Act Of Duty - Sire Potential?

[Shadowrun]

I would like opinions on Act of Duty (Mr. Prospector X Nuryette by Nureyev) who stands at Bridlewood Farm in FL. He seems to be getting a decent number of mares (62) with his stellar pedigree and $3.6 Million yearling purchase price.

His pedigree is gorgeous, but his own race record was sketchy at best. Physical did not impress. So many son's of Mr. P out there...

There are a few mares in the OBS sale with a pedigree that may work with his. Mulling that one over...

I have a stallion season but don't have a mare that would work for him right now. Perhaps someone would be interested in a foal share?

[Shadowrun]

Guess I should clarify that number in parenthesis, regarding the number of mares bred. That was the number for 2008, not his entire stud career!

[UmmYeah]

Well, he's half to Northern Afleet, who has proven himself a decent sire, so the blood is there. Were there physical issues that prevented him from reaching his potential on the racetrack? His foals haven't hit the track yet, so I would lean towards mares that have produced well from the Mr P line. Generally, I would avoid breeding an unproven mare to an unproven sire, but if you get a good deal on the right young mare, it might be worth rolling the dice.

[Shadowrun]

I don't know specifically of physical issues at the track, however I assumed that was the case as he missed his entire 4 yr old year before his one start at 5 and subsequent retirement.

I need to find that out for myself if no one here knows the details.

What would people offer on breeding recommendations? I know Mr P did well with Northern Dancer as well as Buckpasser, Ribot, Seattle Slew, Private Account. Any others?

[Bohemia]

I have a friend who has an Act of Duty 2yo colt and is very impressed with him, if that means anything to you.

[xfactor fan]

For what is is worth, he takes after Tentam in conformation. You might want to look at how he did as a sire.