Dynaformer
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| Dynaformer | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Roberto |
| Grandsire | Hail To Reason |
| Dam | Andover Way |
| Damsire | His Majesty |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1985 |
| Country | United States  |
| Colour | Dark Bay |
| Breeder | Joseph Allen |
| Owner | Paul Lynn |
| Trainer | D. Wayne Lukas |
| Record | 30: 7-5-2 |
| Earnings | $671,207 |
| Major Racing Wins, Awards and Honours | |
| Major Racing Wins | |
| Jersey Derby (1988) Discovery Handicap (1988) Lucky Draw Stakes (1988) |
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| Infobox last updated on: December 2, 2006. | |
Dynaformer (born April 1, 1985) is a thoroughbred stallion, currently standing at stud at Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky. Sired by Epsom Derby winner Roberto out of Andover Way (by His Majesty), Dynaformer's pedigree includes some legendary names: Nashua, Ribot, Bull Lea, Blue Larkspur, Nearco, and Johnstown among others.
Bred by Joseph Allen and owned by Paul Lynn, assistant trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said Dynaformer "was the most difficult horse I ever trained." Dynaformer started in 30 races, winning 7 of them, placing in 5, and coming in third twice. His career earnings amount to $671,207. At three years of age, he won the Grade II Jersey Derby, the Grade II Discovery Handicap, the Lucky Draw Stakes. He placed in the General George Stakes and the Grade II Gallant Fox Handicap. At four, he was third in the Grade II Dixie Handicap.
But it's as a stallion that his fame rests. Dynaformer has been a top sire four times in the last five years, and Number One in 2005. His current stud fee is $150,000 per live foal.
Dynaformer sired Barbaro, who won the Kentucky Derby in 2006. He has also sired Perfect Drift, who is still racing at seven years of age, and still competing at the highest level. Perfect Drift is Dynaformer's biggest money earner by far. The stallion is also versatile, numbering among his get McDynamo, the five-time winner of the Grade I Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase. His two best fillies to date are Riskaverse and Film Maker.
