Here are grades and brief comments on my current racers based on their performance in the 2010 season:
Affirm Gal (10-1-2-2) - Won her first race with a sterling 110 PSR then slumped the rest of the season, ultimately showing her age. Will be off to the breeding shed with an appointment with Nightwing. Grade: C+
Union Jack (7-0-2-1) - Failed to get a win in a season for the first time in 5 years. In retrospect, he should have probably been retired at the end of last season. Will begin his stud career immediately. Grade: C
Stowaway (9-2-5-1) - Another solid season from the sprinting veteran, who set a World Record at 6.5 furlongs in the process. Grade: A-
Big Slick (11-2-2-4) - The maturation process continued in 2010. He hit 100+ PSR in 6 of 11 races and just missed on a couple others. Grade: A-
Eminem (10-1-1-4) - Consistently speedy but win-hungry. We anticipate a successful 2012. Grade: B-
Mister Fantastic (9-1-4-2) - Still showing signs of immaturity, but is improving. Has one more season to show his stuff. Grade: B
Petenwell (9-3-0-1) - Raced under the colors of Smokey's Stable in 2010 and was very solid racing strictly in Grade One and Grade Two races. We'll drop him down a level for his 5yo season. No grade because he didn't race at Otsego last season.
A View to a Kill (8-3-2-1) - Full grown, strong and ready to rock as a 4yo in 2012. Big time potential and a chip off the old block. Grade: A
Hex (12-1-1-2) - Keep him on grass at 11 furlongs and he throws up PSR's in the 90's. I'll take that in low level races. Grade: C
Immortal (8-1-2-1) - Talented filly who finds a way into the money. Will race another season or two before becoming a broodmare. Grade: B-
Rogue (10-1-4-2) - She's getting better every season. One more season at Otsego, then to another stable to continue career as racer or broodmare. Grade: B
Domino (6-1-1-1) - Decent debut for this celebrated filly. Hopefully, the speed will blossom as a 3yo. Grade: C+
Sabretooth (5-0-1-0) - Needs a little more time and a lot more distance. We expect serious improvement next year. Grade: C
Shatterstar (5-1-2-0) - We love this guy. Runs like Dad and has plenty of talent. Prefers the grass, but could be a Derby contender nevertheless. Grade: A
Tombstone (5-0-1-0) - Shows flashes of ability. We like his chances. Grade: C-
7 comments:
Jim you are going to keep Immortal as a broodmare right ?
Foxie
That is my plan Foxie. I like her very much.
I like Rogue too, but since she won't be a candidate to breed with War Machine, I'll eventually sell her.
Geeze Jim and I thought my grading was harsh. ;)
Whoops! Signed on for something for school!
Have I been unfair here? Tell me what you think.
Very generous re Killer Jim - personally would have given a B+
Let me know about Rogue though - may have a deal for you.
I sent you an email Mandy. She'll be yours if you want her.
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