Just out of curiosity, could you perhaps post something (such as a series) about state breeding programs, the quality of the stock, and what could be done to improve what's already there? I'm especially interested in how Ohio might benefit from "outside" blood and outcrossing.

• Scot's reply:  Great idea, Catherine!  I've been trying to think of some way to start a discussion about the various state incentive programs... as well as regional bloodlines.  Will look into that.  As for Ohio... there's a program that's been headed downhill for a while.  Sure hope it comes back.  More soon!

I think Yonaguska has been a fairly obvious good sire, judging from the number of winners. Here in Md, he did not escape notice. I am glad he will get increased recognition

Does anyone know who a Yonaguska broodmare would cross well with?

Yes,

As principle for Rough Creek Genetics, LLC, developer of the Genetic Compatibility Index, (GCI) I can say with some confidence that Street Cry will be a great match with Yonaguska.  We believe this so much in fact, that we bought a Street Cry mare last November at Keeneland which was in foal to Yonaguska.

Other good genetic matches for Yonaguska include Not for Love, Eastern Echo, Star De Naskra, Hennessy, Fusaichi Pegasus, Machiavellian and Rahy.  

Yonaguska is a very handsome stallion and it certainly looks like a good move to stand him in Louisiana.  Hope he does really well.  

I know you are all probably getting completely fed up of me going on about Seattle Slew!!!  But as Yonaguska's pedigree is totally free of Seattle Slew how about one of his Stallion sons, grandsons, great grandsons etc?  There is plenty of choice!!!!

God Bless

Best Wishes

Abbie

Louisiana is quickly becoming THE place to stand a non-commercial stallion.  The breeder's program is second to none.  Anyone with a brain wants a well-bred Louisiana-bred.  If they win anywhere in the WORLD you get a breeder's award and I think an owner's award, too.  The local purses are excellent.  They have grass racing year 'round.  It's a win-win, but the competition is getting stiffer.  I'll bet this horse does great down there, though.

I'm sure you saw this as well, but as a fan of his (note my display name) it was a surprise for me to see Soto get exported to Saudi Arabia.  Unfortunate that a horse who already had four stakes winners from a small first crop would get sold like that, but I'm sure the offer must have made up for it for Walmac.

Louisiana is looking for a leading sire with the untimely death of Leestown. Maybe Yonaguska is the one.

about genetic matches for Yonaguska, Do you can tell me if a match with a mare by chester house its ok, chester house is dead so i can make the match in the pages os stallion, thanks

I'm excited that Yonaguska will be here in Louisiana. I think he will quickly take Leestown's spot.  Y'all should check out our state bred program; our breeder's awards, at 22 percent, are second to none.  Looking forward to visiting him at Elite.