26 Aug 2009 10:49 AM
The superfilly's pedigree shows that 30% of ancestors in her first four generation are Rasmussen Factor matings....
19 Aug 2009 2:46 PM
An offering at the upcoming Keeneland yearling sale is inbred to the dam of A.P. Indy, which inspires a quick look at the Rasmussen Factor pattern of Thoroughbred inbreeding....
31 Mar 2009 12:00 PM
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....
28 Jan 2009 2:08 PM
Selective inbreeding is one of many pedigree patterns to consider for Thoroughbred breeders. Two linked articles offer interesting perspectives on the practice....
07 Oct 2008 2:30 AM
Normally, the dam of a popular graded stakes winner -- carrying her full sibling, nonetheless -- would garner only positive attention at the breeding stock sales. In the case of Eight Belles' dam, though, some of the talk is about whether the repeat mating was the best idea....
29 Aug 2008 12:13 PM
On a day when the world loudly celebrates a couple of all-American political campaigns -- the Obama/Biden ticket is now official and McCain/Palin is today's big news -- I thought it would be fun to look at an aptly-named Thoroughbred whose influence on the breed is growing every year....
07 Aug 2008 5:51 PM
Archipenko stands out for two reasons, both related to his female family. His dam was old when she produced him, and his granddam is a truly special mare....
03 Apr 2008 2:33 PM
... Okay, so where am I going with all this? BIG BROWN. If you haven't already gotten on this colt's bandwagon for his racing accomplishments, get ready to see lots more of this fellow in the future. As in, during his post-race career. ...