I'd like to hear more about the Rasmussen Factor.  

And also how many generations back do the Pro's really look at.   Is 3-4 like the average sales catalogue good enough or should I really go back 7-8 generations ???

Thanks.

I took the survey, and want to thank you, Scot, and Bloodhorse, for giving us the opportunity to express our opinions on the subject of pedigree analysis.

I have to admit, I've really enjoyed the "Is this a broodmare?" pieces. In general, I would love to hear more in the breeding columns about great racemares and how they're doing in the shed. It's easy to keep an eye on the influence of stallions, but the mares aren't as prominently featured in articles about current runners, and it seems they just ride off into the sunset once they leave the track. That said, the recent update on Rags was really interesting, and I can't wait to watch her babies come of age.

I would be interested in hearing more about stake winners of non-commerical bloodlines and how they do when retired to breeding.

need to see more pedigree data on

Lowes` work and the ## system

PLEASE!!!!!!

Just a curiosity question for you here.

How long, or in what year did the Bloodhorse start printing the Stallion Register ???

If anyone knows ???

Thanks.

• Scot's reply:  The first Blood-Horse Stallion Register was published in 1935.  The format was different -- sort of a loose-leaf binder back then -- but many of the original features have survived to the present day.  Good question!

Thanks Scot.  

I wouldn't have guessed it's now 74 years running.

It's also cool to know that what Breeders looked for then is still what we look for today.   Info wise that is.

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.