Whitelion 17 Report post Posted May 8, 2018 I am going to write a book, which I hope will be the first of a small series, on great nz broodmares. I have always thought there is so much more attention paid to the stallions and not the great blue hen mares. First one will be eight carat and her immediate offspring. I want to talk to people who knew the horses as I want the personal stories. I hope sir Patrick of course could be one of these but will get underway with the huge amount of research first. Would love to hear about any stories, photos anyone has. Big job I know but will be so much fun. 2 Huey and Gruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breeder 275 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 I wish you well with your writing. As a research tool get hold of Clive Harper's "The Thoroughbred Broodmare Book " He looked at great broodmares from the USA, NZ , UK and Australia and looked what the best progeny from each, had in common from a line breeding point of view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitelion 17 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Breeder said: I wish you well with your writing. As a research tool get hold of Clive Harper's "The Thoroughbred Broodmare Book " He looked at great broodmares from the USA, NZ , UK and Australia and looked what the best progeny from each, had in common from a line breeding point of view. Thank you. Will do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huey 1,377 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 great idea I look forward to reading it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huey 1,377 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Just out of interest who would make the list Eight Carat Parfore Eulogy others?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La Zip 468 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Sunbride of course plus the immortal Dulcie...OMG, how could you leave them out? 1 Huey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazach 107 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 Eulogy, Belle family, Entreaty ( dam of Phar Lap and ancestress of Sublime), maybe the “Heights” family???? 1 Huey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breeder 275 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 I should have noted above, Clive Harper based his selection on broodmare's of the year 1985 - 1997). His book was published 2003. So he included --Eight Carat . The Fantasy, Lavender , Sharon Jane, Pheroz Fancy, Malt, Hunza, Belle Cherie, Imitation, Decoy Girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazach 107 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 4 hours ago, bazach said: Eulogy, Belle family, Entreaty ( dam of Phar Lap and ancestress of Sublime), maybe the “Heights” family???? that's Sunline - not sublime - bloody spell check! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Ice 36 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 Another Te Parae blue hen - Sanderae: Levendi is her latest star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WOODBINE 74 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 Have a look at the NZ Racing Hall of Fame inductee videos which may give you some interesting information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitelion 17 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks all. Will also visit the nztba library when it reopens. But really want stories from the people who knew and worked with her and her direct descendants. So any names of grooms, stud staff will also help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phar Lap Fan 62 Report post Posted May 10, 2018 Miss Kate (2) would have to be there. As ancestress of Phar Lap, Kindergarten and Sunline, there must have been something in her blood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phar Lap Fan 62 Report post Posted July 23, 2018 Whitelion - I have some home-made charts on broodmares such as Miss Kate, Eulogy, Neried, Cinna, Volifox, Cowl (Dulcie) and others, particularly those families where multiple stallions stood in N.Z., which I would be happy to send to you. Have lost the interest to maintain them now. Have you read Lyle Andrew's books? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitelion 17 Report post Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/24/2018 at 10:48 AM, Phar Lap Fan said: Whitelion - I have some home-made charts on broodmares such as Miss Kate, Eulogy, Neried, Cinna, Volifox, Cowl (Dulcie) and others, particularly those families where multiple stallions stood in N.Z., which I would be happy to send to you. Have lost the interest to maintain them now. Have you read Lyle Andrew's books? Thank you would love them. No have not read his books.would nztba library have them? 1 Black Kirrama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phar Lap Fan 62 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 8:05 PM, Whitelion said: Thank you would love them. No have not read his books.would nztba library have them? Hi, Whitelion. Are you interested in mares that bred in New Zealand only or add those that had sons stand here? Will sort through all the papers. How do I contact you to arrange delivery? I'm in Waikato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd Vivian 740 Report post Posted September 15, 2018 Bourbon Lass. Tremendous winner producing family and regularly producing top drawer horses. Melt the latest today...Legacy set to continue through Sacred Falls as a sire.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nerula 409 Report post Posted October 16, 2018 Limitless family is a more recent one and showing black type. I am writing a 2 page story on the Belle family (Blue hen) Belle Fox Foxbridge - Belle Star. I can put it on a seperate post as an attachment when it has been corrected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Ice 36 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 Sunbride, at it again: Casaquinman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huey 1,377 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 Hunza with Grunt and Madison County so far this season. 1 Lloyd Vivian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Ice 36 Report post Posted November 19, 2018 Duplicity has Sanderae's staying blood pumping through his veins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitelion 17 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 10:37 AM, Phar Lap Fan said: Hi, Whitelion. Are you interested in mares that bred in New Zealand only or add those that had sons stand here? Will sort through all the papers. How do I contact you to arrange delivery? I'm in Waikato. Thank you so much from the information you sent. I will make sure the work is valued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franco Ice 36 Report post Posted February 3, 2019 In regards Parfore and Hunza, would you not say that the tap root is actually Classy Twiggy and Glamor Girl respectively? Not sure if there's a true definition. I suspect it's just opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weasel57 294 Report post Posted April 23, 2019 Ummm..Vegas Showgirl??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phar Lap Fan 62 Report post Posted April 26, 2019 On 4/23/2019 at 11:43 PM, weasel57 said: Ummm..Vegas Showgirl??? Traces back to Stardancer, ch. 1899, the family of Sometime, Fox Myth and Galilee so one of the best families ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
