gr.1), Ready To Run Sales Stakes (Gr.3). At 3, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge (3rd in Final (Gr.1))
    Fake Left
    NIKI NO NO
    (M)
    1:57.5
    $294,455
    At 2, won Semi and Final Vicbred (Gr.1), Ht Australasian Breeders Crown. At 3, won Vic Oaks (Gr.1), Ht Vicbred (2nd in Final (Gr.1)). At 4, won Vicbred Platinum Pace (Gr.3)
    Vintner
    LUMINEER
    (S)
    1:52.5
    $258,440
    At 2, won Ht, Semi and Final APG (Gr.1). At 3, won Ht Vic Derby.
    Rocknroll Hanover
    MISTER BRAZIL
    (S)
    1:52.2
    $215,555
    At 2, 2nd Semi Final APG (3rd in Final (Gr.1)). At 3, 2nd Simpson Memorial (Gr.3)
    Mach Three
    STAR WRITER
    (S)
    1:51.1
    $200,370
    At 4 won Ht and Final Country Series (L)
    Jennas Beach Boy
    WHITTAKER
    (S)
    1:50
    $196,067
    At 4, won Paleface Adios Stakes (Gr.3)
    Holmes Hanover
    TANGOINGWITHSIERRA
    (M)
    1:53.1
    $174,130
    At 2, won Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2); 3rd Vicbred (Gr.1). At 3, won Gold Chalice (Gr.3), Ht NSW Oaks (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 3rd Ht Vic Oaks.
    Village Jasper
    WESLEY
    (S)
    1:55.2
    $163,186
    At 2, won Champagne Classic (Gr.2), Ht Pearl Classic (2nd in Final (Gr.1))
    Bettor's Delight
    READ ABOUT LEXY
    (M)
    1:53.5
    $153,718
    At 2, won Ht NSW Breeders Challenge; 3rd Tatlow Stakes (Gr.2). At 3, won Raith Memorial (Gr.3), Ht and Final Bathurst Gold Bracelet (Gr.3), Ht Vic Oaks.
    Grinfromeartoear
    JODAN
    (S)
    1:52.9
    $147,129
    Albert Albert
    STEFSBEST
    (S)
    1:54.8
    $143,511
    At 2, won Ht APG (2nd in Final (Gr.1)); 2nd Vicbred Silver (L). At 4, won prel Golden Nugget.
    Cams Card Shark
    2
    8
    7
    1
    0
    $815,860
    1:49.4
    Won elim and Final Metro Pace, Champlain Stakes, Nassagaweya Stakes; 2nd Breeders Crown Final.
    3
    6
    1
    1
    1
    $750,780
    1:48.6
    Won North American Cup
    Total
    14
    8
    2
    1
    $1,649,411
    1:48.6

    Age

    Starts

    1st

    2nd

    3rd

    Earnings

    Best time

    2
    8
    7
    1
    $815,860
    1:49.4
    3
    6
    1
    1
    1
    $750,780
    1:48.6
    Total
    14
    8
    2
    1
    $1,649,411
    1:48.6

    Age

    Details

    2
    Won elim and Final Metro Pace, Champlain Stakes, Nassagaweya Stakes; 2nd Breeders Crown Final.
    3
    Won North American Cup
    Total
    Artsplace
    1988         		Abercrombie
    1975         		Silent Majority
    1969         		Henry T Adios
    1958         		ADIOS
    Greer Hanover
    Hobby Horse Tar
    1964         		TAR HEEL
    Wilellen
    Bergdorf
    1967         		Duane Hanover
    1952         		Knight Dream
    Dorsh Hanover
    Princess Best
    1959         		The Widower
    Princess Chief
    Miss Elvira
    1982         		ALBATROSS
    1968         		MEADOW SKIPPER
    1960         		Dale Frost<
    Countess Vivian
    Voodoo Hanover
    1964         		DANCER HANOVER
    Vibrant Hanover
    Ladalia Hanover
    1975         		Columbia George
    1967         		Good Time
    Mitzi Eden
    Lady Kacne
    1967         		DUANE HANOVER
    Lady Lunken
    Precious Beauty
    2001         		Jate Lobell
    1984         		No Nukes
    1979         		Oil Burner
    1973         		Most Happy Fella
    Dottie Shadow
    Gidget Lobell
    1974         		Overtrick
    Gogo Playmate
    J R Amy
    1970         		Blaze Pick
    1964         		Gene Abbe
    Susan Wayne
    Good Time Minnie
    1962         		Good Time
    Minnewashta
    Dominique Semalu
    1992         		Big Towner
    1974         		Gene Abbe
    1944         		Bert Abbe
    Rose Marie
    Tiny Wave
    1970         		Shadow Wave
    Tiny Gold
    Midi A Semalu
    1984         		Most Happy Fella
    1967         		Meadow Skipper
    Laughing Girl
    Silent's Sister
    1972         		Henry T Adios
    Hobby Horse Tar
    Sportswriter was a star on the racetrack and has developed into a leading stallion both here and in North America.

    He is crossing with similar pedigree patterns to other sons of Artsplace.

    In North America if you look at his top ten progeny, three are out of Cam Fella line mares, three are out of No Nukes line mares and then there is one each out of Falcon Seelster, Most Happy Fella and Beach Towel line mares.

    Cam Fella line stallions include Bettors Delight, Fake Left, Armbro Operative, Presidential Ball, Washington VC, Precious Bunny, Four Starzzz Shark, Blissfull Hall, Pacific Fella, Camtastic, Cameleon, Brioso Hanover, Exotic Earl, etc.

    No Nukes line stallions include Live Or Die, Badlands Hanover, Safely Kept, Village Jasper, Jereme’s Jet, American Ideal, Caprock, Ticket To Heaven, etc.

    We have seen similar results in Australia and New Zealand. However the Abercrombie and Direct Scooter influence is also strong.

    Two of Sportswriter top ten progeny in Australia are out of Direct Scooter line mares and Mitch Maguire (Christian Cullen mare) is his richest in New Zealand.

    Direct Scooter line stallions include In The Pocket, Christian Cullen, Mach Three, Courage Under Fire, Stoneridge Scooter, Julius Caesar, Ok Bye, Deal Direct and Direct Flight.

    Plus we have seen the likes of Read About Lexy (Grinfromeartoear mare), Jodan (Albert Albert mare) and Perfectly Written (Perfect Art mare) demonstrate Sportswriter’s ability to cross positively with Abercrombie line mares in Australia.

    Abercrombie line stallions include Art Major, Astreos, Grinfromeartoear, Artiscape, Albert Albert, Real Desire, Perfect Art, Modern Art, Life Sign, Dream Away, Pacific Rocket, Fully Loaded, Peace Of Art, Panorama, Fitch II, Crouch, Orange Sovereign, etc.

    One interesting cross in Australia is with Stature (Big Towner) mares. There hasn’t been a large amount of foals bred on this cross, but it is producing winners at a good percentage and the winners include the stakeswinner Sport Report and the Group One placed Fastestgirlintown.

    Duplicating Big Towner has proven to be successful with a number of stallions and it looks like this is the case with Sportswriter as well.

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