Useless information possibly
 

Aldebaran is the leading 2nd crop sire by 2008 earnings as of 4/11. Also his average per runner of $25809 is the second highest average behind the sire of Bob Black Jack, Stormy Jack who has very few runners. Despite him being a sprinter, he found much greater sucess later in his career as opposed to his two year old season which may be the same with his runners.

What he really needs is a nice 2yo filly champion. :cool:

Aldebaran is graded an "A" on dirt, mud and turf. Graded a "B" on polycrap.

there aren't a lot of horses that get an A and even fewer that keep it.

probably has something to do with the kinda mares he is getting. if he is throwing winners of graded stakes
he will keep getting them
until Street Sense, Hard Spun and eventually Curlin get to take their shot.

Nice.

Found some good Aldebaran info on the Darby Dan Farm site - www.darbydan.com/stallions/aldebaran.shtml

Punched in a Hypo Mating with Sumwon for kicks and was surprised to get a nice pic of SWLY with Lime Green and Royal from Churchill (under photo gallery). Pretty Cool.

that's one I took. cool. Wonder how it ended up on the website.

here's an uncropped version.

It shows up on the website as the hypomatings (of many farms websites) link to TB Pedigree query, where Sum's picture resides :)

Now ... does anybody here have a friend willing to trade out an extra season to Empire Maker?

(just thinking ahead a year or so for Sumwon .... :rolleyes: )

Nice prices at 2YO in training sale
 

At Keeneland a 2YO sold for a good chunk of money who was sired by Aldebaran.

how much is a good chunk of money?
$5k, $50k, $500k or $1 mil plus?

$675K. Full brother to Grace Anatomy I believe.

What if Aldebutante comes out and runs a really good maiden, guys ... Chuck's phone will be ringing.

jeez Beth ..Becareful..AE Wingy is already trying to do the math:cool:

LOL - he and DD are my share partners in the babies :)

we're along for the ride, wherever it takes us.:)

I'm in on her too..Nice to be finally in on a DT horse..Should be a lot of fun and she certainly has potential

We all better make sure to make her first race ... just in case ! :eek:

I was just asking for clarification on big chunk. I'm not in it for the money. which is good because I did the math and it doesn't look like I will ever see a dime.
She would have to win the Juvenile fillies (twice)
:o

I am in on the DT babies. Can anyone tell me where to research their breeding pedigree sheet or post a copy for both the girls?

http://www.pedigreequery.com/

Some info there. Type in horse name at upper left of page.

Aldebutante

http://apps.keeneland.com/sales/sep07/pdfs/2188.pdf



Rampillion

http://apps.keeneland.com/sales/sep07/pdfs/3434.pdf

Ah, there are better conformation shots of Aldebutante available now, I think :o

Thanks Chuck & PM! I'm learning...