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By Renee Geelen, de Kabat Bloodstock

VALUE NZ SIRES FOR 2007

Of course, the first question to ask is what constitutes value to a breeder? It may be the ability to breed a champion, wanting the highest chance of breeding a winner, or the best return in the sale ring. The ultimate test of value is the number of breeders lining up to visit a stallion at the particular fee.

The statistics given in the New Zealand Stallion Register 2007 publication deal with racing performance for the progeny of the stallions listed. Figures for yearling sale receipts are not listed in that publication, but can be sourced elsewhere. All sires on these value lists have at least 3 crops of racing age. This removes those sires whose figures are skewed by having only young stock to race.

The following information is based on real statistical analysis, but the interpretation is my own judgment. The format is based on the American publication www.thoroughbredreview.com.


Stallions standing for between $15,000 and $5,500:

All stallions in this fee bracket have an average of 2.5%SW/foals with 1.6 Gr1 winners in 4.9 crops. The group has a 2007 average yearling price of $44,170.

Best Value

Towkay (Last Tycoon-Princess Tracy) $10,000 Little Avondale Stud.

Having received a fee rise for the first time since he entered stud duties, Towkay moves up a bracket. And even after doing this, he still remains the best value horse in his price range. When serving mares at a lower fee level, he has managed a SW/foals ratio of 3% and from only 5 crops of racing age, Towkay has already left 2 Group One winners. His yearling average for 2007 reflects his superior performance and this figure was an outstanding $68,900.

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