The 2023 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge will take place December 7th-16th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will showcase the top fifteen Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping and bull riding. The WNFR will also feature the top contestants of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association in barrel racing and breakaway roping.
Although it is not often mentioned, all the timed-event horses at the WNFR have Thoroughbred ancestry. The most prolific of those ancestors is the stallion Three Bars. He appears multiple times in every pedigree of each horse competing in roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Most of the horses also trace back to Top Deck, Depth Charge, Jackstraw, Spotted Bull and Azure Te. More recent influxes of Thoroughbred blood come from stallions such as Beduino, Raise Your Glass, Reb’s Policy, Master Hand and Leinster House.
Examining the pedigrees of modern Quarter Horses makes the Thoroughbred influence hard to ignore. To illustrate this, The Western Thoroughbred went back eight generations and calculated the Thoroughbred percentage of the horses competing at the WNFR. Here are the winners of the 2023 Nutrena Horse of the Year awards:
Steer Wrestling – Eds Famous Bar – “Eddie” – 64.8% Thoroughbred
Eddie is owned and ridden by Tanner Milan. He is also ridden by Dalton Massey, Stephen Culling, Ryan Shuckburgh, Curtis Cassidy, Mike McGinn and J.D. Struxness. Eddie is a 2013 gelding bred in Alberta by Janet Patriquin. He is by EMW Noah Famous One and out of Hortons Kim Bar, by Mr Horton. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Inattentive, Dusty Canyon, Top Deck, Bar Harbour, Sir Friar Tuck, Round Table and Meadow Court.
Team Roping Header – Mr Joes Shadow Bar – “Joe” – 10.2% Thoroughbred
Joe is owned and ridden by Clint Summers. He is a 2011 gelding bred in Missouri by Randy and Treva Smyser. Joe is by Mr Joes Bar Song and out of Princess Hailstone, by Nick Eyed Cody. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Dennis Reed, Master Gould and Silver Cord.
Team Roping Heeler – Kadabra King – “Turbo” – 21.9% Thoroughbred
Turbo is owned by Patrick and Christi Smith. He is ridden by Patrick Smith. Turbo is a 2010 gelding bred in Texas by Wayne and Carolann Hodges. He is by Abrakadabracre and out of Quixote Jessie, by Holidoc. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Doc Horn, Charlevoix, Bayard, Reno Bay, Free Hand and Candy Mark.
Tie-Down Roping – Stylish Bugsy – “Bugsy” – 18.8% Thoroughbred
Bugsy is owned and ridden by Shane Hanchey. He is also ridden by Caleb Smidt and Hunter Herrin. Bugsy is a 2012 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Louis and Karen Smith. He is by A Dera Dual Lena and out of A Stylish Junebug, by Docs Stylish Oak. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Doc Horn, Porte Drapeau, Lawyer, Greenock, Independence, Handy Shot, Beggar Boy, Buck, Captains Courageous and Uncle Jimmy Gray.
Breakaway Roping – No Wimpy Turns – “Onna” – 11.7% Thoroughbred
Onna is owned and ridden by Shelby Boisjoli. She is a 2015 mare bred in Alberta by Outrider Ranch. Onna is by Whiz N Starlight and out of Its Wimpys Turn, by Wimpys Little Step. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Greenock, Doc Horn, Candy Mark, King Oneill, All Ashore, Sunny Jim, Rakermoon, Jay Y Man, Buggins, Keen-Eye and Dennis Reed.
Pickup Man – Baby Hes Hot – “Baby” – 9.4% Thoroughbred
Baby is owned and ridden by Tyler Kraft. He is a 2013 gelding bred in Alberta by Doug Wilkinson. Baby is by Hes Hot N Chexy and out of Vanzis Baby Boots, by Haidalenas War Doc. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, King Plaudit, Beggar Boy, Chicaro and Doc Horn.
