Postby Mahubah » Tue Dec 14, 2004 5:58 pm
In the Pacific Northwest, I like Dixieland Brass very much with this mare on paper -- 3x4 Gallant Romeo through a stakes winning son and daughter and some solid line breeding further back. However, this mare is the unraced daughter of an unraced dam and Dixieland Brass had only a short (8 starts) career himself, so I would be cautious about proceeding with this mating unless the physical matchup is excellent and the stallion and mare do not double up on each other's faults.
Regal Intention is also a possibility -- a consistent, proven regional sire with a good race record showing both durability and class. Crossing Northern Dancer and Halo has had very good results. This would be a somewhat more distance-oriented mating than the other.
Depending on the budget and the willingness to go afield, Siberian Summer might be worth a look. This horse is a G1 winner, made 30 starts, moves his mares up, and is (I think) a terrific bargain at a listed $6000. The mating is interesting in that is doubles the family of Bold Irish, the t/f ancestress of Icecapade and Demons Begone. If your friend seriously considers this route, I would suggest sending Michael (he owns SS) a private message; he is a very astute home breeder and would have a better idea than I, I think, how the mare's HTR inbreeding might fit with SS.
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