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Brooklyn Cowboy, out of the Two Punch mare No Better Time, became the latest winner bred by Silverleaf Farms, Inc. David Hutson's Silverleaf Farm guided Brooklyn Cowboy's sire Pomeroy to a Grade-1 Win in the Forego Handicap at Saratoga before retiring him to stud at Vinery in Florida. Upon retiring the winner of almost 1 million dollars, Hutson bred several mares to the new stallion and the results of his efforts have consistently showed up in the winners' circles across the country. Pomeroy has been consistently producing fine runners from two crops to race. With his third crop coming, he is proving to be a stallion capable of siring durable runners who can be successful as either routers or sprinters. Standing at Vinery in Florida for a fee of $5,000, the sire of 6 stakes winner who have won 10 stakes races, including 2 graded stakes winners, is considered a top value among Florida stallions. Submit your mare for a nick to Pomeroy and make your breeding plans early for 2012.
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Vexor, a two-year old by Wildcat Heir out of Real Clever Trick (Yes It's True), was a$90,000 purchase by Goldmark Farms in 2010. His connections noticed his talent while in training in Florida at Goldmark's training facility. After a solid second-place finish in his debut at Belmont, Vexor went on to break his maiden in strong fashion at Saratoga, prompting trainer John Kimmel to point him to the G-1 Hopeful Stakes also in Saratoga. His effort in The Hopeful over a sloppy track was underwhelming, but the connections kept the faith. Given his last start, it was no wonder the colt was sent off at odds of 18-1 in The Nashua. The odds didn't matter. The longshot Vexor gave proof that the speed he had showed in his earlier races was for real as he cruised to win The Nashua over highly regarded juveniles, including 7-5 favorite She Digs Me. Keeping the faith has paid off for Goldmark and Kimmel so far. Now it's on the the Big One as Vexor trains on toward the G-1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Sprint at Churchill Downs. Vexor was bred in Florida by Carlos Rafael and Briggs & Cromartie Bloodstock.
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Before the start of the G-2 Gallant Bloom Handicap at Belmont Park, owner/trainer Amy Tarrant stated that her prized filly Pomeroy's Pistol would be in line for the Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Sprint if she put in a good effort in the prestigious race. After a brilliant win over older fillies and mares in the Gallant Bloom, Amy Tarrant might be looking at a starter going off at short odds in the Thoroughbred World Championships when she looks in Pomeroy's Pistol's stall. The filly's big effort certainly put her in line for a shot at one racing's biggest events. Congratulations also go to breeder Hardacre Farm. Hardacre Farm is owned by (guess who?) Amy Tarrant.
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Ardmore Stud is a full-service Thoroughbred Farm. Located in beautiful Versailles, Kentucky, Ardmore Stud is the base of operations for hands-on management of Briggs & Cromartie Thoroughbred Consultants client thoroughbreds as well as of those horses owned by the agency. The farm offers professional management, boarding and sales prep for barren mares, mares with foals, weanlings and yearlings. The physical setting is serene, peaceful and stunning! The attention to details of the barns and the farm provide a facility for the safe management and care of each and every horse. A qualified staff provides care and expert knowledge to insure the best possible living conditions for all horses boarded at Ardmore. Additionally, upon availability, accommodations for visiting owners are provided for those who board. Click on the Ardmore link for sensational views of the farm. We're pet friendly too. There's no place like Autumn at Ardmore Stud in Versailles! Come for a visit.
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Seal Cove, a 3 year-old colt by Strong Hope out of Meghan's Joy by A.P. Indy, announced himself an important player in big time racing by taking the Gleaming Stakes at hallowed Saratoga Race Course on Monday August 8th. The Shug McGaughey trainee earned his 3rd win from 4 starts, his only defeat coming off the turf. Jockey Javier Castellano placed the colt 6th out of 8 starters along the first 6 furlong of the race, but unleashed Seal Cove in a strong move down the center of the track to close strongly and put away the field, proving bettor post time favoritism to be legitimate. Seal Cove will probably be pointed toward the Grade-3 Saranac Stakes, according to McGaughey. The promising colt is owned by his breeder Stuart Janney, III.
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Pomeroy, Florida's leading stallion by stakes winners and stakes wins, celebrated the July 4th weekend in explosive fashion with two sharp stakes wins, one by an already established star in FLASHPOINT and another by a budding star in MEL BEACH. Flashpoint easily won the Grade-3 $143,00 Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park as the prohibitive favorite. After a grueling triple crown season that saw him run respectfully going two turns, the speedy Flashpoint returned to his strength in the 7-furlong Jersey Shore and he proved he felt at home as he sprinted away from an over-matched field to capture top prize.
