The Five-Cross Files

June 2008 - Posts

• Top 6 Breed-to-Race Sires in 2008
  Jun 26 2008, 05:16 PM

  Six stallions made the cut and proved themselves the best value for breeders looking to keep and race their foals....( read more ) Read More... Posted by The Five-Cross Files with no comments Filed under: Data&Statistics, Sires

• But Aren't They All Supposed to Race?
  Jun 25 2008, 11:36 AM

  In theory, racehorse breeders are all striving for a similar primary goal: foals that will go on to successful race careers. In practice, it's not so simple. ...( read more ) Read More... Posted by The Five-Cross Files with no comments Filed under: Sires

• Is Sire-Line Outcrossing Possible Anymore?
  Jun 23 2008, 09:25 AM

  We've all heard of "hybrid vigor," so outcrossing seems like it would be a common Thoroughbred breeding scheme. But is outcrossing even possible in 2008?...( read more ) Read More... Posted by The Five-Cross Files with no comments Filed under: Sire_Lines, Sires

• Where Did They All Go?
  Jun 20 2008, 03:20 PM

  They're stallions who've underperformed and sent off to a foreign land... or are ferried away by high bidders abroad while they're still young. These exported Thoroughbred stallions are a big loss for American breeders....( read more ) Read... Posted by The Five-Cross Files with no comments Filed under: Sire_Lines, Recent_Winners, Sires

• Sales Yearling: Stallion Choices
  Jun 12 2008, 10:55 AM

  Finding the right stallion for my mare was a big step....( read more ) Read More... Posted by The Five-Cross Files with no comments Filed under: Scot's_Horses

• September, Here We Come
  Jun 04 2008, 10:58 PM

  Breeding decisions made in 2006... foals born in 2007... yearling sales in 2008. I've got a colt headed to Keeneland September... follow along with his sales prep and all the joys (and pains) of sending a yearling through the ring....( read more Read... Posted by The Five-Cross Files with no comments Filed under: Scot's_Horses, Auctions, Yearlings