The Five-Cross Files

Is This a Broodmare: Stellar Time

The Five-Cross Files — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:08:00 GMT

This time we look at a mare being offered off the track in Maryland. Does she cut it as a broodmare prospect?...( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Turns Out She's a Racehorse

The Five-Cross Files — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:50:00 GMT

For this mare, the question "Is this a broodmare?" is one that will have to wait a while.......( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Keeneland Adds Useful Online Tool to September Yearling Sale Catalog

The Five-Cross Files — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:14:00 GMT

Keeneland offers a neat new feature to create custom mini catalogs for its Thoroughbred sales....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Farewell, Genuine Risk

The Five-Cross Files — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:18:00 GMT

Today brings the sad news of the passing of the great Genuine Risk, winner of the 1980 Kentucky Derby (gr. I)....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

About Those Photos...

The Five-Cross Files — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:01:00 GMT

The weekend photo contest exposed a few readers as true Turf historians -- not all of the pictures were easy but we had a couple of perfect responses....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Thoroughbred Female Families - Family 4 Goes 1-2 in Alabama Stakes

The Five-Cross Files — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:11:00 GMT

Two of the best sophomore fillies in America are from the same female family. You've got to go way, way back to find the common dam, though....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Friday Fun - Name That Horse!

The Five-Cross Files — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:36:00 GMT

This time, let's make it interesting: the winner (randomly selected from the best responses) will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Blood-Horse Photo Store....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Is This a Broodmare, Take II

The Five-Cross Files — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:31:00 GMT

Another look at a broodmare offering -- this time one with the bluest of blood but a couple of red flags on her pedigree page....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

The Rest of Their Lives

The Five-Cross Files — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:02:00 GMT

Are broodmares exploited? Is the Thoroughbred industry callously breeding our mares to death? When should a mare be retired -- and what happens to her then?...( read more ) Read More......(read more)

November Offers Especially Blue Blood

The Five-Cross Files — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:34:00 GMT

The yearling season is in full stride, but big events are already developing for the fall breeding stock sales. Today brings news of a dispersal of some of the finest bloodstock in the world....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Archipenko Worth a Million for an Old Mare

The Five-Cross Files — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Archipenko stands out for two reasons, both related to his female family. His dam was old when she produced him, and his granddam is a truly special mare....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

All in the Attitude

The Five-Cross Files — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Readers weighed in on the idea that a Thoroughbred's temperament is a measure of his potential talent. Here's a look at the poll results....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Yearling Sales Prep Update

The Five-Cross Files — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:33:00 GMT

The Keeneland September yearling sales catalogs are now online. 5,555 hips -- a lot to look through. My colt is progressing through his sales prep and should be looking good by mid-September....( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Is This a Broodmare?

The Five-Cross Files — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:45:00 GMT

A mare might be a perfect fit for one breeding program but not for others. How exactly does one determine if a mare is a "broodmare quality" Thoroughbred?...( read more ) Read More......(read more)

Don't Pet Her, She's a Thoroughbred

The Five-Cross Files — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:27:00 GMT

Does temper have anything to do with racing class?...( read more ) Read More......(read more)