Moderators: Roguelet, WaveMaster, madelyn
Ill-bred wrote:The Himyar line in NA is represented by Holy Bull (and maybe Giacomo some day).
I hope it stays alive.
Ill-bred wrote:Is the Domino line considered to be separate from Himyar or the same?
Mahubah wrote:Man o' War's primary base has always been in North America. The branch descended through Relic is pretty well extinct as a source of top horses in Europe, so the future of the Man o' War line in Europe now lies with the sons and grandsons of Warning. There were a few Man o' War line stallions in the Antipodes in the 1970s, but I believe those lines have fairly well played out. A possibility exists that Slew Gin Fizz may succeed in establishing a branch of this line in South America as his G1-winning sons Cafetin and Guarachero have retired there; multiple G1 winner Latency is still in training but may get the best opportunities of the three to judge by his race record to date..
Ann wrote:Add Prince Bobby B ( King Pellinore X Riviere Bleue by Riverman ) to that short list of Princequillo line boys. He is King Pellinore's best runner and a very vibrant, grand old fellow. He actually has two "outside" mares booked already...
Ann wrote:I'll pass on a good hug and a few carrots to Bobby from you BJ. He's been such a delight to be around. I'll have to ask David Bernstein about the foot question. David took time last year to come visit Bobby and what a reunion that was...no doubt in my mind about this horses memory and it tells me a lot about David too. Old Bobby came running right to David and put his head over his shoulder. Thanks for remembering this grand old horse.
I love hearing good stories about relationships between horse and people. Makes my day! Thanks Ann!BargainBlueblood wrote:Grade 3 multiple stakes winner Smart Guy will stand the 2006 breeding season at Fox Tale Stud in Coopersburg, PA. The son of Smarten out of the Talc mare Royal Tali stood the previous four seasons at Conowingo Lake Farm in Maryland to a limited number of mares due to a suspensory injury, but now that the horse has made a full recovery, his owner, David Malatesta, has decided to make him available to a full book for the coming breeding season.
"I was so impressed by the size and balance of Smart Guy's foals that I told Mr. Malatesta he'd be crazy not to promote this horse in a state with slots-fueled stallion awards, like Pennsylvania," said classic-winning trainer Tim Ritchey, who guided Smart Guy to a career that included a score in the Pennsylvania Derby (g. III) among his six wins and $462,740 lifetime earnings. "Smart Guy was as durable and honest as they come, and he could carry his speed over a distance of ground," Ritchey said. "It seems fitting that he's returning to the state where he scored his greatest victory. I plan on breeding some of my mares to him this year, too."
Smart Guy will stand for a fee of $1,500 live foal, and $1,000 for PA mares. "We're going to treat him as if he were a freshman stallion, and breeders should know we'll be cutting deals on seasons to mares with a lot of black-type or with six-figure earnings," said Fox Tale owner Vince Tucciarone. He noted Smart Guy, who is a full brother to multiple stakes winner Maragold Princess, is free of Mr. Prospector, Northern Dancer, and Bold Ruler blood, making him a rare outcross opportunity. "Midatlantic breeders know the heart, the gameness, and the earnings potential associated with both Smarten and Talc," said Tucciarone. "While there aren't too many stallions available to keep that blood alive, Smart Guy provides a one-two punch at an unbeatable price."
************************
I'll be handling season sales for this guy, so let me know if anyone's interested!
