Prized on both sides of the Atlantic

This photograph was taken of Whether or Not at a year and a half.

Elite stallion {Maharajah} is a breeding success factor in many countries. Italian-born daughter Cindy Truppo has impressed greatly in Germany, where she won the accolade Horse of the Year.
Cindy Truppo, by {Maharajah} out of Nives Manco, was undefeated in her debut season, including a notable performance of 1:13.3a over 1,680 metres when winning the Winter Favourite in Hamburg. Cindy Truppo earned prize money totalling €110,000 during her first season, the lion’s share coming with her victory in Gran Premio Mipaaf in Naples.

Menhammar-bred {Whether Or Not} thrives on the 800-metre track at Yonkers Raceway. This week, this son of Cantab Hall sprinted to victory for driver Jason Bartlett in 1:12.8a over 1,609 metres, winning $5,000. {Whether Or Not}s dam {Quandary} (e. Viking Kronos) is also dam to {Unreturned Love} (e. Zola Boko), 1.12,7ak*/315.420 kr, {Awkward Situation} (e. Zola Boko), 1.14,6ak*/191.400 kr and {Chestnut} (e. Jocose), 1.14,0am/180.000 kr.

Source: Menhammar
Photo: Claes Kärrstrand