2009 Freshman Sires

[philcski]

We are 8 days away from Keeneland opening day and the start of 2YO racing. Something I've tried to learn more about in the past few years is freshman sires- for example, anyone who picked up quickly on the precocity of the Lion Hearts and Tapits last year would have made a LOT of money. They were winning early and often, frequently at big prices. Here's the list of freshman sires for 2009. Obviously there are some big names (AA, Ghostzapper, Leroi, RHT)... I'm guessing the early ones will be Bwana Charlie, Limehouse, Consolidator.

Additionally, has there ever been two full brothers entering stud at the same time?

Afleet Alex
Bull Market
Bwana Charlie
Castledale
Closing Argument
Consolidator
Crafty Shaw
Dance With Ravens
Eddington
Eurosilver
Eye of the Tiger
Forest Danger
Ghostzapper
Grand Reward
Kela
Kittens Joy
Leroidesanimaux
Limehouse
Mingun
Minister’s Wild Cat
North Light
Offlee Wild
Oratory
Pollard’s Vision
Powerscourt
Purge
Rock Hard Ten
Roman Ruler
Saint Liam
Southern Image
State City
Taste of Paradise
Unforgettable Max
Value Plus
Wando
Wildcat Heir

Found this guide which could be useful.
http://www.ironmaidensthoroughbreds....%20031209A.pdf

[Linny]

SA has Cal bred 2yo's in the first today. The first baby race of the season.
For success at 2 from your list I'd consider Forest Danger, Eurosilver and maybe Limehouse and Roman Ruler.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Wildcat Heir and Consolidator both have some quick 2yo's. They would be the two most obvious sires that might fly under the bettors radar imo.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Wildcat Heir and Consolidator both have some quick 2yo's. They would be the two most obvious sires that might fly under the bettors radar imo.

Agreed on Wildcat Heir. Probably going to be Calder types though, standing down in Florida.

What have you seen from the Limehouse 2YO's? Probably smallish and quick?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I certainly haven't seen a single Limehouse I'd be that interested in betting if they debuted in an early season MSW race at a fairly major circuit.

I think I've only watched 5 or so of them so far and he has over a hundred in this crop. Still, those would figure to be five of his better ones based on sales placement and that I believe all of them sold over his avg as yearlings.

[Antitrust32]

DrugS, what do you think of Closing Argument?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by philcski

We are 8 days away from Keeneland opening day and the start of 2YO racing. Something I've tried to learn more about in the past few years is freshman sires- for example, anyone who picked up quickly on the precocity of the Lion Hearts and Tapits last year would have made a LOT of money. They were winning early and often, frequently at big prices. Here's the list of freshman sires for 2009. Obviously there are some big names (AA, Ghostzapper, Leroi, RHT)... I'm guessing the early ones will be Bwana Charlie, Limehouse, Consolidator.

Additionally, has there ever been two full brothers entering stud at the same time?

Afleet Alex
Bull Market
Bwana Charlie
Castledale
Closing Argument
Consolidator
Crafty Shaw
Dance With Ravens
Eddington
Eurosilver
Eye of the Tiger
Forest Danger
Ghostzapper
Grand Reward
Kela
Kittens Joy
Leroidesanimaux
Limehouse
Mingun
Minister’s Wild Cat
North Light
Offlee Wild
Oratory
Pollard’s Vision
Powerscourt
Purge
Rock Hard Ten
Roman Ruler
Saint Liam
Southern Image
State City
Taste of Paradise
Unforgettable Max
Value Plus
Wando
Wildcat Heir

Found this guide which could be useful.
http://www.ironmaidensthoroughbreds....%20031209A.pdf

Thx Lauren