The Triple Crown Project
Career History
(race data complete)
IN REALITY
(b.c. 1964, Intentionally -- My Dear Girl x Rough'n Tumble )
Classic participant in: 1967

Notes: Died in 1989. Sire of 84 stakes winners. Broodmare sire of 140+ stakes winners.

IMPORTANT VICTORIES & PLACINGS: (race data complete)

Finish Race Name
1stPimlico Futurity
1stFlorida Derby
1stJersey Derby
1stJohn B. Campbell H.
1stMetropolitan H.
1stCarter H.
1stChoice S.
1stHibiscus S.
2ndCowdin S.
2ndFlorida Breeders' S.
2ndJerome H.
2ndAmerican Derby
2ndFlamingo S.
2ndNew Hampshire Sweepstakes
2ndSapling S.
2ndPREAKNESS STAKES
3rdSeminole H.
3rdRoyal Palm H.


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING: (work in progress)

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
ACTUALITYbr.g., 1970 IN REALITY -- Admiral's Dancer x WAR ADMIRALFlorida Junior S., Nursery S., Hibiscus S.
AMERICAN STANDARDb.c., 1980 IN REALITY -- Too Bald x Bald EagleOrange County H.; Sire of stakes winners.
ANSWERf., 1973 IN REALITY -- Miss Proctor x PrincequilloOak Leaf S., Hollywood Oaks S., Magnolia S., Debutante S.
BASIEbr.f., 1981 IN REALITY -- Stolen Base x HerbagerHelena S., Delaware H.
BELIEVE IT
(See 1978)
ch.c., 1975 IN REALITY -- Breakfast Bell x BuckpasserHeritage S., Wood Memorial, Remsen S.; Sire of stakes winners.
CLASSIC TRIALc., 1976 IN REALITY -- Desert Trial x Moslem ChiefCalder H.
COURT TRIALc., 1978 IN REALITY -- Desert Trial x Moslem ChiefNeedles S.; Sire of stakes winners.
DESERT VIXENf., 1970 IN REALITY -- Desert Trial x Moslem ChiefCHAMPION 3yo Filly, CHAMPION Older Mare, Beldame S. (twice), Alabama S., Delaware Oaks, Gazelle H., Monmouth Oaks, Post Deb S., Test S., Matchmaker S.
DIGNITASbr.c., 1989 IN REALITY -- David's Tobin x Tobin BronzeIllinois Derby, Michigan Mile H., Rushaway S.; Sire of stakes winners.
DISTANT MEMORIESb.c., 1975 IN REALITY -- Sunny Sal x SUNRISE COUNTYRoman Brother H.
EDINA CHEERLEADERb.f., 1978 IN REALITY -- Austere x NEVER BENDAzalea Stakes
FREE UPc., 1971 IN REALITY -- Diary x BOLD RULERSpeed Ball H.
GELINEbr.f., 1984 IN REALITY -- Gelinotte (Ven) x NEVER BENDPoinsettia Stakes
I MEAN ITf., 1982 IN REALITY -- Rokeby Venus x QUADRANGLEDahlia S.
I REALLY WILLbr.c., 1980 IN REALITY -- Graceful Gal x KEY TO THE MINTMiami Beach H.
IT'S TRUEbr.c., 1976 IN REALITY -- Breakfast Bell x BuckpasserLouisiana Downs H.
JINGLE JANbr.f., 1977 IN REALITY -- Austere x NEVER BENDOrange Blossom Handicap, Azalea Stakes, Royal Palm Stakes
JUDGE SMELLSbr.c., 1983 IN REALITY -- Timeforaturn x Best TurnHollywood Prevue S., Juaneno S.
KEXc., 1983 IN REALITY -- Hemlock x BIG SPRUCEharry Jeffrey H.
KNOWN FACTbr.c., 1977 IN REALITY -- Tamerett x TIM TAMIn England: CHAMPION 3yo Colt, Two Thousand Guineas, William Hill Middle Park S., Queen Elizabeth II S., Waterford Crystal Mile, Kiveton Park Steel S.; Sire of stakes winners.
KYLE'S OUR MANch.c., 1988 IN REALITY -- Lady Donna x GraustarkNashua S., Gotham S.; Sire of stakes winners.
