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Mare Evaluation

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:31 pm
by Sleepy Fox
Would appreciate any input on the mare Dovenos (Dove Hunt - Pill Dispenser, Pillager) 2000.
Winner at 2 and earned $11k (very limited starts) racing for Will Farish. Her 2004 Cat Thief RNA'd at $9k at KeeSep. On the plus side, she is big and one of the best looking mares I know.
We breed to race and also sell commercially. Wondering if we should keep breeding her or if we should commit her to being a sport horse/sport horse broodmare. Thanks!

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:23 am
by madelyn
Regarding this particular mare, I believe $10K for a stud fee is VERY MUCH overbreeding her... which is probably evidenced by the $9K RNA. As a breed to race mare, perhaps shopping in the $3-5K range might be better for these purposes. She needs a serious infusion of speed.. I also do not think Cat Thief was a suitable match for her at all. She might be best with an In Reality line, or Icecapade.. but not Storm Cat. Just my opinion.