Great Article by Moss

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Brass Hat probably isn't the best example.

I've been having this discussion with a couple of friends this morning. The notion that 100 percent of this year's Derby entrants have Native Dancer in their lineage (all through either Northern Dancer or Mr. Prospector) is unbelievable to me when you consider that Native Dancer was only foaled 50 years ago.

I often wonder why horses like Silver Charm, Holy Bull, and Go for Gin, and others were never really given a completely fair shake by American breeders. Is it because of the lack of Native Dancer? Just asking the question to some who I think might have the explanation.

Take a look at Coolmores Irish roster and you will find the same thing.

Holy Bull has been given a chance, he is a middle of the road sire. Go for Gin was a bad sire and Silver Charm was the only one who never got a real chance.