Multiple grade 1 winner Jack Christopher sired his first reported foal Jan. 11 in New York.
Born at River Valley Farm, the filly is out of the Union Rags mare She's a Go Go Girl and was bred by Dr. Scott Ahlschwede and his wife Dr. Patricia Ahlschwede as well as with fellow veterinarian Dr. Scott Pierce.
The first Jack Christopher is here and she's a #NYbred! Dr. Scott Ahschwede, Dr. Patricia Ahschwede, and Dr. Scott Pierce bred the milestone filly. https://t.co/Ou5gHkCdqn pic.twitter.com/8ACGHmiqUQ
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"We couldn't be happier with this filly," said Scott Ahlschwede. "A pretty first foal with leg and size. A great start to our season."
The filly is the first foal for unraced She's a Go Go Girl, who the Ahlschwedes purchased while in foal to Jack Christopher under the name of Whitecloud Bloodstock for $30,000 at the 2023 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
Jack Christopher scored four stakes victories, including three at the grade 1 level in the 2021 Champagne Stakes, 2022 Woody Stephens Stakes and H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes.
"Jack Christopher was an exceptional talent," said Jack Christopher's trainer Chad Brown. "I've never had a dirt horse with such brilliance. He never disappointed us in a workout or a race and was just a pleasure to train."
Jack Christopher retired from racing in 2022 after an injury prevented him from competing in that year's Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1). The son of Munnings bankrolled more than $1.2 million and captured all but one of his six starts when finishing third in the Haskell Stakes (G1).
He will stand the 2024 breeding season at Ashford Stud for a fee of $40,000.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
