18 Nov 2009 5:12 PM
Within a few hours of each other, two similar emails have arrived in my inbox demanding some attention.
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.
26 Jun 2009 12:45 PM
A few brief notes about the family of multiple-champion mare Flawlessly -- and why it's up to a single daughter to carry on her legacy.
11 May 2009 5:47 PM
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.
02 Apr 2009 2:15 PM
Kentucky Derby hopeful Desert Party has a re-emerging female family, the world's most prominent racing stable -- and maybe the most important sire at stud today.
24 Mar 2009 2:55 PM
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.
07 Jan 2009 1:40 PM
One of offerings at the Keeneland January Thoroughbred breeding stock sale is a mare that has long been on my own personal "watch" list.
05 Jan 2009 5:12 PM
Brass Hat attempts a comeback. The 8-year-old son of Prized has been compared to the legendary John Henry -- both are grade I winning geldings who put in long careers, after all. But the two share more than that, and we look back to the damsire of two Triple Crown winners to find the connection.
19 Dec 2008 11:40 AM
The Eclipse-line stallion Bend Or branched off with sons Ormonde and Bona Vista in the 1880's. While at one point multiple lines existed through the great Teddy, the line appears to be dwindling. The 2009 Stallion Register lists just seven Teddy-line studs, all through 1960's phenom Damascus.
27 Oct 2008 11:00 AM
If you want to get to the winner's circle with a racehorse that pays its own way, here's the closest thing you'll find to a sure thing. As with much in life, however, there's a catch.
22 Oct 2008 4:00 PM
Breeding stock / mixed sales are dominated by broodmares and weanlings -- but stallions and stud prospects are another frequent offering. We'll look at a couple of this year's hips and discuss whether this is a good venue for stallion sales.
20 Oct 2008 10:02 AM
You'd think an "aunt" to Horse of the Year and ten-times millionaire Curlin would be a sure thing -- especially when she brought over $200,000 as a yearling. But concerns about her race record and four years without a foal have to be factored in to the equation.
14 Oct 2008 10:52 AM
The current breeding stock sales are the end of an era for one of North America's top sires. Today we'll take a quick glance at the two Keeneland November offerings of mares in foal to Storm Cat.
13 Oct 2008 10:12 AM
Both Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton's November breeding-stock sales offer mares with connections to popular sire Tiznow.
09 Oct 2008 2:30 AM
Closely related to standout sire Giant's Causeway and to champion filly Dearly Precious, this Thoroughbred sale offering has a turf pedigree and a proven progeny record. But at her age, what is she worth in today's market?
