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So many mares, so little time.  Today's selection has a definite slant towards grass bloodlines.  Overall, there's a lot to like, and some downsides to consider as well, in this world-traveling mare that spent time in the U.S., France, Great Britain, Ireland, and Australia. Hip #898 (catalog page, pedigree), an ...

The term ''sire of sires'' is a coveted position in our commercial Thoroughbred world. Such title invariably vests an increase in stud fee, or at least underpins the established service fee as sons of these stallions are sought after in the sale ring and as they retire off the track. It is, after all, much easier to ''sell the dream'' of a son of ...

I could talk about broodmares all day, every day -- okay, okay, I DO talk about broodmares a lot! -- but that's only part of the picture when it comes to Thoroughbred racehorses.  With all the recent interest in all-weather tracks, I thought I'd do a quick study of the Thoroughbred stallions that are having notable success on ...

By Gene Kershner & Patrick Patten Back in June, Gene mentioned briefly on his EquiSpace blog that it might be time to change the format of the Triple Crown races.  Heresy, you say?  Well, number one, he wouldn't change the venues (although Pimlico is not located in the best neighborhood in the world) and number two, he wouldn't ...

Relive the last 24 years of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile with thrilling photographs and memorable video replays.       Slideshow: Breeders' Cup Juvenile 1984 - 2007 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Videos: 2007 - War Pass marches to a Breeders' Cup Juvenile victory on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Monmouth Park.    2006 - ...

Before we hit the sales catalog for today's broodmare pick, I have some recommended reading.  Here's something you don't find every day:  one of the best minds in Thoroughbred auctions is offering a free peek at her Cheat Sheet for the Keeneland November sale.  If you follow Thoroughbred sales news, you ...

Scenario: Square Eddie wins the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Actually, you can add Street Hero and Midshipman to that scenario. Question: Do you vote for the Juvenile/Breeders’ Futurity winner or the Juvenile/Norfolk winner or the Juvenile/Del Mar Futurity winner – none of whom have ever run on dirt – for the Eclipse Award or do you vote for the ...

One of the great things about the Breeders' Cup is the feel-good stories surrounding the connections of the horses. As with all sports, these compelling stories are what draw us in. They make us root for our favorite athletes. Although Stardom Bound will certainly not be an underdog in the Juvenile Fillies - more likely, she'll be the favorite - ...

If anybody has any money left after the global financial meltdown, there are some top prospects among the weanlings, broodmares, stallion prospects, and the racing and/or broodmare prospects in the Keeneland November breeding stock sale. Following is a list based on a quick scan of first book in the catalog, which has information about the horses ...

Courtesy of Patrick Patten There are great things being written by more than just me (-modesty). One of my favorite horses Better Talk Now is not retiring, but his good buddy is as Foolish Pleasure notes. Keeneland in the Philippines was a great read and I do like photos by GoGirl Racing.   Speaking of photos, I'm a fan of graphs ...