Air Khalifa soars at Hanshin

20th winner for Discreet Cat

Air Khalifa was an impressive winner number 20 for freshman sire Discreet Cat breaking his maiden at Hanshin December 25.The two-year-old colt defeated a field of 15 during the Christmas Day event. It was a very solid two-length margin for the victory.

Bred by Winchester Farm, Air Khalifa is out of the Afternoon Deelites mare Chez La Femme, a half-sister to two Stakes winner. The colt's second dam is Stakes winner She's Ecstactic.

Discreet Cat has rounded out 2011 quite well with some strong two-year-old winners. Discreet Dancer, a two-year-old colt, won his debut breaking the track record at Gulfstream December 3 with a 100 Beyer. In addition, Cat Lore was a six-length debut winner at Fair Grounds. Out Of Bounds, a son of Breeders' Cup winner Unbridled Elaine, also broke his maiden at Hollywood Park December 11.

Discreet Cat will stand for $12,500 in the 2012 breeding season.