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...

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:...