A filly born at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington, Kentucky is the first reported foal for champion 2-year-old colt Forte (Violence). Gravy (Collected–Flawless Diamond, by Saint Ballado), a $160,000 2024 Keeneland November purchase by Darby Dan client Gary Holland for Kamden Favorites, had a dark bay filly Jan. 8 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
“She is a flashy filly with plenty of leg, we are thrilled with the result, especially as this is the mare's first foal,” said Darby Dan Farm Manager Charlie McKinlay.
Forte, named a 'TDN Rising Star' and the winner of the GI FanDuel Breeders' Cup Juvenile in 2022, also took home that same year the GI Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga and the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland. Forte covered 196 mares to date and is set to stand the 2025 season for $45,000 S&N at Spendthrift Farm near Lexington.
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