Advertised Farm Stud Fee and Share Offerings of major Stallions standing in N.A.

September saw a resurgence in yearling prices of this wonderful stallion that had been declining commercially the last few years: Very simple - the individuals were good and had size. Interesting stallion in that nearly 100% of his major runners are complete outcrosses; and it isn't like, for example Successful Appeal, which has the same aspect but is not easy to form an inbreeding pattern with.

There is Bernardini, War Front, with BM ranked high in the crop with superior runners, so I can see the logic in obtaining the horse. Several decent yearlings in July were not sold at a premium however a small number averaged close to 100k in September with 5 of 11 not sold. A second Graded Stakes winning filly at Saratoga again last year didn't seem to have any impact on "chatter". The fee is double what it should be right now. Time will certainly tell but supporters have to be nervous.

One loose shoe away from the Triple Crown and Horse Of The Decade and a Danzig line stallion with freaky ability when he was right. At stud, there was an unfair negative bias against this wonderful horse: BB seemed to lose his mental focus towards the end of his brief career. Have had a "Buy" on the horse from day 1.

First yearlings sold extremely well for all the collective negativity surrounding this situation and breeders are singing a different tune now.

Strong start but now in a holding pattern; JC Gold Cup and Pacific Classic winner and a winner at two on dirt.

Resemblance to Strike The Gold in color and marking doesn't inspire confidence and his top filly proving to be useful but not stakes class.

Ranks third world-wide in cumulative A Index on Apex ratings behind only A.P. Indy and Dubawi. Strong showing on synthetics could be a function of where the connections race rather than an affinity for those surfaces. Twirling Candy and others have proved this I think. At 40k was the best value in USA in 2011.

Tight book in 2011 where the LF price became the NG price ( 15 ). They are not tall and they do not sell nearly as well as they should although enjoyed his best year in the market 2011. Yearling and weanling averages in 2011 were 38K and 29k, respectively: Numbers don't work for me and sires smallish horses - that does not bother me but certainly has an effect on sales.

Leading first crop sire last year and was quiet until recently for some time. Was impressed with the breeze-up juveniles and that made me reconsider the horse. Huge number bred in 2011. The market dictates the price but $20k was just about the limit for me here.

Flatter (15k) has 230 starters to Congrats 124: Congrats 6 SW / 2 Graded / earnings $4.6mm;, Flatter 15 SW / 4 Graded / earnings $13.5mm.

Have not been a fan since the first crop, which averaged close to 90k as yearlings, appeared on the scene. Now that the faithful have abandoned the wagon in record time, and contrarian that I am, have begun to take notice. He ranked 4th behind only Hardspun, Scat Daddy and Lawyer Ron in first crop sire earnings in 2011 and has maintained that position in 2012. Stakes production is slow to develop but would have to think at current market fees this could be a good gamble. They are not of a type which was my problem with the first crop yearlings - but the same could be said of Sky Mesa, a stallion that took 3 crops to get rolling. Certainly not lacking pedigree.

Chester House was one of the better sires in the world at the time of his death at an early age: 13% Stakes Winners from foals - a third of them Graded or Group winners, with a 2.22 AEI.

Five September yearlings averaged $120,000. Overall average for 2011 was 61k with only 14 of 31 sold: That would mean that Airdrie is not afraid to race them.

2012 should be a very good year to use the horse based on a nice athletic group.

March 2011 Post: "Popular sire will likely double in stud fee for 2012 after a series of graded stakes horses making their presence known in top company".

Book Full. Has done it the hard way with both the quality and number of mares bred and expect an Arch style commercial move forward over next two years. Yearlings averaged over $50k in September: 10 times their stud fee.

Flatter's Stakes Horse production is comparable to practically any stallion out there, and with better mares in the pipeline there is plenty of upside with this still relatively young horse.

Stuck with the horse for quite a while ................. Best son of a top sire needs one soon.

Profile continues to rise, of late in particular, along with his percentage of runners and winners to foals which has increased dramatically over the last year. They are winning races at major tracks and are entered on Saturday afternoon every week - always a very good sign win or lose. I have to believe that it is just a matter of time before they are consistently winning graded stakes. At this point the horse should have produced a top horse based on the quality of mares and his connections but I remain a supporter.

Big move by WinStar buying enough shares in a friendly takeover to control the stallion in 2011. With two strong large books in the pipeline the reasoning must have been that the big horse will appear: The horse has certainly maintained a strong commercial profile with only Majesticperfection the single top-class horse. However, I have to stay with the" Buy", because they continue to show up in good company and his stakes production is good. 55 yearlings averaged 63k in 2011 - weakest results in some time. Remains popular with breeders.