2023 WNFR Barrel Horses
The Thoroughbred ancestry is most significant in the steer wrestling and barrel horses. Of the 44 barrel horses that we analyzed for the 2023 WNFR, the average was 54.1% Thoroughbred in eight generations. The Barrel Racing Horse of the Year, Fame Fire Rocks, aka “Poprocks,” is 49.2% Thoroughbred. Poprocks is owned by Mission Ranch LLC and ridden by Taycie Matthews. Jets Top Gun, aka “Benny,” was second in the Horse of the Year voting. Benny is owned by Busby Quarter Horses and ridden by Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi. He is 60.2% Thoroughbred. Third in voting was Fiery Miss West, aka “Missy.” She is owned by Gary A. Westergren and ridden by Jessica Routier. Missy is 37.5% Thoroughbred in eight generations.
Three of the barrel horses heading to the 2022 WNFR are off the track – Dashs Centerfold, Steal Money, and Championofthehouse. They are 66.0%, 69.5% and 71.5% Thoroughbred respectively. Steal Money and Championofthehouse are race winners. In addition to being a race winner, Championofthehouse, ridden by Ilyssa Riley, is also the highest percentage Thoroughbred. Unlike last year, there are no horses with Thoroughbred parents or grandparents competing at the 2023 WNFR. In all, eleven of the horses that we analyzed had at least one Thoroughbred within three generations. They include SR Industry Titan, Babe on the Chase, Prime Diamond, Famous Ladies Man, KL Touch of Heaven, A R Dash Ta Flame, RV Brijett, Corona Share of Fame, TR Judges Doll and High Cotton Lane.
Overall, the WNFR barrel horses are more Thoroughbred than Quarter Horse. So, when you watch them run down the alley at the Thomas & Mack, remember that you are witnessing a culmination of centuries of breeding that not only includes legends such as Wimpy, Driftwood and King, but also Bold Ruler, Northern Dancer and Man O’ War.
Here are the Thoroughbred percentages of the horses that will be competing in barrel racing at the 2023 WNFR:
#1 – Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi – $270,563
Jets Top Gun – “Benny” – 60.2% Thoroughbred
Benny is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. He is by Blazin Jetolena and out of GL Famous First Lady, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Fol’s Native and Heisanative.
SR Industry Titan – “Titan” – 57.4% Thoroughbred
Titan is a 2013 stallion bred in Texas by Matt and Bendi Dunn. He is by Firewaterontherocks and out of Mulberry Canyon Moon, by Marthas Six Moons. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Master Hand, Pass ‘em Up, Long Chance and Osage Streaker.
Babe on the Chase – “Birdie” – 64.5% Thoroughbred
Birdie is a 2011 mare bred in Texas by Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi. She is by Chasin Firewater and out of Streaking Six Babe, by Streakin Six. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Depth Charge, Rocket Bar, Lena’s Bar, Hijo the Bull, Little Request, Direct Win, First Ambassador and Boyarsky.
#2 – Jordan Briggs – $160,824
Famous Lil Jet – “Rollo” – 62.5% Thoroughbred
Rollo is a 2014 gelding bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Blazin Black Beauty, by Blazin Jetolena. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Blazing Duchess and Fol’s Native.
KN Bam Shake Da Room – “Bluey” – 47.3% Thoroughbred
Bluey is a 2018 gelding bred in Texas by Kimi Ann Nichols. He is by A Streak Of Fling and out of KN Shesa Regulargirl, by Nothin But Cash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Lena’s Bar, Hijo the Bull, Little Request, Requested, Direct Win and Find a Buyer.
#3 – Emily Beisel – $158,752
Ivory On Fire – “Liza” – 54.7% Thoroughbred
Liza is a 2016 mare bred in Texas by Vickie Adams. She is by Ivory James and out of Lil Miss Firewater, by Fire Water Flit. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Raise Your Glass, Hempen, Jack’s Jet, Depth Charge and Rocket Bar.
Namgis D 33 – “Chongo” – 43.8% Thoroughbred
Chongo is a 2010 gelding bred in Texas by Stan Sigman. He is by Bucks Hancock Dude and out of Track Goddess, by Eyesa Special. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Beduino, Raise Your Glass, Little Request and Geiger Countess.
Namgis D 35 – “Pipewrench” – 37.9% Thoroughbred
Pipewrench is a 2010 gelding bred in Texas by Stan Sigman. He is by Bucks Hancock Dude and out of Central Station, by First Down Dash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Tiptoe Tune and Vikingson.
