Bernardini probably done...

Originally Posted by Cardus

It's not outrageous. Think about it: he'd have to be equal value to that of A.P. Indy (even though he is a Seattle Slew), and then go higher, for he has accomplished as much as his sire -- I sense a thread about that one, but some could argue that A.P. Indy had more name than game -- if not more, Saturday notwithstanding.

Also, in an era with a diminishing pool of genuine stamina influences, he would stand out from the pack so much more than if he had races two decades ago.

Who else can command a fee equal to that of Storm Cat?

There's absolutely no justification for setting a fee higher or equal to that of his sire. None. No Chance! No one would breed to him for much more than 200k. There's too many proven commodities out there who can get you a runner and a big sales horse, including his sire, for the same price or near it.

And there is no commercial equal to Storm Cat and that's why he holds the position as highest priced stallion in the world, and will continue to do so until his death, more than likely. His versatility as a stallion is what puts him on his own playing field compared to the solid A.P. Indy and brilliant Sadler's Wells.