LEAN CUISINEf., 1981 IN REALITY -- Summer Legend x Raise a NativeTrack Robbery S.
ME AND CONNIEb.f., 1971 IN REALITY -- Song of Glory x SPY SONGMagnolia S., Churchill Debutante S., Bewitch S., Ballerina S.
MOCHILAbr.f., 1979 IN REALITY -- Ride the Trails x Prince JohnBusher H.
MOON GLITTERf., 1972 IN REALITY -- Foggy Note x The Axe IIMartha Washington H., Rampart H.
NATIVE WIZARDc., 1983 IN REALITY -- White Star Line x NORTHERN DANCERIn England: Acomb S.
OLD DOMINIONc., 1977 IN REALITY -- Virginia Green x NASHUAIn Sweden: Taby International Sprinter S.
PASSING BASEbr.c., 1980 IN REALITY -- Stolen Base x HerbagerRidan H.
PROPER REALITY
(See 1988)
br.c., 1985 IN REALITY -- Proper Princess x NODOUBLEArkansas Derby, Illinois Derby, Thomas D. Nash Memorial H., Southwest S., Metropolitan H., Philip Iselin H., Hot Springs S., Essex H.; Sire of stakes winners.
REAL COURAGEch.c., 1983 IN REALITY -- Graceful Gal x KEY TO THE MINTJaipur S., Envoy S.; Sire of stakes winners.
REAL DISPLAYf., 1989 IN REALITY -- Summer Spectacular x SPECTACULAR BIDMy Fair Lady Breeders' Cup H.
REAL FORESTb.c., 1983 IN REALITY -- Gelinotte (Ven) x NEVER BENDCity of Miami Stakes, Hialeah Sprint Championship
REALLY ROYALf., 1978 IN REALITY -- Royal Suspicion x BAGDADYo Tambien H, Miss Mommy H.
RELAUNCHgr.c., 1976 IN REALITY -- Foggy Note x The Axe IIDel Mar Derby, La Jolla Mile S.; Sire of stakes winners.
RING OF LIGHTg., 1969 IN REALITY -- Due Dilly x Sir GaylordExcelsior H., Massachusetts H., Suffolk Downs H., Sporting Plate H., Roseben H.
SMILEbr.c., 1982 IN REALITY -- Sunny Smile x BoldnesianCHAMPION Sprinter, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Arlington Classic, Fairmount Park Derby, Equipoise Mile H., In Reality S., Canterbury Cup H., Affirmed S., Carry Back S., Dr. Fager S., Criterium S.
STAR CHOICEb.c., 1979 IN REALITY -- Some Swinger x TirrenoDevon S., Metropolitan H., Fayette H., Essex H., Appleton H.; Sire of stakes winners.
SUNSHINE TODAYc., 1981 IN REALITY -- Sunny Smile x BoldnesianSheridan S.
TOTALITYc., 1983 IN REALITY -- Sweet Little Lady x BoldnesianExpress Handicap
TRULY BOUNDf., 1978 IN REALITY -- Natashka x DedicateAshland S., Arlington-Washington Lassie S., Cotillion S., Fair Ground Oaks, Governor's Cup H., Mermaid S.
VALID APPEALc., 1972 IN REALITY -- Desert Trial x Moslem ChiefDwyer H.; Sire of stakes winners.
WHERE MUSIC ISb.f., 1982 IN REALITY -- Rigid Princess x NEVER BENDMelaleuca Stakes
WRONSKYbr.c., 1972 IN REALITY -- Winking Star x DARK STARIn France: Prix Daphnis


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING OF HIS DAUGHTERS: (work in progress)

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
A. P JETb.c., 1989 Fappiano -- Taminette x IN REALITYIn Japan: Keisei Hai Sansai S.; Sire of stakes winners.
ALL WILL BE WELL (SAF)b.g., 1993 BADGER LAND -- Romantic Fantasy x IN REALITYIn South Africa: Mercury Sprint, Spring H., C. T. Brand H. (three times), J. F. Cookie Coetzee H., Sentinel Sprint,
ANTIQUE SHOPPERc., 1987 No Sale George -- New Reality x IN REALITYNorth Randall S.
