national hunt
Volkswagen sires
Monday, February 28th, 2011Some cars retain their value more that others. Some stallions have offspring that retain their value better than others. In this month’s International Thoroughbred magazine I examine this issue with reference to National Hunt markets. To read the article follow the link and go to pages 59-62 http://issuu.com/International_Thoroughbred/docs/itb_march/1
Stowaway revealed
Friday, February 11th, 2011Jumps sires are often dead or infirm by the time their merits become apparent. Stowaway has just turned 17 so given average luck he should be active for another 4 or 5 years (hopefully more). His merits are now becoming abundantly clear and National Hunt breeders should be placing him near the top of their lists when [...]
French Lessons
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011The increasing success of French bred horses has been the most striking element of National Hunt breeding over the last decade. Mon Mome in the Grand National, Binocular and Hors la Loi in the Champion Hurdle, Kauto Star in the Gold Cup and Master Minded, Voy Pur Ustedes and Azertyuiop in the Queen Mother Champion [...]
Hurricane Fly and Noble Prince
Monday, January 24th, 2011Leopardstown today almost witnessed a Grade 1 double for Montjeu. Hurricane Fly was impressive in the Irish Champion Hurdle and Noble Prince came within a short head of winning the Arkle chase. Noble Prince is similar to Hurricane Fly in that he was more than useful on the flat. In fact he was a Listed [...]
Cheltenham Review (belated)
Saturday, April 10th, 2010It may be old news at this stage but in my defence I was moving house and I was without internet access for a period. Therefore I hope you will forgive me for belatedly reflecting on this years Cheltenham festival. 1. A disappointing Cheltenham Cheltenham 2010 was a disappointment. All the races were run and we [...]
Cheltenham 2009 by numbers
Monday, March 16th, 2009review of the breeding of the Cheltenham 2009 winners
Montjeu jumps to the fore
Thursday, January 8th, 2009Sadler’s Wells has had a profound effect on the jump racing scene, even more so than his impact on the flat. A look at the current jump stallions standings shows Sadler’s Wells himself in 15th position by prize money and an astonishing 7 of his sons are ahead of him in the stallion rankings. These [...]
