Grindstone as a sire.

#1 07-10-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

Interesting to see the Grindstone thread here.....

Yes ... let's have a big round of applause for Miraja ...

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sumitas · #2 07-10-2006, 11:36 AM

His son Ommadon stands in NY. The Fappiano line is a popular line and will always sell. Grindstone will keep getting his mares.

#3 07-10-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sumitas

His son Ommadon stands in NY. The Fappiano line is a popular line and will always sell. Grindstone will keep getting his mares.

But his stud fee has dropped to $5,000 ... and will continue to drop ... as will the quality of his children's racing ability.

Five or ten years from now ... Grindstone will sadly be a non-factor in discussions of contemporary racing and breeding.

sumitas · #4 07-10-2006, 04:03 PM

He bred 27 mares last year, according to the Jockey Club. Who knows, maybe he'll be moved to God knows where.

#5 07-10-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sumitas

He bred 27 mares last year, according to the Jockey Club. Who knows, maybe he'll be moved to God knows where.

That's what usually happens.

I remember how sad I felt when Spectacular Bid was moved from Kentucky ... to Unadilla, New York.

He was well cared-for ... but what a shame that a legend like The Bid wound up in backwater grape fields ... instead of the heart of bluegrass country.