To a considerable extent, thoroughbred breeding is all about getting the stallion choice right and at this time of the year breeders are busily attempting to foretell the future. For my first few posts I thought I would focus on a few stallions deserving, in my opinion, of serious consideration.
One such horse is Edenwold. To my way of thinking, any 2YO capable of winning four races on end (including three stakes events) out of eight starts and being elected Champion Canadian Colt of his 2YO generation must be a serious horse. His victory in the prestigious Queen’s Plate over 2000m as a 3YO proved that he could train on and stretch his considerable speed to a middle distance. Prior to this event, the Canadian racing media were skeptical as to whether such a brilliant horse would have sufficient stamina to succeed in one of the major races on their calendar; his performance left no doubt about his courage and tenacity.
Edenwold’s pedigree also looks well suited to New Zealand and Australian racing. The deeds of Southern Halo, especially via More Than Ready, are well documented. Southern Halo x Mr Prospector x Buckpasser is a proven cross and any stallion inbred to such a prepotent mare as Your Hostess must appeal strongly to breeders in this part of the world.
If one adds in his impressive physique and excellent temperament, he does seem to constitute good value at his advertised fee.
