ALWAYS B MIKI
By Always A Virgin Out of Artstopper
2011, Bay Stallion , Stud Fee €3,500 + 13.5% VAT
Earnings of $2,715,368
- 2016 Horse of The Year
- Always B Miki set the WORLD RECORD during the Allerage Pace, winning in an outstanding 1:46
- Two-time Breeders Crown champion, winning both in 2015 and then again the consecutive year in 2016, in a thrilling battle against Wiggle It Jiggleit
- Only horse to win 4 races in 1:47 or faster
- Multiple other victories in prestigious races such as the Ben Franklin, Haughton Memorial and the Ewart Memorial
Overview
Always B Miki has the heart of a champion. He has proven this time and time again, whether it be setting a world record during the Allerage Pace, or in his fierce showdown in the 2016 Breeders Crown to capture his second consecutive Breeders Crown title.His fierce determination has led to his success on the track, even after suffering a potentially career-ending injury his 3-year-old year, Always B Miki would not be stopped.
He recovered and came back even stronger, with wins in the Breeders Crown, the Haughton Memorial, the Gold Cup, and the Ben Franklin, among many others, landing on the board an impressive 45 times.
His grit and speed are second to none, and he will surely be a force to be reckoned with in the stud barn.
The WORLD CHAMPION served a full book of mares each of his first five years at stud with fantastic pregnancy rates and now his offspring have hit the track in stride with fantastic results with only two crops of racing age he sired 3 x 2021 Dan Patch Award winners in ***Niki Hill 2yo Filly – Monte Miki 2yo Colt – Perfect Sting 3yo Colt ***
Race Records
| Year | Age | Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 0 | $ 1,487,292 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | $ 301,210 |
| 2014 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 0 | $ 791,482 |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 | $ 135,384 |
| Total: | $ 2,715,368 |
Pedigree
ALWAYS A VIRGIN 2004 P , 3 1:48.4 $1,135,559 | WESTERN IDEAL 1995 P , 5 1:48.0M $1,455,422 | WESTERN HANOVER 1989 P , 3 1:50.4M $2,541,647 |
| LEAH ALMAHURST 1985 P , 3 1:52.3M $1,053,201 | ||
NEVERHAVENEVERWILL 1995 P , 3 Q1:55.3M $94,738 | BIG TOWNER 1974 P , 4 1:54.4M $ 547,126 | |
| KEYSTONE WALLIS P , 2 1:55.3F $618,256 | ||
ARTSTOPPER 2003 | ARTSPLACE 1988 P , 4 1:49.2M $3,085,083 | ABERCROMBIE 1975 P , 4 1:53M $984,391 |
| MISS ELVIRA 1982 P , 2 2:00.1F $1,800 | ||
AINTNOSTOPME P , 1.55.1 $300,747 | BIG TOWNER 1974 P , 4 1:54.4M $547,126 | |
| SUAVE ALMAHURST 1974 |
Progeny USA
| Foal Name | YOF | Gender | Life Record | Total Earnings | Dam | Last Raced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERFECT STING | 2018 | H | P 3, 1:48.1 M | $1,808,147 | SHEBESTINGIN | 2021 |
| GRACE HILL | 2018 | M | P 5, 1:47.4 M | $1,741,666 | WESTERN SILK | 2023 |
| SYLVIA HANOVER | 2020 | M | P 4, 1:48.1 M | $1,443,524 | SHYAWAY | 2023 |
| NIKI HILL | 2019 | M | P 3, 1:48.4 M | $1,342,452 | ROAD BET | 2023 |
| SOUTHWIND GENDRY | 2018 | G | P 5, 1:47.2 F | $1,208,449 | GAMBLERS PASSION | 2023 |
| STRONG POISON | 2020 | M | P 3, 1:48.0 S | $831,475 | FIYONCE | 2023 |
| MAD MAX HANOVER | 2019 | G | P 3, 1:47.4 M | $725,003 | MAYHEM SEELSTER | 2023 |
| MONTE MIKI | 2019 | H | P, 2 1:50.4 M | $665,276 | MONTENEGRO | 2021 |
| ALWAYS A MIKI | 2018 | H | P 2, 1:50.2 M | $629,549 | BEACH GAL | 2023 |
| MIKALA | 2018 | M | P 5, 1:47.4 M | $573,817 | SHES SOME TREASURE | 2023 |
Progeny UK & Ireland
| Foal Name | YOF | Gender | Life Record | Total Earnings | Dam | Last Raced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALWAYS PAID | 2020 | H | P 2, 2:01.0 | €24,000 | BEGUILE | 2022 |
| AYR BALMORAL | 2020 | G | P 3, 1:59.8 Exported USA | €14,170 | JK MAJORETTE | 2023 |
| PUSSY CAT DOLL | 2021 | M | P 2, 2:01.4 | €11,555 | PUISSANT HANOVER | 2023 |
| OAKWOOD HEY MIKI | 2020 | G | P 3, 1:58.6 | €10,865 | I GOT RHYTHM | 2023 |
| ALWAYS B LAYLA | 2021 | M | P 2, 2:02.8 | €7,235 | REVIAVL ROCK | 2023 |
| ALWAYS B PUFFIN | 2021 | M | P 2, 2:02.7 | €5,950 | HUFFLEPUFF | 2023 |
| ALWAYS B SKYE | 2020 | G | P 3, 2:01.0 | €4,160 | BLISSFUL BEAUTY | 2023 |
| OAKWOOD MICK | 2021 | G | P 2, 1:59.9 | €4,100 | CARMEL CAMDEN | 2023 |
| ALWAYS B MIKI G | 2021 | G | P 2, 2:01.8 | €3,800 | BLISSFUL BEAUTY | 2023 |
| ALWAYS B COLOUR | 2021 | H | P 2, 2:02.2 | €3,650 | MAMMA SAID | 2023 |
