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King For A Day

Kingmambo sons sire four stakes horses on the March 18 card at Deauville.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Mar 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

Ride On: Candy Success Continues

With his victory in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), Misremembered took the number of grade I winners from the exceptional first crop sired by Candy Ride to three. ... More...

Written by sgillies | Mar 20, 2010 | 1 Comment

Cat Dreams -- Sire of Caracortado -- Joins TrueNicks

By sire-of-sires Storm Cat and out of a millionaire racemare, Cat Dreams is in the news with a major Triple Crown contender. ... More...

Written by sgillies | Mar 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Wanted: Fastnet Rock in Demand

It was quite a week for Fastnet Rock. First it was announced that he would cover a stellar book of mares in his first European season, and then his son Wanted gave him his second grade I winner from his freshman Australian crop. ... More...

Written by sgillies | Mar 17, 2010 | 0 Comments

Ruling California

Starting out very inexpensively, Tribal Rule has made a great beginning to his stud career with 13 stakes winners in his first four crops.... More...

Written by sgillies | Mar 16, 2010 | 1 Comment

Promising First Act for Awesome Again Son

Having worked on dirt for the first time only a few days earlier, Awesome Act showed his appreciation for the surface with a stylish dirt-maiden victory in the Gotham Stakes (gr. II). Bred in the U.S., Awesome Act began his career in England, and broke his maiden impressively on his fourth outing. He pulled too hard for his own good when he finished unplaced in the Dewhurst Stakes (gr. I), but flew home for fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. I) on his U.S. debut. ... More...

Written by sgillies | Mar 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

Meydan Musings, Part II

We continue our look at some of the winners on the 'Super Thursday' card at Medyan.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Mar 09, 2010 | 0 Comments

Meydan Musings

Last week's 'Super Thursday' card in Dubai showcased the usual mix of intriguing international pedigrees.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Mar 08, 2010 | 1 Comment

Reader Q&A - Derby Contender Nicks?

A reader inquires about the best way to find the TrueNicks ratings for 2010 Triple Crown contenders.... More...

Written by Byron Rogers | Mar 05, 2010 | 1 Comment

TrueNicks Welcomes Darley Australia

TrueNicks is glad to welcome the roster of stallions standing for Darley Australia at their three locations, Kelvinside at Aberdeen, Twin Hills at Cootamundra and Northwood Park at Seymour.... More...

Written by Byron Rogers | Mar 03, 2010 | 0 Comments

New England Stallion Stations Adds Two More to TrueNicks

Dream Run and Safe in the U. S. A are the latest stallions to join TrueNicks.... More...

Written by moneil@truenicks.com | Mar 03, 2010 | 0 Comments

Buckpasser Line Prevails, With Help From La Troienne

Davona Dale S. (gr. II) winner Amen Hallelujah may be the best female runner so far by the Buckpasser grandson Montbrook.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Mar 02, 2010 | 7 Comments

An Exciting Thursday at Medyan

From a pedigree perspective, the results from Meydan last Thursday offered everything one could want. ... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Mar 01, 2010 | 2 Comments

Unlikely Cross Making Waves in Japan

Sunday Silence and Tony Bin combining surprisingly well.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Feb 25, 2010 | 0 Comments

Reversal of Fortune

Buddy's Saint yielded his role of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favoritism to Eskendereya in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr.II).... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Feb 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

On The Derby Trail

Last weekend's classic trials gave us some results that were predictable, and one that was less predictable.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Feb 17, 2010 | 2 Comments

Silver Lining

By far the most interesting pedigree from the weekend just past is that of Busher Stakes winner Roman Chestnut, who carries a double of Silver Deputy at 3x2.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Feb 16, 2010 | 12 Comments

Q&A - Why a 'C' Rating?

A TrueNicks user asks why a 'C' rating is generated on a cross that has already produced a very good stakes winner.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Feb 15, 2010 | 2 Comments

2010 Fasig-Tipton Calder Select 2-Year-Olds Sale Auction Page

Welcome to TrueNicks' 2010 Fasig-Tipton Calder Select 2-Year-Olds Sale page. The Fasig-Tipton Calder auction holds the juvenile sale records for gross revenue, average price, and median price. The marks for gross and average of $62,187,000 and $403,812, respectively, were established in 2006. The record of $250,000 for median was set in 2007.Recent graduates of the auction include dual 2009 Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti and Eclipse finalists Zensational and Hot Dixie Chick... More...

Written by sgillies | Feb 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

Cindago Now on TrueNicks

Brilliant Indian Charlie son stands alongside Papa Clem at Legacy Ranch in California.... More...

Written by moneil@truenicks.com | Feb 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

Denis of Cork On TrueNicks

Dual Classic-placed runner joins the roster at Vinery Florida.... More...

Written by moneil@truenicks.com | Feb 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

Johar Renews With TrueNicks

Mill Ridge Farm stallion has sired stakes winners in both hemispheres.... More...

Written by moneil@truenicks.com | Feb 11, 2010 | 1 Comment

Bim Bam - One, Two Punch

Looking at the pedigree of the Bim Bam, who outgamed the highly-rated Interactif in the Hallandale Beach Stakes gave us something of a surprise.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Feb 11, 2010 | 0 Comments

Quality in Abundance

Elusive Quality's son Quality Road confirmed his brilliance in the Donn Handicap (gr. I) last weekend.... More...

Written by Alan Porter 1 | Feb 10, 2010 | 0 Comments

Alex's Pal Joins TrueNicks

Three quarter brother to Successful Appeal stands at Ghost Ridge Farm in Pennsylvania.... More...

Written by moneil@truenicks.com | Feb 09, 2010 | 1 Comment

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