(Barbaro's half-bro) Holy Ground retired to stud
Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:42 pm
by Heidilady
http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36118
Breeding plans undecided. He's by Saint Ballado and is 4yo. Also owned by the Jacksons.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:34 am
by FOS
hello Heidilady
Regarding Barbaro's 1/2 bro Holy Ground as a stallion prospect...I find (for starters) the Saint Ballado part of the equation particularly unappealing. Seems to me that all too often Saint Ballado disappoints as a sire-of-sires (examples: Captain Bodgit, Flame Thrower, Yankee Victor). And if that's not enough, HG's racing exploits leave me cold, when considering him as a stallion prospect.
That said...I could envision Holy Ground standing in a small regional market...for very little. The fact that he's a minor stakes-winning half-brother (by Saint Ballado) to the outstanding racehorse Barbaro, does not inspire me.
Respectfully