The best way to learn almost anything is by using examples and discussing the topic with others who are knowledgeable and who might have a different perspective. When deciding the merit of a mare as a...
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There's no question that there are some unpleasant aspects of the Thoroughbred world. Breakdowns and drugs are getting headlines these days (and let's hope that the attention results in some positive changes...
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It wouldn't be November at the sales without at least a couple of true blue-blooded mares walking through the ring. This year, we have the opportunity to see some real standouts in the wake of the Southern...
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With the Australian racing season winding to a close, the final stakes race of the winter was run at Eagle Farm last Saturday with the Glenlogan Park-owned mare Perfect Feeling claiming the listed Tattersalls...
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It's mid-July. Your broodmares have been in foal for anywhere between one and five months. So... what are you feeding them? Talk to a dozen farm managers and you'll get a dozen different responses. Is...
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The recent loss of blue hen Winter's Gone ( article on BloodHorse.com ) ( pedigree ) brings up an interesting question. Are the best producers usually well-bred mares that fared poorly in their own race...
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Amy from Lexington asks Alan: I work for a small farm in Lexington and have been helping to plan matings. I really enjoy pedigree research and learning all the theories behind different nicks / crosses...
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Yesterday brought the news that champion 3-year-old filly Rags to Riches was to be retired and bred to Giant's Causeway. The match of the history-making Belmont Stakes (gr. I) heroine with Storm Cat's...
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Darley announced this week that two-time champion Ashado, whose $9-million price at Keeneland's November sale in 2005 was then a record for a broodmare or broodmare prospect sold at public auction, will...
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Continuing on yesterday's search for the best potential matches for recently-retired Australian sprint star Gold Edition (AUS)... Broadening our scope to look to other parts of the world raises a number...
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