Homebred - First Time Starter

Pav · Postby **Pav** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:15 am

My homebred two year-old (first foal out of my broodmare) is set to make his debut on 11/15 at Golden Gate. His name is See Zo Go. It's been quite a ride watching "Zo" grow up and finally make it to the races. He's been training well and we're optimistic about his racing future. It's our first starter too, so we're both nervous and excited. Our fingers are crossed...

Pav

docjocoy · Postby **docjocoy** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:00 am

Good luck and safe trip!

Nessa · Postby **Nessa** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:34 pm

docjocoy wrote:Good luck and safe trip!

Amen to that! Enjoy the ride.

Sysonby · Postby **Sysonby** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:30 pm

Good luck! There is nothing quite like it.

ireneinwa · Postby **ireneinwa** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:44 pm

Watched replay nice first out.

BargainBlueblood · Postby **BargainBlueblood** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:16 pm

Congrats on him running a good fourth, but sorry to see he got claimed!

Pav · Postby **Pav** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:36 am

It was an OK race first time out, but the horse had no excuses and came up short. A little dissapointing. We were shocked to see him claimed, and it was a terrible experience for us all having had him since he was born. Tough to explain how the claiming game works to my kids who were crying their eyes out in the middle of the grandstand. That's horseracing, right? Well, now I'm down to my mare once again. Maybe I'm better off on the breeding side of the business, because the racing side is quite a rollercoaster.

Pav

BargainBlueblood · Postby **BargainBlueblood** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:39 am

Any chance you'll claim him back if he comes back for the same claiming price?

Pav · Postby **Pav** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:57 am

Tough question. I've been trying to figure out my options on how to get him back. Defintely wouldn't claim him back on the jump. Maybe at the same price, but I would like to see hime run a couple of time to get a better feel for his value as a racehorse. My long-term goal has always been to just be able to stay in the "game" and I feel like I just took a step backwards. Who knows, maybe it was a blessing in disguise... only time will tell.

Pav

Pav · Postby **Pav** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 8:39 pm

The new connections are running "Zo" back in MSW tomorrowa at GGF after almost 2 months. That's probably where we should have ran him... and I would have still had him. Mixed feelings about it all, but gotta pull for him.

Pav

wilf · Postby **wilf** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:39 pm

I know what you're thinking but sometimes I feel that it's a greater achievement to breed and raise a winner than being in the winner's circle and the residuals can be a great comfort to you through the mare. Enjoy the day and keep us posted.

Pav · Postby **Pav** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 11:08 am

"Zo" ran back in another MSW race at GGF over the weekend (second race off the claim), and he won!!! Defintely bittersweet, but the breeders awards and the fact that I own the mare made it very exciting! Looking forward to his upcoming race career and the upcoming foals from my mare.

Pav

wilf · Postby **wilf** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:55 pm

Nice one!! Keep breeding sound fast horses and keep those residuals coming in. Sure beats $2000 and up per month to have one in training.

Shammy Davis · Postby **Shammy Davis** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:27 pm

Very nice pedigree. You have some heavy hitters there. Keep up the good work.