The Triple Crown Project
Career History
(race data complete)
T.V. LARK
(b.c. 1957, Indian Hemp -- Miss Larksfly x Heelfly )
Classic participant in: 1960

Notes: Died in 1975. Leading Sire in 1974. Sire of 53 stakes winners. Broodmare sire of 85 stake winners.

IMPORTANT VICTORIES & PLACINGS: (race data complete)

Finish Race Name
CHAMPION TURF HORSE (at 4)
1stUnited Nations H.
1stKnickerbocker H.
1stSanta Catalina H.
1stLos Angeles H.
1stWashington D.C., International S.
1stHawthorne Gold Cup
1stPhiladelphia Turf H.
1stTropicana Hotel Of Las Vegas S.
1stArgonaut H.
1stAmerican Derby
1stArlington Classic
1stWashington H.
1stCalifornia Breeders' Trial S.
1stArlington-Washington Futurity
2ndLaurel H.
2ndSanta Catalina H.
2ndRound Table H.
2ndUnited Nations H.
2ndSan Carlos H.
2ndLong Island H.
2ndSan Felipe H.
2ndHollywood Derby
2ndHaggin S.
3rdSan Vicente S.
3rdWashington's Birthday H.
3rdSan Miguel S.
3rdCalifornia Breeders' Champion S.
3rdCinema H.


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING: (work in progress)

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
BECAME A LARKb.f., 1974 T.V. LARK -- Blow Up II x Adros (FR)Golden Poppy H.
BROTHER MACHREEch.c., 1968 T.V. LARK -- Ballynice x BallydamRubber City H.; Sire of stakes winners.
BUFFALO LARKc., 1970 T.V. LARK -- Chance Gauge x DegageArlington Park H., Diplomat Way H., Governor's Cup H., Pan American H., Stars And Stripes H., Palm Beach H.; Sire of stakes winners.
CALAKIbr.f., 1971 T.V. LARK -- Miss Jr. x Everett Jr.Cinderella S.
CANDID CATHERINEb.f., 1969 T.V. LARK -- Katie Kitten x BanditPocahontas S., Bonnie Miss S., Promise S., Miss Woodford S.
CANVASSERch.c., 1972 T.V. LARK -- Flying Legs x Palestine (GB)Miami Beach H.
CAPTAIN DAREb.c., 1974 T.V. LARK -- Lakewoods (GB) x Hyperion (GB)Cortez H.
DOC'S T.V.br.c., 1966 T.V. LARK -- War Starlet x WAR ADMIRALWashington Park H.
DONDOUGOLDb.c., 1966 T.V. LARK -- Mary Sharon x Alibhai (GB)Primary S., Autumn H., Buckeye Turf H., Hamilton County H., Randall Turf Special H.
EAGER EAGLEc., 1966 T.V. LARK -- Belthazar x WAR ADMIRALCleveland Fall H.; Sire of stakes winners.
FLYING LARKch.c., 1965 T.V. LARK -- Flying Ship x WAR ADMIRALWilliam P. Kyne H.
GALLIVANTORb.c., 1972 T.V. LARK -- Gallizzie x Tiger WanderDisplay H., Manhattan H., South Bay H. (twice)
GOLDEN DONb.c., 1970 T.V. LARK -- Mary Sharon x Alibhai (GB)Hawthorne Derby, Clark H., Michigan Mile and One Eighth H., Bernard Baruch H., Brighton Beach H., Manhattan H., Donald P. Ross H.
HARK THE LARK
(See 1970)
br.c., 1967 T.V. LARK -- Cee Zee x HeliopolisClassic participant, non stakes winner.
HEMPT'S LARKch.c., 1972 T.V. LARK -- Long Ago x Tom FoolWalter Haight H.
ILLIOPOLISb.c., 1971 T.V. LARK -- My Marion x TombstoneLand of Lincoln H.
JEANENES LARKb.c., 1968 T.V. LARK -- By Me x GRAND SLAMSunny Slope S.
