TrueNicks : Readers' Questions

Q&A - Why Does It Mean When a TrueNicks Rating is a 'No Rating'?

aporter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT

A TrueNicks user asks for clarification of the 'no rating'....(read more)

Q&A - What are the Differences Between TrueNicks & Other Nicking Systems? What's More Important, a 'Good' Dosage Profile or a Good Nick Rating?

aporter — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:26:00 GMT

Dawn asks : I am somewhat new to this and really need some help. have a mare named Buy You A Bear (Bayou Hebert x Sheckyrilla - Shecky Greene) that I am contemplating breeding to Borrego ( TrueNicks , SRO ) or Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) ( TrueNicks , SRO ) . These are my questions: 1) Based on TrueNicks, she nicks better with 'Leroi' than Borrego, but her Dosage is better with Borrego and she has more stakes...(read more)

User Q&A -- Why Does Holy Bull/In Reality Outrate Holy Bull Sons in the Same Cross?

aporter — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:33:00 GMT

A reader asks why a nick rating changes depending on whether an individual stallion or one of his sons is used in a cross....(read more)

Reader Question -- Why do the Dosage Index and TrueNicks Score Seem to Disagree Sometimes?

sgillies — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:08:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Reader Question -- Just Perfect

aporter — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:02:00 GMT

A reader's question about a Forty Niner over Lyphard cross inspires Alan to discuss some exciting inbreeding patterns from similar crosses....(read more)

Reader Question -- Cross Produces Grade I Winners But Rates Poorly... Why?

aporter — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:58:00 GMT

Alan responds to a reader's question about high-rated nicks that haven't produced graded winners, and lower-rated crosses that boast one or more grade I winners. The key is looking at how much success each sire-line cross has had based on actual opportunity....(read more)

READER Q&A - Should I Breed My Mare?

brogers — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:37:00 GMT

Byron takes a reader's question and dispenses his opinion about matching class and quality in Thoroughbred mating decisions....(read more)

Reader Question -- Broodmare Analysis Report with Free Stallions

sgillies — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:26:00 GMT

A reader asks about the benefits of purchasing a Broodmare Analysis report versus obtaining complimentary ratings from the 350+ stallions subscribed to the pedigree nicking service....(read more)

Reader Q&A -- This Cross Produced Multiple Grade I Winners, Why Is It a "C" Rating?

aporter — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:35:00 GMT

A comment to a previous post gives Alan the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of a popular cross, that of Danzig and Buckpasser. With several grade I winners on the cross, why doesn't it rate higher than "C" on TrueNicks? We're glad you asked.... ...(read more)

Reader Q&A: Can TrueNicks Be Used in Thoroughbred Handicapping?

brogers — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:09:00 GMT

Byron responds to a reader's question about using TrueNicks as a handicapping tool -- and discusses a couple of upcoming TrueNicks research projects....(read more)

Reader Q&A -- Pedigree Nicks with Barbadian Thoroughbred Bloodlines

aporter — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:39:00 GMT

Alan responds to a reader's question about a specific pedigree nick between a son of Storm Bird and the Ahonoora-line Indian Ridge....(read more)

Reader Q&A -- Rate the Pedigree Nick Between A.P. Indy and Gone West

aporter — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Nicks don't always pass through generations. Physical type might be one reason A.P. Indy -- who generally nicks well with Mr. Prospector-line mares -- hasn't crossed especially well with Gone West....(read more)

No Apologies: TrueNicks Reports the Bad with the Good

brogers — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:25:00 GMT

Byron Rogers discusses the high incidence of poor choices made in Thoroughbred matings today -- and how TrueNicks refuses to reward inopportune crosses with positive ratings....(read more)

Reader Q&A: Can TrueNicks help the regional stallion?

brogers — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:20:00 GMT

The owner of a regional sire asks how TrueNicks might help to improve the stallion's stud career....(read more)

Reader Q&A: Why Do Nick Ratings Vary By a Sire's Different Sons?

sgillies — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Question : We were wondering why Rahy crossed on Trempolino is a C TrueNicks but Runaway Groom (through Cherokee Run) crossed on Trempolino is an A when they are both Blushing Groom sire lines. Mare is Emeralino. Your thoughts please.... Regards, Brian Answer: Hi Brian, Thank you for your enquiry. When we look at a Cherokee Run ( TrueNicks , SRO )/Emeralino mating, there are not enough starters or...(read more)