This is the first horse raced exclusively in North America on turf in decades to make a significant sire. Leading sire in his crop in 2011 and running close to Dubawi and Shamardal in world-wide cumulative earnings. If history is any barometer the fee will be set at $50,000 or thereabouts which makes it tough to use this fine horse which sires turf and polytrack runners only, albeit very high quality horses. Yearling averages are rising but not enough to support a fee higher than 35,000 in my view. That would be higher than Arch in 2011, for example. However, they are entered in practically every turf stake for two and three year olds in North America.

October 24 Posting: "Animal Kingdom ( 2 yr old winner at Keeneland ) certainly looks like a colt with a big future. "

Fourteen yearlings were offered and sold for an average of $43k with a median of 18k. Fourth Leading 3rd crop sire not getting any respect and standing in Ocala will not help that fact.

Great racehorse that was obviously sound and drug free, decent pedigree, and Leading Sire in Australia last year. But a close look reveals a horse that has first foals of 2005 and just 3 Grade 1 winners total and 12 Graded Stakes winners overall. Decent record, perhaps equivalent to a few solid $20 to 25k stallions here . The horse does rank very high in the Southern Hemisphere ABC Apex Ratings recently released by Bill Oppenheim, so across the board his progeny do perform well in terms of earnings.

High number of sales yearlings in 2011 averaged about AUS120,000 with the highest price, a colt, AUS380,000 during his best year at stud. Again, good numbers but far from the second coming of Sir Tristam.

Northern Dancer is basically what works with him as all 12 of his Graded Stakes winners from four full crops to race ( first foals 2005) are out of mares sired by progeny of the King: Danzig (Danehill) and Night Shift mostly but other sons have worked. In-breeding to Mr. Prospector has, for the most part, not worked. Lots of hype and stories and he is obviously a good sire; just don't see what all the fuss is about.

Very high class horse that was perhaps just over the top on form at BCup. Not perfect in front but a beautifully made horse and looking forward to seeing the first crop of foals in the Spring.

This horse was the most brilliant racehorse in memory; the last horse with this sort of speed was a Mr. Prospector colt called Rare Brick which I think went undefeated - however he was not a Grade 1 winner at Saratoga. Without question the top rated sprinter in North America in 2010 although a horse he absolutely dusted won out: Harlan's Holiday's best runner to date. Good physical horse; well- made, very handsome and a world class sprinter. Listed at 16.1. The pedigree may first appear to be "light", however this is another top horse and direct descendent of Pretty Polly, a Blue Hen on the level of La Troienne ( but with only 4 daughters) responsible for Breeders Cup winners, Derby and Oaks winners from England to Sidney, Tokyo to Capetown and back to Paris with Arc and Oaks winners. Important sires Luthier, Great Nephew, Brigadear Gerard and Old Triest all trace to the same source as well. Second year not always the best time to breed, commercially, but he should get early two year olds. Speed Kills.

A large number of first-crop yearlings sold very well in September ( 53 sold / $71k average). Magnificent physical. Sire line a concern of course and many think that a horse has to show his speed on the front end to have a chance to be a successful sire - not sure how that nonsense got started. A few of his races were more than memorable including the Forego in his final year racing - reminded me very much of Forego himself in that race going 7 furlongs - probably Forego's best distance believe it or not.

Close to book full. Prominent on the Leading Sire List once again in 2011 and In 2010, with about 40 fewer runners than Medaglia d'Oro ( for example), ranked 2 positions ahead of that 100k sire on the general sire list at 15th. After Dialed In and Nehro the horse should move into six figure yearling and foal averages in 2011 ( and he did: 114k with 16 of 21 sold).

Fee is a bit steep and he fit so appropriately at the 25 level; the book may get tightened up as the fertility numbers were not up to par serving large books.

Good to have a Speightstown to breed to and the horse was a very useful hard trying seven furlong specialist. Iconic "La Guriere" is a game changer and there she is, second dam: The female tail pedigree makes this more interesting than it may have been.

Solid value and a good choice for a young mare getting started or even a graded stakes producer at a more than reasonable fee.

Breed to race certainly but as a commercial stallion it appears will never be recognized: That is the only reason for downgrade from "buy".

