The Five-Cross Files : Older Horses

Hard-Knocking Eagle Time Serves Double Duty

sgillies — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Eagle Time has an interesting story. From the Alleged/Hoist the Flag sire line, this 12-year-old stallion ran from 2 to 7, served a few years at stud, and is now back at the track because running is what he most loves in all the world....(read more)

Beyond Perfection Saves Best for Last

sgillies — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Beyond Perfection was barren three times, slipped three more, and produced one dead foal (along with five less-than-impressive runners) before being booked to Candy Ride in 2005. The resulting grade II winner indicates the trouble was worth it -- but was it a good breeding decision?...(read more)

Thoroughbred Pedigree in the News -- BRASS HAT

sgillies — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:12:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Broodmarathon -- Proven Producer With Turf Pedigree

sgillies — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:30:00 GMT

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?...(read more)