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Free Download: Sires With First Runners in 2013

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A few surprises might greet you when you read through MarketWatch's 2013 renewal of "Freshman Sires to Watch."...

Classic Hopes in Calumet's Renewal

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Two sons of Dynaformer are part of the equation as the most famous farm in the bluegrass enters a new phase--and looks to restore its legacy in the American classics....

Call for Broodmare of the Year Nominations

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What Thoroughbred dam deserves to be Broodmare of the Year?...

Dynaformer Dynasty

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Dynaformer may be getting older but his offspring never lack in talent. MarketWatch intern Lizz Kunz reviews some of the Three Chimneys stallion's recent top-performing runners....

Tougher Than Ever to Market a New Stallion

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Most observers would agree that we probably don't need to go back to the days when a first-year stallion who looked likely to produce flashy juveniles might serve 200 or more mares at the expense of good but not particularly fashionable sires. But the current contraction has its drawbacks, too....

Dr. Fager Is Key Influence in Top Forestry Progeny

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Why do certain crosses seem to "hit" at a better rate than others? Avalyn Hunter examines the success of Forestry with Fappiano and posits that the real key to the cross is the influence of Dr. Fager....

Giant's Causeway, Distorted Humor Take Own Paths to 100 Stakes Winner Milestone

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This spring, both Distorted Humor and Giant's Causeway have reached the milestone of 100 stakes winners--once a rare event indeed in the days of 40-mare books. Even now, it is not an everyday occurrence....

Broodmare of the Year: Cast Your Ballot

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Each spring for many years The Blood-Horse MarketWatch has reviewed leading dams from the previous year and presented a MarketWatch Broodmare of the Year award. For 2011’s award we present an expanded roster of candidates. Some of the names are repeat nominees, while others enter consideration for the first time this year. ...

Kahyasi's Best Hope? -- by Scot T. Gillies

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A stakes entry in France has several pedigree points in common with wonder-filly Zarkava. Here's why we think World Heritage is a stallion prospect in the making....

Vote for the MarketWatch Broodmare of the Year

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When you finish reading this free download, we’re sure you will have formed your own opinion about which mare is most deserving of the MarketWatch Broodmare of the Year title. ...

Frankel Remembered During His Reign of 2003

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Bobby Franke's reign during 2003 was nothing short of astounding....

When the Select Juvenile Market Becomes More Selective

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One slender segment of the 2-year-olds in training pinhook market significantly outperformed all the others....

A standing ovation for Birdstone and Borel

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Calvin Borel's unbridled joy as he paraded his 50-1 shot Mine That Bird toward the winner's circle at Churchill Downs today is the elixir that could help revive horse racing. ...

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