Grade 1 winner and so far the best son of a very high quality sire. Good showing in Derby and injured in Preakness. Solid book shaping up. There was a struggle to get to 120 in year one but he is a nice prospect that is commercially a non-issue for whatever reason. The sale of his sire leaves him out there without a net however I am hearing good things about the first crop of foals: Very good things..

Down but not out ! Prix Thomas Byron result has to be a plus and he does have that charisma necessary for a commercial move - one or two more good SW's would send things rocking but they better come along before summer.

Looking more and more like turf only but much too early to make that call. Big beautiful top-class horse. Follow closely as this picture could change quickly.

Yearlings very well received. The fact that no son of Unbridled's Song has shown much so far is the main concern. Useful filly in California keeping things alive.

Roman Ruler is the leading 3rd crop sire in cumulative progeny earnings in North America. Stakes production lagging but that could change very quickly. Sire of two Grade 1 winners in USA and one in Mexico.

Over 100 foals from the best mares he has seen ($20,000 firm fee 2010) were born in 2011. Very good year to make an educated commercial gamble right here. The horse gets runners.

OCTOBER 2010 POST: "2011 will be a very good year to breed to Scat Daddy".

It is reasonable now to make a comparison to Kitten's Joy both in the quality of runners sired and in surface proclivities. At the same point in their respective careers, however, Scat Daddy is miles ahead of where Kitten"s Joy was after one crop, yet SD stands for $17,500. ( now 25k) and KJ stands for 50k: No knock against Kitten's Joy; simply pointing out a fact.

Turf horse by Theatrical - very high quality racehorse moved from Kentucky after second seaso but coming back. Had speed, class and ability and seems to be passing that on - was impressed with several in Ocala earlier this year and they are running. Graded Stakes winner in New York recently had the owners re-thinking the banishment.

What I should do is what the" Nick" Ratings do when a high profile horse wins: I should make the stallion a Buy ++ just like the nicking folks would do with a nick that was a "D" and make it an A++ overnight as I see them do all the time. You understand that whole scam by now; right ?

29 yearlings averaged 74k - roughly twice stud fee which is not enough. Things have gone fairly quiet and the concern, commercially, is that with a very small crop ( and not his best physical group in my opinion) to follow that this good sire could lay dormant for some time to come. I happen to think that is very likely to happen but that won't keep me from recommending the horse; Leggy mares preferred. Four full crops running and in need of a major horse soon. 25 would be about right in 2012.

Is demonstrating again recently that he is one of the highest-class sires in the world.

Top 20 world sire leading the charge again with 2011 yearlings that averaged 361k in 2011, up about 50% from a year ago and 80% over two years. If you have a mare good enough to warrant a nomination, by all means, jump all over it.

42 first-crop yearlings averaged 139K after 9 weanlings averaged 149K in 2010: 2011 yearlings held steady which is a net decline v. the market rise but is testament to their physicals because he is off to a very slow start considering the quality and numbers out there.

The yearlings again made a good impression in 2011: High quality, well-made, athletic horses with size that moved well -They are just too nice ( athletic) not to run.

This stallion has proved time and again his consistency and versatility. Interesting to note that, except in a few cases, all his superior runners are complete out-crosses, proving, even in this age, that "Hybrid Vigor" is an approach that does work, although given his breeding he does out-cross with a large portion of the population.

A little off the radar without a prominent runner but that will change. Send a mare good through her knees.

Has surpassed the amazing group of four in his class in most of the important categories with broodmares half the quality ( save Candy Ride) to work with. Yearlings were very togh to buy and the Book 1-2 average more than doubled from 2010 to over $250k.

Remember, the horse has produced his current runners from very average mares and low stud fees.

In my mind the most important stallion in North America. Tiznow is the only top stallion that does not trace male tail to Phalaris and, as an added bonus, he is inbred to Northern Dancer ( the next Phalaris), an aspect that is hands down the most effective breeding pattern in producing top class horses in the world today. My choice, together with Tapit, to take over as the leading sires of this generation going forward. As stated, the weight of the Man O War line, the only sire line in NA that isn't Phalaris, solely on this stallion's shoulders and so far has been more than up to the challenge. The best bred crops are coming up now and it is encouraging that his first two important sons standing were so well received. The 2011 three year olds were bred at 30k. Book 1-2 yearling average was higher than Tapit at $275k.

Strong interest in this attractive Tiznow "type" from breeders as he was once again book full in 2011l. The first crop sold fairly well but not as strong as predicted or perceived. Like the horse and believe that his sire could prove to be prepotent. Yearlings were well received. Overshadowed by Colonel John at the moment.