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October 2010 - Posts

Broodmarathon: Will a Smart Breeding to an Uncelebrated Stallion Help or Hurt Annual Dues?

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Stakes-producing mare is carrying a foal bred similarly to a stakes-winning sibling. The catch is, the covering sire isn't commercially fashionable. Good move, or too risky?...

Broodmarathon: Juddmonte Castoff Gombeen Is a Hard Sell Despite Danehill Connections

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It's not every day you have the opportunity to purchase a half sister to the great Danehill (and to six other black type horses!). Think this Razyana daughter is a select hip at Fasig-Tipton, or in Book 1 of Keeneland November? Not quite. Why is GOMBEEN in Book 6--yes, really--at Keeneland?!?...

Broodmarathon: Spring, From Danzig's Family, Carries Sibling to Grade I-Placed Winner

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Here's an opportunity for those of you who are willing to consider an unraced mare who's a proven producer. In this case, her bloodlines mimic those of a multiple grade I standout -- and she's carrying a full sibling to her grade I-placed 3-year-old....

The Future of Pedigree Study in the Age of Genetics

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Recent symposium makes it clear that the art of Throughbred pedigree study will still be important as the science of genetic research becomes dominant....

Broodmarathon: Share a Moment Carries Gio Ponti's Genetic Relative

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Another mare whose value is her family, SHARE A MOMENT is offered at Fasig-Tipton's select breeding stock sale carrying a close relative to defending champion Gio Ponti....

Broodmarathon: Given Terms Offers Opportunity to Obtain Barbaro's Family

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She has a prominent family and has produced a couple of durable runners. But her own poor record as a runner and failure to produce a standout foal make GIVEN TERMS a classic cull. Will her pedigree be attractive enough to entice breeders?...

Broodmarathon: Broodmare of the Year Nominees Represented at Keeneland November

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I nominated her dam for 2010 Broodmare of the Year -- of course I wanted to write about LOVE AT NOON, who's offered at the upcoming Keeneland November sale!...

Remembering Real Quiet

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Just for fun... remembering Real Quiet and looking forward to Midnight Lute's promising stud career....

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