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Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann
As posted elsewhere, I find this list totally absurd. Many of the horses listed have been successful sires, while others had physical handicaps to sire success (low or non-existent fertility) and yet others are too young to make any judgement about. Many of them were not as fashionably bred as Bernardini and were not expected to become top level sires as a consequence. I am astonished that you accept Mr. BB's statement so uncritically.
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Nobody can see the future, Risen Star for example was poorly managed (on and off the track) and died way early...but who is to say what the future holds for Bernardini? I have a problem with a few on his list but most certainly did not meet expectations...Ack Ack is one that I think did fine, CDR and the sire of my all time favorite horse/stallion Broad Brush...there are those who call Secretariat a "failure" at stud because the expectations were that he would reproduce himself (well...duh!), with Star and the Iron Lady to his credit, a huge influence on the mare side and solid CDR credentials, I think he was successful...it's how does one define "success"? The thing is that with his breeding and track success, Bernardini will have every opportunity to succeed, he will immediately be booked to the best mares and the Godolphin crowd will make every effort to convert him to their foundation dirt sire...but memories of Dubai Millenium do linger...bottom line: I like his chances but I wouldn't bet the ranch!