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The Rasmussen Factor  Back a few months ago, we discussed inbreeding notations in Thoroughbred pedigrees. At the time, I indicated that we'd want to look at the Rasmussen Factor (RF) at some point in the future. Since then, I've had several emails asking about the subject. There seems to be an air of mystery -- or perhaps just ...

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Since we had fun debating the Fantasy Breeders' Cup Classic last month, I thought now would be a good time for part 2 of horse racing's dream match-ups, which are stretched across the far wall at Harry's Bar & Grill in Lexington. This poll involves is the Fantasy Breeders' Cup Sprint. What's difficult about this one is that many of ...

By Lisa Grimm, Superfectablog.com While the US racing world waits for news of where Rachel Alexandra will appear next after another effortless bullet work, European racing fans got a chance to see their all-conquering hero again today when Sea the Stars set a track record at York in the Juddmonte International. The 3-year-old colt had ...

The question was not whether fewer mares were bred this year, but exactly how many? With a struggling economy, stallion owners were talking about a reduction in mares for all but the hottest stallions. Now, The Jockey Club has answered the question: roughly 12% fewer. Though the complete Report of Mares Bred will not be released for a few months, ...

There was an assortment of topics on the tips of peoples' tongues as the meet reached its halfway mark.  Somewhat surprisingly, none of them had to do with the state's off-track betting crisis or the fact that an operator for the Aqueduct racino hasn't been identified yet. At top of mind, horseplayers are scratching their heads over what to ...

Stallion owners are typically active at public auction. The tremendous influence of the commercial market on breeding nowadays requires it. Nothing can damage a sire’s value more than letting a few low-priced horses slip through, driving down the average yearling price. To what extent this price protection occurs is speculation, but it does ...

Chad asks: The TrueNicks for Holy Bull / In Reality is listed as an A, yet when entering his sons the rating is listed as a C, based on Holy Bull / In Reality. What is the factor (BSII, variant, ?) responsible for the difference? I have not found that such a discrepancy doesn't exist when using Unbridled's Song and sons (other than ...

TrueNicks is pleased to announce that the stallions standing at Emirates Park Stud are available for complementary nick ratings. Emirates Park, owned by His Excellency Nasser Lootah, has facilities in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. The New South Wales property, near the Upper Hunter Valley, is home to five horses, headed by Al Maher ...