He returned at three for a record of 4-6-1 in 18 starts. He won the Governor's Cup Handicap, Palos Verdes Handicap, Whirlaway Stakes, and Philadelphia Park Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap. He also finished second in the G2 Bay Shore Stakes, G2 Withers Stakes, Riva Ridge Stakes, Best Turn Stakes, and War Admiral Stakes; and third in the Commonwealth Breeders' Cup Stakes.
At four, High Brite returned better than ever. His four-year-old record was 8-0-6 in 18 starts. He won the G2 True North Handicap, G3 Roseben Handicap, G3 Sport Page Handicap, G3 Gravesend Handicap, A Phenomenon Stakes, Viking Spirit Stakes, and Finger Lakes Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap. He also placed third in the G1 Vosburgh Stakes, G2 Forego Handicap, G2 Boojum Handicap, G2 Fall Highweight Handicap, El Conejo Handicap, and Maryland Budweiser Breeders' Cup Handicap.
High Brite returned in only three starts at five, winning the Paumonok Handicap, before being retired to stud. He retired with a record of 15-7-9 in 45 starts and earnings of $1,150,519. Over his career he proved himself a very versatile horse, winning races ranging from 6 furlongs to 1 1/8 miles though he was best as a sprinter.
He went on to a successful career at stud, siring 931 foals, 75% of which were starters. Eighty-percent of those starters went on to become winners. He also sired 33 stakes winners. His foals include champion three-year-old filly in Mexico, Pensativa; grade three-stakes winner, High Stakes Player; California champion three-year-old filly and stakes winner, Super High; multiple stakes winner, Beyond Brilliant; G1-stakes-placed, Brite Adam; graded-stakes winner, Hyroglyphic; and undefeated at two, Violent Femme.
The 26-year-old stallion was euthanized due to the infirmities of old age on July 17th.
RIP High Brite
Monday, July 26, 2010
High Brite Tribute
Posted by Rachael at 1:00 PM
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