Swoopa 281 Report post Posted May 24, 2016 Agree Breeder, I'm not one that "follows the herd "as far as flavour of the month.As you say it's about trying to stay one step ahead if you can. That's the challenge and I enjoy that. Also making a profit keeps her indoors happy!! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoopa 281 Report post Posted May 30, 2016 On Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 11:39 PM, Breeder said: Basically agree with you Swoopa , but I suppose what I was trying to say is, if you're looking for some value then look away from the "in fashion sires". I would not be surprised to see some "inflated" prices paid for the progeny of those fashionable sires at the MM sale, so to get some value , no matter what you're aiming to do, look for some good alternatives. The three I mentioned were just looking at the newer sires. I would take a slightly different approach if I was trying to pinhook vs buying to race myself because with pinhooking I'd be looking forward to who I thought would be the next "flavour of the month" at the yearling sales. For example, I think the clever buyers at NZB went past Tavistock ( large numbers coming down the pipeline) and bought Makfi's. I'm not sure what the Aussie's would be looking at. But no matter what you're buying for, I agree that on type you have be trying to envisage what type the weanling will grow into ---for that I'd definitely need some experienced help --yearlings are hard enough but weanlings are a more difficult proposition. Breeder,From all reports a very strong and busy two days with lots of cash around.Alot of agents etc buying weanlings for trainers and putting them in the paddock to cut out the middle man at the yearling sales. Breeder 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
