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March 2009 - Posts

Inbreeding Notations in Thoroughbred Pedigrees

Several five-cross pedigree examples will help illustrate this overview of inbreeding in Thoroughbred bloodlines. By the time you're through, I hope you can spot an error on one of the reports.

This Is a 'Dam Good!' Story

If you like reading about great Thoroughbred broodmares, take the phone off the hook, cancel your dinner plans, make yourself comfortable, and take a look at this.

U.S. Stallion With German Pedigree Influences and Sharp First Crops -- $3,000 Live Foal

This stallion's early AEI ratings put him in with some lofty company. Combine his rare sire line with unusual German bloodline influences on the dam side and this is a stallion whose pedigree is worth a closer review.

Rate It! Thoroughbred Breeding and Pedigree Analysis Articles

In less time than it takes to read a pedigree review of your favorite racehorse, you can complete this short survey that rates BloodHorse.com columns like Mahubah's Corner and Porter on Pedigrees.

Larry Jones Talks Thoroughbred Pedigrees

What's better than listening to an interview with training great Larry Jones? Having him answer YOUR questions!

Inglis Easter Sale Catalogue is My New Favourite

This is a sales catalog made for Thoroughbred pedigree fans.

It's Foaling Time

Nothing is more fun than watching a new foal's first few struggles to stand, nurse, and walk. But what happens when the delivery doesn't go according to plan?

Black Type-Producing Stakes-Placed Mare From Boudoir Line -- Free

This Thoroughbred mare descends from a great family, she's put black type on her catalog page herself and through a previous foal, and she's FREE.

Do Thoroughbred Sire Lines Carry More Weight Than Other Pedigree Influences?

If a sire's in the lineage of a potential racehorse, does it really matter where on the five-cross pedigree he's located?

Jonesing for the Roses

Larry Jones has two standout colts vying for a spot in the 2009 Kentucky Derby. Friesan Fire and Old Fashioned are worthy favorites -- and this just might be the year for Jones to take the big prize.

Kentucky Derby 2009 -- Early Pedigree Picks

Derby Day is two months off and the field is starting to emerge. Here are a few of the sophomores that have impressed me.

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