The Five-Cross Files

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

Pedigrees on Fire

07 Sep 2010 9:15 AM
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Barn fires aren't a fun topic -- but these tips could save your horses' lives.... Read More

Thoroughbred Racehorse Retirement

20 Jul 2009 11:22 AM
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Fewer off-the-track fillies are in demand as broodmare prospects in this down economy, and they join the thousands of retired Thoroughbred geldings that need new homes every year. How will the industry fund retirement for all of them?... Read More

Thoroughbred Bloodlines for Performance Sports

15 Jun 2009 10:45 PM
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Thoroughbred horses do more than run fast. They're a true equine athlete -- but are certain bloodlines more likely to produce a good jumper or a graceful dressage mount?... Read More

Live Cover vs. Artificial Insemination in Thoroughbred Breeding -- Why The Jockey Club Has It Right

06 May 2009 4:02 PM
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Here are a few arguments in favor of maintaining the rule of live cover in the Thoroughbred breeding industry.... Read More

Can Horse Racing Solve Its Problems In Time to Survive?

12 Apr 2009 10:00 AM
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If you think Thoroughbred horse racing is strong enough or wealthy enough to weather any storm, you could be in for a huge disappointment. The industry has monumental challenges ahead and no clear plans about how to meet them.... Read More

7 Mistakes New Breeders Make

07 Apr 2009 7:35 PM
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Successful Thoroughbred breeding is harder than it looks. Here are seven errors common to breeders who are just starting out.... Read More

Powered by Dodge and Presented by Yum! Brands

18 Feb 2009 10:05 PM
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The Kentucky Derby is only 10-odd weeks away. Get ready for the ubiquitous Yum! debates.... Read More

Revelations of the Catalog Page, Part II -- The Thoroughbred Industry's Techno Failure

11 Feb 2009 7:30 PM
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I'm starting out my rant-and-rave session (and my second year of writing The Five-Cross Files) by censuring Thoroughbred industry participants for refusing to embrace the types of technology that could revamp our sport.... Read More

Will the Good Old Days of Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Ever Return?

10 Feb 2009 9:15 PM
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Ferris Bueller inspires me to take a critical look at some of what we're doing wrong in the Thoroughbred industry. ... Read More

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