Does anyone know why he only sold for $70k as a two year old?
Furthermore, any one have an idea why Beholder's unraced half brother by Curlin is a better stallion prospect than this guy? He's in the claimers as of last four starts.
Thanks!
(and Happy Holidays!)
Deputy Striker (Curlin's full brother)
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Diver52
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Breeders usually seem to prefer a horse who hasn't PROVEN that he doesn't have any talent; hence "unraced" is better than "unplaced" even if it implies unsoundness And given Deputy Striker's record, he obviously has some substantial physical issues which presumably impacted his sales price. I would guess there's something visibly off about his conformation.
That said, he doesn't have zero talent and he is racing competitively, albeit at a low level; one could hypothesize that his racing talent is above average and he's being held back by his physical issues. But that isn't a very appealing marketing angle.
And happy holidays back atcha.
That said, he doesn't have zero talent and he is racing competitively, albeit at a low level; one could hypothesize that his racing talent is above average and he's being held back by his physical issues. But that isn't a very appealing marketing angle.
And happy holidays back atcha.
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Calypso
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Adding to that, Beholder's brother comes from a better immediate family. Beholder's dam is a black type winner herself and also produced Into Mischief, who is proving himself to be a very promising young sire.
Curlin is really the only noteworthy offspring Sherriff's Deputy has, and Sherriff's Deputy was unraced as well.
(and happy holidays to you!)
Curlin is really the only noteworthy offspring Sherriff's Deputy has, and Sherriff's Deputy was unraced as well.
(and happy holidays to you!)
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