Here is what I am looking for in the yearling I would like to buy:
- My price range is $30,000 to $100,000, but with a partner that might include prices up to roughly $150,000.
- My preference would strongly lean toward buying a filly that might have residual value as a mare.
- My preference would be a mare with above average length, or a “two turn look”
- I now fully endorse the “empty mare” theory. I am looking for a mare that was not much of a runner, and has not produced any really good foals. I am much more willing to buy first foals if everything else looks solid.
- I am looking for at least above average broodmare sires, but I might stretch this if I like the rest of the pedigree.
- I am looking for stamina oriented mares, but might make exceptions for certain sires.
- It would be nice to find a mare that was a good mate for my favorite sire Honor AP
- I would prefer a late foal (April – June) to scare away the pinhookers.
- I would prefer a non-precocious mare to scare away the pinhookers.
- I would prefer a TrueNicks rating of B or better
- I would prefer to buy from a smaller consigner
- I would prefer one of my “top 10” sires, but I am now willing to consider a wider range if other factors are positive