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5 Wins Over 5 Tracks by 29-1/2 lengths equals an undefeated runner.  What owner or trainer would not like this formula for success on the track?  Cashel Castle began his career in such a fashion.  He was successful on the track and now in 2008 the first of his outstanding foals will go to the track.  Trainer Chris Block, who trained Cashel Castle, likes what he sees in his offspring:   "I have seen Team Block's Cashel Castle offspring and based on what I have seen, I feel very optimistic about his chances of success as a sire.  Several of them carry the same characteristics that he did at the same age.  They are athletic and balanced and have good temperaments.  We are looking forward to getting the first group to the track." 

Look for Cashel Castle's runners to make a splash in 2008.  Make an appointment to see one of the most attractive stallions in Florida at Journeyman Stud, and call us for nicks with your mares.

From Brisnet.com 5/12/08

Hutcheson S. (G2) hero SMOOTH AIR (Smooth Jazz), 11th behind Big Brown (Boundary) in the Kentucky Derby (G1), has exited the Run for the Roses in good condition. Trainer Bennie Stutts Jr. is now targeting the $300,000 Ohio Derby (G2) at Thistledown on May 31.

"He got back here by van on Tuesday," the veteran horseman said on Sunday morning from his Calder barn. "He never backed off his feed at all with the whole experience. Other than a little scrape on a hock, he came back fine. He got off badly and was checked twice in the race.   The chart says he broke 15th, but I think it was closer to 18th and he got knocked around pretty good. Then we had missed the two days of training the week before and I couldn't work him when I wanted to Sunday, and that didn't help either."

Despite the rough trip, Stutts was still glad to be part of Derby 134. "It was a wonderful experience that I'll never forget," he said.  "He's back galloping and I've already nominated him (for the Ohio Derby). If things go well, that's where he's going."  Prior to the Kentucky Derby, Smooth Air had finished an honorable second to Big Brown in the Florida Derby (G1).

When Red Hot Jazz decides she is winning a race, she does it convincingly, it would seem.  The filly by Smooth Jazz out of the Red Ransom mare Truly A Ransom was a maiden special weight winner by a wide margin in her first start as a two-year old.  She followed up that race with a couple of rough outings, but on Sunday she got back to her dominating way when she scored by 8-1/2 lengths in allowance company. Congratulations to Trainer and co-owner Steve Klesaris, co-owner Puglisi Racing, LLC, and breeder Frank Hopewell. 

Think about the stallion you think will be Florida's top freshman sire this year? Think real hard. Got it? Are you sure? Now, call our office and we just might be able to set you up with a share so you can own a piece of the stallion of your choice. .

A huge deal to stand Big Brown at stud is in the works.  The son of Boundary has assured himself status as a top stallion prospect.  Breeders in Florida already know that a son of Boundary can deliver the goods.  From January to May and each month in between, happy breeders have called to give glowing reports of their Pomeroy foals.  Several have bred their mares back to the handsome stallion.  Some people might laugh at the idea of Pomeroy being compared to Big Brown.  Aside from the facts that they are both of good size, bone, and conformation, both are by Boundary; both are multiple Grade-1 stakes winners; both of them were more than just sprinters, as many have claimed Boundary runners to be.  That's right!  Pomeroy was not just a sprinter.  He actually crossed the line first in the Grade-3 Kentucky Cup Juvenile for two-year olds at Turfway.  He was a graded stakes winner at 2 for a few minutes before a steward's ruling disqualified him from the win.  (Watch The Race).     Pomeroy is out of a Seeking The Gold mare.  Seeking the GOld was the winner of the 1-1/4 mile Super Derby (G-1) and second in both the 1-1/4 mile Breeders' Cup Classic (G-1) and the Travers Stakes (G-1).  Pomeroy has it within him to sire more than sprinters.  Big Brown will stand for big green.  Pomeroy at $10,000 seems like a bargain.  Call to book your mare.  
                                                                                                                                                        

Do you think it's too late in the breeding season to breed your mare?  Given the names of the stars that came from late covers, there might not be a better time to breed.  The dams of notable stars Afleet Alex, Barbaro, Northern Dancer, Grand Slam, Spain, War Admiral, Discreet Cat, Hard Spun, Pleasant Colony, and Touch Gold just to name a few, were all covered in May or June.  Your late season mating could result in a great horse.  Call us for information on available seasons or for nicks.

