It’s a sad day for the Thoroughbred breed, with the news that stallion Pioneerof the Nile has passed away at … More
Tag: 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
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 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 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
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 sires: Forest Attack
Based on the 2015 Illinois Department of Agriculture foal report, there were 173 Illinois Conceived and Foaled Thoroughbreds last year, … More
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
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-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-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-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
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 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
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