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Sierra Blanca Equine’s freshman sire American Anthem sired his first winner when his daughter American Cherub received her racing debut Aug. 2 in a five-furlong trial at The Downs at Albuquerque.
Bred in New Mexico by Kim Saunders, American Cherub bought for $31,000 to house owners Bobby McQueen and Glen Robertson out of Sierra Blanca’s consignment on the 2023 Ruidoso New Mexico-Bred Yearlings Sale. The filly was despatched to coach Dick Cappellucci.
American Cherub confronted seven challengers within the trial for 2-year-old New Mexico-bred fillies that have been nominated and are eligible for the Rio Grande Senorita Futurity. She stalked longshot pacesetter Fortunate Shot Annie within the early going, then took the lead on the prime of the stretch and received by two lengths. Her last time was :59.37.
McQueen actually is aware of his first-out winner’s household, having raced American Cherub’s dam Be My Angel and her second dam, stakes winner Glory Be Mine, each with Dale Taylor and coach Todd Fincher.
American Anthem is a 10-year-old son of Bodemeister out of Indy’s Windy, a half sister to five-time grade 1 winner Banshee Breeze. As a racehorse, American Anthem received the 2017 Woody Stephens Stakes (G2) and 2018 San Carlos Stakes (G2) whereas competing properly in grade 1 firm with thirds within the 2017 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes (G1), 2017 Santa Anita Dash Championship Stakes (G1), and 2020 Carter Handicap (G1). He was retired with a 6-3-4 report from 21 begins and earned $848,490.
American Anthem stood this yr for $3,000 at Sierra Blanca Equine close to Ruidoso Downs, N.M.
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