Which Strategy Would I Select?

Now that we have actually experienced a yearling sale, let’s try pick the best strategy. If I had this to do all over again and pick just one strategy:

1. I think I would lean toward taking a filly. They might have a little less downside risk because they might have value as a mare. You also do not have to pay the “he could be a sire” premium that colts attract.
2. I think I would lean toward a turf horse. They might be a little more durable, and pedigree might be a little more important.
3. I think I would narrow to 3-4 sires, but not to just one. Focus might be the best strategy, but having a wider range of choices seems even more important.
4. I think the 2nd through 4th year sires might be the sweet spot, I want to use short-term negative sentiment to find bargains.
5. I think I would focus on the under $50,000 market, but I cannot rule out the under $25,000 market. This is a really tough call.
6. I think I would focus on the $10,000 – $20,000 sire range
7. I certainly want stamina influences in both the sire and dam, and I care nothing about precocity.
8. I guess I would prefer a late foaling date to scare away pinhookers
9. I think I would still prefer some ability and pedigree in the dam. Maybe the big guys can just look at a horse and decide it is a runner. I think I want something a little more tangible. However, maybe I should be willing to accept a poor running dam, if the rest of the pedigree is what I want. In fact, maybe that is exactly what I should be looking for. Maybe the sweet spot is a solid runner without “stakes credentials”
10. I would prefer a horse with an above average “nick”.