KENTUCKIAN
(See 1972)
b.c., 1969 T.V. LARK -- Change Gauge x DegageArgonaut S., American H., Charleton F. Burke H., San Gabriel H.
LADY T.V.b.f., 1974 T.V. LARK -- Ypres x YildizBay Meadows Lassie S., Children's Hospital S.
LIKELY LARKb.f., 1967 T.V. LARK -- Chadwick x WAR ADMIRALLas Madrinas H.
LULLABY SONGb.f., 1973 T.V. LARK -- Flower Box x Windy SandsAtherton H., Rancho Bernardo H.
MARA LARKb.c., 1965 T.V. LARK -- Maraja x FIRST FIDDLEWoodlawn S., Oceanport H.
MIKE JAMESc., 1972 T.V. LARK -- Jolly Times x Turk's DelightTurf Paradise H., Ohio Championship H., Clyde Tingley Memorial H., James Herbuveaux Mile H., Littleton Speed H.
MILWAUKEE AVENUEb.c., 1973 T.V. LARK -- My Marion x TombstoneBetter Bee H., Illinois TBOF H., Miss Illinois H., Illinois Coronet H., W. H. Bishop H.
MISS CARMIEb.f., 1966 T.V. LARK -- Twice Over x PONDERClipsetta S.
PALLADIUMb.g., 1969 T.V. LARK -- Dancing Hostess x SWORD DANCERMorvich H.
PARTNER'S HOPEbr.c., 1969 T.V. LARK -- Ypres x YildizThanksgiving Day H., Bay Meadows H., Leland Stanford H., Merry Christmas H.
PINK PIGEONgr.f., 1964 T.V. LARK -- Ruwenzori x OIL CAPITOLPageant H., American H., Lakeside H., Beverly Hills H., Coronado S., Santa Barbara H., Matron H.
POOL COURTbr.c., 1975 T.V. LARK -- Dodge Me x THE DOGENew Orleans H.
PRINCELY LARKb.c., 1975 T.V. LARK -- Grecian Princess x Hesiod (GB)Joshua Green Cup, Oakland H.
QUACKb.c., 1969 T.V. LARK -- Quillon x PrincequilloCalifornia Derby, Will Rogers S., Hollywood Gold Cup H., San Bernardino H., Californian S. (twice)
RAMIREZb.c., 1971 T.V. LARK -- Dance Fan x DedicateIn France: Prix D'Ispahan, Prix De Plaisance
ROMEOb.c., 1973 T.V. LARK -- Gallizzie x Tiger WanderCharles W. Bidwill Memorial H., Arlington H., Isaac Murphy Memorial H.
SILVERLARKgr.f., 1972 T.V. LARK -- Silversides x Grounded (IRE)Sacramento H.
SOLDIER'S LARKb.g., 1974 T.V. LARK -- Soldier Girl x GuerreroRoamer H.
SONNY COLLINSb.c., 1974 T.V. LARK -- Miss Jr. x Everett Jr.Harvest S.
SPORTS EVENTb.f., 1964 T.V. LARK -- Pamplona (PER) x Postin (ARG)Oneonta H.
T. V. NICEch.f., 1967 T.V. LARK -- Ballynice x BallydamOhio Debutante S.
T.V'S PRINCESSch.f., 1964 T.V. LARK -- Jack's Princess x PrincequilloPost-Deb S., Latonia Championship H., Falls City H., American Beauty S., Vivacious H.
T.V. CAPERbr.f., 1975 T.V. LARK -- Gay Robber x Sir GaylordMatinee S.
T.V. CHARGERb.c., 1972 T.V. LARK -- Charspiv x BarbizonExpress H.
T.V. COMMERCIAL
(See 1968)
ch.c., 1965 T.V. LARK -- Your Hostess x AlibhaiArlington-Washington Futurity, Breeders' Futurity, Futurity Trial S., Bashford Manor S., Lafayette S., Chicago H., San Marino H., San Diego H.; Sire of stakes winners.
T.V. DOUBLETALKch.c., 1966 T.V. LARK -- Bright Holly x OLYMPIAIllinois Cavalier S., Orange and Blue S.
