7 Over-Performing Synthetic Sires

Bold Over -- How Bold Ruler's Making a Comeback in the Age of All-Weather Tracks

The Five-Cross Files — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:13:46 GMT

It's no secret that progeny of Bold Ruler-line stallions have enjoyed success on synthetic racing surfaces. As all-weather tracks continue to flourish, let's take a look at some top synthetic sires to see how much influence they have from Bold Ruler and

re: 7 Over-Performing Synthetic Sires

Pam — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:12:21 GMT

I've always been a fan of the Relaunch line. Isn't it interesting that his influence also shows up on the dam sides of Point Given and Trajectory? Perhaps his sons will become more popular once owners realize that his progeny does well on synthetics. Thanks for all your research, Scot!

re: 7 Over-Performing Synthetic Sires

Mike S — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:35:35 GMT

TIZNOW's biggest runners have, for the most part, when opportunity has presented itself, won on synthetic tracks and on dirt. COLONEL JOHN, BEAR NOW, SLEW'S TIZNOW, SLEW'S TIZZY, TOUGH TIZ'S SIS and TIZ NOW TIZ THEN have won on synthetic and on dirt.

TIZ WONDERFUL, MERCHANT MARINE and DA' TARA have never been on synthetic, so their wins have been on dirt.

FOLKLORE won on dirt, but never got a chance to run on a synthetic track (that I can recall). WELL ARMED has won on synthetic tracks only, but did place in the Dubai World Cup on dirt.

I think that the TIZNOW foals are equally as good on dirt and synthetic.

re: 7 Over-Performing Synthetic Sires

JLDecker — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:25:06 GMT

It really is a shame about Maria's Mon. He was pretty consistent with improving the mares he was bred to, whatever their quality; and considering his humble beginnings in the breeding shed, his last few crops were stellar.

re: 7 Over-Performing Synthetic Sires

K Keegan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:17:47 GMT

With the success of Maria's Mon, I'd watch Monarchos as a possible synthetic sire. Maybe Claiborne dumped him just a hair early.

re: 7 Over-Performing Synthetic Sires

da3hoss — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:12:32 GMT

What's really interesting, and to me very encouraging, is the fact these stallions are no slouches in the national rankings period...!!! (except for 'Put it Back' and even then he's top 10 in FL)

This may help to lessen fears that "inferior" stallions may be "synthetic specialists" you know, the "S" gene, LOL!