Partnership Rankings July 2021

Let’s try to do the partnership rankings again, but let’s define the terms a little more carefully.

Which partnership am I most likely to invest with over the next over the next 15 months (that considers yearling sales next year)? These ranking reflect my bias toward selecting stamina oriented horses.

1. Blue Streak – Tim has done a great job with Ribot’s Valentine, and will be shopping at my preferred price point this fall. For me, small is better.
2. Brilliant Racing – I really like the structure of their new yearling partnership. They are rated this high because I value process over results.
3. Zilla Racing – I appreciate the enthusiasm and disclosure that Mike brings to the business. I have just not found the right horse to get involved with. Great job with claiming horses.
4. Centennial – I love the process, but recent results have been the issue. I want to believe.
5. Donegal – I love the process, but was not a fan of last year’s Uncle Mo’s, nice job with Shamrocket and Arklow
6. Ten Strike – I was very close to investing this year, but the horses were too much Cox/Crow milers who might stretch out.
7. West Point – I came very close on a horse now called Derecho Dandy. They might buy a yearling I really love.
8. Eclipse – They have been close with a few of their turf horses.
9. Little Red Feather – They would rank higher if they did more outside California.
10. Dare to Dream – If I were more interested in 2 year olds in training, these guys would be at the top of the list. Great results with Quick Tempo.
11. MyRaceHorse.com – They have been buying better horses, and have not been too “over-promotional” in the last 6 months.
12. Pocket Aces – They have bought some interesting horses at bargain prices. I will be watching carefully for this year’s yearlings
13. Victory Racing – I considered a horse now named Fully Connected.
14. Ironhorse – They have picked a few interesting horses.
15. Bourbon Lane – Their yearling partnership last year was solid, but not exciting
16. Kenwood Racing – I love their results, but have not really liked their horse selection.
17. Pewter – So far the results with Song Saver and Frosted Angel have been poor, but I will remain patient.
18. Funky Munky – I like Richie’s enthusiasm, will be watching their Mineshaft 2 year old
19. Hibiscus – I have not been thrilled with their communication on Tonalistic
20. Starlight – Expensive and not impressed with their selections.
21. Commonwealth – a new version of MyRaceHorse.com???, watching
22. Bloodlines Racing – waiting for their next purchase
23. Don’t Tell My Wife – need to learn more
24. Bona Venture – no new horses
25. Wasabi – not sure what to expect
26. Final Furlong – need to learn more
27. Slam Dunk – need to learn more
28. Horseplayers Racing – need an update
29. Crown’s Way – watching for something new
30. Dream Team Racing – watching for something new
31. Basset Stables – watching for something new
32. Dream Maker Racing – watching
33. Taste of Victory – very confused