T.V. IMAGEb.c., 1974 T.V. LARK -- Trim Turn x Turn-toJulian Cole H.
T.V. VIXENb.f., 1973 T.V. LARK -- Crimson Lass x CRIMSON SATANOld Hat H., Patricia A. S., Poinsettia S., Pucker Up S., Dogwood S., Fantasy S., Water Prince Visitation, Four Winds S., Jasmine S., Damsels H.
TARA LARKch.f., 1968 T.V. LARK -- Royal Tara x HASTY ROADKirkland S.
TARA ROADbr.c., 1970 T.V. LARK -- Royal Tara x HASTY ROADPrince of Wales S.
TE VEGA
(See 1968)
ch.c., 1965 T.V. LARK -- Ballynice x BallydamLoyalty H., Chicagoan H., Hawthorne Diamond Jubliee H., Lakefront H., Nashua H., Ohio Derby, Benjamin F. Lindheimer H., Governor's Cup H., Lake Erie S.; Sire of stakes winners.
TELLYb.f., 1968 T.V. LARK -- Polly Purk x BoleroNew York H.
VEGAS VIC
(See 1971)
ch.c., 1968 T.V. LARK -- Las Vegas x IntentVolante H., Derby Trial
VIDEO RECEPTIONb.c., 1969 T.V. LARK -- Maule x OLYMPIASouth Bay H.
ZANTHEc., 1969 T.V. LARK -- Jolly Times x Turk\'s DelightSan Bernardino H., San Gabriel H.
ZORbr.g., 1973 T.V. LARK -- Last of the Line x The Axe IIArizona Downs H., Henry P. Russell H., James Herbuveaux Mile, Desert Downs H., Sunnyslope H.


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING OF HIS DAUGHTERS: (work in progress)

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
A NICE LARKch.c., 1986 That's A Nice -- Gourmet Lark x T.V. LARKMinnesota Breeders Derby
ALIEN COMETb.c., 1975 Foreign Comet -- Lucena lark x T.V. LARKFonner Park Special S.
ALL RAINBOWSb.f., 1966 Bold Hour -- Miss Carmie x T.V. LARKMademoiselle S., Poquessing H., Bi-Centennial Pageant S.; Dam of Kentucky Derby winning filly, Winning Colors
ALLELUIAbr.f., 1975 Pia Star -- T.V. Royal x T.V. LARKDelicada S.
ANAPRAb.g., 1990 Mr. leader -- Selection x T.V. LARKPrescott Downs Thoroughbred Derby
ANONOb.c., 1970 Noholme II -- Sports Event x T.V. LARKLaurel Turf Cup H., Bayard Tuckerman H.
ASK MUHAMMADc., 1979 Al -- Greatest Blessling x T.V. LARKEclipse S., Ashley T. Cole S., Whirlaway S., Rochester Cup S., Nearctic H., Alex M. Robb S., Williamson S.
AVALANCHE WAYc., 1980 BOLD FORBES -- Avalanche Lily x T.V. LARKIn Ireland: Hennessy V.S.O.P. S.
BARBERYb.c., 1981 Empery -- Barbsie x T.V. LARKGolden Gate Breeders' Cup H., San Francisco H., Super Moment H., Chicago H., Monterey H., St. Croix River H.
BATES MOTELb.c., 1979 Sir Ivor -- Sunday Purchase x T.V. LARKCHAMPION Older Horse, San Mateo Couty Sophomore H., Santa Anita H., Monmouth H., San Antonio H., San Diego H.; Sire of stakes winners.
BEAUTIFUL DAWNb.f., 1978 Grey Dawn (FR) -- Nevada Lark x T.V. LARKSan Mateo Express H.
BLUE BLOODf., 1975 ROUND TABLE -- Avalanche Lily x T.V. LARKSenorita S.
BROKEN ARROWb.c., 1983 Apalachee -- Record Run x T.V. LARKNick Shuk Memorial S.
