A.P. Indy Pensioned

[Linny]

I think that the Faishes will get by somehow...

They did pension Kingmambo last fall, so the farm has taken a hit. Remember though, both were owned by syndicates, not just Lane's End.

[randallscott35]

We still have Mineshaft. No worries.

[hockey2315]

Lane's End stallion A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew--Weekend Surprise, by Secretariat) has been pensioned due to fertility issues. None of the mares bred to him this season have gotten in foal. "He was bred to 25 mares, and none have come back in foal," confirmed Lane's End's Will Farish. "He's been tailing off a little bit the last two years, but nothing like this. This was definitely not expected." Farish added that every effort had been made to address the problem. "We have had all kinds of veterinarians in to check his semen," he said. "He only has one testicle, and it has just deteriorated to the point where he isn't producing live sperm." Farish added, "This is a very sad time for the farm. He's just been such a wonderful horse for us--a wonderful yearling, a wonderful racehorse and a wonderful sire." Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old in 1992, the 22-year-old stallion was the nation's leading sire in 2003 and 2006. His nine champions include Classic winners Bernardini and Rags to Riches.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Lane's End stallion A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew--Weekend Surprise, by Secretariat) has been pensioned due to fertility issues. None of the mares bred to him this season have gotten in foal. "He was bred to 25 mares, and none have come back in foal," confirmed Lane's End's Will Farish. "He's been tailing off a little bit the last two years, but nothing like this. This was definitely not expected." Farish added that every effort had been made to address the problem. "We have had all kinds of veterinarians in to check his semen," he said. "He only has one testicle, and it has just deteriorated to the point where he isn't producing live sperm." Farish added, "This is a very sad time for the farm. He's just been such a wonderful horse for us--a wonderful yearling, a wonderful racehorse and a wonderful sire." Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old in 1992, the 22-year-old stallion was the nation's leading sire in 2003 and 2006. His nine champions include Classic winners Bernardini and Rags to Riches.

Just one testicle is usually all you need...He's done enough mares. Time for a rest.

[OldDog]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

He only has one testicle, and it has just deteriorated . . .

I hate when that happens.


Seriously, he's done well and I hope he enjoys his all-around retirement.

[Arletta]

Damn, this makes me feel old. Hate how time flies sometimes.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Arletta

Damn, this makes me feel old. Hate how time flies sometimes.

The only times time doesn't fly is when at work, in traffic, or when I've got a kidney stone.

[smartbid09]

Blood Horse Magazine said that A.P. Indy was ranked #101 on their list of top 100 horses of the last century. He just missed the list.

He was a great race horse and sire and an incredible gift to racing. I am sad to hear that the sire of such horses as Bernardini, Mineshaft and Rags to Riches is no longer going to be passing along his talent.

But he certainly left his mark on the breed and racing is better off for his being foaled. I hope this champion enjoys his retirement - I can't think of another horse living who deserves it more.