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A Classic Case of Coincidence?

Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow and Japanese Oaks winner Meisho Mambo offer classic examples of complex pedigree patterns.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | May 29, 2013 | 12 Comments

Coolmore Has Options with New Purchase Sea Siren

Group I-winning Fastnet Rock filly could be Royal Ascot-bound, and she might also be an eventual mate for Pierro or High Chaparral.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | May 09, 2013 | 8 Comments

A.P. Indy and Stallion Ratings

The A.P. Indy sire line is the premier sire line source of classic speed in the North American Thoroughbred.... More...

Written by Byron Rogers | May 07, 2013 | 16 Comments

Kentucky Derby 139 Pedigrees Examined

A rundown of each Derby entrant with a focus on pedigree, including links to complimentary TrueNicks Enhanced Reports.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | May 02, 2013 | 26 Comments

Storm Cat: Sire of a Lifetime

Alan Porter reflects on Storm Cat's passing and his dominance in an era of dominant stallions.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Apr 24, 2013 | 33 Comments

Black Caviar's First Mating: Is Redoute's the Right Choice?

Which stallion will have the privilege of serving Black Caviar in her first season at stud?... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Apr 17, 2013 | 71 Comments

Analyzing Overanalyze

A year after Union Rags' classic success, deceased stallion Dixie Union has another classic hope in Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender Overanalyze.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Apr 16, 2013 | 4 Comments

Distance Questions Begin for Kentucky Derby Contenders

With the final round of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps underway, so begins the usual analysis of top contenders. Are they good enough? Will they get the distance?... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Apr 02, 2013 | 32 Comments

Is Silverbulletday Skipping a Generation?

Hall of Fame filly's daughters are turning into sterling producers.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Mar 27, 2013 | 20 Comments

Best Guesses Can Be Wrong

Conventional wisdom and ideologies in breeding can only go so far: until real data is available.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Mar 25, 2013 | 10 Comments

Peppered Cat Punching Above His Weight

Up-and-coming Tabasco Cat son is making noise in California.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Mar 07, 2013 | 24 Comments

Frankel's First Mating: Lots of Inbreeding

Mating with Chrysanthemum carries a whopping 15.33% coefficient of relatedness.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Mar 04, 2013 | 28 Comments

Mating Peruvian Champion Almudena

Mare's obscure pedigree makes finding the right Kentucky stallion a challenge.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Feb 26, 2013 | 32 Comments

TrueNicks.com Now Serving Classic & Enhanced Reports

Reports can be ordered for any horse or hypothetical mating.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Feb 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

Filly 'Same Cross' is Bred on the Right Cross

Cleverly-named filly is bred on same cross as champion Proud Spell.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Feb 14, 2013 | 4 Comments

VIDEO: Key Ancestors Report Strategies with Alan Porter

Alan uses the report to help plan Oregon Lady's 2013 mating.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Feb 11, 2013 | 10 Comments

Turning to Turf

Does the recent trend of new turf stallions signify a shift in U.S. breeding?... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Feb 05, 2013 | 13 Comments

Announcing the All New Key Ancestors Report

Report considers your mare's entire pedigree (all male and female ancestors) and identifies the key ancestors to seek out or avoid in the pedigrees of stallions in prospective matings.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Jan 10, 2013 | 41 Comments

Danedream the Newest Addition to Frankel's 2013 Book

Arc-winning filly will be bred to Frankel in 2013.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Dec 22, 2012 | 18 Comments

Pulpit: Farewell to Claiborne's Breed-Shaping Sire

Son of A.P. Indy was bred by Claiborne Farm, raced in the Claiborne colors, and stood his entire stud career at the Paris, Ky., nursery.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Dec 13, 2012 | 20 Comments

Frankel or Bullet Train: Who's the Better Value?

Frankel will stand for 125,000 pounds at Juddmonte's Banstead Manor Stud in England, while Bullet Train will stand in Kentucky for $7,500.... More...

Written by Ian Tapp | Dec 06, 2012 | 46 Comments

Calumet Farm Returns with Trio of New Stallions

Historic farm adds Melbourne Cup winner Americain, Barbaro's brother Lentenor, and sprinter/miler Aikenite.... More...

Written by Alan Porter | Nov 29, 2012 | 43 Comments

Triassic Foals Medaglia d'Oro Colt

So You Think's dam foals a healthy colt, and his breeder announces her stallion choice for 2012.... More...

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