War Machine has been a stud for 5 years. During that time, he has sired a total of just 7 foals for Otsego Farms.
Why so few? Well, two reasons come to mind.
First, Otsego Farms used to have a very small breeding operation. Second, up to this point our broodmares haven't been quite right for him.
Happily, both of those problems have been rectified this season.
We've made a commitment to breed 10-12 foals every year, half of which will come from War Machine. And, we've taken drastic steps to acquire nice mares, specifically chosen with the Triple Crown Champion in mind.
Immortal, Second Strike, and False Demon were all picked up primarily due to their compatibility with War Machine. These mares, along with Nova and the occasional leased mare, (Isca's Revenge last year and Bold Alanna this year) have given me new hope in tapping War Machine's potential as a stud.
We're very excited to finally have the means to start cranking out more War Machine foals.
Incidentally, Shattered Record, In Spirit, Affirm Gal, and Ace Of Grace will produce my future turf stayers, who will usually be sired by Nightwing and Union Jack.
Why so few? Well, two reasons come to mind.
First, Otsego Farms used to have a very small breeding operation. Second, up to this point our broodmares haven't been quite right for him.
Happily, both of those problems have been rectified this season.
We've made a commitment to breed 10-12 foals every year, half of which will come from War Machine. And, we've taken drastic steps to acquire nice mares, specifically chosen with the Triple Crown Champion in mind.
Immortal, Second Strike, and False Demon were all picked up primarily due to their compatibility with War Machine. These mares, along with Nova and the occasional leased mare, (Isca's Revenge last year and Bold Alanna this year) have given me new hope in tapping War Machine's potential as a stud.
We're very excited to finally have the means to start cranking out more War Machine foals.
Incidentally, Shattered Record, In Spirit, Affirm Gal, and Ace Of Grace will produce my future turf stayers, who will usually be sired by Nightwing and Union Jack.
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