Best Sire in the world

hoovesupsideyourhead · #1 03-18-2007, 07:55 PM

hes got sheer nos of starters but id prefer others..

POINTGIVEN1985 · #2 03-18-2007, 07:56 PM

im watching some of his races now on the ashford website, he was as gutsy as they come

reese · #3 03-18-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by POINTGIVEN1985

im watching some of his races now on the ashford website, he was as gutsy as they come

How many US G-1 dirt racers could fly to England and just lose the most prestigious turf race by a nose? That is what GC accomplished in the BCC.

GC got off plane after 7 consecutive G-1 wins in Europe, on the turf of course, and ran his first dirt race in the BCC...losing by the long nose of Tiznow.

Coolmore bred GC his first years in the US to "any mare with four legs" to recoupe his syndication cost. There were not 191 "carefully selected" mares via conformation,pedigree, etc...only owners w/mares who could pay 300k per pop.

POINTGIVEN1985 · #4 03-18-2007, 09:03 PM

this horse was amazing, might be one of the most underated horses ever, but i think in a few years he will be the best sire we have, if he isent already now

paisjpq · #5 03-18-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by POINTGIVEN1985

this horse was amazing, might be one of the most underated horses ever, but i think in a few years he will be the best sire we have, if he isent already now

giants causeway? underrated? are you high?

Hickory Hill Hoff · #6 03-18-2007, 09:25 PM

Danzig was until three years ago when he was penison... RIP-2006
He was probably the greatest sire that never had (a chance to have) a great career on track.

kentuckyrosesinmay · #7 03-18-2007, 09:52 PM

My favorite value sires right now are Orientate, Mr. Greeley, Indian Charlie, and Harlan's Holiday.

I also like Malibu Moon a little bit...

I wouldn't be one bit surprised if the following sire stud fees increased next year...Lightnin N Thunder, Posse, Hook and Ladder, and Harlan's Holiday.

Oh yeah, and as far as best sire goes...that would have to go to Sadler's Wells.

For the best American sire, I like AP Indy.

For furture successes as a sire...I really like the Empire Makers. I am also looking very forward to seeing what Bernardini produces.

Pedigree Ann · #8 03-20-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Danzig was until three years ago when he was penison... RIP-2006
He was probably the greatest sire that never had (a chance to have) a great career on track.

Ever heard of Alibhai? Unraced? Top sire, chef-de-race? Didn't have the numbers that sires do these days, but if you looked at percentages, he'd be in the running for this title.