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!
Tired of guessing with pedigree? Here's the fix.
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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:
This is part of the same approach I’ve used through my OPTIMAL Matings process. A system that combines seven proven pedigree principles to help breeders and buyers make smart, customized decisions. It’s helped produce everything from solid allowance runners to graded stakes winners, including Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom. Read the post here: Pedigree Strategy That Actually Works​ Also, keep an eye out:​ This is a pedigree-based short list: yearlings that stand out by analysis and are worth a closer look in person. It’s designed to guide your inspections, not replace them. And this time, I’m making the list available to everyone. Not just my retainer clients. -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...