What people are forgetting about Flower Alley

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Balletto

Very informative. Learn something new. thanks.

Balleto,
Good to see you here.
Sumitas is a breeder, as am I. I'm also an owner.
Just to say, without a good trainer to make the pedigree a reality, it's also wasted effort.
Have you ever come across a horse or two that had a very modest pedigree that became a monster on the track? I can think of a few.
At the sales, seems to me that people spend very big bucks on pedigrees but leave out one of the most important aspects...the training it takes to make the blood prove its potential.
DTS

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Balleto,
Good to see you here.
Sumitas is a breeder, as am I. I'm also an owner.
Just to say, without a good trainer to make the pedigree a reality, it's also wasted effort.
Have you ever come across a horse or two that had a very modest pedigree that became a monster on the track? I can think of a few.
At the sales, seems to me that people spend very big bucks on pedigrees but leave out one of the most important aspects...the training it takes to make the blood prove its potential.
DTS

I'll be the first to admit I think pedigree is only part of the equasion. You have mechanics, environment, and of course training among other things. Not down-playing any of that. Im just more well-versed from the breeding/pedigree angle. Go figure.

[slotdirt]

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Balleto,
Good to see you here.
Sumitas is a breeder, as am I. I'm also an owner.
Just to say, without a good trainer to make the pedigree a reality, it's also wasted effort.
Have you ever come across a horse or two that had a very modest pedigree that became a monster on the track? I can think of a few.
At the sales, seems to me that people spend very big bucks on pedigrees but leave out one of the most important aspects...the training it takes to make the blood prove its potential.
DTS

That's why I love hitting the auctions, DTS.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

That's why I love hitting the auctions, DTS.

Slot,
Are you a pin hooker?

[slotdirt]

Oh no, absolutely not. Not even in the horse business per se, though I am part of a couple partnerships. I just love seeing the animals up close and seeing how horse A is a clearly more talented horse than Horse B, yet will sell for thousands less because of how commercial a pedigree the colt or filly might have.

Is it just or me or has anyone else noticed a turn in the market for better athletes over pedigree? It seems the last 3 years or so, especially at the two year old sales, its athleticism over female family and sire unless you're talking the big two, Storm Cat and Indy.

I think pedigree weighs less importance to the big buyers who are going after colts. But I know, personally, if im buying a filly, I want as much pedigree as I can afford... Do the sheiks still have harems? Sign me up.