German sire Lando dies at 23

[erins isle]

http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/b ... 16005/top/

A heavy blow for the German bloodstock.

[Barcaldine]

Truly. His get performed well in the U.S., too. But, like most German-breds (at least until Animal Kingdom) they haven't been fashionable enough at auction to stimulate much interest from breeders/buyers.

Years ago I bought a filly out of ISTRIA, champion German filly, for not much money, and she later became an excellent stakes producer in the U.S. Tough and sound, for certain.

[Barcaldine]

I just read the entire story on your link. Tragic death, much like Ruffian's.

Out of curiosity, do you recall the name of the German-bred racehorse that was sent to Monty Roberts because of peculiar temperament problems, who later won a Grade One in California?

[Bettina]

Hello,
the Sire you were asking for was Lomitas (by Niniski), bred by the Fahrhof Stud. Sire of Danedream and other Stakes winner.
Regards, Bettina

[Barcaldine]

thank you. I cant believe it was 20 years ago, but there you have it.

What a pity American breeders would not have patronized him. Even now there is a strong bias against most European sire lines, especially German ones, because until recently haven't been seen much in America. Hopefully that will change soon.

[Sunday Silence]

[quote="Barcaldine"]I just read the entire story on your link. Tragic death, much like Ruffian's.

Out of curiosity, do you recall the name of the German-bred racehorse that was sent to Monty Roberts because of peculiar temperament problems, who later won a Grade One in California?[/quote]

In Tissar?