*Honorable Mention* – Biddin on Fame – “Beau” – 59.0% Thoroughbred
Beau is a 2013 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Youree-Ward Barrel Horses. He is by PC Frosty Bid and out of Jaxsons Olympic Fame, by Poco Lijerito. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Azure Te, Beduino, Mona’s Baby, Lena’s Bar and Cul De Sac.
#4 – Taycie Mattews – $144,161
Heavenly Firewater – “Bud” – 48.0% Thoroughbred
Bud is a 2012 stallion bred in Missouri by Harry and Vivian Blackwell. He is by JL Dash Ta Heaven and out of Fire Water Fanny, by Fire Water Flit. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Raise Your Glass, Nevalero, Dothan, Tumble Turbie and Beggar Boy.
Stoli My Firewater – “Stoli” – 39.5% Thoroughbred
Stoli is a 2018 mare bred in Arkansas by Lisa and Jeremy Nicholas. She is by Heavenly Firewater and out of Stoli My Guy, by Traffic Guy. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Dothan and Beduino.
*Honorable Mention* – Fame Fire Rocks – “Poprocks” – 49.2% Thoroughbred
Poprocks is a 2017 mare bred in New Mexico by Rustic River Ranch. She is by Firewaterontherocks and out of W R Aces Fame, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Master Hand, Pass ‘em Up, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie and Raise Your Glass.
#5 – Lisa Lockhart – $134,592
Promise Me Fame Guys – “Levee” – 29.7% Thoroughbred
Levee is a 2016 gelding bred in Montana by Demrece and Harvey Keller. He is by Aint Seen Nothin Yet and out of Bar Blue Lass, by FC Aboo. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Master Hand and Top Deck.
Rosas Cantina CC – “Rosa” – 58.6% Thoroughbred
Rosa is a 2010 mare bred in North Dakota by Alan Woodbury. She is by Corona Cartel and out of Dash Ta Vanilla, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lena’s Bar, Baby Steel, Beduino, Mayshego, Azure Te, Reb’s Policy, Lilsalady and Lake Erie.
Prime Diamond – “Cutter” – 68.8% Thoroughbred
Cutter is a 2011 gelding bred in Texas by Jacquie Thompson Crenshaw. He is by Prime Talent and out of Hugos Diamond, by Hugo Streakin. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Coup de Kas, Dana’s Princess, Little Request, Find a Buyer, Noholme, Away From Holme and Aforethought.
#6 – Kassie Mowry – $133,802
Force the Goodbye – “Jarvis” – 57.8% Thoroughbred
Jarvis is a 2018 gelding bred in Oregon by Janelle Yutzie Blubaugh. He is by The Goodbye Lane and out of VF Forcit First, by Burrs First Down. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Leinster House, Manacle, Sing Sing, Tamerlane, Find a Buyer, Benduino, Romany Royal, Lena’s Bar, Depth Charge and Mito Paint.
CP He Will Be Epic – “Will” – 55.5% Thoroughbred
Will is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Claire Pfluger Powell. He is by Epic Leader and out of Percilla, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Raise Your Glass, Anaqua, Nashville, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Leinster House, Manacle and Jonathan.
Famous Ladies Man – “Emmitt” – 70.3% Thoroughbred
Emmitt is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Lady Perks, by Dash For Perks. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Lena’s Bar, Fol’s Native, Heisanative, Raise a Native and Old Fols.
KL Touch of Heaven – “Dove” – 59.8% Thoroughbred
Dove is a 2018 gelding bred in Texas by Karma Rena Loftin. He is by JL Dash Ta Heaven and out of Junior Country Girl, by Deep Note Jr. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Raise Your Glass, Nevalero, Dothan, Tumble Turbie, Deep Note, Deep Sun, Depth Charge, Royal Note, Jack’s Jet, Rocket Bar and Silver Thistle.
#7 – Wenda Johnson – $120,506
Steal Money – “Mo” – 69.5% Thoroughbred
Mo is a 2016 gelding bred in Texas by J. Santos Espinoza. He is by First Moonflash and out of Im Chica Stoli, by Stoli. He made nine starts, won one race, and earned $4,255 on the track. His one win was at Lone Star in Grand Prairie, Texas. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Tilt The Odds, Pukka Gent, Beduino, Miss Painted Clown and Raise Your Glass.
