2/26 (GP): Fountain of Youth S., Mac Diamida S. (G2's)

[Calzone Lord]

There's a whole lot of nonsense associated with pedigree -- and it has been exactly that way in American racing for at least 100 years...I know this because I've read several lengthy columns from 'Salvator' and Vosburgh where they would have fun mocking the theorists of the day.

There is big money in breeding horses. There is also big money in yearling sales...and few things to go on outside of looks, confirmation, and pedigree.

When analyzing pedigree - there are three and a half things I study.

The Sire's offspring, the Dam's racing record, the dam's produce and racing record of her produce, and the up-close tail female family (in that order)

Those are the angles to study and look for preferences and clues.

[trackrat59]

I got my quality and class from my mother.

R.I.P. Mom. Still love you....lost her back in 1979. She was a big racing fan.