The word on the street is there are very few full books out there so if there’s a stallion that you like, do make an offer. The stud can only say no.
In my view, we should have much more confidence in our industry. The Entain money is making racing a much more attractive proposition than it used to be. Provided that you’ve got a correct young horse, you don’t have to sell it as a yearling; you do have the option of leasing it, perhaps keeping a share in the racing partnership.
So what am I doing this season?
Well, I’ve bought three cheap mares off Gavelhouse. Miss Thorn I’ve already written about; she’s been covered by Armory.
I’ve also purchased two Darci Brahma mares. Marshal has a 17-day positive to The Chosen One – surely the best-priced stallion in the country. She’s a sister to Dee and Gee about whom I wrote a story or two elsewhere on this site. Welcome hasn’t had a heap of luck so far in her breeding career, but this is one heck of a family (Sunline, Phar Lap). She’s booked to Pure Champion.
Chambon has left the promising Riviera Rebel to Pure Champion and has a stunning yearling filly by the same sire. It never pays to ignore the obvious, so back she goes.
I already have a yearling by The Alfonso and am much impressed by his strength and temperament. The two mares at the bottom of my list, Desiree and Make You Move are both booked to him. They have both left winners so they’re worth a crack.
Best wishes for your breeding ventures.
