The “select” Gulfstream sale occurs in about a week. Since the median price paid is well above reasonable, I am not holding out much hope of finding a bargain. But you never know, so let’s try to be prepared.
Ideas of interest:
- #167 – Union Rags – Mega Dream by Medaglia d’ Oro. Only a $45,000 yearling. Mare was solid, but not spectacular. Dam produced a $250,000 winner in three tries. F nick, but that might be the story. Lots of stamina in this pedigree. 2nd dam by St. Jovite, 3rd dam by Lyphard. My new favorite. 4/20 foal.
- #59 – Cairo Prince – Warrior Girl by War Chant – my favorite horse by far, but was a $200,000 yearling. Would I pay $300,000?. What if the work is slow?
- #148 – Practical Joke – Lemon Gala by Lemon Drop Kid – Maybe this will be the PJ nobody wants. A+ nick. 4/25 foal
- #58 – Gormley – Voodoo Lounge by Pleasant Tap – I love the breeding. Only a $60,000 yearling. Maybe at some price? 5/9 foal. B+ nick. I could have been the pinhooker!
- #44 – Gormley – The Best Option by Pleasant Tap – I love the breeding, but sold for $140,000 as a yearling. Why is Helligbrodt selling here? What price would I pay?
- #129 – Dialed In – Imprecation by First Defence – Maybe she gets lost at this sale? Not sold as a yearling or weanling.
Not very much much to choose from. Lots of sprint oriented dam side pedigrees. Also lots of “empty” mares. If you like to pay up for good “physicals”. you will love this sale. I wish I could be more positive, but I have looked through this catalog several times and found very little I like. I hope everyone spends their money here, and forgets to go to Ocala in April.
Buying A Race Horse 