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June 2008 - Posts

Top 6 Breed-to-Race Sires in 2008

Six stallions made the cut and proved themselves the best value for breeders looking to keep and race their foals.

But Aren't They All Supposed to Race?

In theory, racehorse breeders are all striving for a similar primary goal: foals that will go on to successful race careers. In practice, it's not so simple.

Is Sire-Line Outcrossing Possible Anymore?

We've all heard of "hybrid vigor," so outcrossing seems like it would be a common Thoroughbred breeding scheme. But is outcrossing even possible in 2008?

Where Did They All Go?

They're stallions who've underperformed and sent off to a foreign land... or are ferried away by high bidders abroad while they're still young. These exported Thoroughbred stallions are a big loss for American breeders.

Sales Yearling: Stallion Choices

Finding the right stallion for my mare was a big step.

September, Here We Come

Breeding decisions made in 2006... foals born in 2007... yearling sales in 2008. I've got a colt headed to Keeneland September... follow along with his sales prep and all the joys (and pains) of sending a yearling through the ring.

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