first samurai

[Swap Fliparoo]

Mr. Livingston is a great deal. Son of El Prado? Nice looking horse as well. I think FL has some of the BEST values per $ of any state...

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Swap Fliparoo

Mr. Livingston is a great deal. Son of El Prado? Nice looking horse as well. I think FL has some of the BEST values per $ of any state...

I like how "uphill" he is. Makes it physically easier for the horse to move off their rear legs.

Florida also has the only son of Sunday Silence on the east coast standing for $2,500 (although he's not a great looking horse.)

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I like how "uphill" he is. Makes it physically easier for the horse to move off their rear legs.

Florida also has the only son of Sunday Silence on the east coast standing for $2,500 (although he's not a great looking horse.)

Cajun, will you post up a picture or link to him? I know that you have shown me a picture of him before because he really is a very nice horse, but I want to look at him again.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Also, I think that First Samuri is going to be a wonderful sire who will appeal to many breeders for reasons that have already been stated throughout this thread. I know that if I were a breeder, I would give him some serious consideration. I'm also attracted to Orientate...

These are two lesser priced stallions (compared to Dynaformer, Storm Cat, AP Indy, etc.) who I think are going to make a serious impact on the racing industry.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

Cajun, will you post up a picture or link to him? I know that you have shown me a picture of him before because he really is a very nice horse, but I want to look at him again.

[sumitas]

you got the right horse cajun ?

this is Austinpower
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/isd...inpowerjpn.jpg

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by sumitas

you got the right horse cajun ?

this is Austinpower
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/isd...inpowerjpn.jpg

She was asking about Mr. Livingston... I talk about him all the time. LOL... I think people get sick of me talking about him.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

She was asking about Mr. Livingston... I talk about him all the time. LOL... I think people get sick of me talking about him.

I don't get sick of you talking about him. He's wonderful Well, at least in the conformation and pedigree department.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Oh yes, he is really, really nice. He has a beautiful back and hip/croup on him. Beautifully balanced horse. I smile every time I see these guys built this good.

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I like how "uphill" he is. Makes it physically easier for the horse to move off their rear legs.

Florida also has the only son of Sunday Silence on the east coast standing for $2,500 (although he's not a great looking horse.)

Ha ha... an "uphill" horse is a definite beauty mark in my book too Must be all the dressage shows i've seen But it would seem to help with racing and staying balanced, too...

S.S. is going to be an absolute BANG-UP sire of sires... i believe 3 or 4 of the top 5 Japanese studs are by him, if I'm not mistaken.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Swap Fliparoo

Ha ha... an "uphill" horse is a definite beauty mark in my book too Must be all the dressage shows i've seen But it would seem to help with racing and staying balanced, too...

S.S. is going to be an absolute BANG-UP sire of sires... i believe 3 or 4 of the top 5 Japanese studs are by him, if I'm not mistaken.

I think you're right. It's a shame he didn't stay here at stud.

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I think you're right. It's a shame he didn't stay here at stud.

I always wonder if he would have had the same success... for some reason his progeny seem best suited to the turf... even tho he was brilliant on dirt. But maybe he'll be the next Mr. P, with sons wowing the world, no matter how they performed on the track... or not, who knows how they'll go over in the U.S. Predicting sire success is the hardest thing ever

[jpops757]

Does anyone know if the full sybling to either Alex or Smarty has sold this year or not I think he or she will be 2 next year.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by jpops757

Does anyone know if the full sybling to either Alex or Smarty has sold this year or not I think he or she will be 2 next year.

Smarty's full yearling sister is in Ireland (or so I read at some point.) Besides Unforgettable Max, Alex doesn't have another full sibling.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

There was a yearling by Northern Afleet that sold for a pretty penny at the last Keeneland sale. Or I think it was the last Keeneland sale? I need to keep track of the young horses that I like better Anyway, this particular colt was the spitting image of Alex. I bet that Alex was built just like this colt when he was a yearling. I really liked him.

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by merasmag

as to this uphill thing cajun refers to, r u talking about the thighs or the way his butt's in the air? as to breeding, on so many levels, u can never go wrong with a smoke horse!

"Uphill" simly means the withers (top of the shoulders) are higher than the croup (top point of the hindquarters). Top that all off w/ an arched neck and a small head... you've got girls swooning.

[sumitas]

exactly, look beyond the hype and you have horses as good as any, imo. the entire pedigree needs to be considered not just the shallow sales pitch of the sales. that be Austinpower.