Stupid breeding question

[Scav]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

haha.

I would think he'd be useful as an Illinois stallion at this point -- there isn't much standing in Illinois really. Cartwright was about as good as it got, and he's gone now.

Who knows....we'll see. I just wondered how the market/breeders react to general sibling success like that -- thanks B.

There is a good chance that he might stand in Illinois, unless he goes and wins a couple Graded races

Lewis Michael will benefit if he produces a couple of Grade I winners right off the bat. I don't believe that is likely, but you never know. The breeding industry is full of limiteless information.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Scav

There is a good chance that he might stand in Illinois, unless he goes and wins a couple Graded races

I actually thought after he ran that big one behind Sunriver (?) that he might keep going forward. He hasn't embarassed himself in any way -- ran big at Keeneland too, but he can't manage to get home in front in any of the big ones.

Then again I'm obviously a huge sucker for both of them....so I'm probably very biased on the whole thing.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I actually thought after he ran that big one behind Sunriver (?) that he might keep going forward. He hasn't embarassed himself in any way -- ran big at Keeneland too, but he can't manage to get home in front in any of the big ones.

Then again I'm obviously a huge sucker for both of them....so I'm probably very biased on the whole thing.

I wasn't actually saying that I don't think Lewis Micheal will end up as a stud somewhere...he very well may...I was only saying that the success of his sister probably won't make him more sought after by the larger outfits.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I wasn't actually saying that I don't think Lewis Micheal will end up as a stud somewhere...he very well may...I was only saying that the success of his sister probably won't make him more sought after by the larger outfits.

I got ya -- I was asking in the bigger general sense of if he will be sought after, which i think is what you were saying "not really" to.

10-4

By then I should have made myself a successful touring musician and I'll go get me one.

[SentToStud]

I'm probably more likely to sire a graded winner than Lewis Michael.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

I'm probably more likely to sire a graded winner than Lewis Michael.

it's all about matching you with the right mare...perhaps whoever is planning your matings needs to be fired

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

it's all about matching you with the right mare...perhaps whoever is planning your matings needs to be fired

Yes! In fact I just had this very conversation with my advisor on such matters, Mystic Zelda. She has also let me down on a couple recent Exacta back-wheels.