The Five-Cross Files : Online Tools

Finding Thoroughbred Stallions Just Got Easier: Stallion Register Online Improves Search Tool

sgillies — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT

It's a small change, but one that will help breeders locate the best stallions for their mares: Stallion Register Online adds criteria to its basic search toolbar....(read more)

Fasig-Tipton Catalog Updates -- Nice!

sgillies — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Fasig-Tipton includes a useful tool to keep its November Selected catalog pages up to date. (Even if you're not impressed by that, take a look at the sample page I've cited -- think Sea the Stars' family and Rachel Alexandra's sire.)...(read more)

If At First You Don't Succeed...

sgillies — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:37:00 GMT

... buy, buy again! Or, that's what Keeneland is hoping you'll do, at least. The Thoroughbred sales company has opened up RNAs from its premier yearling sale to an electronic re-bid program. ...(read more)

Stallion Register Online -- Thoroughbred Stallions, Now Better Than Ever

sgillies — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:20:00 GMT

The Stallion Register Online boasts some new features that every Thoroughbred breeder and pedigree enthusiast will want to know about....(read more)

Inglis Easter Sale Catalogue is My New Favourite

sgillies — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:52:00 GMT

This is a sales catalog made for Thoroughbred pedigree fans....(read more)

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

sgillies — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:30:00 GMT

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)

Stallion Season Auctions -- Bargains for Thoroughbred Breeders?

sgillies — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Readers share their experiences -- positive and negative -- with stallion season auctions....(read more)

Weatherbys and Blood-Horse Join Forces For Race Horse Breeders

sgillies — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:41:00 GMT

The two leading Thoroughbred stallion directory publishers join forces to offer better service to breeders. The Blood-Horse and Weatherbys are now linked....(read more)

Thoroughbred Sales Catalogs -- Why Electronic Will Kill Printed Books

sgillies — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:20:00 GMT

The digital age is a grim reaper, slowly killing off printed compilations of data. Are Thoroughbred sales catalogs the next victim?...(read more)

7 Tips for the Keeneland September Yearling Sale

sgillies — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Some of the secrets revealed in A Guide to Buying Thoroughbreds at the Keeneland September Sale are tips on how to read what the sales catalog page really says ...why timing can be everything ... who should be on your team of advisors ... and how you can compare the offerings hip-by-hip to determine your top picks....(read more)

Keeneland Adds Useful Online Tool to September Yearling Sale Catalog

sgillies — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Keeneland offers a neat new feature to create custom mini catalogs for its Thoroughbred sales....(read more)

6 Tips to Get More Out of the Stallion Register Online

sgillies — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:58:00 GMT

Six free tools that can help your breeding program....(read more)

FYI: Free Download for Keeneland April

sgillies — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:16:00 GMT

Last week, I talked about a few of my favorite pedigrees in the Keeneland April sale of 2-year-olds in training. For anyone interested in that sale (or just fascinated by sire lists and anything data-related), The Blood-Horse is offering a free download of the Data Digest for this sale. ...(read more)

Free Preview: BloodHorseNOW.com Data Digest

sgillies — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:49:00 GMT

The Blood-Horse Auctions Data Digest comes out about a week before major sales and gives buyers useful information about the horses being sold. It includes lists of sires represented in the sale, plus broodmare sires, leading consignors, breeders, and buyers, and other important statistical charts. For 2YOIT sales, there's also a chart of the official work times for each hip, and a bonus chart of TrueNicks "A++" and "A+" rated hips....(read more)

I Have Horses Running Almost Every Day

sgillies — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:56:00 GMT

With Equibase Virtual Stable, keeping track of works and races for your favorite horses is easy. And breeders: it's a great way to keep up with important catalog updates for your mares, too!...(read more)