Birdstone...

[Linny]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Pretty sure that Distorted Humor and Elusive Quality were already established sires before their dual classic winners. But yes, Birdstone has been a pleasant surprise this season. Good luck.

EQ and DH both got classic winners in their first crops. DH is was decent but not outstanding 7f horse so a Derby/ Preakness winner in his first crop was a shock. I think his initial season as stud his fee was about $7500. He becan his career in KY, but WinStar (whose principals had just bought the business, including DH) promoted him all over, doing foal shares and other stuff.
EQ was a rocket at 7-8f on turf and had a champion Euro 2yo in his first crop but again, a Derby/Preakness winner from him was a shock.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Linny

EQ and DH both got classic winners in their first crops. DH is was decent but not outstanding 7f horse so a Derby/ Preakness winner in his first crop was a shock. I think his initial season as stud his fee was about $7500. He becan his career in KY, but WinStar (whose principals had just bought the business, including DH) promoted him all over, doing foal shares and other stuff.
EQ was a rocket at 7-8f on turf and had a champion Euro 2yo in his first crop but again, a Derby/Preakness winner from him was a shock.

Agree with everything you said, except Distorted Humor was a damned good sprinter- better than decent.

[Linny]

Originally Posted by philcski

Agree with everything you said, except Distorted Humor was a damned good sprinter- better than decent.

He was a very good but just below a G1 level horse. I wish he'd had a few more shots at a mile.