The post selections are final, the horses have gotten acclimated to the track, the trainers have all spoken and now it's almost time to run the 134th Kentucky Derby.  All the hype leading up to the race is almost at an end.  The well deserved hype that has followed Big Brown will either continue and reach monstrous proportions, or there will be a brief time of mourning for another favorite's loss.  Hype tends to create expectations and horse racing wants a superhorse.  There always seems to be a letdown if the superhorse doesn't win.  If big Brown wins, he will certainly be anointed the unstoppable Triple Crown winner even before he has the roses thrown across his back.  If he doesn't win, we will look for answers to explain his loss.  If the Big Brown hype dies down, like phoenix from the ashes will rise hype renewed, and another horse will have the focus of our attentions as we head into The Preakness.  By many accounts, Big Brown can't lose, but there are 19 others in the field and while these might all be considered "also rans before the race, one of them just might emerge a hero, and that will take nothing away from Big Brown.  Great horses have lost this race in the past.  Big Brown has been spectacular in his previous starts and a loss in the Derby would not diminish what he has done to date and we will look for more to come from him.  Good luck to al the connections of all the horses running.

Thinking aout owning a share in a stallion?  Not a bad idea during a downturn in the economy.  Stallion shares retain their value for a relatively long period until runners by that stallion perform above or below expectations to impact share values.  Buying a piece of the right stallion at the right time can have lucrative rewsults.  Would you like to be co-owner of your favorite stallion?  Or co-owner of a stallion whose stock you think will rise when his runners make the scene?  Call to inquire about availability of a share in your stallion of interest. Check out the list of a few of them.   If your stallion of choice is not on the list, that doesn't mean shares are not available.  Call us with a request to see if we might be able to help you find what you are looking for.

Graeme Hall looks poised to have his best year as a sire in 2008.  The Leading Third Crop Sire in Florida has sired tough runners that include stakes winners Graeme Six, Get Noticed, Bovell Road and stakes horses Hallway, Wishing Wishes, Whatdreamsrmadeof and Harrow Land.  Graeme Six is already G-1 placed and goes for an important score in the G-1 Humana Distaff (Race 8) at Churchill on Kentucky Derby Day.  Also on the verge of bringing glory to his sire is Lieutentant Ron.  With 2 wins from 2 starts and 2 triple-digit Beyer Speed Figures, Lieutenant Ron looks to be a star on the rise.   Already with 3 stakes performers and 15 winners in 2008, Graeme Hall has 75 registered two-year-olds (his biggest crop to date) to come this year.   Look for good news from his new runners in weeks to come.  Call us to nick your mare to one of Florida's top values at stud.     

Smooth Air has been steadily improving over his 7 starts going into the Kentucky Derby.  Daily Racing Form's "Derby Watch" reports Derby hopefuls' odds in future wager pools.  The 3 pools reported reflect Smooth Air's progress and the respect he has been earning.  In pool 1, Smooth Air appeared as a 159-1 shot.  In pool 2, he appeared as a 192-1.  The latest pool 3 lists his odds as 30-1.  Trainer Bennie Stutts has been universally praised for the job he has done in building stamina in a small colt who is not supposed to be able to go the distance, and bettors are taking notice.  Smooth Air's latest works at Calder before flying to Lousiville have helped create some excitement about his chances.  A good performance in his final work at Churchill, scheduled for Sunday, will certainly add to Smooth Air's credibility, and may diminish payouts to Derby day bettors who back him.     

There are still many great seasons available for your mares to breed in 2008.  Some are available at prices lower than the advertised fee.  We offer free nicks using Werks Ratings and/or APEX statistics to breeders who book through our office.  Call for details and check out the list of seasons.