BET ON SUNSHINEch.g., 1992 BET BIG -- My Own Sunshine x IN REALITYAristides H. (twice), Arlington Breeders' Cup Sprint H. (twice), Phoenix Breeders' Cup S. (twice), Marfa H., Marfa S., Holiday Cheer S. (three times), Don Bernhardt S. (twice)
BETTER BANKERb.c., 1992 Ascot Knight -- Really Taken x IN REALITYIn Brazil: GP Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
BRONKO BOBbr.g., 1990 Slewacide -- Aggressive Native x IN REALITYOklahoma Thoroughbred Assoc. Futurity, Oklahoma Stallion S.
CLASSY KINDA GUYbr.c., 1984 GOLD STAGE -- Aggressive Native x IN REALITYStampede Futurity, Edmonton Juevnile S., Northnalds Sprint Championship H., Breeders Cup Continental H.
COMMANCHEROb.c., 1995 UNBRIDLED -- Mochila x IN REALITYUnraced; Sire of stakes winners.
COMMENDABLE
(See 2000)
ch.c., 1997 GONE WEST -- Bought Twice x IN REALITYBelmont S.
COMPARABILITYbr.f., 1983 What A Pleasure -- Conveniently x IN REALITYTerlingua S.
CONCEPT WINbr.c., 1990 Manila -- Conveniently x IN REALITYBolsa Chica S., Palos Verdes H., Crazy Kid S.
CONCERTO
(See 1997)
ch.c., 1994 CHIEF'S CROWN -- Undeniably x IN REALITYJim Beam S., Clark H., Kentucky Jockey Club S., Federico Tesio S., Brandywine H., John Battaglia Memorial S., Congressional H., Whirlaway S., Storm Cat S.; Sire of stakes winners.
CRAFTY PROSPECTORch.c., 1975 Mr. Prospector -- Real Crafty Lady x IN REALITYStakes placed; Sire of stakes winners.
CREATIVITYch.f., 1998 Notebook -- She's Realistic x IN REALITYCincinnati Trophy S.
CUTLASS REALITY
(See 1985)
ch.c., 1982 Cutlass -- Landera x IN REALITYHollywood Gold Cup H., Californian S., Goodwood H., Bel Air H., San Diego H., Native Diver H., Laurano S.; Sire of stakes winners.
DAMALITYb.f., 1983 DAMASCUS -- Unreality x IN REALITYPeach Blossom S., Sun Flower S.
DUCK TRAPb.f., 1993 AFFIRMED -- Lilya's For Real x IN REALITYAudubon Oaks, Dade Turf Classic S.
EARN YOUR STRIPESbr.c., 1984 LITTLE CURRENT -- Conveniently x IN REALITYPomona Derby, Bay Meadows Budweiser Breeders' Cup H.
FETENg., 1987 D'accord -- It's A Reality x IN REALITYKingston S.
FIGHTIN HILLbr.c., 1980 NODOUBLE -- Hat Brim x IN REALITYKentahten S.
FIGHTING HILLc., 1980 NODOUBLE -- Hat Brim x IN REALITYKentahten S.
FOLIGNOgr.c., 1982 FOOLISH PLEASURE -- Zerelda x IN REALITYDragoon S., Rushing Man S., Roman H., Cahaba S., Red Mountain H., Cliff Hanger H., Carry Back H.; Sire of stakes winners.
FOR REALLYb.c., 1987 Buckaroo -- August Days x IN REALITYA Phenomenon S., Roseben H., Best Turn S.; Sire of stakes winners.
FORTUNATE FACTSf., 1984 Sir Ivor -- Bald Facts x IN REALITYLady Baltimore H., Summer Guest S., Peach Blossom Breeders' Cup S.
FOUNDATION PLANc., 1982 NODOUBLE -- Hat Brim x IN REALITYNeedles S., North Miami S., City of Miami S.
GALLO DI FERROch.c., 1994 Deputy Minister -- Smiling Dee x IN REALITYHoosier Juvenile S.; Sire of a stakes winner.
GENERAL ROYALbr.c., 1994 A.P. INDY -- Bald Facts x IN REALITYWilliam P. Kyne H., Governor's H., Alamedan H., Barretts Juvenile S., Joseph T. Grace H., Pacifica H., Harvest H.; Sire of stakes winners.
