My friendly West Point representative called yesterday. I told him I was 80% sure I was waiting for yearlings, but I would be watching for any unique 2-yr olds that might catch my eye. What am I looking for?
- I am still mesmerized by hip # 479 at Ocala. I love the Honor Code that Centennial bought as a yearling , and would like to find one I can believe in. I would certainly consider any Honor Code a partnership purchased.
- I would strongly consider any Cairo Prince that a partnership bought. This is his 4th crop, but I think this is his first crop with better mares. This is Pioneerof the Nile at a discount. Maybe this is just being too much of a contrarian, but I think the idea has merit.
- I do not want to forget the idea of Midnight Storm. This is my ideal sire. He is either turf or dirt, with a great deal of stamina and soundness. Again P of N at a discount. He might not get early runner, but I am willing to be patient. Will any partnership buy a Midnight Storm? I doubt it, but let’s see what happens
- I guess I will consider any Connect that gets bought by a partnership. The dam would have to add stamina, but if I can get Curlin at a discount I might take a chance. I still like the Connect that West Point bought as a yearling.
- I will consider any Gormley with stamina oriented dam. This is Malibu Moon at a discount. I do not to pay up for one that works 9.4 or 10.0, but at the right price I might take a shot
- I would consider a Mastery at the right price, but I think they will be too popular. I guess the same goes for Classic Empire
Last year at this time I had no idea what I wanted from a horse bought by a partnership. Now I have a very specific focus. I am very willing to wait for yearlings in September. I also hate to buy horses when the market is at all time highs.
Buying A Race Horse 