Pedigree Query

It's a long time since we talked about this Keith, but time has only further confirmed the influence of this great dynasty.

With regard to who funded the opposition to Bruce, it was the Australian Thoroughbred Breeders Assn.

The right decision was made IMHO. There were very few breeders here in Australia that wanted ai. In saying that most were indifferent to it.

very unfortunate. He jumped a 2 meter fence. The approach to that fence (perimeter fence) was probably a little tight which forced him a little I suppose, but the point is that people race these animals because they love them to pieces. They don't do it to hurt them. I've heard said that horses don'...

"Way to many people want to point the finger instead of offering a helping hand."


Oh so right. One questions their motive. They want a fight and have no real interest in the interaction between horse and human.

Spot on. We have a problem with jumps horses down under. There's lobby groups at every Victorian jumps meeting making a nuisance of themselves. Jumps racing in Victoria Australia is going thru a very trying time. It may not last the distance!

Nothing further to add.

I am sure that they are. They had a sale this year which suffered because of the GFC. They do a good job.

I thought the presentation was fanastic. I have recorded some of it because I'm out with the mares in our busiest time.

Congratulations USA.

It was something to be very proud of.

The Breeders Cup is a great competition.

Noble's Promise went too early, but a good run. Lookin at Lucky was an excellent run.

tbrace wrote:If owners are under pressure in Australia to run horses early, no matter what, BC3 should do great down there.

BC3 are going well. They have a score on the board and it's great to see someone having a go.

I think it's America's sprint racing, as opposed to Australia's longer distances, that makes the difference in starts. Sprinting is much harder on horses. You may be getting mixed up there. The Melbourne Cup is definitely an exception to Australia's racing. Seven furlongs is considered distance her...

Hi Geowarrior When commenting on Street Cry, I was referring to his service fee mainly. He does stand here at $110k. When considering the prices in the ring, he is not good value. I agree with your comments on Giants Causeway. We must discuss some stallion prospects after the Breeders Cup is over. I...

It may be best to ask the vet that advised you to use it. He/she will be in a better position to advise than soemone on this forum that does not know your horse or its problem. A side effect of the product can be osteoporosis, which is what you are asking. You will only be administering for a short ...

There was a time, over a hundred years ago, when this was acceptable, but it doesn't happen much today, in fact many frown apon it.