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NH bloodstock is my thing. Therefore not sure if people are aware of a trend that is materialising here in the UK. My main passion lay with races over 3m 4f plus. there are not quite so many these days compared to the 70's and 80's but there are still enough within which to sink your teeth.
In recent times it was always worth following Roselier's progeny over extreme trips, much more so than the likes of Strong Gale and Deep Run. Roselier produced numerous winners over four miles and above, including the likes of Seven Towers, Bindaree, Royal Athlete, Kendal Cavalier, Baronet and many more.
Since Roselier's death 1998 his progeny are no longer racing (although he lives on through the mares he sired) and it is Old Vic that has taken on the mantle of producing multiple winners in large numbers over extreme trips. Sadly Old Vic has also now gone although we still have a good number of years to enjoy his progeny on the racecourse.
So, who next?
Over recent weeks the answer seems to be a lot clearer. In four races run over 3m 4f plus in the UK, St Leger winning stallion Milan has had four runners. Of those four, two have won and two have placed. The two that won were priced 14/1 and 25/1 (Big Shu and Emma Soda). The two that were placed were Night In Milan and One In A Milan in the Midlands on Saturday.
So, that is my tip to you. Don't back blindly but keep this very much in mind when choosing horses in marathon races. Milan seems to be the new kid on the block for these races.
In recent times it was always worth following Roselier's progeny over extreme trips, much more so than the likes of Strong Gale and Deep Run. Roselier produced numerous winners over four miles and above, including the likes of Seven Towers, Bindaree, Royal Athlete, Kendal Cavalier, Baronet and many more.
Since Roselier's death 1998 his progeny are no longer racing (although he lives on through the mares he sired) and it is Old Vic that has taken on the mantle of producing multiple winners in large numbers over extreme trips. Sadly Old Vic has also now gone although we still have a good number of years to enjoy his progeny on the racecourse.
So, who next?
Over recent weeks the answer seems to be a lot clearer. In four races run over 3m 4f plus in the UK, St Leger winning stallion Milan has had four runners. Of those four, two have won and two have placed. The two that won were priced 14/1 and 25/1 (Big Shu and Emma Soda). The two that were placed were Night In Milan and One In A Milan in the Midlands on Saturday.
So, that is my tip to you. Don't back blindly but keep this very much in mind when choosing horses in marathon races. Milan seems to be the new kid on the block for these races.
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Noted Roselier - has he got owt in the upcoming Nationals i wonder ...
Always interested to hear your views on the Grand National regards breeding.
There appears to be a general view that the Sadlers Well line excel over 3m+. Both Night in Milan and One in a Milan certainly look happiest at longer distances, but in their cases I wouldn't apply the 'excel' word to them. those two look like proper plodders.
Sadlers Wells is a Chef de Race horse but that doesn't necessarily mean that his offspring will have the same influence. Danehill for example to not join that exclusive club.....there's an interesting article by Steve Roman as to why Danehill does not get the accolade. Basically the evidence isn't strong enough to suggest that Danehill is the dominant factor when breeding with mares, in the way that Sadlers Wells imparted his influence in the mating with mares. At present Milan is almost certainly not going to come close to joining the list.
My main horse for this years Champion Hurdle and one for next years are/ were both Milan horses. Darlan and Jezki. Both of these showed a turn of foot that you wouldn't expect of a stayer. So in this case I'd say the mare (damside) influence is probably strongly influencing the attributes of the horses.
So with respect to Milan, I'll be reviewing the damside too to see what the siblings have been managing in their performances.
For the race I'm going the Sadlers Wells route anyway with Join Together (Montelimar on the damside), and will be throwing in Chicago Grey on proven staying performance
There appears to be a general view that the Sadlers Well line excel over 3m+. Both Night in Milan and One in a Milan certainly look happiest at longer distances, but in their cases I wouldn't apply the 'excel' word to them. those two look like proper plodders.
Sadlers Wells is a Chef de Race horse but that doesn't necessarily mean that his offspring will have the same influence. Danehill for example to not join that exclusive club.....there's an interesting article by Steve Roman as to why Danehill does not get the accolade. Basically the evidence isn't strong enough to suggest that Danehill is the dominant factor when breeding with mares, in the way that Sadlers Wells imparted his influence in the mating with mares. At present Milan is almost certainly not going to come close to joining the list.
My main horse for this years Champion Hurdle and one for next years are/ were both Milan horses. Darlan and Jezki. Both of these showed a turn of foot that you wouldn't expect of a stayer. So in this case I'd say the mare (damside) influence is probably strongly influencing the attributes of the horses.
So with respect to Milan, I'll be reviewing the damside too to see what the siblings have been managing in their performances.
For the race I'm going the Sadlers Wells route anyway with Join Together (Montelimar on the damside), and will be throwing in Chicago Grey on proven staying performance
I like Milan as a sire too and they also go particularly well in Soft ground.
Prince of Pirates is a Milan still in the Irish Nash.
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