Breeder 307 Report post Posted February 8 Yesterday at Caulfield we saw a fantastic win by Alabama Express and we will probably see a lot more from him. Paul Moroney bought him for A$280k at the Easter Sale in 2018 for brother Mike to train. Alabama's Express' dam Lago Ovation is an unplaced mare by Encosta de Lago from a good imported family. Several members of the family have worked very well with Redoute's Choice so it is not surprising Paul had a hard look at the colt at the sales. Rekindled Outlook is a half sister by Flying Spur --similarly unplaced when racing, was sent to NZ to support Ferlax when he was standing at Haunui. The 2 colts by Ferlax from the mare sold in Book 3 for $3K and $2.5K. The Novara Park guys now own the mare (probably bought very cheaply) and have bred her to Sweynesse, so they now have possibly got a Book 1 mare. 3 Midget, Caroline and elvis reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby 150 Report post Posted February 13 Breeder not sure I can agree with you...for the mare to be possibly in Book 1. In the old days anyway Book 1 were well related, usually a good winner and/or usually a proven producer although there are some pretty light ones in there this year (which would normally have fell into Book 2). You need to stand on your own in Book 1 she'd make Book 2 if her stock are appealing. She herself only raced twice at Echuca, has produced nothing on the track yet although has some coming through but I see your point, a good horse can come from anywhere. Redoute's currently No.1 in the Aussie broodmare stats with Flying Spur 3rd - good luck to them hope they do well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patiti 210 Report post Posted February 13 Any performance by the ferlax colts would advance the mare considerably especially if she goes to a commercial stallion. Some top stallions in the dam line so could easily make book one soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
