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Old 06-06-2009, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Linny
EQ and DH both got classic winners in their first crops. DH is was decent but not outstanding 7f horse so a Derby/ Preakness winner in his first crop was a shock. I think his initial season as stud his fee was about $7500. He becan his career in KY, but WinStar (whose principals had just bought the business, including DH) promoted him all over, doing foal shares and other stuff.
EQ was a rocket at 7-8f on turf and had a champion Euro 2yo in his first crop but again, a Derby/Preakness winner from him was a shock.
Agree with everything you said, except Distorted Humor was a damned good sprinter- better than decent.
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