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

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

Thiago — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:42:40 GMT

Thank you so much for the information on mares and prnaegncy. I have read that it is tougher on mares when giving birth than most animals i've heard about. But I'm sure our Zen is being watched like the treasure she is to make sure everyone is prepared for any eventuality. I will say when Rachel was taken to the hospital for a week after she had her baby, I did not have a good night's sleep until she was back home. Changing the subject, I love the ponies that accompany our champions and keep them calmed down. Have you noticed how gorgeous they are? Of course, probably the most famous pony today is Poncho, Curlin's old buddy. He accompanied Curlin to Dubai and was as popular as Curlin himself. He had manipulated the quarantine manager into bringing him tacos every morning. And, of course, Curlin was quite hyper when Poncho was not around and they had to bring him to the winner's circle when Curlin won the Dubai World Cup. But guess what? My Miss Aurelia did not like Poncho, the pony of champions, and thus was given a pony brought in just for her. What a Diva!!! I love it

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

Alan Porter — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:10:28 GMT

Alex,

I would agree that 1 stakes winner from 24 starters doesn't form the basis of a statistical conclusion (that's why TrueNicks doesn't create a rating based on the A.P. Indy/Gone West cross). However, we can say that we are not seeing great promise considering the class of the horses involved (it may be that with some of A.P. Indy's sons, such as Pulpit, Malibu Moon and Mineshaft being out of Mr. Prospector mares, breeders have been reluctant to try them extensively over Gone West and other Mr. Prospector lines).

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

da3hoss — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:01:15 GMT

Phenotype and genotype need to work hand in hand.

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

Alex — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:08:41 GMT

I don't think a sample size of 1 is sufficient to draw any conclusions. If there were 2 stakes winners, that wouldn't be so bad. 3 would be excellent. Reliable data isn't sensitive to such tiny changes in value that can literally depend on the wrong horse getting colic or stepping on a rock at the wrong time. The data isn't completely meaningless, but it's really, really close to meaningless.