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After trying and failing to get Scarborough - a 5-y-o speedball BHA rated 87 at best - covered successfully with sub-fertile Starspangledbanner this year we need to crack on with her breeding programme.
Probably would like to put a bit of size into the youngster, especially with it being the first one, and I am looking at it from a commercial point of view.
Any of you experts got any thoughts on sprint stallions?
Looked at Showcasing, Dream Ahead and even looked at taking a gamble on Twilight Son - the SLF isn't really an issue just simply want best option of commercial success.
Probably would like to put a bit of size into the youngster, especially with it being the first one, and I am looking at it from a commercial point of view.
Any of you experts got any thoughts on sprint stallions?
Looked at Showcasing, Dream Ahead and even looked at taking a gamble on Twilight Son - the SLF isn't really an issue just simply want best option of commercial success.
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Iffraaj, Dutch Art
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Of the first season mob in descending order:
Shalaa The Gurkha Awtaad Twilight Son Kodi Bear Markaz Those not in their first season who are at a reasonable fee, my best guesses would be: Starspangledbanner (fertility is apparently 75% - so you could have another go and get in there early this time. Camacho If I was breeding on a budget, to sell as a yearling I would be tempted to take a chance on Requinto (€5k). He's running at 50% winners to runners and covered his biggest crop of 152 this year. He could well fall off a cliff between now and 2018 but I can see 2019 being a good year for him just when you come to sell. I've no idea from a size perspective as I've not seen any of them but I'm sure other forumites might be able to help on that count. |
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Thanks for replies - PP not sure about Starspangled being 75% though - was told on QT that he has an appalling fertility rate (had to leave the mare for 6 weeks with Coolmore and they certainly don't do walk-ins).
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Proxygene - quite set on Iffraaj as commercially proven.
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Proxy is bang on, Iffraaj is a commercial option but at £27,500 he isn't cheapest.
Having said that he's got a big crop of 2yo s for 2017 conceived at a then fee high of €25k so presumably out of useful mares. If he has the year I think he will, he could find himself in Kodiac/Dark Angel territory in 2018. Also he gets a good filly so it would be less of a worry if you bred one of those. If I was pinhooking on a much bigger budget I would love to get one. What is your budget? |
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Showcasing was mentioned so thats what I based it on.
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There is no upper limit - the key is the potential return on investment. The more I look at Iffraaj stats the more I like that one.
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prob best get in early he will be full
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Update on original post
Scarborough went to Acclamation last week - stallion was full up, but a spare private nomination saved the day! |
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I hope she didn't go to him last week, you'll likely get a December foal!
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Not a walk in job Wilycayote - looks like a 2 month project!
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Looking at his stats (given a E30K covering fee) you would be unlucky not to make a profit?
Good luck-he had another Group 1 winner this year and has lots of 100+ rated horses. |
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Thanks BBC - think it is a fairly safe investment though worse case scenario we end up with an Acclamation 2-y-o in the portfolio.
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