Top Account to Washington

Bill from WA · Postby **Bill from WA** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 7:33 am

This beautifully bred stallion will be moving to Little King Ranch in George, Washington (the home of Basket Weave). I think he will fit well in the Northwest.

Bill

magic code · Postby **magic code** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:56 pm

VERY interesting. Not many stallions around here accomplished more than he did on the track. And he should cross well with many mares here since there's so much Seattle Slew blood in these parts. Thanks for posting.

sprucie · Postby **sprucie** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:43 pm

He's a handsome boy, and has a nice temperment too.

Bill from WA · Postby **Bill from WA** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:45 pm

I may have jumped the gun here. He will be coming, but I may have been premature in my report. :oops:

Bill

DanN · Postby **DanN** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:57 pm

I talked to the new owner and he made it there safe and sound today

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:01 pm

hi Bill from WA

What about Top Account leads you to believe he'll "fit well" (your words) in the beautiful Northwest?

Best to you.

Respectfully

Bill from WA · Postby **Bill from WA** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:27 am

Hi FOS

It's my opinion that his bloodlines will hook up well the Seattle Slew, Basket Weave, Free At Last, and Matricule mares we have around here, as well as the few Gold Saga mares. I believe he is perfect for mares that have concentrations of family 13c to Frizette. His three lines to Doxa (1s) through La Troienne (1x) offer something a little different for this area. Just one man's opinion.

Bill

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:12 am

hi Bill

As always...thanks for your sharing your opinion.

For starteres...I had to smile when you indicated that Top Account will be standing at a farm in George, Washington. Sounds to me that someone had a great sense of humor...naming the town George.

Back to Top Account...I question if he's a horse that can be counted on to improve his stock physically.

Respectfully

sprucie · Postby **sprucie** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:25 pm

Back to Top Account...I question if he's a horse that can be counted on to improve his stock physically.

FOS, what do you mean by this?

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:10 pm

hi sprucie

I've NEVER been attracted to Top Account or his offspring. For starters...most of the Top Accounts I've seen are lighter types than I prefer. Not enough bone...and not sturdy enough overall (including thru the pasterns).

That said...I expect that Bill from WA knows his market (in Washington State), therefore, if he believes that Top Account will "fit well" (Bill's words) there, I'll defer to him and wish Bill and TA's connections the best.

Respectfully

sprucie · Postby **sprucie** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:50 am

FOS, the reason I asked is that I was curious if you'd heard of him producing crooked, etc. I've seen TA in person, and the only thing I could really fault him on is being a slight bit upright in the pasterns. He also has a very nice temperment, which I've seen passed on in a foal of his.

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:05 pm

hi sprucie

"Crooked" (your word) is not the first thought that comes to my mind when considering Top Account and his foals...it's light. That said...he's also NOT a stallion whose general conformation and proportion appeals to me.

If Bill from WA believes that Top Account could be a good "fit" in Washington State...I'll defer to his judgment. TA's just NOT a horse that I could recommend. Doesn't mean he can't have a degree of success though, in the great Northwest.

I certainly wish him and his connections and supporters excellent results.

Respectfully