Smoken French Winner – “Smoke” – 57.4% Thoroughbred
Smoke is a 2009 stallion bred in Wyoming by the Korell Family Trust. He is by Smoke N Sparks and out of Runaway Frenchgirl, by Frenchmans Guy. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Lenas Bar, Shawne, Everett Jr, Beduino and Romany Royal.
*Honorable Mention* – Macgyver Moonflash – “Mac” – 58.6% Thoroughbred
Mac is a 2013 gelding bred in Ontario by Ivy Lane Racing. He is by First Moonflash and out of Touched by the Moon, by Black Moons Arising. He made seven starts, won one race, and earned $14,409 on the track. His one win was at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Tilt the Odds, Pukka Gent, Leannie, Bornapet and Hinge of Fate.
#8 – Jessica Routier – $118,973
Fiery Miss West – “Missy” – 37.5% Thoroughbred
Missy is a 2011 mare bred in South Dakota by Gary Westergren. She is by Firewater Frenchman and out of Frenchmans Bo Dashus, by Royal Quick Dash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer and Beduino.
High On Smoothies – “Nicki” – 52.3% Thoroughbred
Nicki is a 2015 mare bred in South Dakota by Jessica and Riley Routier. She is by High On Corona and out of Especials Smoothie, by Especial. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Noholme, Yankee Doll and Lena’s Bar.
Fiery Miss Daisy – “Daisy” – 37.5% Thoroughbred
Missy is a 2018 mare bred in South Dakota by Gary Westergren. She is by Firewater Frenchman and out of Frenchmans Bo Dashus, by Royal Quick Dash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer and Beduino.
#9 – Summer Kosel – $115,682
Firewaterfrenchfame – “Apollo” – 39.8% Thoroughbred
Apollo is a 2014 gelding bred in Oregon by Carol Warren. He is by Aint Seen Nothin Yet and out of Fire Water Flyer, by Fire Water Flit. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars and Master Hand.
Nothinbutcashnkisses – “Dredge” – 52.7% Thoroughbred
Dredge is a 2015 gelding bred in Montana by Tammy Novotny. He is by Aint Seen Nothin Yet and out of Cash Kisses, by Cash in Your Bux. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Master Hand, Find a Buyer, Azure Te, Nashville and Jackstraw.
#10 – Ilyssa Riley – $111,473
Championofthehouse – “Champ” – 71.5% Thoroughbred
Champ is a 2011 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Kirk Goodfellow. He is by Furyofthewind and out of Teenish, by Pritzi Dash. He made five starts, won one race, and earned $6,867 on the track. His one win was at Will Rogers in Claremore, Oklahoma. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, L’Natural, Raise a Native, Sully’s Secret and Kicapu Kid.
Themajorthriller – “Thriller” – 43.4% Thoroughbred
Thriller is a 2010 gelding bred in Alberta by Kristy White. He is by Ninety Nine Goldmine and out of Cutters Brass Tack, by Cutters Bonanza. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Raise Your Glass, Raise a Native, Hijo Beauty, Rocket Bar and Tiptoe Tune.
*Honorable Mention* – Mistys Money Blurr – “Money” – 55.9%
Money is a 2016 gelding bred in Texas by Joe and Dee Lynn Braman. He is by The Money Depot and out of Mistys Dash of Fame, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rene Depot, Seaneen, Lake Erie, Murrtheblurr, Torsion, Never Bend, Corish Prince, Lea Lero and Truly Truckle.
#11 – Sissy Winn – $109,022
A R Dash Ta Flame – “Scoop” – 63.2% Thoroughbred
Scoop is a 2013 stallion bred in California by Atwood Ranches Inc. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Discreet Retreet, by Mr Jess Perry. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Raise Your Glass, What Luck, Bold Ruler, Nasrullah, and Double Jay.
This Guy Will Moonya – “King” – 44.5% Thoroughbred
King is a 2018 gelding bred in Texas by Bear Creek Quarter Horses. He is by Guys Canyon Moon and out of VF Red Lights, by Designer Red. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Long Chance, Osage Streaker, Thermos and Jetalong.
