Hey!Most breeders want the same thing: Foals with the class, soundness and scope to compete. But year after year, the results fall short. Why? Because most breeding plans start in the wrong place: with stallion ads, sales averages or a nick rating that looks good on paper. That approach leads to overcrowded outcomes: average foals in a saturated market. If you want to breed better racehorses, you need a smarter starting point. Start with your mare. She’s not just part of the equation, she...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Buying a yearling shouldn't feel like a shot in the dark. You’ve done the work. You’ve studied catalogs. But picking the right horse still feels like guessing. It doesn’t have to. I’ve just released my OPTIMAL Mating Sales Selections for the Fasig-Tipton July Sale. These picks are based on full seven-generation pedigree analysis using proven, practical strategies that have helped produce multiple graded stakes winners, including a Kentucky Derby champion. Here’s what you get: • Pedigree-based...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi! You’ve heard it before: “Don’t use that stallion. He’s not popular right now.” But what if he’s exactly what your mare needs? Too many breeders pass on a strong mating because they’re worried the market won’t like it. They chase what's selling today and lose out on what could win tomorrow. In my latest post, I walk through why stallion selection should never start with trends. It should start with pedigree logic, physical balance and what actually makes a better racehorse. You’ll learn:...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey! Breeding and buying Thoroughbreds shouldn’t feel like a shot in the dark. You study pedigrees. You check the nick. You get advice from all directions and still feel unsure. That’s exactly why I wrote this: A clear, practical guide to using pedigree the right way. Whether you're breeding, buying or pinhooking. Inside, you’ll learn: How to use inbreeding and outcrossing with purpose Why female families are your hidden advantage What to actually look for in a 7-generation review And how to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! You’ve seen it. A yearling steps into the ring. Carries itself well. Big-name pedigree. Seems like a sure thing. The bidding climbs. Buyer feels confident. Months later… nothing. No starts. Just invoices. What went wrong? The warning signs were there but most people don’t know where to look. In my latest post, I break down the most common mistake investors make when buying yearlings and how to avoid it. You’ll learn: Why a strong first impression can lead to a weak return Which parts...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there! The Triple Crown was never meant to be convenient. Three races. Five weeks. No margin for error. It’s not supposed to suit every horse. It’s supposed to expose the ones who can’t take the heat. But more and more, we hear calls to make the test easier. Spread the races out. Give horses more rest. Here’s the truth: The problem isn’t the schedule.It’s the kind of horses we’re breeding. This new article lays it out clearly: why the challenge matters, where the system is slipping and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you're posting content but still feel invisible… If you’re working hard but still not getting leads… If your marketing feels like a treadmill: constant motion, no traction. You’re not alone. And you’re not broken. You’re just writing content for the wrong audience. The truth? Google’s not the main gatekeeper anymore. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini now decide who shows up as the answer your next client sees. If your content isn’t written for them, you stay hidden. 👉...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! Every sale, the same mistake repeats. A flashy colt enters the ring. Clean throat. Big walk. Everyone’s watching. “He just looks like a runner,” someone whispers. But a year later? They’re wondering what went wrong. Here’s the truth: looks don’t tell you the whole story. That’s why we don’t start with appearance. We start with pedigree structure, then conformation and then price. And that approach just delivered again last week. Twice. Bosun, a recent Fair Grounds winner, was a sales...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there! I have seen it too many times. A breeder spends a fortune on stud fees, convinced that a high price means high success. A buyer walks into the auction ring, dazzled by a glossy catalog page, and drops six figures on a yearling. Then, two years later, that "future champion" can’t even break its maiden. Sound familiar? I know because I made the same mistakes. For years, I trusted the industry’s so-called “wisdom.” Nick ratings. Sales trends. High-dollar stallions. I assumed that if a...
6 months ago • 1 min read