Pedigree Query

Pretty sure the asterisk means the mare has been identified by pedigree analyst Ellen Parker as a "Reines-de-course" or "Queen of the turf". Youe can see more at this link -> http://www.reines-de-course.com/reine-history.html

I think a few things worked against him. Protectionist showed his brilliance at long distances which goes against most US buyers who want speed speed speed. He has a pedigree pretty much unknown in the states. We also don't know how he looked...being a March foal he may have been a little immature.