GLITTERMANb.c., 1985 Dewan -- Moon Glitter x IN REALITYPhiladelphia Park Breeders' Cup H., Miami Beach H., Tamarac H., Louisiana Downs Breeders' Cup S.; Sire of stakes winners.
GRIFFINITE
(See 2001)
b.c., 1998 UNBRIDLED'S SONG -- Copious x IN REALITYLafayette S.
HALO REALITYf., 1998 Prospector's Halo -- My Yankee Girl x IN REALITYThree Ring S.
HARRY N JERRYch.g., 1989 Collier -- Agressive Native x IN REALITYOlkahoma Thoroughbred Assoc. Futurity, Oklahoma Classic Sprint S., 89'er H. (twice), Coca Cola Sprint H., Spindletop S., Live Oak S.
HEALTH FARMb.f., 1988 PLEASANT COLONY -- Lean Cuisine x IN REALITYTattling S.
HIGH DEGREEch.c., 1987 TANK'S PROSPECT -- In Essence x IN REALITYSunshine Breeders' Cup H., Breeders' Cup Handicapper Championship S.
HOUSEBOUNDg., 1991 Pancho Villa -- Truly Bound x IN REALITYFriar Rock S., Woodstock S.
ILLUSIONEDch.c., 1998 Woodman -- Undeniably x IN REALITYAck Ack H., Carry Back S.
IN CASEb.c., 1990 Storm Cat -- In Essence x IN REALITYStakes placed; Sire of stakes winners.
JALTIPANbr.c,, 1990 CONQUISTADOR CIELO -- For Certain x IN REALITYWalter R. Cluer Memorial S.
JEANOb.f., 1988 Fappiano -- Basie x IN REALITYDoubledogdare S. (twice), Thoroughbred Club Of America S., Shirley Jones H., Ellis Park Breeders' Cup H.
KARAKORUM KATIEbr.f., 2005 Pure Prize -- La Finale x IN REALITYNiagara S.
KIDSAREFUNbr.f., 1998 Rizzi -- Tokyo Doll x IN REALITYNuit d'Amour H.
LITE LIGHTf., 1988 MAJESTIC LIGHT -- Printing Press x IN REALITYKentucky Oaks, Coaching Club American Oaks, Santa Anita Oaks, Las Virgenes S., Fantasy S., Oak Leaf S., Sorrento S.
LITTLE BABY HUEYb.g., 2003 Dixieland Brass -- In the Dog House x IN REALITYUnited Tote Derby
LUCKY LISAf., 1979 Cutlass -- Hat Brim x IN REALITYNew Hope S.
MAJOR IMPACTbr.c., 1989 Roberto -- Conveniently x IN REALITYOceanside S.; Sire of stakes winners.
MANE MINISTER
(See 1991)
br.c., 1988 Deputy Minister -- Lacework x IN REALITYSanta Catalina S., Private Cove S.; Sire of stakes winners.
MATCHLESSb.c., 1994 Lyphard -- Unreality x IN REALITYLyphard S.
MEADOW STARf., 1988 Meadowlake -- Inreality Star x IN REALITYCHAMPION 2yo Filly, Breeders' Cup Juveinle Fillies S., Frizette S., Spinaway S., Matron S., Astoria Breeders' Cup S., Schuylerville S., Mother Goose S., Acorn S., Comely S., Queen Of The Stage S.
MISS TAWPIEbr.f., 1984 Miswaki -- Tawpie x IN REALITYBangles and Beads S., Pio Pico S.
MUSIC'S STORMbr.c., 1999 Storm Creek -- Where Music Is x IN REALITYBien Bien S.
MY EARLc., 1981 Chieftain -- Taminette x IN REALITYInaugural S.
OH MY JESSICA PIEf., 1987 On To Glory -- In All Truth x IN REALITYChurchill Downs Breeders' Cup H., Desert Vixen S., Jacaranda H., Calder Breeders' Cup H., Sunset S.
ORANGE SUNSHINEb.c., 1985 LINKAGE -- Unreality x IN REALITYGallant Man S., Miami Lakes S., Ben Franklin S., Long Branch S.
