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Old 02-22-2011, 08:56 PM
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not long ago, we were mourning his passing upon hearing he had succumbed to laminitis. then, we find that rumors of his demise were exaggerated.

good news, hope he lives a long, happy life.

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Old 02-22-2011, 09:00 PM
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I'm very happy he's alive, honestly, but pray tell, who would possibly breed to him?
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Old 02-22-2011, 09:15 PM
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I'm very happy he's alive, honestly, but pray tell, who would possibly breed to him?
Agree, completely. That is how I felt about Chelokee when he was retired. How it was passed off that he was a viable stud prospect was beyond me. A career dotted with long breaks, stories about constant issues, nagging issues, and then the Oaks day debacle.

Glad he made it through, but they best get the limited minutes plan, cause no one will be calling.
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Old 02-22-2011, 09:32 PM
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I'm very happy he's alive, honestly, but pray tell, who would possibly breed to him?
that i don't know. i'm just glad to know he's fully recovered. i doubt he gets much of a book of mares-but at least he's healthy enough to cover a few.
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Old 02-22-2011, 10:15 PM
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Thorn Song edges Codeword and Mr White Socks in allowance @ Spa 7/28/07.

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Old 02-22-2011, 10:53 PM
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Beautiful picture... I'm glad you posted it.

Glad he's still among the living.
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:26 AM
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He may have had issues, but he still raced 29 times which is probably top 10 in number of career starts by any stallion retired in the past decade.

He is a millionaire. He is a grade 1 winner. Solid credentials based on what else is being retired to stud.

Just sayin'!
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:37 AM
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He may have had issues, but he still raced 29 times which is probably top 10 in number of career starts by any stallion retired in the past decade.

He is a millionaire. He is a grade 1 winner. Solid credentials based on what else is being retired to stud.
All of which is meaningless in this breeding market.
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:00 AM
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All of which is meaningless in this breeding market.
You mean the world doesnt need another Unbridled Song stallion? What is wrong with you?
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:03 AM
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You mean the world doesnt need another Unbridled Song stallion? What is wrong with you?
I think his accomplishments are what make him undesirable.

Much like you and me.
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:51 AM
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I think people will go to him.

He has a speed pedigree.

He was fast.

He was at least a pretty decent miler, and there is a perception that good milers make the best stallions.
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:54 AM
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I think people will go to him.

He has a speed pedigree.

He was fast.

He was at least a pretty decent miler, and there is a perception that good milers make the best stallions.
Where? Greece?
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:56 AM
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Where? Greece?
They might go for him out there in Cali Freddy, I'm not saying 100 mares, but he might get 20-30 opening year. From what I can tell, there is no Unbridled Song blood out there, and like it or not, he is a very good stallion, just produces them with alot of holes.
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:57 AM
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They might go for him out there in Cali Freddy, I'm not saying 100 mares, but he might get 40-50 opening year. From what I can tell, there is no Unbridled Song blood out there, and like it or not, he is a very good stallion, just produces them with alot of holes.
He would have a better shot in Greece
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:59 AM
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Where? Greece?
Look, I'm not saying he'd be my first choice, but I can see how people would find him an appealing prospect.
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Hey Freddy, would you rather send a mare to Thorn Song for 3500, or go to this son of UBS for 1k?

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Old 02-23-2011, 10:08 AM
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Hey Freddy, would you rather send a mare to Thorn Song for 3500, or go to this son of UBS for 1k?

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...-g-in-oklahoma
UBS in a heart beat at least I know I can hawk a nice looking animal to the Jones and make a buck
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Do people still breed CA breds to any stallion other than Swiss Yodeler or Unusual Heat?
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Old 02-23-2011, 10:32 AM
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Do people still breed CA breds to any stallion other than Swiss Yodeler or Unusual Heat?
No but Scav's wants to start a trend
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Old 02-23-2011, 10:35 AM
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UBS in a heart beat at least I know I can hawk a nice looking animal to the Jones and make a buck
I was asking which son of UBS you'd go to, Thorn Song, or the recently retired to Oklahoma Affirmatif.

TS for 3500
Affirmatif for 1000
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