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On Herod and Matchem but not Eclipse

A bit of research on Thoroughbred sire-line descent becomes a trip down memory lane as I consult the 1982 Stallion Register.

Milwaukee Brew Hails Canada as Windfields Ends Era

Florida's Milwaukee Brew is making a name for himself -- way up north.

Rah Rah RAHY, Damsire of Sires

Rahy becomes a pensioner and with his retirement the Thoroughbred breeding industry loses one more source of diversity. (Plus a quick look at the Nasrullah sire line.)

French Classic Winner Silver Frost Combines Euro, American Lines

A seriously international sire line paired with an all-American female family gives us French classic winner Silver Frost. A lesson in French is included at no charge, and an Ivory Soap commercial falls into the mix somehow.

Bold Over -- How Bold Ruler's Making a Comeback in the Age of All-Weather Tracks

It's no secret that progeny of Bold Ruler-line stallions have enjoyed success on synthetic racing surfaces. As all-weather tracks continue to flourish, let's take a look at some top synthetic sires to see how much influence they have from Bold Ruler and the larger Nasrullah line.

Broad Brush's U.S. Line Suffers Setback

Broad Brush's male line influence -- and the whole Domino branch, for that matter -- is shaken up with the defection of Mongoose.

Darley Expands Its Street Monopoly

Word on the Street is that Darley has cornered the market on an emerging sire line.

Northern Dancer Pensioned

Northern Dancer's two most important male-line scions bow out within 24 hours. What now?

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