#12 – Stevi Hillman – $109,015
Sand In My Socks – “Sandy” – 50.0% Thoroughbred
Sandy is a 2017 mare bred in Texas by Isabella Quarter Horses LLC. She is by BHR Frenchies Socks and out of JC Pick Six, by Tres Seis. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Anaqua, Reb’s Policy and New Policy.
RV Brijett – “Brijett” – 59.0% Thoroughbred
Brijett is a 2017 mare bred in Idaho by Megan McLeod-Sprague. She is by Blazin Jetolena and out of DTF Mellowdoc, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Tiptoe Tune and Beduino.
*Honorable Mention* – Cuatro Fame – “Truck” – 67.2% Thoroughbred
Truck is a 2007 gelding bred in Kansas by Brandy Wilson-Mehl. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Princess Streaks, by Streak Laico Bird. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Little Request and Gay Dunce.
#13 – Hailey Kinsel – $105,776
DM Sissy Hayday – “Sister” – 54.3% Thoroughbred
Sister is a 2011 mare bred in Texas by Dillon Mundorf. She is by PC Frenchmans Hayday and out of Royal Sissy Irish, by Royal Shake Em. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Anchor Watch, Beduino, Find a Buyer, Zevi, Bold Ruler and Master Hand.
Slick N Black – “Squatch” – 51.6% Thoroughbred
Squatch is a 2014 mare bred in Oklahoma by Ryan and Jane Melby. She is by Slick By Design and out of RC Back In Black, by Ninety Nine Goldmine. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Jetalong, Mito Paint, Pass ‘em Up, Raise Your Glass and Beduino.
Corona Share Of Fame – “Nala” – 68.0% Thoroughbred
Nala is a 2014 mare bred in Oklahoma by Jana Harrison. She is by Lions Share of Fame and out of Pay Day Corona, by SC Chiseled in Stone. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find A Buyer, Lake Erie, Yankee Doll, Mito Paint, Esters Little Klu, Big Klu, Shirley’s Champion, Nomnoe, Sunny South, Native Charger and Corporal.
TR Judges Doll – “Reese” – 55.5% Thoroughbred
Reese is a 2016 mare bred in South Dakota by Harry Thomas. She is by Judge Cash and out of TR Dashing Badger, by Mr Illuminator. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Market Wise, Alibhai, Mito Paint, Mito, Native Dancer, Roman, and Yankee Doll.
#14 – Sue Smith – $105,644
Dashs Centerfold – “Centerfold” – 66.0% Thoroughbred
Centerfold is a 2011 mare bred in Utah by Bob Pence. She is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Diamonds Tiny Effort, by Proudest Effort. She made two starts at Les Bois Park, but did not earn any money on the track. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Raise Your Glass, Hijo Beauty and Little Request.
Diamond Center – “Heff” – 45.3% Thoroughbred
Heff is a 2016 gelding bred in Idaho by Kyle Edwards and Sue Smith. He is by A Smooth Guy and out of Dashs Centerfold, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Lenas Bar, Lake Erie and Raise Your Glass.
Rockin the Guns – “Roc” – 42.6% Thoroughbred
Roc is a 2015 gelding bred in Idaho by Kyle Edwards and Sue Smith. He is by PG Dry Fire and out of Baby Likes To Rocket, by Whatta Band. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Azure Te, Nashville, What Luck, Bold Ruler, Depth Charge and War Bam.
#15 – Paige Jones – $102,968
Famous Hayday – “Bazinga” – 53.5% Thoroughbred
Bazinga is a 2012 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Youree-Ward Barrel Horses. He is by PC Frenchmans Hayday and out of Jaxsons Olympic Fame, by Poco Lijerito. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Anchor Watch, Beduino, Romany Royal, Monas Baby, Lenas Bar, Real Dish and Royal Charger.
High Cotton Lane – “Cotton” – 60.9% Thoroughbred
Cotton is a 2014 gelding bred in Utah by Bob Burt. He is by The Goodbye Lane and out of HMB Soon Tobe Famous, by Dash Ta Fame, Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Leinster House, Manacle, Sing Sing, Tamerlane, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Top Deck, Wine Cellar and Count Speed.
Sources: Equibase, All Breed Database, Barrel Horse News
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