Laffit Pincay Jr. was 12 years old when he received life-altering advice.  The wise words that were difficult to hear came from a man who had overseen his development into a solid Little League second baseman. He knew him only as “Mr. Charlie.”

“You are a good baseball player, but you are going to be too small to be a professional baseball player,” said Mr. Charlie, eyeing the slightly built youngster who stood before him. “Why don’t you be a jockey like your father?”

Storm Flag Flying was born to be special.

Her sire, Storm Cat, was the best of the best. Her dam, My Flag, was by Hall of Famer Easy Goer. Her granddam, Personal Ensign, enjoyed a storied career in going undefeated in 13 lifetime starts.

Still, Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey was not sure what to expect when the Phipps Stable homebred with regal bloodlines entered his barn.