CABLE TROUBLEc., 1968 Envoy -- Belark x T.V. LARKRio Grande Futurity, Rio Grande Futurity (June), La Mesa Park Derby
CHRIS EVERTch.f., 1971 Swoon's Son -- Miss Carmie x T.V. LARKCHAMPION 3yo Filly, Coaching Club American Oaks, Mother Goose S., Acorn S., Golden Rod S., Demoiselle S., Hollywood Special S., La Canada S.
CLAN PIPERbr.c., 1977 Tom Tulle -- Tezgon x T.V. LARKSanta Fe Derby, Texas Derby
COSMOPOLITAN GIRLch.f., 1988 Jungle Blade -- Battalion Queen x T.V. LARKDistaff H.
COUGAR KITTENch.f., 1976 Cougar II -- Cozumel x T.V. LARKDisplay S.
CRUISIN' PRINCEgr.c., 1981 Cornish Prince -- T.V. Terese x T.V. LARKAlbuquerque H., Ruidoso Mile H.
CRYSTAL RAILbr.f., 1980 Great Above -- T.V. Actress x T.V. LARKFlorida Stallion S.
CRYSTAL WATERb.c., 1973 Windy Sands -- Soft Snow x T.V. LARKHollywood Derby, San Felipe H., Hollywood gold Cup H., Santa Anita H., Californian S., Oak Tree Inv. S.
EMMALINEf., 1982 AFFIRMED -- Sunday Purchase x T.V. LARKPhoenix Park S.
FOREVER LANDf., 1989 BADGER LAND -- Lullaby Song x T.V. LARKAstoria Breeders' Cup S.
FULL EXTENTb.c., 1979 Full Out -- Mary Biz x T.V. LARKIn England: Gimcrack S.
GENE'S LADYch.f., 1981 What a Pleasure -- Lady T.V. x T.V. LARKBallerina S., Interborough H., Revidere H., Correction H., Intergorough H., Santa Ynez S., Princess S., Fair Mist H., Whitemarsh H., Dottie's Doll S.
GIROUETTEgr.f., 1984 NODOUBLE -- Gray Dove x T.V. LARKIn Belgium: Broodmare of the Year; Dam of stakes horses Garandare (GB), Glen Falls (GB), Rio Gironde (IRE), Port Vila (FR), Green Car (GB)
GOOD PROPERTYch.c., 1979 High Rise -- Commercial x T.V. LARKChihuahua Handicap
GRACE'S TUNEch.f., 1983 Mr. Leader -- Fine Tuning x T.V. LARKSome Turley S.
GRAND PAVOISch.c., 1982 Irish River (FR) -- Gray Dove x T.V. LARKIn France: Pr D'Harcourt
GRAVELINES (FR)gr.c., 1972 Cadmus (GB) -- Gray Dove x T.V. LARKPan American H., Canadian Turf H.; In France: CHAMPION Miler, Prix Du Moulin De Longchamp, prix Du Palais royal, Prix Jacques Le Marois
GREAT REVIEWb.f., 1985 Great Above -- T.V. Royal x T.V. LARKCicada S.
HASTY WORDSb.c., 1985 War Of Words -- Yohanatan x T.V. LARKSentinel S., Ambler S.
HATIMc., 1981 Exclusive Native -- Sunday Purchase x T.V. LARKSan Antonio H.; and in England: Doonside Cup
IDEAL MANch.c., 1981 Text -- T.V. Pilot x T.V. LARKRegina Inaugural H.
IRON LARK MISSgr.f., 1983 Iron Warrior -- To a Skylark x T.V. LARKYakima Debutante S.
KARYN'S LARKb.f., 1980 Best Turn -- Immortal x T.V. LARKE. B. Johnston S.
LAMENTch.f., 1981 Noholme II -- Montaques Lament x T.V. LARKBlack Velvet H.
LEXINGTON LARKgr.f., 1972 ROUND TABLE -- Pink Pigeon x T.V. LARKLeimert S.
LIBERTY HALLb.c., 1971 FLAG RAISER -- Tezgon x T.V. LARKWinsham Lad H., Albuquerque S.
