Thanks for bringing that video to our attention Prima. I am on a bit of a Born to Sea kick at the moment but I just can't fall in love with him quite yet (unlike Mayson who was a great I.S. commercial stamp bar the front legs). BTS certainly doesn't seem to have that problem from the video. You have seen him have you? Can you elaborate your thoughts?
I am all too aware that we shall lose you to somewhere 'hot' shortly!!

Hope you get this message before you leave Prima as I shall wish you well too for the festivities which I hope you will all spend round a very traditional Irish fire with your nearest and dearests. I must say that a proper christmas followed by an escape to the sun is one way I shall spend my millions when I am no longer Potential

I am not going near Mayson, too scarey for me but I reckon some people will get away with it. However his front wheels looked dyed in the wool Pivotal to me so I reckon they will come through with some frequency.

I sold a colt recently from the sireline so obviously wouldn't mind repeating the exercise. Even though they couldn't be more different types it would be a good to tap into a ton of pedigree as her 1st efforts without great pedigreed sires was a little uninspiring and she has two uninspiring sires close up as you know!

I must say though eu8k would suit me better.

(waiting for turkey to cook)

Yer Ma, have agreed with your views quite a bit in the past, but "derth of newbies" I dont think so! Cant remember a stronger year for new sires, especially around the 7-10k bracket. England alone is packing a heavy new punch for 2013.

cast your mind back to 2012 newbies....Poets Voice (full), Dick Turpin (no thanks), and fresh air.....!

Here's to more Good to Firm in 2013.
Merry Christmas
Wily

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Well Wily, were you the chap on thursday with the red carnation and the tartan waistcoat?

I thought as much. Did you recognise me in the Homburg and with the tortoiseshell cigarette holder?

I think I have nailed all the British 1st seasoners now and Helmet from the Irish crowd.

Delegator is a little on the leg and toes in with odd shaped feet. However, and it's a big however, he has plenty of quality and is as good a walker as you will ever see. Great temperament, good head and when he comes towards you you would think he is actually correct, so clean he is through said front limbs.

I will probably gamble him.

Foxwedge. If you like what you know about him but haven't seen him then worry not. Just get on and sign the contract.

I am keen on Sepoy too. Can't believe how deep I am looking to be dragged down by the Aussies!!

Apparently Sam Bullard says that there isn't the market for a cheap type of stallion in Newmarket. Who knows, but I would have thought that he doesn't quite add up for Dalham Hall and I feel happier with him elsewhwere rather than being their cheapo dealing horse.

Foxwedge is certainly without worry as a specimen.

I think they didn't want Delegator because it would be a constant reminder of how they messed him up.

Phew Wily! Although it sounds as if I liked Mayson more than you, with the many provisos ofcourse. Foxwedge has just the one fault - Nationality! One fault isn't enough to put me off using him though and I am still of a dither about Delegator.

I didn't go near Tatts yesterday as I am overstocked as it is. It's not a sale that ever seems to work for me, though I don't discount selling there ever.

Frankel gets mare in foal....PHEW.

Now I can start planning my 2014 matings to him with confidence! but seriously, this is great news for the Brittish breeding industry, we have a stronger depth of GB stallions than ever before.

Well I'll answer my own question as I managed to have a look at him, he looks like a small bull, nailed on 2yo but cant imagine they'll come to much after that, possibly thats what the market wants now. Yeats was in the box beside him, real classy looking horse, is there no hope for him?

Unfortunately PM I am a complete novice at this game so I wouldn't have the knowledge to give
you an indepth report on his conformation, however I didn't notice any obvious faults, he looked to me like an Angus bull if that makes sense, he's all muscle and he kind of shuffles along compared to Yeats who was a classy walker, they claimed he's 15'3, well if he is its on his tippy toes. They're in Castlehyde along with Choisir and Alfred Nobel

Requinto will get sharp looking foals and mrs Ma says he walks fine.  If you thought he looked like a bull can't think what you made of Choisir, did he have a ring through his nose?

Yes I may use him as has been said he looks like he'll get early fast types and I have a strong taller mare who I think might work with him, I wasn't saying there was anything wrong with his walk yer ma, perhaps I phrased it wrong but he walked like you'd expect a compact muscular speedster to, as opposed to the more elegant strut of a middle distance type, why he reminded me of a bull was due to his muscular shoulders and torso

How is Excellebration getting on? heard he was off games for a while.

Any noises from any first season sires with runners? Didnt expect AO'B to have so many early types ready for the first 2yo race at the Curragh on Sunday.

It's no good asking for your old job back now Prima, you've got to let it go. . .

Surely, you're getting a little divi from that nice Warren anyway.

(I'm sure this isn't what has been preoccupying you, but I was looking for a chance to mention it! )

I am wary of the inconsistent Dansili but am having a go with a slightly ill bred one local to me anyway. We shall see

Thanks for your comments yer ma on your recent viewing exersise. I hope Mrs ma didn't have you shelling out too much at the K club whilst you were there!

No my Dirty raincoat isn't really on, but as the old firm has been in the news I was reminded of your time back there. Tell you what though, I'm making a lot of blEEding raincoats dirty in this feck awful 'spring' that's refusing to spring.

First cover of the year came up empty on wednesday so that hasn't improved my mood either. At least today she appears to be coming back into season though god knows why she should.

The mare who lost her foal is out in the field (with a rug on I hasten) as I thought that her mental health was paramount. She had a good foal heat and as she always foals up to a week early I thought I would let her have a couple of seasons and look at her middle of next month. As I was made a good offer - and I mean good! - to return to a stallion I thought I would take it as then there is no significant expense involved should she fancy making a habit of foals that expire. It's a risk, but I think I'm happy with it.

No problems with the foal you refer to. It's a constant improver with a bit of presence and a great walk so bay colt with two white feet and a white star is always a good starting point! I would seriously like the brother and sister to have a good season though.

I thought a lot about Sayif as I believe him to be a nice type but I was very disappointed with the way the Stimulation foals 'took off'. Same stud, same pedigree profile, good looking. But as someone said on here (and forgive me for not crediting the poster - crap memory) it's a son of Kheleyf with a dodgy race record not Danzig. . .
Obviously, the owners of Sayif are powerful and at the moment appear very committed. A salient point for sure.

Have you Prima had anything this year that has exceeded your expectations or any big disappointments? Is your F/C ratio improving.

Oh, I don't drink Fanta, but if I am buying, I can't afford for us both to dring the best champagne so I just assumed you as a gentleman wouldn't mind pulling on that tinny ring