Downhill Sires

[Danzig]

If you were seeking to breed for a foal to run 6.5f off the downhill turf course in open company at Santa Anita, what would be the top five North American sires you'd consider breeding to?

[Maven]

Aljabr-- Doesnt improve mares but I think he can get a good turf runner if you breed to his strengths.

Honour and Glory-- Good, all-around stallion who's strength is versatility. Should turn out to be a very good broodmare sire.

Horse Chestnut-- Can get a real good turf runner. They can be real fast as well.

Sahm-- Very underrated stallion. Improves mares. Versatile as well. A very good breed to race stallion.

Tactical Cat-- Tactical Cat is a solid stallion. I think he's better than his numbers would say. I actually think he can get a big horse.

These are all very affordable stallions that can get you a fast horse on the turf. I listed them because there's probably deals to be had on each of them.

[fastappy]

Unusual Heat, Lemon Drop Kid, Royal Academy, Chester House, Sky Classic, & El Prado

[Maven]

Unusual Heat is interesting but I think Chester House is dead. Lemon Drop Kid's are just starting to run at 6.5f but I do like Royal Academy. As solid as they come.

[Ill-bred]

A bunch to consider for discussion...

Belong to Me ($12,500)
Cherokee Run ($40,000)
Dixieland Band ($50,000)
E Dubai ($15,000)
Exchange Rate ($10,000)
Grand Slam ($35,000)
Hennessy ($60,000)
Holy Bull ($15,000)
Honour and Glory ($12,500)
Langfuhr ($25,000)
Lemon Drop Kid ($25,000)
Maria's Mon ($60,000)
Orientate ($20,000)
Rahy ($60,000)
Royal Academy ($15,000)
Sky Classic ($12,500)
Smart Strike ($75,000)
Stormin Fever ($15,000)
Stormy Atlantic ($30,000)
Theatrical (Ire) ($40,000)
War Chant ($30,000)
Woodman ($20,000)

[FOS]

hi Danzig

Turf sprint? I get a sense that More Than Ready is a horse that could be right up that alley.

Respectfully

[Ill-bred]

And how about Southern Image or Star Dabbler?

[fastappy]

I should have known .... wasn't thinking on Chester House but I have a Mr. P son, replacement. E Dubai! will be a very good turf sprint sire imo.

[Ill-bred]

I should have known .... wasn't thinking on Chester House but I have a Mr. P son, replacement. E Dubai! will be a very good turf sprint sire imo.

I like him too.

See Desert Code in Saturday's Baldwin at Santa Anita...

[Ill-bred]

Anyone watch the Baldwin? Desert Code won in 1:11.96!

This horse caught my eye with a very impressive maiden victory on the cushion in which he pressed the pace and then came home like a closer.

He appears to have a very bright future on turf or the all-weather surfaces.

[Danzig]

Very impressive indeed....I think he may have set a new stakes course record for the Baldwin which had been previously held by Buddy Gil at 1:12.56. That colt went on to win the Santa Anita Derby in 2003 and I believe he ran either fifth or sixth in the Kentucky Derby.