LIKELY DOUBLEb.f., 1973 NODOUBLE -- Likely Lark x T.V. LARKLittle Silver H.
LIL TYLERb.c., 1983 Halo -- Mitzi x T.V. LARKDevil's Bag S., General George S., Goss L. Stryker S., Star De Naskra S.; Sire of stakes winners.
LIVE THE DREAMb.c., 1986 Northern Baby -- Became a Lark x T.V. LARKDel Mar Invitational H., Hollywood Derby, Fiesta H., Henry P. Russell H.
LOTO CANADAb.g., 1977 Saltville -- T.V. Actress x T.V. LARKJoe Gottstein Futurity, Stripling S., Tukwila S., Bule Boy S., William E. Boeing S., Seattle H., Washington Championship H.
LUNA DE SONORAgr.f., 1988 NAVAJO -- Hilo Hop x T.V. LARKIn Mexico: CHAMPION Imported 2yo Filly, HORSE of the Year, CHAMPION Older Mare, Cl Jacarandas, Derby Mexicano, Copa De Oro, Cl Doctor Y General Alfonaso Arzarve, Cl Veinte De Noviembre, Cl Rafina, Cl Malintzin, Cl Comparacion, Cl Rulership, Cl Orizaba, Cl Dona Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
MADAME SECRETARYch.f., 1982 SECRETARIAT -- Ruby Tuesday x T.V. LARKDolly Val H.
MADEMOISELLE FORLIch.f., 1979 Forli (ARG) -- Come On Sunshine x T.V. LARKLadies H., Wilshire H.
MAGNIFICENT DAWNgr.f., 1979 Grey Dawn (FR) -- Nevada Lark x T.V. LARKPan Zareta H.
MAIRZY DOATESf., 1976 NODOUBLE -- Avalanche Lily x T.V. LARKYerba Buena H.(twice), Matchmaker S., La Prevoyante H., New York H., and in Japan: Japan Cup
MANE TIMEch.g., 1985 Timeless Moment -- Flaming Passion x T.V. LARKRuidoso Sprint Championship S.
MARK THE LARKbr.g., 1981 Impressive -- Contrast x T.V. LARKSam J. Whiting Memorial H.
MARQUISE CUTb.f., 1984 Cutlass -- T.V. Royal x T.V. LARKLabor Day H., Skipat H., Skipat S., Honey Fox H., Concord S., Broadway Lullaby H.
MAYANESIANch.c., 1979 Bold Hour -- Cozumel x T.V. LARKSanford S., Engine One S.
MOMENT OF TRIUMPHch.c., 1984 Timeless Moment -- Eunice Mullis x T.V. LARKAlumni H.
NOOO PROBLEMAb.c., 1986 Will Win -- Say Cheesecake x T.V. LARKSugar Bowl H., Risen Star S.
ONE DRINKbr.c., 1986 Never Tabled -- Precious Few x T.V. LARKDerby Trial S., Don Benito S.
OUR MANE MANbr.g., 1991 Pirate's Bounty -- T.V. Terese x T.V. LARKPrecisionist H.
OZYMANDIASch.c., 1979 Lt. Stevens -- Permanence x T.V. LARKVirginia Gold Cup Steeplechase H.
PLEASANT VARIETYb.c., 1984 PLEASANT COLONY -- Variety Show x T.V. LARKArlington H., San Luis Rey S., Louisiana Downs H.
POLAR PALch.c., 1980 Poleax -- July Song x T.V. LARKExpress H.
PROUD EVENTbr.f., 1974 PROUD CLARION -- Sports Event x T.V. LARKIn France: Prix D'Aumale, Prix De Pomone
QUEEN'S COWBOYb.c., 1981 No Excuses -- Shining Lark x T.V. LARKB. C. Stallion S., B. C. Fall Yearling Sales S.
RASH BUT ROYALb.f., 1980 Royal Ski -- Rash x T.V. LARKViolet H., Blue Bonnet S.
