A look back...

Sometimes, things just go right. I’d like to think that the successful campaign that was 2012 was all about me. That I’ve figured this game out. That my methods are the best way to go. That the success is sustainable. Then again, maybe I just got lucky. All of my “mediocre” horses were running over their heads. It was a fluke year. More likely though, it’s a little bit of both. I’ve found something that works for me and coupled that with some good fortune. Whatever it is, sign me up for more.

It's that time of year again...

Time to submit the breeding pairings. In and of itself, it's not really all that exciting. Sure, it's fun figuring out the pairings, fleshing out the five-generation pedigree, and picking out the names. But, it doesn't even compare to the excitement of race day. Not even remotely close. That being said, here is the group of 16 that I'll be excited about...in 2015.

• Hammerfest/Veil Of Maya - Unknown Direction x Safe Harbor
• Anduril/Sublime Silver - Narsil x Deja vu
• Fantastic Fantasy - Fantasy Flight x Worth The Risk
• Fantasy Express - Fantasy Flight x Midnight Express
• Stick To Your Guns/Radiant Rose - Brilliant x Kupalinka
• Arcturus/Southern Star - Sir Empire x Red Star
• Sweet Music - Bombtrack x Fine Dancer
• Primeval Myth/Primeval Dawn - Honour My Name x The Actress
• After Dinner Mint - Unknown Direction x Wood Nymph
• Flashy Affair/Flaming Diamond - Brilliant x Sweet Angelic
• Bad Hoodoo - Deux Francais x Hyde and Seek
• Oberon/In The Pink - Bombtrack x Enchanting Waltz
• Blues Slew/Dust Bunny - Misty Mountain Hop x Change of Scenery
• Dusty Halo - President Halo x Henry's Slew
• Vaguely Honorable/Vaguely Virtuous - Honour My Name x Dark Glass
• Candy Corn - Our Differences x Classy Lady

2012 Auction

The 2012 auction wasn't a very busy one for the stable this year. With limited stall space available, only three horses were targeted (and acquired). The three purchases were Bombtrack, Cielo di Fuoco, and Honour My Name. Two of the purchases, Bombtrack and Honour My Name, were immediately retired to stud duty. Cielo di Fuoco remains in training for the 2013 season, with a possible eye towards being added to the stallion roster in the future.

Bombtrack, a 5YO son of Encosta De Lago, was acquired specifically to cover Enchanting Waltz. The G2 winner will also be paired with Fine Dancer.

Honour My Name returns to the stable after bouncing around a little bit over the past three years. The 8YO has dates lined up with The Actress and Dark Glass.

Cielo di Fuoco, a 4YO son of Dubai Millenium, has won twice in his career. He looked to be coming into his own towards the end of his 3YO season with back-to-back 100+ PSR performances.

Joining the three purchases in the trip back from the auction was Dare To Win. The 5YO received no bids and will continue his racing career under the black and silver silks.