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I have just finished reading Thoroughbred Breeding: Pedigree Theories and the Science of Genetics by Dr. Matthew Binns and Mr. Tony Morris, and it is a thoroughly interesting and worthwhile read. I can recommend it for anyone involved in breeding racehorses (see it at Amazon.com ). The book covers a large range of topics within Thoroughbred breeding as it relates...
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Only a few weeks ago we were reflecting in MarketWatch how the U.S. dirt horse–the core of the North American commercial thoroughbred– had evolved into a horse that was very different from the European turf runner. It that light, it's somewhat ironic that the two horses that fought out the heart-stopping run to the line in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) have...
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The much anticipated Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium is rapidly approaching. The event is sponsored by The Blood-Horse magazine, in conjunction with Pedigree Consultants LLC , and will be held at the Marriott Griffin Gate hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday, October 11, 2010. Speakers for the 2010 Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium...
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We already knew it, but with Rachel Alexandra's retirement it was announced again that the 2009 Horse of the Year will be bred to 2007-08 HOY Curlin ( TrueNicks , SRO ) in 2011. As Jess Jackson said, "We are eager to introduce Rachel to Curlin. Imagine what possibilities those two super horses might produce." Interestingly, both horses are winners of the Preakness...
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With the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) coming up this Saturday, let's take a look back at Princequillo , winner of the 1943 Jockey Club Gold Cup (then contested at 2 miles). He became the sire of Horses of the Year Hill Prince, Dedicate, and Round Table; champion Misty Morn; and influential sire Prince John. Princequillo was leading broodmare sire eight times...
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THE BLOOD-HORSE PRESENTS THE FIRST LIVE EVENT FOCUSED ON THOROUGHBRED PEDIGREE AND GENETICS TO BE HELD IN KENTUCKY The Blood-Horse magazine, in conjunction with Pedigree Consultants ( Visit Site ), announces the first Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium , to be held at the Marriott Griffin Gate hotel in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 11, 2010. The 2010...
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Interesting question... Which of these royally-bred and yet-to-be-raced Thoroughbreds has the most impressive pedigree? Explain your choice in the comments section below. Which pedigree is bluest blueblood? online survey
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With the La Jolla Handicap (gr. II) set for this Saturday at Del Mar, featuring Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Sidney's Candy , let's take a brief look at the 1979 La Jolla winner – Relaunch . The three-year-old Relaunch won three starts at Del Mar during the month of August, 1979 – first was an easy five-length win in a 8.5-furlong turf allowance; one week...
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The saying is that “great minds thing alike,” but sometimes, and especially with horses, there is more than one way to the same destination. We didn't have time or space to cover her in detail in our U.S. weekend round up, but one recent example is Pica Slew , who stamped herself as one of the leaders of the three-year-old filly sprint division by running a 101...
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Reader challenge: The pedigree of this racehorse (pictured at Belmont Park) features inbreeding to a runner-up in both the Manhattan Handicap and Jockey Club Gold Cup. This racehorse's sire also appears in the pedigree of a recent gr. I winner at Belmont. Your challenge is to answer the following questions in the comments section below: 1. Who is this racehorse...
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Readers: I'm curious to get your analysis of the Sadler's Wells/Mill Reef nick. Why do you think this nick works? Avalyn Hunter ends her Mahubah's Corner column this week with a look at the combination of Sadler's Wells/Mill Reef: "…Irish Derby runner-up Midas Touch stayed on very well through the stretch and according to jockey Colm O’Donoghue may be a live...
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Reader challenge: Identify the following four horses represented by their 3-cross pedigrees. What do they have in common? Leave your guess in the comments section below. Good luck! We will hold all comments until Monday, July 5, at 11:00am EDT. UPDATE: Congrats to everyone who correctly identified Macho Uno ( TrueNicks , SRO ), Twice Over , Triple Bend , and...
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2009 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird has been entered in the July 4th Firecracker Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs. The race is one mile on the turf . While Mine That Bird is not certain to start in the Firecracker, Trainer D. Wayne Lukas said it would be a prep for the Whitney Handicap (gr. I) on dirt. Do you think Mine That Bird has the pedigree...
