More than just Cal-breds

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Barretts catalog features a wide array of 2-year-olds, both California-bred and out-of-staters.

While Cal-breds form a solid core of quality for the Barretts March select juvenile sale, the auction long has benefited from quality stock shipped in from beyond the California state line. Among the horses from outside the Golden State, there are a number that have noteworthy pedigrees. From about 180 cataloged entries for the March 4 sale, here are a few of the more interestingly bred offerings, which are too numerous to be listed in full here.

* Hip No. 50, a Summer Squall colt who is the first foal for stakes-winner Miss Lady Bug

* Hip No. 66, a Wild Rush half-brother to stakes-winner Mr. Andy and stakes-placed Cleverdar and Heavenly Advice

* Hip No. 72, a Swain (Ire) colt out of a three-quarter sister to Grade 1 winner Favorite Funtime

* Hip No. 77, an Out of Place half-brother to Grade 3 winner Tenacious Tiffany

* Hip No., 78, a Tactical Cat--Ransomed Captive filly, a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Shepherd's Field

* Hip No. 87, a Dove Hunt half-brother to Grade 1-placed stakes-winner Fonz's

* Hip No. 88, a Gentlemen (Arg) half-sister to Grade 1 winner Vivid Angel

* Hip No. 137, an El Prado (Ire) half-brother to Grade 1 winner and $2 million earner Milwaukee Brew

* Hip No. 139, a Conquistador Cielo colt out of Argentine Grade 1 winner Astrologica (Arg)

* Hip No. 146, a Forestry filly out of Grade 1-placed stakes-winner Bel's Starlet

* Hip No. 167, an Out of Place colt out of Grade 1 winner Contredance

* Hip No. 188, a King of Kings (Ire) half-brother to Grade 1 winner Chief Honcho

* Hip No. 191, a Boston Harbor filly out of Grade 3 winner Fancy Ribbons

* Hip No. 194, a Silver Charm half-brother to Grade 1-placed graded stakes-winner Lady Affirmed

* Hip No. 204, a Wild Rush half-brother to Grade 1 winner Mahogany Hall

* Hip No. 207, a Forestry half-brother to Group 2 winner Lotus Pool and stakes-placed Golden Larch, Honoura Bull, and Tru Story

* Hip No. 211, a Cobra King half-brother to Grade 3-placed stakes-winner Strategic Intent

* Hip No.227, an Awesome Again half-brother to four stakes-winners, including Grade 3 victors I Rejoice, Millencolin, and I'm a Thriller.