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The Yearling Mistake That Keeps Costing Buyers Big
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Hello! You’ve seen it. The bidding climbs. Buyer feels confident. What went wrong?​ In my latest post, I break down the most common mistake investors make when buying yearlings and how to avoid it. You’ll learn:
This post is short, direct and built for people who want to get it right. Read it here: The Yearling Trap: Why Looks Can Cost You​ Make smarter buys. Skip the regrets. —Clark |
Hi! I'm Clark Shepherd.
I offer my expertise as a bloodstock agent, sales consultant, and pedigree analyst to assist in breeding or purchasing superior thoroughbred racehorses through sound pedigree principles, horsemanship, and consistent implementation of well-designed plans. Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!
Hello! Most breeders feel it: the pull to make matings that “sell.” But what sells today often underperforms tomorrow. You don’t get many shots. One foal per mare, per year. Why waste it following someone else’s formula? In this article, you’ll learn why sale-driven decisions often backfire and how top breeders stay focused on what actually works. Read the article here → How Breeders Can Get Results Without Giving in to Sale Ring Influence Want proof it pays off? Fly Strong was identified as...
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...
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...