The Five-Cross Files : Stallion / Stud Fees

Breeders' Cup Dominates Breeding Season Calendar

sgillies — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:59:00 GMT

The Breeders' Cup dominates many owners' and trainers' calendars throughout the year, with many top runners being prepped all year for the biggest weekend of racing in the U.S. But Breeders' Cup also has a carryover influence on the Thoroughbred breeding calendar.......(read more)

Calling for Fewer Private Stud Fees in 2010

sgillies — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:45:00 GMT

Calling on stallion managers to set honest fees for 2010, and to take advantage of the opportunity to drop the "private fee" cloak....(read more)

Ascot Stud Offer Motivates Breeders

sgillies — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Dropping stud fees is only part of the plan for many stallion farms. Many -- like Ascot Stud in Ontario -- have come up with innovative incentive plans to motivate broodmare owners to sign on the dotted line....(read more)

Storm Cat Back in Service -- For $20,000 -- Yes, Really

sgillies — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Oh, it's true -- Storm Cat is back in stud service. There's one little detail, though, that puts a twist on things......(read more)

Hard to Give Away -- Barren Mares at Breeding Stock Sales

sgillies — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:25:00 GMT

Barren mares are usually second-class offerings at Thoroughbred bloodstock sales. Add to that the current economic downturn, and these mares are a tough sell. Here's why I believe they might be the best value you can find, though....(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)

Hard Spun Wins With Breeders

sgillies — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Hard Spun wins a few titles in the breeding shed. I also see some similarities between the son of Danzig and other Thoroughbred sires Point Given and ... Big Brown ???...(read more)

Thoroughbred Stud Fees -- Still Too High?

sgillies — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:40:00 GMT

Farms are reducing their stud fees -- but is it enough? Can Thoroughbred breeders still profit in a down economy?...(read more)