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  Eclipse Awards | Daily Racing Form
High Chaparral's victory, combined with a Breeders' Cup loss by Rock of Gibraltar in the Mile, was enough to convince voters that the Irish-based 3-year-old was the top turf horse of the year.
High Chaparral joined Sinndar (2000) and Galileo (2001) among recent winners of both races, but he is the only one of the trio to go on to be named Eclipse Award champion.
High Chaparral was not ready for the September preps for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, but he did start in that Oct. 6 classic in Paris.
www.drf.com /eclipse/2002/winners/tm.html   (459 words)

  
 chaparral on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Chaparral is well exemplified in parts of the W and SW United States, although similar growth is found in many parts of the world.
Evergreen shrubs are characteristic of the chaparral found in the southern half of California, especially near the coast, and extending into Nevada and Arizona.
Chaparral Elementary School in south Orange County, California is being built partly with state bond funds.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/c1/chaparra.asp   (730 words)

  
 HIGH CHAPARRAL - flyer
Arguably the finest Feadship of her type afloat, HIGH CHAPARRAL is indeed a Thoroughbred.
She offers outstanding accommodations for 10 guests (or 12 using the gym as a cabin with two Pullmans), the latest in entertainment, state of the art ship’s systems and a complete array of water sports equipment, all catered for by a highly professional crew.
HIGH CHAPARRAL, is, in the opinion of the builders, the quietest and most comfortable yacht of her type that they have built.
www.luxuryachts.net /yacht.asp?y=highchaparral   (255 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Breeders Cup 2002 - High Chaparral explodes in Turf
High Chapparal was between horses in a pack of four others still chasing The Tin Man as the field turned for home but easily left them all behind once Kinane asked the 3-year-old colt for his run nearing the eighth pole.
High Chaparral paid $3.80 and was the shortest priced winner on Saturday's eight race Breeders' Cup card.
High Chaparral, a son of Sadler's Well whose only defeat this season was a third place finish in the Arc de Triomophe, is trained by Aidan O'Brien for owners Michael Tabor & Mrs.
espn.go.com /horse/breederscup02/s/2002/1026/1451497.html   (262 words)

  
 - Topic Pages
High Chaparral Open Space is characterized by a prominent ridgeline vegetated with scrub oak shrubland patches and mixed grass prairie.
Views from the crest of the ridge, the highest point in eastern Colorado Springs, include the Spanish Peaks and Wet Mountains to the south, the Black Forest to the north, and an uninterrupted view of Colorado Springs’ mountain backdrop to the west.
High Chaparral Open Space provides wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and a visual buffer to a fast growing section of the City.
www.springsgov.com /Page.asp?NavID=2888   (214 words)

  
 GN Online: High Chaparral wins Irish thriller
High Chaparral held off a high quality field in a thrilling finish to win Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes by a neck yesterday.
High Chaparral, whose seasonal debut this year was delayed by a shoulder injury, is now 7-2 favourite for next month's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
High Chaparral did seem to force Holland on the runner-up to stop riding and he came again at the death but it was the Ballydoyle superstar who took the prize by a neck.
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=96986   (523 words)

  
 GN Online: High Chaparral romps to Derby victory
High Chaparral, winner of the Derrinstwo Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on May 12, had history in his favour when he took the same path to glory at Epsom that the last two winners, Sinndar and Galileo, had done.
It all began to happen as the horses straightened for home and though Spencer, who was 22 yesterday, appeared to have a serious looking horse under him in Moon Ballad, Murtagh took control of the race when he brushed past the eventual winner to the front never to look back.
High Chaparral and Hawk Wing saw O'Brien become the first trainer since Richard Carver in 1948, to saddle the first two-home in the Derby.
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/print.asp?ArticleID=53870   (731 words)

  
 The High Chaparral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The High Chaparral was set in 19th-century Arizona Territory near the Mexcian border.
The High Chaparral did lose a lot when Don Sebastian Montoya departed, but it was unavoidable because the actor who played that role died of a heart attack.
To those posters who would like to see re-runs of High Chaparral, it is currently airing on the Hallmark Channel on cable at 1 PM Central time on Saturday afternoons.
www.jumptheshark.com /h/highchaparral.htm   (1887 words)

  
 Sport | High Chaparral makes history
But stamina was always likely to be his weakness and though he stayed on well, High Chaparral and Johar, who finished fastest of all, did so better, and the pair of them nailed him three strides from the line.
There were gasps from the crowd with every replay of the closing stages as the judge studied the print for 12 minutes before declaring the first dead-heat in Cup history.
High Chaparral will now go to stud with a career record of 10 wins from 13 starts, five of which - including last year's Derby - were at Group One level.
sport.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4783296-108367,00.html   (638 words)

