Offspring earnings for winner as exciting to Vessels as Dynasty of Habits' fifth-place finish

Dynasty of Habits, which is owned by Vessels Stallion Farm, finished fifth in the Governor’s Cup Derby at Los Alamitos, and Vessels Stallion Farm was just as happy about the horse which won the July 26 Grade 3 stakes race.

Moonist, the winner, was bred by Vessels Stallion Farm. Moonist’s dam, Your First Moon, is still owned by Vessels Stallion Farm.

“I’m selling yearlings out of her this year, so Moonist is going to help sell her babies,” said Kevin Dickson, the farm manager of Vessels Stallion Farm.

Nine horses participated in the 400-yard race for three-year-old quarter horses. The first-pla...