PENN FIFTY THREEb.c., 1992 His Majesty -- Lilya's For Real x IN REALITYBald Eagle H., Blarney Stone S., Sir Ivor S.
PENTELICUSb.c., 1984 Fappiano -- Charedi x IN REALITYMayflower S., La Crosse H., Johnny Morris H.; Sire of stakes winners.
PICCOLINOb.c., 1987 Fappiano -- Mochila x IN REALITYMaiden; Sire of stakes winners.
PROMINENT FEATHERf., 1989 Lear Fan -- I Mean It x IN REALITYBayou H.
QUEEN TUTTAch.f., 1992 Kris S. -- Tutta x IN REALITYPebbles S.
REBRIDLEDbr.g., 1994 UNBRIDLED -- Truly x IN REALITYBarksdale H., Alliance H.
SARATOGA DEWf., 1989 CORMORANT -- Super Luna x IN REALITYCHAMPION 3yo Filly, Beldame S., Gazelle H., Comely S., New York Oaks, Hyde Park H., Over All S.
SASKYAb.f., 1998 Maria's Mon -- August Days x IN REALITYSafely Kept S.
SERAPEb.f., 1988 Fappiano -- Mochila x IN REALITYBallerina S., Straight Deal H.
SHELL GINGER (IRE)f., 1994 Woodman -- Truly Bound x IN REALITYIn UK: Bord Gais Killavullen S.
SLEW KNEWf., 1990 Show'em Slew -- New Reality x IN REALITYFlorida Breeders' Distaff S., Minaret S.
SPACE MOUNTAINc., 1979 Night Invader -- Action Lane x IN REALITYPaumonok H.
SPEAKERPHONE
(See 1992)
br.c., 1989 Fappiano -- Hat Brim x IN REALITYFederico Tesio S., Colin S., Hirsch Jacobs H.; Sire of stakes winners in Argentina.
SPRING FEVERch.c., 1980 FOOLISH PLEASURE -- Spring Is Here x IN REALITYBelmont Quality Race
SQUARE UP THE BETb.f., 1992 BET BIG -- On The Square x IN REALITYNotches Trace S.
SWEET FERVORch.f., 2003 SEEKING THE GOLD -- Undeniably x IN REALITYGasparilla S., Shirley Jones Breeders' Cup H., West Long Branch S.
SWEET SARITAb.f., 1988 GATE DANCER -- Dishonesty x IN REALITYNational Jockey Club Oaks, O.B.S. Championship S.
TAPPIANOf., 1984 Fappiano -- Taminette x IN REALITYSpinaway S., Demoiselle S., Matron S., Barbara Fritchie H., Thoroughbred Club of America S., Genuine Risk S., Shirley Jones H.
THUNDERELLOch.c., 1999 Montbrook -- On the Square x IN REALITYGallant Bob H.
TOP BRACKETbr.f., 1997 Bertrando -- Free the Princess x IN REALITYBoeing H., Queen Of The Desert S., Belle Roberts H.
TOP OF THE NEWSb.g., 1998 Press Card -- Julie's Fantasy x IN REALITYMaryland Million Starter H.
TWIN STAR (IND)b.f., 1999 Portroe -- I Am Calling You x IN REALITYIn India: McDonald's Indian Oaks, Golconda 1000 Guineas
TWO DAVIDSb.c., 1980 Olden Times -- Real Meaning x IN REALITYMarlboro Nursery S., Dragoon S., Patriot S., Squires H., Gallant Bob H., Neshaminy H., Addy Boy H.; Sire of stakes winners.
UNTUTTABLEch.c., 1996 UNBRIDLED -- Tutta x IN REALITYNon stakes winner; Sire of stakes winners.
VALLEY LOOTbr.f., 2004 Demaloot Demashoot -- In the Valley x IN REALITYMichigan Juvenile Fillies S., Regret S., Plymouth S., Michigan Oaks S., Michigan Sire S. (4 times), Larkspur H., Farer Belle Lee H., Golden Sylvia H.
WITH ITc., 1989 GROOVY -- Waywardly x IN REALITYWine Country H.,
YEOMAN'S POINTc., 1996 Sadler's Wells -- Truly Bound x IN REALITYChallenge S.
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