  
 Classic TV Western Shows - High Chaparral, Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow, Linda Cristal
Big John Cannon was the determined owner of the High Chaparral Ranch in the Arizona Territory in the 1870s.
Her son Billy Blue, appeared in all but the last season which was no great loss as the character always seemed dim witted to me. Naturally, John immediately remarries the young and beautiful daughter of a local patron.
Her brother, Manolito, whom I adored, accompanied her to the High Chapparal.
www.fiftiesweb.com /tv/high-chaparral.htm   (181 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Other Sports | Horse Racing | High Chaparral storms to victory
High Chaparral stormed to victory at the Curragh
High Chaparral became the 15th horse to complete the Epsom-Curragh Derby double as the favourite romped home to win the Irish Derby by four lengths.
The predicted challenge to High Chaparral's supremacy from the Aga Khan's improving Balakheri failed to materialise, the Royal Ascot winner making no impression under Pat Eddery.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/2072595.stm   (210 words)

  
 Quaid Real Estate: High Chaparral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
High Chaparral is your affordable chance to capitalise on this surge in interest.
High Chaparral is a newly refurbished complex of just 22 strata title units, located minutes from the Cairns Airport, inner-city and redeveloped Esplanade.
Unlike other investment properties, your High Chaparral investment unit also features a modern furniture package at no additional cost.
www.quaid.com.au /highchaparral   (173 words)

  
 The High Chaparral - Nostalgia Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Set in the early 1870s, The High Chaparral was the story of Big John Cannon who moved to Arizona with his wife, Anna Lee, his twenty year old son, Billy Blue, his brother, Buck, and a dream of establishing a cattle empire in this rugged, untamed land.
He has his work cut out for him, for his brother drinks, his relationship with his son is fraught with all the difficulties common between fathers and sons, and his wife, though loving and supportive, is terrified by the savagery she sees around her.
Anna Lee is killed in a raid, and John is forced into an arranged marriage with Don Sebastian's daughter, Victoria Montoya, as the price of peace with that enemy.
www.nostalgiacentral.com /tv/drama/highchap.htm   (253 words)

  
 First Foals For High Chaparral and Hawk Wing | bloodhorse.com
Coolmore Stud champions and stallions High Chaparral and Hawk Wing were represented by their first foals Jan. 14, according to the Racing Post.
The first foal for High Chaparral, a two-time Eclipse Award winner who won consecutive runnings of the John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf (gr.
High Chaparral (Sadler's Wells--Kasora, by Darshaan) stands for 30,000 euros.
www.bloodhorse.com /articleindex/article.asp?id=26253   (138 words)

  
 The High Chaparral TV Show - The High Chaparral Television Show - TV.com
High Chaparral was the name given to the ranch owned and operated by the Cannon family in the Arizona Territory during the 1870's.
Stubborn, proud Big John Cannon (Leif Erickson) is unceasing in his determination to carve a life in the untamed land.
Although the original intent to bring wounded Apache warrior Sangre to the Cannon ranch was to give him aid, his presence stirs up a bitter reaction from his own people and from Lt. Allen, head of a cavalry unit that wants Sangre on homicide charges.
www.tv.com /high-chaparral/show/1922/summary.html   (237 words)

  
 High Chaparral takes another shot at the Arc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
High Chaparral will get another chance to win Europe's top horse race Sunday when the 4-year-old takes on 13 rivals in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.
High Chaparral, third in last year's Arc, has two victories in his only starts since last year's Breeders' Cup Turf win and was listed among the favorites.
High Chaparral, out with an injury since late last year until returning with a win in August, is trained by Aidan O'Brien and will leave from the No. 1 post.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2003/10/03/sports1353EDT0174.DTL   (313 words)

  
 CHAPTS Welcome Page
Chaparral Directory: the directory of contact information for all students, teachers, and staff is prepared and published by CHAPTS.
We're proud that nearly 90 percent of all 2005 Chaparral graduates attended 2005 Project Grad on May 25-26 2005: our goal is to have 100% of graduating seniors attend.
Carol Watrous, the Chaparral administration and Scottsdale School District for providing a link from their wonderful Chaparral High School site.
www.chapts.org   (409 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Horse Racing - High Chaparral beats Sholokhov in Irish Derby
CURRAGH, Ireland -- High Chaparral beat Sholokhov by four lengths in the Irish Derby on Sunday to become the 15th horse to complete the English-Irish Derby double.
Ridden by Mick Kinane, High Chaparral beat stablemates Sholokhov and Ballingarry to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a sweep of the top three spots.
There was little change in the order until the nine-horse field turned into the home straight and Kinane pushed High Chaparral into the lead.
espn.go.com /horse/news/2002/0630/1400632.html   (249 words)

  
 The High Chaparral Home Page
The High Chaparral, the name of the ranch owned by the Cannon family in the Arizona Territory during the 1870's.
Stubborn, determined, 50-year-old John Cannon is the patriarch of the family with ambitions to establish a cattle empire while finding a way to co-exist with the Apaches and the Mexicans just across the border.
While it aired, The High Chaparral remained in the Top 20 of the Neilson Ratings.
www.thehighchaparral.com   (355 words)

  
 The High Chaparral on DVD Petition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
We the undersigned strongly advocate for the DVD release of all four seasons of the television series, The High Chaparral — uncut, commercial-free, with “extras” if possible, and in several languages for the enjoyment of the many fans around the world.
The High Chaparral was a ground-breaking series in its realism, cinematography, treatment of cultural issues, and much more.
The The High Chaparral on DVD Petition to Lions Gate Entertainment was created by Members of the High Chaparral Discussion Group and written by Charlotte Lehan (charbs51@verizon.net).
www.petitiononline.com /hcdg300/petition.html   (162 words)