REED SHADAI (JPN)ch.c., 1975 BOLD AND ABLE -- Creed x T.V. LARKIn Japan: Tokai Daishoten
REGAL ROWDYb.g., 1989 Cozzene -- Selection x T.V. LARKSan Marino H., Flying Continental H.
RIVER BOUNTYbr.g., 1990 Pirate's Bounty -- Effusive x T.V. LARKOld Town Derby, Secretariat H.
SAISONb.f., 1977 L'enjoleur -- Singing Bird x T.V. LARKMorgaise S.
SEA FIGHTERch.c., 1984 Sir Raleigh -- Cherry Lark x T.V. LARKIn Belgium: De Bruxelles
SECOND HIGHb.c., 1978 HIGH ECHELON -- T.V. Hostesses x T.V. LARKMadison Sounty S.
SHEER VISIONch.g., 1990 Shergar's Best (IRE) -- Duke's Vision x T.V. LARKWalter R. Cluer Memorial H., Governor's H.
SONIC SHECKYb.c., 1984 SHECKY GREENE -- Sonic Lark x T.V. LARKSierra Blanca H.
STANLEYVILLE (FR)b.c., 1970 Val De Loir (FR) -- Singing Bird x T.V. LARKIn France: Prix Des Chenes
STICKETTEb.c., 1981 Gummo -- Briquette x T.V. LARKQuality race
SUPER ASSETc., 1977 Sir Ivor -- Sunday Purchase x T.V. LARKIn England: Horris Hill S., Hyperion S.
SWAPS ALIBHAIbr.c., 1970 NO ROBBERY -- Tezgon x T.V. LARKAlbany H., Brown Palace H., Denver Hilton H.
SWIRLIN SUEbr.f., 1974 Amber Morn -- T.V. Nice x T.V. LARKOhio Debutante S.
T.V. ACTIONc., 1980 Ack Ack -- T.V. Terese x T.V. LARKPlay Off S., Phar Lap H., Silent Tim H.
T.V. BARBch.f., 1978 Empery -- Barbsie x T.V. LARKOcean City S.
T.V. HEART THROBbr.c., 1989 Known Fact -- T.V. Vixen x T.V. LARKNew York Breeders' Futurity, Empire S., Aspirant S.
T.V. MEANIEb.f., 1977 Unbrella Fella -- Lucena lark x T.V. LARKAk-Sar-Ben Lassie S.
T.V. RESIDUALb.f., 1983 Pirate's Bounty -- T.V. Caper x T.V. LARKPrincessnesian H.
TASTEFUL T. V.ch.f., 1987 Gustoso -- Yehonatan x T.V. LARKLady's Secret S., Bustles And Bows S., Charles H. Russell H.
TELEVISION STUDIO
(See 1981)
b.g., 1978 Within Hail -- Put on T.V. x T.V. LARKKentucky Jockey Club S.
TV PRUNERb.c., 1975 The Pruner -- T.V. Miss x T.V. LARKAlligator H.
TWENTY SIX GIRLb.f., 1972 Blade -- Vegas Vixen x T.V. LARKPatricia A. H.
VAGABONDAb.f., 1971 Noholme II -- Sports Event x T.V. LARKLas Palmas H., Ramona H., San Rafeal S.; In France: Grand Handicap De Deauville
WARBUCKS
(See 1973)
ch.c., 1970 Seaneen -- What a Lark x T.V. LARKOaklawn H., Clark H., Fayette H., Ohio Championship H.
WARCRAFTb.c., 1987 Ack Ack -- Became A Lark x T.V. LARKNative Diver H.
WHITESBURG LARKch.c., 1980 Whitesburg -- Larksprey x T.V. LARKCamptown S.
WON SONGbr.c., 1990 AIR FORBES WON -- Lullaby Song x T.V. LARKStakes placed; Sire of stakes winners.
WONDER LARKb.c., 1977 VERBATIM -- La Koorahj x T.V. LARKA. C. Kemp Memorial, Los Ninos S., La Esperanza Futurity, Omaha Gold Cup S., His Majesty's Council S., Ambassadors S., Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H S., Sunland Park Derby, El Paso Times H.
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