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Old 06-15-2006, 07:44 PM
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I would also suggest that if you aren't trying to breed a 12f horse, you need to find some speed in the mare. Lemon Drop Kid was a stayer who beat lesser horses with his class at shorter distances. It is my opinion that dirt runners who turn into 'turf' sires, like Affirmed did and LDK seems to be doing, are transmitting more stamina than is called for in today's dirt racing and need a mare with an injection of speed to get offspring suitable for the US market.
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:05 PM
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To get something clear about this, I would never send a 5k mare to Empire Maker, was just trying to be specific about the question.

As far as Ann talking about getting a horse for the US Market, it is my belief that most US breeders bred for dirt. If I ever do this, my goal would be an Arlington Million winner, with the Kentucky Derby a close 2nd......Lemon Drop Kid will throw a Million winner, eventually, so will Empire Maker
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