What would you do?

chuckrock · What would you do?

Let's see if we can gather some discussion. each week I'll highlight a horse, and every can chime in how i'm messing them up and give me suggestions to help me be a better trainer. That sounds like a good idea to everyone..doesn't it Very Happy

Last Sire Standing (PASSING GLANCE (GB) x KRIS S. x NATIVE DANCER )

Horse's History: when i was on my mission to breed to every 2005 freshman sire, this was the last one I used. I've been happy with its production until recently. I think I got into a rut running it at 8 or 8.5 furlongs on the dirt. what do you think i should do? claimers? give her more ground? retire her?

http://derbyfever.com/hr/runtime/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=116950

fabman

I'd try longer. Looks like can handle it. The way I'm running things these days and with the speeds up, this horse is getting in claimer territory. I wouldn't retire it though. Only 24 starts. Should have some more life yet for sure.

darnath

With her pedigree and past I'd be inclined to give her another shot on the turf at around a mile

tgerk

i'd try turf again but i don't see it working. i would plan to send it to breed after the failed attempt

fabman

I didn't or wouldn't suggest breeding because that sire, although none are on record yet, would probably be hard pressed to produce a horse as good as this one in the DS spot.

chuckrock

Its strange. I must have thought the combo was going to produce a turf runner, since the first three races were on turf. I'll definitely try that suggestion.

I probably would breed to her eventually. I'm usually crazy like that fab. I would probably use a little used sire and cross my fingers. Sometimes these things work. But your right, the one spot even I think needs to have a top notch sire is the DS spot. The sire and the DDS can get away with trying things, but usually not the DS spot.

chuckrock

3672.3113 Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4 years old and up, Non-Winners of ONE within the last 6 months, A mile and one sixteenth on the Firm Turf
metro LAST SIRE STANDING(GB) W Blake 7/2

dundey

I would try turf again for sure, she's ITM 3 out of 3 on turf!
What took you so long!
If she does not run well at 8.5 shorten up a bit and give it one more try.

randy

mile on the turf , then mile on the dirt , then mile on the turf then mile ... Laughing

chuckrock

thanks randy. SO helpful.....

nameless

Good luck Chuck, Hope the Turf works out well, looks like thats definately the way to go.

the sire for (PASSING GLANCE (GB) as you know is Polar falcon, as a sire was a beast on both surfaces, but his best winning % was at 8 F Turf according to my out dated sire stats tool, lol

anyways Heres to a breakout run.....

let us all know how you pan out

later,

Ryan

chuckrock

well a solid second posting a 100 speed. I think you guys have helped breathe new life into this horse. thanks!

i'll be posting the newest edition of what would you do? tonight when i start entering horses

chuckrock

3714.1808 Allowance, Fillies and mares, 4 years old and up, Non-Winners of ONE within the last 6 months, A mile and one sixteenth on the Firm Turf
metro LAST SIRE STANDING(GB) W Collins 5/2

chuckrock

well well well. A hard fought victory by a head and posted a 105. Very impressive. I'm going to try and toughen the competition next time with the type of restrictions, and if i get a repeat performance then maybe an open allowance.