Pedigree Query

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?

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!

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.

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?

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

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