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

26 Oct 2010 2:52 PM
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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?... Read More

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

25 Oct 2010 11:30 AM
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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?!?... Read More

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

20 Oct 2010 3:15 PM
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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.... Read More

The Future of Pedigree Study in the Age of Genetics

18 Oct 2010 2:30 PM
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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.... Read More

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

14 Oct 2010 9:50 AM
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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.... Read More

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

12 Oct 2010 10:12 PM
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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?... Read More

Broodmarathon: Broodmare of the Year Nominees Represented at Keeneland November

6 Oct 2010 4:41 PM
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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!... Read More

Broodmarathon: Thoroughbred Breeding Stock Sales Approaching

5 Oct 2010 3:12 PM
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The fall sales are upon us. Time to start perusing those auction catalogs! ... Read More

Remembering Real Quiet

3 Oct 2010 9:56 PM
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Just for fun... remembering Real Quiet and looking forward to Midnight Lute's promising stud career.... Read More

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