  
 Warren Stevens: TV - High Chaparral
High Chaparral was a colour Western series about a rancher family, headed by John Cannon (Leif Erikson), older brother of Buck (Cameron Mitchell).
The plot: Three new ranch hands turn out to be army deserters, and the cavalry arrives on the High Chaparral looking for them.
High Chaparral Resource Center - great site, incl.
estraven.silverday.net /warren/series/high.html   (213 words)

  
 [Ausrace] High Chaparral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Perhaps connections are already wondering if they've made the right decision, by keeping him in training as a 4 year old.
Many observers were surprised High Chaparral did not retire at the end of last season.
His potential stud value is enormous, but would be effected if he fails to reproduce similar form in 2003.
home.it.net.au /pipermail/ausrace/2003-May/026261.html   (117 words)

  
 High Chaparral
The following article is taken from the January 1971 issue of Airfix Magazine announcing the release of the High Chaparral set.
The Wild West comes to life in an exciting set of 42 'High Chaparral' cowboys and outlaws.
Instantly recognisable characters such as John and Victoria Cannon, Manolito, Boy Blue and Buck Cannon from the popular BBC-TV series are accurately portrayed.
soli.inav.net /~edzwil/HighChap.html   (135 words)

  
 The High Chaparral Cast
The members of "The High Chaparral" cast came from vast and varied backgrounds.
"The High Chaparral" was an innovative program in that it used actors who were actually Latino or Native American to play ethnic roles.
In addition, several of the "bunkhouse boys" were stunt men as well as actors, lending great authenticity to the action scenes.
www.henrydarrow.com /high_chaparral_cast.htm   (164 words)

  
 Irish Win One with High Chaparral - bloodhorse.com
Date Posted: 10/26/2002 5:14:11 PM Last Updated: 10/29/2002 1:11:56 PM High Chaparral puts a win in O'Brien's column in the Turf.
Ridden by Michael Kinane, High Chaparral drove to the lead in the stretch to catch pace-setting The Tin Man and drew off with a convincing 1 1/4-length win.
The victory was worth $1.25 million to Tabor and Magner, and improved High Chaparral's lifetime earnings to nearly $3.7 million.
bc.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=12361   (440 words)

  
 The High Chaparral Toys
Not to be outdone in The High Chaparral memorabilia department are the Airfix characters for building your own mock set.
The set includes a vinyl belt with matching holsters, two die-cast metal cap guns, handcuffs, a 5-star badge with the name High Chaparral and a central portrait of a cowboy, and a red bandana with white dots.
This used to sell for $1, and it can still be found in antique stores and flea markets, but usually not attached to the cardboard backing, as this one is. Expect to pay about $10 for a mint condition of this highly-prized piece of memorabilia.
www.thehighchaparral.com /memtoy.htm   (419 words)

  
 Alamshar, High Chaparral among nominees for Canadian International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Aga Khan’s Irish classic winner Alamshar and reigning champion turf male High Chaparral (Ire) headline a stellar list of nominees for the 66th renewal of the $1.5-million Canadian International (Can-G1) at Woodbine on October 19.
Alamshar, a three-year-old son of Key of Luck captured the Irish Derby (Ire-G1) on June 29 at Leopardstown and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Eng-G1) on July 26 at Ascot before coming home fourth to High Chaparral in the Irish Champion Stakes (Ire-G1) at the Curragh on September 6.
High Chaparral made his first start of 2003 in the Champion Stakes and is slated to travel to France for a start in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-G1) at Longchamp on October 5.
ismaili.net /timeline/2003/20030925tt   (227 words)

  
 2003 Eclipse Grass Male of the Year: High Chaparral - bloodhorse.com
High Chaparral (IRE) is an outstanding example of trainer Aidan O'Brien's ability to put the right horse in the right place.
In 2003, High Chaparral raced only four times -- two of those outings resulted in grade or group I victories.
Read About High Chaparral's 2003 Season; Includes Past Performances, Eclipse Voting (PDF, Requires Acrobat Reader)
racing.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=20280   (167 words)

  
 Chaparral Wood Sculptures - Arizona Wood Art Carvings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
At Chaparral Wood Sculptures we admire those who have a unique design or idea in mind.
Fredric offers his handcrafted and carved wood art from the woods of Arizona high chaparral.
When it comes to the work I do with these Wonderful Woods of Arizona's High Chaparral I've discovered, as a surprising revelation, that there's an amazing availability of native woods.
www.azwoodsculpture.com   (167 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Photo Galleries | High Chaparral's Derby triumph
High Chaparral (left) closes the gap on the leaders with a late surge from third place
Hawk Wing and High Chaparral race towards the finish in a thrilling finale
High Chaparral's superior stamina earns victory two lengths ahead of Hawk Wing
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/photo_galleries/2033028.stm   (114 words)

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