Zappers first two

[jpops757]

He had 111 matings and I hope we get 111.

[Danzig]

amazing. people complain about soundness issues, and then celebrate when one of the poster children for unsoundness breeds 100 that may be just like him...

[horseofcourse]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

amazing. people complain about soundness issues, and then celebrate when one of the poster children for unsoundness breeds 100 that may be just like him...

Agree...this is a horse that ran 11 career races. For as good as he was, he averaged less than 4 races a year. I'm sure his kids will be sturdy little punks!! Then I'll let you invest in natural iceberg development in Miami!!

[jpops757]

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

Agree...this is a horse that ran 11 career races. For as good as he was, he averaged less than 4 races a year. I'm sure his kids will be sturdy little punks!! Then I'll let you invest in natural iceberg development in Miami!!

150k now. In 3yrs at least 250k. As good as he was his matings look strong too.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by jpops757

150k now. In 3yrs at least 250k. As good as he was his matings look strong too.

He started at 300k so they cut him in half after 1 year

I think Ghostzapper is one of the best in the past 15 years. However, I do not think he is going to be all that successful in the shed. Just my opinion is all. I have a feeling he will be down to around $100k in a couple of years. Zapper was unsound and he may or may not pass that trait on. I hope I am wrong because Zapper was sure fun to watch.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I think Ghostzapper is one of the best in the past 15 years. However, I do not think he is going to be all that successful in the shed. Just my opinion is all. I have a feeling he will be down to around $100k in a couple of years. Zapper was unsound and he may or may not pass that trait on. I hope I am wrong because Zapper was sure fun to watch.

so's the superbowl. and they both happened with almost the same frequency!!

is GZ the type of horse who would be good for the breed in the long run?

NO!!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Scav

He started at 300k so they cut him in half after 1 year

he started at 200k. and on his side, they have imprinted 'fragile-handle with care'....

excellent point randall!! i'd go to mineshaft any day over GZ. this is exactly what is wrong with the entire breeding game--the mindset of 'hey, he's fast' and no mention or seeming concern about weaknesses being passed on.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

amazing. people complain about soundness issues, and then celebrate when one of the poster children for unsoundness breeds 100 that may be just like him...

Excellent point. Another reason to buy Mineshaft babies, a horse that could be campaigned.