Catalina Cruiser to stand at Lane's End after racing career

Catalina Cruiser, a likely contender for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, will stand at Lane’s End Farm upon retirement.

A son of Union Rags, Catalina Cruiser is seven from eight so far, with five of those wins being at graded level.

"Catalina Cruiser is the quintessential American dirt horse. He’s exactly what we’re looking for. Tough, with speed and the ability to carry that speed,” said Bill Farish of Lane’s End.

"He reminds me of stallions like Quality Road, Twirling Candy and Liam’s Map. They all had tremendous speed and were classy enough to win graded stakes going two turns."

Catalina Cruiser has already reached smart Beyer speed figures and has landed four the San Diego Handicap and the Pat O’Brien Stakes for the past two years for trainer John Sadler.

Bred in Kentucky by W.S. Farish, Catalina Cruiser was a $370,000 Keeneland September yearling purchased by David Ingordo.

"He was raised on the farm and he was always a standout,” said Ingordo.

"His sire is coming off of a huge September sale and this horse is one of Union Rags’ best physicals. He has tremendous commercial potential."

Out of the Mineshaft mare Sea Gull, Catalina Cruiser is a half-brother to Grade 3 winner and Grade 1 placed, Eagle. His stud fee will be released after the Breeders' Cup.

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