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I see the half to Smok'in Bullet has now won a stakes race. The second of Smok'in Bullets kalves to do so. He dam is also a stakes winner.

marcus.welby@mail.com

when I last looked through a Festival Sale catelog there appeared to be some very good mares with foals for sale. I myself have several mares that have won upwards of 7 races and nearly $100k but can only make the Fest sale. They have even left winners. So is it because of me, a no name in racing that they don't make a 'better' sale? Would it be better if they went to sales from a top consigner? Do I need to be in a heavier debt to a top stud for the progeny of my mares to race? I race filles, way more filly only races, increased chances of winning and a good filly beats a mediocre colt ebery time. The answer is bred from what you like, go to stallions you think can achieve and back yourself. Problems arise when all the other experts in breeding don't agree with you and I have found that is often just because...

Having heard all the negative about the yearling sales and now the mixed and weanling sales we slow whitted breeders are going to continue. So what should we send our festival mares to this year? and Is anyone going to be offering us deals on fees or wanting to lease go halves with us in patronising their studs? Probably we will foot the bills ourselves, flog ourselves for being stupid again as we write the cheques.

I had this a lot with my horse - Have you got x-rays? Managed to sell thogh and happy with the price. Next thing you know we will have to give a garauntee that the horse will win 5 races and minimum $ 100k or we will be liable for purchase price plus expenses repayments. Does not seem to be buyers willing to back there own experience.

I have several Patapans - great types and clever. Just had the first 2 year old broken in and she is as keen as to please. Hacking around the paddock at present and she just keeps going. have to pull her up as she would prefer to work than walk. Will be looking for a trainer in the New Year if ant one has some suggestions. The fily is a half to Uncle Shayne who the Logans at Ruakaka have.

1/2 sister to Uncle Shayne. 2 yrs by Patapan.