Keeneland Sale

[ELA]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Skip Away was a 2 year old in training and he had a chip in his ankle. He wasnt the best made or bred horse either. I dont mind him as a sire but you have to wait till they are at least three and they prefer turf.

I believe he was was every inexpensive as well. Aside from what anyone thought of his confirmation, pedigree, and performance -- I am not so sure that he was given every opportunity as stallion from the get-go either. That could have laid the groundwork and dictated the future so to speak.

Eric

PS -- got it. I read the previous posts again.

[VOL JACK]

I watched a good portion of the sale today. One would think with all of Keenelands' money they could afford some guys that know the difference between half, three-quarter, and full siblings.

[Indian Charlie]

How'd the Distorted Humor - Lakeway look?

475k seems a bit lite.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by ELA

I believe he was was every inexpensive as well. Aside from what anyone thought of his confirmation, pedigree, and performance -- I am not so sure that he was given every opportunity as stallion from the get-go either. That could have laid the groundwork and dictated the future so to speak.

Eric

PS -- got it. I read the previous posts again.

$22k as a yearling... interesting story was the owner bought him because he wanted a grey horse that he could differentiate from the chestnuts/bays on track.

I think Tiznow has acheived what Skip Away could have as a sire, going from unproven rookie to superstar the way you laid out.