Stallion News

Retrospectiv · Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:29 pm

Treve wrote:Oh no that si terrible news about Yes It's True

Coolmore made a video to promote American Pharoah called "Horse of a Lifetime"
http://coolmore.com/america/coolmore-tv ... oplay=true

Made me a little emotional, but I'm posting here since people are talking about his potential as a sire. Seems like many, including old timers are convinced he has a lot to make a successful sire. Baffert even mentions his conformation/mechanics.

I watched that earlier today....it is very nice.

I just hope he's able to overcome his female family as a sire as well as he did as a runner. If there was an area to fault and that might hold him back as a sire that's what I'd blame.

Ziggypop · Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:52 pm

Sparrow Castle wrote:I hope Giant Oak does well as a stallion. He was a fun horse to follow.

New Lane's End video advertising Honor Code.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keUJ4xe ... dMediaFY16

Honor Code sure is pretty.

Starine · Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:35 pm

Wow, that Coolmore video was a real treat. Gave me chills all over again.

Flanders · Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:30 am

New pic of A.P. Indy.
I'm just going to post the link to the pic, since when I tried to share it on here it was massively huge.
A.P. Indy's fuzzy winter coat

Izvestia · Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:09 am

Flanders wrote:New pic of A.P. Indy.
I'm just going to post the link to the pic, since when I tried to share it on here it was massively huge.
A.P. Indy's fuzzy winter coat

This made my day. What a happy horse!

Wearing his old man sweater with some mud, no big deal.

Sparrow Castle · Sat Nov 28, 2015 4:07 pm

Honor Code, pic taken a few days ago and shared by Lane's End.

Sparrow Castle · Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:13 pm

There's a video on the Smarty Jones FB page of his first turnout at Calumet Farm. And look at the size of his new stall.
https://www.facebook.com/smarty.jones/

Northport · Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:33 pm

Sparrow Castle wrote:There's a video on the Smarty Jones FB page of his first turnout at Calumet Farm. And look at the size of his new stall.
https://www.facebook.com/smarty.jones/

Yowza - looks like an indoor paddock!

BaroqueAgain1 · Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:01 pm

Did Smarty get one of their extra-large foaling stalls to call his own?

mariasmon · Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:13 pm

He must be in the original stallion barn that's attached to the main office. Those stalls are huge. I wonder who has the dubious honor of being in Alydar's old stall of death.

Sparrow Castle · Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:17 am

Elliott Walden ‏@WinStarCEO
@WinStarFarm @theTDN going to be the best looking $7500 stallion in Kentucky..... The Commish

Calypso · Sun Nov 29, 2015 6:49 am

Sparrow Castle wrote:Honor Code, pic taken a few days ago and shared by Lane's End.

Wow he looks just like Indy in that pic. Man he is one seriously good lookin' horse.

serenassong · Sun Nov 29, 2015 11:48 am

Calypso wrote:
Sparrow Castle wrote:Honor Code, pic taken a few days ago and shared by Lane's End.

Wow he looks just like Indy in that pic. Man he is one seriously good lookin' horse.

I would love to see a list of his first book- if anyone can find out.

Admin · Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:51 pm

There's a lot to like about Honor Code. I think I like his looks. I know it sounds odd, but I saw him in person when he shared a barn with some of our horses, and he didn't jump out to me looks-wise. But in a lot of photos, he looks very handsome. I'd have to look at him again in person to know which way I lean. But given he's at Calumet, it's unlikely that I'll go out to see him.

I like the pedigree. He's accomplished enough to like the talent level.

What I don't like is his lack of speed. I don't like deep closers as sires. I think this alone would keep me from breeding to him until such time as he proves me wrong and he's a hit at stud.

Starine · Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:27 pm

Admin wrote:There's a lot to like about Honor Code. I think I like his looks. I know it sounds odd, but I saw him in person when he shared a barn with some of our horses, and he didn't jump out to me looks-wise. But in a lot of photos, he looks very handsome. I'd have to look at him again in person to know which way I lean. But given he's at Calumet, it's unlikely that I'll go out to see him.

He's at Lane's End?

Sparrow Castle · Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:32 pm

Yes, Honor Code is standing at Lane's End. And here's another addition to the roster.

horseracinghl ‏@horseracinghl
G1 winner Mr. Speaker has been retired from racing and will stand stud at Lane’s End for the 2016, the farm announces. Will stand for $10K.

Mr. Speaker is by Pulpit out of the Unbridled mare, Salute, a daughter of champion Personal Ensign.

Admin · Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:15 pm

Starine wrote:
Admin wrote:There's a lot to like about Honor Code. I think I like his looks. I know it sounds odd, but I saw him in person when he shared a barn with some of our horses, and he didn't jump out to me looks-wise. But in a lot of photos, he looks very handsome. I'd have to look at him again in person to know which way I lean. But given he's at Calumet, it's unlikely that I'll go out to see him.
He's at Lane's End?

You are right. Ooops.

Vandalay · Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:12 pm

Isn't Mr Speaker a Phipps horse?..a bit surprising that he wasn't retired to Claiborne

Sparrow Castle · Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:14 pm

Vandalay wrote:Isn't Mr Speaker a Phipps horse?..a bit surprising that he wasn't retired to Claiborne

Can't remember where I saw it, but I read he was syndicated.

mariasmon · Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:27 pm

Vandalay wrote:Isn't Mr Speaker a Phipps horse?..a bit surprising that he wasn't retired to Claiborne

I figured he would be at Claiborne, but the Phippses have a relationship with Lane's End, too. He isn't the first stallion prospect they've sold, either. Point of Entry is at Adena Springs, for one.