The Five-Cross Files : Thoroughbred Industry

The Future of Pedigree Study in the Age of Genetics

sgillies — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:30:00 GMT

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

sgillies — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Barn fires aren't a fun topic -- but these tips could save your horses' lives....(read more)

Thoroughbred Racehorse Retirement

sgillies — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:22:00 GMT

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

sgillies — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:45:00 GMT

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

sgillies — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:02:00 GMT

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?

sgillies — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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

sgillies — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:35:00 GMT

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

sgillies — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:05:00 GMT

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

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)

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

sgillies — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:15:00 GMT

Ferris Bueller inspires me to take a critical look at some of what we're doing wrong in the Thoroughbred industry. ...(read more)