What distance do you think this foal is suited for?

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What distance do you think this foal is suited for?

Postby drewsbadboy » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:05 am

He is 2009 colt by Swain-Shardelisada by Sharpen Up. Mare did well at a mile or little over and I know Swain did well at classic distances. "Lisa's" family has had several good milers.

I'm thinking he would possibly be suited to a mile or a little over (on paper anyway; I know it's impossible to tell for sure).

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Postby Bill from WA » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:59 pm

Looking at the pedigree from a conduit mare perspective, I would guess middle distances as an optimum range. The profile is well balanced, leaning slightly toward stamina. 7-3-5-7-4 10/11, with an Index (1.10) that tilts ever so slightly to speed. The triads (15-15-16) are well balanced, and the stamina Index (0.81) indicates more stamina potential than might be assumed at first glance. I think this individual may like grass and/or synthetic surfaces. This colt should also mature early enough to give it a try as a two-year-old.

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Postby drewsbadboy » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:31 pm

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your opinion on this as I am new to breeding my own horses and am trying to learn. Thanks again and Kindest regards,
Chris