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Tag: pedigree

Past the Wire: A Closer Look at Pioneerof the Nile

It’s a sad day for the Thoroughbred breed, with the news that stallion Pioneerof the Nile has passed away at … More

Past the Wire, pedigree

the golden bloodline of N. C. Goldust

N. C. Goldust (Gold Stage – Arraign, by Judger) was aptly named.  Her name did not fit her in the … More

Illinois breeding, pedigree

Curlin babies having babies: Part 3

This year, there are horses of racing age out of Curlin mares, and the first two parts of this series … More

Curlin, Curlin to Mischief, pedigree

Curlin babies having babies: Part 2

Last week, Blinkers Off looked at five of the racing-age horses who can claim Curlin as their damsire.  That included … More

Curlin, pedigree

Curlin babies having babies: Part 1

Thanks to Palace Malice’s racing career, Blinkers Off has long focused on Curlin’s progeny. Curlin, himself, has found his stride … More

Curlin, pedigree

Illinois sires: Greytap

Every so often, someone googles Blinkers Off with interesting enough search terms that a post ensues.  Within the last week, … More

Illinois breeding, Illinois horse racing, pedigree

Illinois sires: Forest Attack

Based on the 2015 Illinois Department of Agriculture foal report, there were 173 Illinois Conceived and Foaled Thoroughbreds last year, … More

Illinois breeding, Illinois horse racing, pedigree

Chicago Railbird: 11.10.15

This week at Chicago Railbird, I take a look at the stallion who currently occupies the top of the Illinois … More

Chicago Railbird, Hawthorne, pedigree

Illinois-breds at Keeneland September: Book 6

Book 6 of Keeneland September runs on Friday and Saturday of this week, and marks the end of the sale.  … More

Illinois horse racing, pedigree, sales

Illinois-breds at Keeneland September: Book 5

Last night, Blinkers Off began to tackle the Illinois-breds in the later books of Keeneland September, with a look at … More

Illinois horse racing, pedigree, sales

Illinois-breds at Keeneland September: Book 4

Throughout this week we delve deeper into the books of the Keeneland September sale.  For followers of Illinois breeding and … More

Illinois horse racing, pedigree, sales

Illinois-breds at Keeneland September: Book 1

This year’s catalogue at Keeneland September features 21 Illinois-bred yearlings, only one of whom has been declared out so far.  … More

Illinois horse racing, pedigree, sales

Curlin babies at Keeneland September

Last night, Blinkers Off took a look at the broadest pattern among Curlin’s progeny at Keeneland September: Curlin babies out … More

Curlin, pedigree, sales

Curlin babies out of A. P. Indy mares

Keeneland September gets underway on Monday, and with it comes another early glimpse at Curlin’s fifth crop. Fourteen yearlings by … More

Curlin, pedigree, sales

about Atreides…

Earlier today, it was announced that four-year-old colt Atreides was being retired.  He is packing off to Kentucky, and will … More

meanderings, pedigree

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