By Heather Anderson
In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Thankfulness at Tampa.
Mehmas Filly Lands Running In Tampa
St. Elias Stable and WinStar Farm's Thankfulness (Mehmas) won at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 6 (video). Bred by Brief Moment Partnership, the firster is trained by Miguel Clement.
Consigned by WH Bloodstock to Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, she sold to WinStar Farm for 380,000gns.The first foal out of Brief Moment (Galileo), Thankfulness is followed by a yearling full-brother. Her second dam is group scorer Hazariya (Xaar), the dam of four stakes winners, among them dual Derby hero Harzand (Sea The Stars).
Tally-Ho Stud's Mehmas is responsible for 23 winners from 36 runners (64%) in North America. His seven stakes winners there (19%) are anchored by Grade I scorers Going Global, Chez Pierre and Magnum Force.
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