Cryptoclearance: RIP

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September 25, 2009

Cryptoclearance (Fappiano - Naval Orange by Hoist The Flag) died at Rood
and Riddle Equine Clinic Thursday, September 24 from a heart attack
stemming from complications following colic surgery.

He was 25 and had been actively breeding through 2009.

Steve Johnson, managing partner of Margaux Farm, released the following
statement:

“On behalf of Dr Ira Mersack, Dr Joseph and Lynn Fowler, myself, and all
of the staff at Margaux, we want to send our condolences to Phil
Teinowitz and to all of the fans who have appreciated and supported
Cryptoclearance during his lifetime.”

“He was a ‘breed-shaping’ horse, and his influence will be passed down
over the years through not only his sons, but very significantly,
through his daughters. His contribution to the breed is that of
soundness, stamina and above all else heart - traits that he and his
offspring have displayed in the races that define class in our breed."

“Scotty Schulhofer and Mr Teinowitz found Cryptoclearance in the 1985
Saratoga yearling sale and he remained wholly owned by Mr Teinowitz
throughout his racing and breeding career. Named after the Naval
Security department during WW 2, Phil had a very special relationship
with “Crypto” during the 24 years he owned him, and he followed the
success of all of “Crypto’s” offspring as if they were his. “

Cryptoclearance ran in all legs of the American Triple Crown, closing
through traffic to finish 4th in the Kentucky Derby, 3rd in the
Preakness, and 2nd in the Belmont. The popular son of Fappiano was a
four-time Grade-1 winner, including scores in the Florida Derby and Donn
Handicap. Known for his tremendous closing kick, Cryptoclearance amassed
$3,376,327 in earnings during his racing career, which saw him win 7
stakes races and hit the board in 29 of 44 starts.

As a sire Cryptoclearance was wildly succesful, siring no less that 3
Champions, 41 Stakes Winners and 88 Stakes horses. Progeny of
Cryptoclearance have gone on to earn over $50,000,000 on the racetrack.

Notable offspring by the stallion include Champion Older Male and 1998
Belmont Stakes winner Victory Gallop, Breeders Cup Classic winner
Volponi, G1 Bluegrass Winner Millenium Wind, G1 Spinaway winner
Strategic Maneuver and G1 Futurity winner Traitor

“All of his handlers over the years recall how smart and easy he was to
work with, but when his mare came into the breeding shed, they also knew
they had to be on their game because it was an Olympic event when it was
time for him to breed. That’s how he lived his life.”

“He ended his racing and breeding career with the respect and admiration
of all horsemen.”

He will be buried at Margaux.