FUTURAL       1996 c, g by Future Storm— Twigazuri by Dixieland Band Trainer: David Milburn Lifetime:  70 Starts, 12 Wins Earnings: $816,107

Photo by Tom Beatty

History:  This handsome grandson of the spectacular sire Storm Cat won multiple graded stakes reaces, including the 2001 San Bernadino Handicap (G2) and Mervyn Leroy Handicap (G2).  He finished first in the 2001 Hollywood Gold Cup and would have given Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron a win in that G1 stakes, only to be disqualified to third.  Futural's class shines out in his muscular good looks and gentlemanly demeanor, which have quickly made him a big favorite at Old Friends.  He's always kindly ready for attention, conversation, and a freshly peeled banana.