The German racehorse sire line of Monsun already has a foothold in Ireland. Would a Kamsin victory in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic be enough for American breeders to welcome him to a U.S. stud career?

Secretariat wasn't the first choice of names for the Triple Crown champ. In fact, it wasn't one of the first FIVE names submitted to The Jockey Club. From Secretariat to Smarty Jones, let's look at how racehorses have been given names over the years.

Let's address the rumblings about Curlin's estimated valuation at "only" $20 million.

Hard Spun wins a few titles in the breeding shed. I also see some similarities between the son of Danzig and other Thoroughbred sires Point Given and ... Big Brown ???

Grade III-placed winner of over $200,000, in foal to a nice $15,000 sire. A proven producer... by a solid sire... out of a successful black type family. The type of mare many breeders aspire to add to their broodmare herd. Only 10 years old, and a real looker, to boot. Her low bid price did not reflect her true value.

Farms are reducing their stud fees -- but is it enough? Can Thoroughbred breeders still profit in a down economy?

Record-holding earner CURLIN is one of the top Thoroughbred stallion prospects in America. One broodmare sire line stands out as a great match for the seven-time grade I winner.

A question for those of you who are experts at buying broodmares at auction! Plus, results of the "Is It Time to Buy a Broodmare" poll.