February 2009 - Posts
Real Saga adds to the success of his sire, the spectacularly-bred Tale of the Cat....
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The addition of Suburban Handicap (gr. I) winner Frost Giant to Empire Stud's roster gives us the opportunity to review that stallion station's full line-up....
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Three Chimneys' War Chant turns up an impressive string of black type winners...
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TrueNicks is pleased to announce the enrollment of its first two stallions standing in Washington State. Chumaree and Prospected both stand at Homer Thoroughbreds in Burbank, Wa. Chumaree ( TrueNicks , SRO ) sold for $450,000 as a weanling at the Keeneland November sale. Out of a mare by Secretariat, he is a son of Hennessy, already the sire of the promising Johannesburg in Kentucky. Prospected ( TrueNicks...
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Leading Louisiana breeder Clear Creek Stud makes TrueNicks reports available at no charge for eight stallions....
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There's a reason we call certain stallions "proven" producers -- and this past weekend's big stakes included victories by the progeny of these old stand-bys....
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The sophomore son of Pulpit enjoyed a big weekend with high-profile winners....
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The Jockey Club makes the new TrueNicks Broodmare Analysis report part of its equineline.com reporting features -- opening up the nicking service to a worldwide audience....
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A string of high-profile winners sheds light on the cross of Fappiano and Blushing Groom....
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TrueNicks reports include several data elements in addition to the nick rating and variant score. A broodmare owner inquires about using Dosage information as part of his pedigree evaluations....
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A pair of graded winners in a couple of hours' span focuses the spotlight on Gainesway's Whywhywhy, whose third crop are 3-year-olds of 2009....
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A reader's question about a Forty Niner over Lyphard cross inspires Alan to discuss some exciting inbreeding patterns from similar crosses....
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