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The 54th Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) will be run tomorrow at Belmont, featuring Biofuel , Ailalea , Devil May Care , Connie and Michael , and Katy Now . Perhaps these fillies will one day become successful broodmares, but until then, let's remember the 10th Mother Goose Stakes, run in 1966. Eventual Champion 3-Year-Old Filly Lady Pitt (by Sword Dancer) won the...
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For Zenyatta 's eventual first year in the breeding shed, which of these high-profile, proven Kentucky stallions would you select? Explain your choice in the comments section below. Healthy debates are encouraged. Which stallion would you choose for Zenyatta? customer surveys Below are links to TrueNicks reports for each hypothetical mating. You may also click...
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Since it looks like Blame has edged Quality Road and Battle Plan in our Stallion Pedigree Poll , let's take a look back at Special, Blame's influential third dam. Special (Forli - Thong, by Nantallah) was a full sister to Irish and English Champion Thatch. She made only one racetrack appearance (chart below). On February 24, 1972, at Santa Anita Park, Special...
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Of the following older U.S.-based horses, who has the best stallion's pedigree? Cast your vote and explain your choice in the comments below. Battle Plan is a son of Empire Maker ( TrueNicks , SRO ) and Champion 2-Year-Old Filly Flanders, making Battle Plan a half brother to Champion 3-Year-Old Filly Surfside. View the TrueNicks report for Battle Plan . Blame...
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Who will have the greatest impact at stud? survey software
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At the TrueNicks office in Lexington, Ian Tapp and Scot Gillies recently raised some interesting questions about the pedigree and rating of a sister to the very talented Brother Derek ( TrueNicks , SRO ), who was offered at last Monday’s Barretts May Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training. This filly, named Sister Kate, is by Alydar’s son Benchmark ( TrueNicks , SRO...
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The loss of the brilliant Dubai Millennium to grass sickness after just one year at stud was mitigated somewhat when his son Dubawi (IRE) ( TrueNicks , SRO ) turned out to be an outstanding performer. A winner of five of his eight starts, Dubawi took the Superlative Stakes (gr. III) and National Stakes (gr. I) at two, and won the Irish 2,000 Guineas (gr. I) and...
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It was clear at the time that the death of Maria’s Mon – at the early age of 14 – was a severe loss to the industry, and subsequent events have only emphasized that fact. Champion of what turned out to be an exceptional juvenile crop, Maria’s Mon won four of his five starts at two, including the Sanford Stakes (gr. III), Futurity Stakes (gr. I), and Champagne...
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A new TrueNicks report is now available for free download. In Practical Use of Dosage & Nicking in Thoroughbred Breeding , we ask pedigree experts Dr. Steve Roman (creator of the Dosage Index) and Alan Porter (co-developer of TrueNicks) to explain each pedigree analysis tool and suggest practical breeding strategies. This report also includes pedigree analysis...
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Last weekend was relatively light on graded stakes action in the U.S., with just three races at that level. Two of the three, however, went to horses with interesting genetic relative inbreeding. Medaglia d'Oro ( TrueNicks , SRO )’s “other” grade I winning filly, Gabby’s Golden Gal, took her second race at that level, the Santa Monica Handicap (gr. I). She is...
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We have to wonder if there has been a more prolific family in the last couple of years than that of the Verbatim mare, Right Word, the dam of three stakes winners: the graded scorer Ascutney and Words of War (both by Lord At War) and Word o’ Ransom (by Red Ransom). Ascutney is dam of two graded winners, headed by Raven’s Pass, winner of the 2008 Breeders’ Cup...
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It’s only the third week in January, but the classic generation are already beginning to crank up. As far as the Derby is concerned the most significant race was the San Rafael Stakes (gr. III). This was won by unbeaten Conveyance, a son of Indian Charlie ( TrueNicks , SRO ). The dam, Emptythetill, is by Holy Bull ( TrueNicks , SRO ) , out of a Mr. Prospector...
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