Grindstone as a sire.

[westcoastinvader]

Interesting to see the Grindstone thread here.....

I had "Stone Rain" nicely in the Whiting Stakes out here yesterday.

He's gone wire to wire in his last four, or perhaps five.

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

Interesting to see the Grindstone thread here.....

Yes ... let's have a big round of applause for Miraja ...

CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP .......

[sumitas]

His son Ommadon stands in NY. The Fappiano line is a popular line and will always sell. Grindstone will keep getting his mares.

Originally Posted by sumitas

His son Ommadon stands in NY. The Fappiano line is a popular line and will always sell. Grindstone will keep getting his mares.

But his stud fee has dropped to $5,000 ... and will continue to drop ... as will the quality of his children's racing ability.

Five or ten years from now ... Grindstone will sadly be a non-factor in discussions of contemporary racing and breeding.

[sumitas]

He bred 27 mares last year, according to the Jockey Club. Who knows, maybe he'll be moved to God knows where.

Originally Posted by sumitas

He bred 27 mares last year, according to the Jockey Club. Who knows, maybe he'll be moved to God knows where.

That's what usually happens.

I remember how sad I felt when Spectacular Bid was moved from Kentucky ... to Unadilla, New York.

He was well cared-for ... but what a shame that a legend like The Bid wound up in backwater grape fields ... instead of the heart of bluegrass country.