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Stallion-Making Stakes Races

Do you watch for the Breeders' Cup Classic winner to go on to a successful stallion career? The Travers, maybe? Or is it one of the juvenile races that "makes" a stallion for you?

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.

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.

Strategies for Buying a Thoroughbred Broodmare, Plus Poll Results

A question for those of you who are experts at buying broodmares at auction! Plus, results of the "Is It Time to Buy a Broodmare" poll.

Readers Comment On Readers' Horses -- Plus New Poll

Comment on fellow Five-Cross readers' horses -- we have a few mares and a couple of sales weanlings to look at today. Plus -- a new poll asks what are YOUR plans during the breeding stock sales?

All in the Attitude

Readers weighed in on the idea that a Thoroughbred's temperament is a measure of his potential talent. Here's a look at the poll results.

Don't Pet Her, She's a Thoroughbred

Does temper have anything to do with racing class?

Belmont Brown?

Everyone's asking "Will Big Brown win the Triple Crown?" So I won't! Instead, let's assume he does win it all -- and try to figure out what his stud fee will be.

Bittersweet Derby and How Our Picks Fared

Some comments on the Derby ... how Five-Cross readers fared with their picks ... new poll of the week.

Who's YOUR Derby Pick?

I've named my favorites for Saturday's Kentucky Derby. I'd like to know who you think should win it, based solely on pedigree.

Readers are Breeders

More than half of the readers of this blog are breeders. See the results of last week's poll on horse ownership, and take the new poll about racing 2-year-olds.

State of the Market: Mixed Bag

In a recent poll, readers responded to the question “Do you anticipate fewer mares bred in 2008 due to the market downturn?” By a small majority, the answer was “No.” Read the full poll results, and take part in this week's poll on horse ownership.

Poll Update: Catalog Choices.

Let's follow up on a recent poll that asked how you, the readers, look at a page in the sales catalog. Most catalog pages are written to make the horse look good, with emphasis on the sire line and on black type winners in the female family. But those aren't necessarily what catches our eye when we crack open the catalog...

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