Stallion News

Izvestia · Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:02 am

Liams Map was one of those horses that they knew had talent all along, but obviously an $800,000 yearling purchase that doesn't make a start until August of their 3-year-old year had nagging little things that kept him out. It's a disappointment he has gone off to the shed, but he seems like the type that you would have to do a whole bunch with to keep right and ready for racing.

I would be interested to see who turns out to be the most popular (and the better) of the three Unbridled's Song freight trains that Pletcher trained - Graydar, Cross Traffic, or Liams Map? AND...throw in Will Take Charge. Will any of these guys carry on Unbridled's Song's *legacy*?

Tapiture looks like a fire cracker. Must be fun to deal with him. The Ass man said he was pretty wild before the Dirt Mile. Good lucky Darby Dan!

bare it all · Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:54 am

@claibornefarm: Welcome home Lea! He was led by @WalkerHancock to his new stall which previous housed Nasrullah and Boundary. https://t.co/mWSkvbgYR1

Vandalay · Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:50 pm

Seems that nowadays with larger stallion rosters, and especially the number of mares bred, having 2 breeding sheds is pretty much a necessity..Spendthrift just built a new one, Darley, Winstar, Lanes end, and Ashford all have two sheds to the best of my knowledge..makes you wonder how Claiborne manages with just one..

bare it all · Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:24 pm

Vandalay wrote:Seems that nowadays with larger stallion rosters, and especially the number of mares bred, having 2 breeding sheds is pretty much a necessity..Spendthrift just built a new one, Darley, Winstar, Lanes end, and Ashford all have two sheds to the best of my knowledge..makes you wonder how Claiborne manages with just one..

Great question. I would guess it would have something to do with how many mares they actually breed.

Did a quick look to see what their stallions covered last year:
Algorithms: 51
Arch: 67
Blame: 119
Data Link: 122 (really surprised at this number!)
First Samurai: 99
Flatter: 96
Orb: 117
Stroll: 36
Trappe Shot: 119
War Front: 109

So, that's 935 mares. I could see how just one shed could be doable, although 2 would make life so much easier.

Vandalay · Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:07 pm

I have a yearling filly by Temple city, I knew he had a large book, but I was shocked at 199....I applaud Claiborne for keeping their stallions at a somewhat sane number.....

Anyone want to hazard a guess at how many mares will be in AP's first book?

Northport · Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:35 pm

Vandalay wrote: Anyone want to hazard a guess at how many mares will be in AP's first book?

Coolmore's standard for their young stallions is usually 200-225.

Also, breeding rights to Nyquist have been purchase by Darley

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... to-nyquist

After the last 5 champion 2 y/o colts (excluding Shared Belief) went to Coolmore, Darley hopped on this one quick

RuffiantoRags · Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:53 pm

Northport wrote:
Vandalay wrote: Anyone want to hazard a guess at how many mares will be in AP's first book?
Coolmore's standard for their young stallions is usually 200-225.

Also, breeding rights to Nyquist have been purchase by Darley

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... to-nyquist

After the last 5 champion 2 y/o colts (excluding Shared Belief) went to Coolmore, Darley hopped on this one quick

You can bet at least 200, and then if he shuttles, another 200. total over production in my opinion. I prefer smaller crops like 120 max, then you may have some value going for you in the sales.

Izvestia · Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:02 pm

Glen Hill Farm's graded stakes winner Global View to South Africa for 2016. They had mentioned they were giving him the winter off, then would come back for a campaign next year, but I guess they changed their mind!

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... a-for-2016

Vandalay · Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:06 pm

AP might just be too valuable to shuttle,..insurance companies are funny about that

BaroqueAgain1 · Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:24 pm

I think Nyquist is the first Two-Year-Old Champ (which he's bound to be, IMO) in years to NOT be bought by Coolmore.

Ziggypop · Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:17 pm

RuffiantoRags wrote:
Northport wrote:
Vandalay wrote: Anyone want to hazard a guess at how many mares will be in AP's first book?
Coolmore's standard for their young stallions is usually 200-225.

Also, breeding rights to Nyquist have been purchase by Darley

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... to-nyquist

After the last 5 champion 2 y/o colts (excluding Shared Belief) went to Coolmore, Darley hopped on this one quick
You can bet at least 200, and then if he shuttles, another 200. total over production in my opinion. I prefer smaller crops like 120 max, then you may have some value going for you in the sales.

I was thinking the same thing.

TapitsGal · Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:08 am

bare it all wrote:Liam and HC

Would love to know what they're thinking

bare it all · Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:03 am

TapitsGal wrote:
bare it all wrote:Liam and HC
Would love to know what they're thinking

Liam: "I was told there'd be mares... Why are you here?"

HC: "No idea, dude.... You don't think they want... Oh my"

bare it all · Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:50 pm

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... r-tonalist

Also in the article... Deal is off or was never done with Lanes End.

Izvestia · Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:17 pm

bare it all wrote:http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... r-tonalist

Also in the article... Deal is off or was never done with Lanes End.

Tonalist isn't getting the respect he deserves. He's always been sound, and why not continue to race him!

tachyon · Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:32 am

-- from uma-furusato.com

To the World(JPN), 2011H. King Kamehameha(JPN) x To the World(JPN) by Sunday Silence(USA), arrived at Yushun Station, Japan on Nov 2nd 2015.
He failed to win but runnered-up three time in G1 races.

Please visit http://uma-furusato.com/news/detail/_id_82879 for full size picks of To the World.
Syndication for the royally-bred son of King Kamahemahea has already been fully-booked.

To the World
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001134576/

tachyon · Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:14 pm

Number of mares bred 2015 in Japan

Stallion Name -- (stallion's stallion) -- number of mares covered in 2015 -- (number of mares covered in 2014)

-- Yushun Stallion Station

Admire Aura(JPN) (Agnes Tachyon) 7 (23)
Admire Japan(JPN) (Sunday Silencce) 2 (2)
Behkabad(FR) (Cape Cross) 81 (78)
Espoir City(JPN) (Gold Allure) 91 (110)
Fusaichi Seven(JPN) (Fusaichi Pegasus) 7 (7)
Henny Hughes(USA) (Hennessy) 168 (191)
Jo Cappuccino(JPN) (Manhattan Café) 14 (16)
Kane Hekili(JPN) (Fuji Kiseki) 105 (143)
King Halo(JPN) (Dacing Brave) 110 (97)
Laurel Guerreiro(JPN) (King Halo) 79 (70)
Logi Universe(JPN) (Neo Universe) 37 (57)
Sadamu Patek(JPN) (Fuji Kiseki) 24 new
Samurai Heart(JPN) (Sunday Silencce) 58 (63)
San Carlo(JPN) (Symboli Kris S) 28 new
Smart Robin(JPN) (Deep Impact) 19 (25)
Sterling Rose(JPN) (Afleet) 38 (54)

Sparrow Castle · Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:13 pm

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Empire Maker looking pretty fantastic at Gainesway.

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2014 BC Mile winner Karakontie at Gainesway.

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No visit to Gainesway is complete without seeing the man himself, Tapit. #KingOfKentucky

Izvestia · Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:06 pm

Empire Maker is a handsome lad, looks like his sire there (minus the big blaze).
Tapit looks like a pony (sorry, he does).
And Karakontie... well, he could run fast.

sweettalk · Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:35 am

no sorry, he legit looks like some barn-favourite riding pony.