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September 2008 - Posts

Thoroughbred Horse Photos - Contest Results

Birdcatcher was NOT one of the images in this edition of the Thoroughbred photos contest -- check in for the final results!

Thoroughbred Broodmare Pedigree Analysis Marathon

For the next several weeks, we'll pull a page from one of the fall mixed sales catalogs and analyze the pedigree.

Thoroughbred Photo Trivia Contest

Four new race horse photos will challenge you in the most recent edition of "Name That Thoroughbred!"

9 Marks of Top-Priced Yearlings at the Keeneland Sale

The data are clear: certain qualities or circumstances are favored in the yearling sales ring. Here are nine factors that were markers for success at the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale.

Thoroughbred Pedigree Review -- Queen Bailey

Taking a step back from the headlines to look at the pedigree of a a reader's Thoroughbred mare.

Commercial Sales In a Down Market

A few thoughts on the state of the Thoroughbred yearling sales market.

Broad Brush's U.S. Line Suffers Setback

Broad Brush's male line influence -- and the whole Domino branch, for that matter -- is shaken up with the defection of Mongoose.

From the Families of Leading Sires A.P. Indy and Storm Cat

It's a family thing: yearling fillies from the immediate female family of A. P. Indy and Storm Cat were offered at the Keeneland September yearling sale's ninth day.

Is This a Broodmare -- Donnova

Black type on the catalog page, an exceptional Thoroughbred female family with old-time names throughout her pedigree, in foal to a nice Kentucky stallion -- this mare has some good things going for her. And I have the perfect match for her.

Thoroughbred Breeding Benchmark -- Report of Live Foals

The annual report of live foals reveals some interesting shifts in the Thoroughbred breeding industry.

Spendthrift to Stand 3 New Stallions

A quick look at the newly-announced trio of incoming stallions at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington.

Thoroughbred Pedigree Review -- Highland Gypsy

Thoroughbred pedigree analysis is an exciting study. Even when the horse you're reviewing isn't a big star.

Catalog Updates at Thoroughbred Sales

Part of the energized atmosphere at Thoroughbred sales is the urgent dispersal of catalog page update notices that are handed out to all potential buyers.

Is This a Broodmare -- Howl At the Moon

We're taking a jump up in class this week, looking at a mare by an excellent broodmare sire and out of one of the finest Thoroughbred families.

Darley Expands Its Street Monopoly

Word on the Street is that Darley has cornered the market on an emerging sire line.
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