Pedigree Query

In the last week or so the annoucements have been made that Pollard's Vision, Wando, Roman Ruler, Indian Ocean, Offlee Wild, Eddington and Mr. Light have all been retired to stand stud in '06 (with the exception of Roman Ruler which only announced he will go to Hill n Dale but that a retirement date has not been made... although I wouldnt be shocked to see him in the ranks next year).

Thoughts on these guys?

Mr. Light's pedigree is interesting and he is a World Record setter at a mile on the Turf a la Elusive Quality all be it with a weaker Mr. P-line sire on top and a female family that has been extremely classy in South America but that doesnt always translate long term success in North America.

Indian Ocean is interesting in that he hails from a proven stallion producing family but his class was untested in a top race and his sire (who I like) still needs to prove himself a better than average stallion. Probably end up as a regional stallion to start off.

Pollard's Vision I love but its no secrets I think highly of the Miss Carmie line. Im not sold with Carson City as a sire of sires but I think Pollard's Vision was an atypical Carson City in a lot of ways and it never hurts to have Dixieland Band in the broodmare sire position. He also was a very talented racehorse throughout his career.

I also love Offlee Wild and have already been approached to breed to him. Great female family behind him and Wild Again has been deceptively solid as a sire of sires.

I actually really like Mr. Light. I've been really pleasantly surprised by the performances put on by Numerous' Argentinian progeny of late. I think he's priced right and I also like the miler speed.

Pollard's Vision was nice if unspectacular racehorse. I'm not a particularly big fan of Carson City, but this horse was a nice campaigner and would certainly be worth a look if he's priced right.

The other three I think are out of relatively young sire lines and are far bigger gambles.

What about Roman Ruler being bought? I think he will be high dollar though. I like Pollards Vision. He had a lot of heart and was consistent. The most interesting I like are Offlee Wild and Eddington.

Derby2004 wrote:What about Roman Ruler being bought? I think he will be high dollar though. I like Pollards Vision. He had a lot of heart and was consistent. The most interesting I like are Offlee Wild and Eddington.

Offlee Wild I just added to the list. I really do like him as a stallion prospect and LOVE that old Darby Dan family behind him who are proven stallion makers and Wild Again has been deceptively good as of late if the sire of sires department.

I hope eddington does well as a sire my yearling has same tail female line allways nice to see good things develope without any effort . (I'LL HOPE ON EDDINGTON ) go boy go...