Keepsake Box Nation

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Keepsake Box is a full sibling to the G1 winning stallion Gift Box, Keepsake Box is a half-sibling to multiple G1 winner Gina Romantica. Sire (dad), Twirling Candy is responsible for nine G1W and seven millionaires. Twirling Candy won the G1 Malibu S. in his second start at 3. Dam (mom), Special Me produced 3x G1W Gina Romantica and G1W Gift Box. Gina Romantica (half-sister) earned $1.8M and was recently appraised at $6M. Delta Danielle (grandmother) produced G1W Our New Recruit. A Rare Opportunity: Invest in the Future with Keepsake Box Opportunities to invest in a filly of this caliber don’t come around often. Keepsake Box, a beautifully balanced and athletic 2-year-old by Twirling Candy, hails from one of the most sought-after female families in the stud book. Her full brother, Gift Box, is a G1-winning breeding stallion at Lanes End. Her half-sister, Gina Romantica, is a three-time G1-winning mare with X in lifetime earnings and was recently appraised at $6M! With a pedigree steeped in class and performance, she is bred to be a serious contender on the racetrack—and, in time, a very valuable asset in the breeding shed. In fact, an independent appraisal was completed by industry expert James Keogh, and he valued her at $650,000 as an unraced broodmare prospect. First seen at the Ocala Breeders’ March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training, Commonwealth’s head of racing, Chase Chamberlin, knew he had to have her! Watch the filly’s walking video. Watch the Inside Track on Keepsake Box with owner/breeder Carrie Brogden and Commonwealth's CEO Chase Chamberlin. “Keepsake Box’s Blue Hen dam, Special me is due any day to Into Mischief and has a Flightline yearling filly,” breeder/owner Carrie Brogden commented. “It is one of the finest American Families in the studbook with graded stakes winners on dirt, turf, and poly. Keepsake Box loves to train, and the several times I watched her on the track at the de Merics in Ocala, she would be bouncing with joy after a breeze, wanting to do more. She is a tough filly but sensible and strong. We are thrilled to be able to race her in partnership with Commonwealth and look forward to adding a 5th Graded Stakes winner to her dam’s resume.” ​Machmer Hall, located in Paris, Kentucky, is a prominent Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation co-owned by Carrie and Craig Brogden. Established in 2001, the farm has grown to encompass 540 acres and has earned a reputation for producing high-caliber racehorses. Notably, Machmer Hall has raised horses that have competed in prestigious events such as the Kentucky Derby, Breeders' Cup, and Royal Ascot. Here are some of their distinguished alumni:​ Tepin (LTE: $4.4M): A two-time Eclipse Award winner and six-time G1 victress, Tepin dominated the turf female division. Her illustrious career includes victories in the Breeders' Cup Mile and the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. ​Coolmore Stud purchased Tepin for $8M during the Fasig-Tipton November Sale! Search Results (LTE: $1.9M): This talented filly captured the G1 Acorn Stakes and narrowly missed victory in the Kentucky Oaks, finishing second by a neck. Rombauer (LTE: $1M): Notably won the G1 Preakness Stakes and secured a third-place finish in the Belmont Stakes, showcasing his stamina and class. Mind Your Biscuits (LTE: $4.2M): A three-time G1 winner and Eclipse Award finalist, renowned for his sprinting prowess, including back-to-back victories in the Dubai Golden Shaheen. Flat Out (LTE: $3.6M): Achieved three G1 wins, notably capturing the Jockey Club Gold Cup twice, and was recognized as the 2016 Kentucky-Bred Champion Older Horse. Gina Romantica (LTE: $1.8M): Secured G1 victories in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the First Lady Stakes, underscoring her elite turf abilities. Recently appraised at $6M as a broodmare prospect. Exaulted (LTE: $682k): Triumphed in the G1 Shoemaker Mile, highlighting his top-level performance on the turf. These accomplishments reflect Machmer Hall's dedication to excellence in breeding and raising Thoroughbreds capable of competing at the highest levels of the sport. This promising filly will be heading to trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., a third-generation horseman from Barbados who has rapidly risen to prominence in American racing. After moving to South Florida in 2011, he secured his first major U.S. victory in 2019 with Math Wizard in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby. Since then, he has trained multiple graded stakes winners, including White Abarrio, winner of the 2022 G1 Florida Derby, 2023 G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic, and 2025 G1 Pegasus World Cup, and Skippylongstocking, a multiple graded stakes winner. In 2024, he captured his first Breeders’ Cup victory with Soul of an Angel in the Filly & Mare Sprint. A dominant force at Gulfstream Park, Joseph consistently ranks among the leading trainers in wins and earnings. With a growing stable of elite runners, he continues to solidify his place among the sport’s top trainers. “He is really really fabulous,” Carrie Brogden commented on Saffie Joseph. “He has a huge heart and is a great horseman. We have had so much luck with him (as a trainer).” A Female Family That Produces Champions Keepsake Box’s dam, Special Me, is one of the most accomplished broodmares of her generation, having produced five stakes winners, including four G1 winners—a truly elite achievement. Her standout offspring include: Gina Romantica (LTE: $1.8M) – A multiple G1 winner, Gina Romantica captured the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup and G1 First Lady Stakes, showcasing brilliance on the turf against top competition. Gift Box (LTE: $1.1M) – A G1-winning millionaire, Gift Box proved his class and durability by capturing the G1 Santa Anita Handicap and the G2 San Antonio Stakes, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier runner. He now stands stud at Lane’s End Farm for $5,000. Stonetastic (LTE: $856k) – A lightning-fast sprinter, Stonetastic was a multiple graded stakes winner and G1-placed, displaying brilliant speed throughout her career. Special Forces – A multiple graded stakes-placed earner of nearly $500k, proving the family’s consistency at the highest levels. Special Me isn’t just producing stakes horses—she’s producing champions. And with Keepsake Box, this legacy is set to continue. Twirling Candy: A Sire of Versatility and Excellence Keepsake Box’s sire, Twirling Candy, was a sensation on the racetrack, blending raw speed with the ability to stretch out over a route of ground. A G1 winner himself, he set a new track record in the G1 Malibu Stakes, stopping the clock in a blistering 1:19.70 for seven furlongs. His versatility was displayed throughout his career, winning graded stakes on dirt, turf, and synthetic surfaces. Twirling Candy has solidified his position as a stallion among the industry’s most reliable sires, producing G1 winners on all surfaces and at varying distances. His top progeny include: Concrete Rose (LTE: $1.2M) – A G1 Belmont Oaks Invitational winner and one of the best turf fillies of her generation. Rombauer (LTE: $1M) – Showcased his talent on the biggest stage with a victory in the G1 Preakness Stakes. Pinehurst (LTE: $1.2M) – Won the G1 Del Mar Futurity, proving Twirling Candy’s ability to produce precocious juveniles. Gift Box (LTE: $1.1M) – Keepsake Box’s accomplished half-brother, further reinforcing the potent sire-broodmare cross. Join in on the Rare Opportunity: With an elite sire and a powerhouse female family behind her, Keepsake Box represents a rare investment opportunity for those seeking a filly with G1 potential. The combination of Twirling Candy’s versatility and Special Me’s proven production record makes her an incredibly exciting prospect for racing and beyond. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a filly worth holding onto. Hopefully, Keepsake Box will follow in the footsteps of her champion family—will you be along for the ride?

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