Pomeroy is also Florida's leading second crop sire and runners from his second crop have gotten off to a good start in 2011. Among them is MEL BEACH. On July 2, in the 5-1/2 furlong Frank Gomez Memorial Stakes, MEL BEACH went off at odds of 10-1 and was not expected to perform as he did, but he performed impressively nonetheless. The colt out of the Pentelicus mare Stars In Your Eyes forced the pace early and then took the lead going into the stretch, moving away from the field as he neared the line to win by 1-3/4 lengths. Mel Beach was bred in Florida by Jacalyn Menifee. He is owned by J. Robert Harris, III and trained by Edward Plesa, Jr.
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At Belmont Park, July 3rd, Tamarind Hall, a chestnut filly by Graeme Hall out of Turner's Hall by Forest Wildcat made a strong move in the stretch of the 7-furlong Grade-3 Bed O' Roses Handicap to put away a good field by 5-1/4 lengths. Sent off at almost 16-1, the filly made her intentions known early, breaking well and then holding in good position as jockey David Cohen who put her in line for her winning move move. The Florida bred Tamarind Hall was bred by Eugene Melnyk, is owned by Eklektikos, and trained by Jeremiah Engelhart
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In the first half of June, Pomeroy's Pistol solidified her status as a stakes winner, and U R Burnin Daylite became a first time stakes winner. Hardacre Farm's Pomeroy's Pistol added more blacktype to her pedigree by winning the $75,000 Just Smashing Stakes. Her first blacktype win was in the G-2 Forward Gal Stakes. Congratulations to Owner / Breeder / Trainer Amy Tarrant for her nice win. While Pomeroy's Pistol was adding to her accomplishments, U R Burnin Daylite made his first splash in stakes company by winning The Golden Boy Stakes, a six-furlong contest at Assiniboia Downs in Canada. U R Burnin Daylite is trained by Ardel Sayler, owned by Nicole Sayler and was bred by Silverleaf Farms, Inc in Florida.
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Graeme Hall took back his spot atop the list of Florida's Leading Sires over the weekend. As we know, one big win by a good runner can make a difference in a tight race among solid stallions, but Graeme Hall's return to the top spot is a testament to his consistency. Historically, Graeme Hall has been among the top of all stallions by percentage of repeat winners. He is currently tops in that category among Florida's top 5 stallions. Second-crop sire Pomeroy is a close second. Graeme Hall has tough runners from horses of all ages. He has led the nation with high numbers of two-year-old stakes winners in a given year and he consistently has older horses vying for major races around the country. As we enter a new racing year, we expect a good crop of two-year olds by Graeme Hall to have an impact in big races. Breeders expecting the same can still acquire a contract to breed to one of the most consistent and successful stallions in Florida for only $5,000. Call our office at (352) 591-5888 or email info@bcbloodstock.com to reserve your contract. |
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Duke of Mischief cemented his spot as a racehorse of consequence when he took on and defeated a talented field of 10 other graded stakes winners in the Charles Town Classic, adding another graded-stakes event to his record and about $600,000 to his earnings. He has now earned $1.7 Million. This quality of the field in this race rivaled top races in some of the best tracks in the country. It's no wonder this race has developed into a Grade-3 event and if it continues to draw this type of field. Given the 1 Million Dollar purse it is likely that this race will be one that trainers will target for their top horses. The quality of the field makes Duke of Mischief's win that much more impressive. Congratulations to owners Alex & Joann Lieblong, Marilyn & David McMaster and trainer David Fawkes.
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Since moving away from running on the dirt, Joes Blazing Aaron, a gelded son of Graeme Hall, has been pretty impressive, winning an optional claiming event on the turf then staying on that surface to win the G-2 Palm Beach Stakes at Gulfstream Park. This runner, like many Graeme Hall runners, is a gutsy performer and it would not be surprising to see him win on the polytrack of Keeneland. The morning line odds on him to win the G-1 Toyota Bluegrass Stakes were set at 12-1, so oddsmakers are not exactly thinking of him as the longest of shots. Graeme Hall to come up with horses that are in the mix in big races. Throughout his stallion career, Graeme Hall has had stellar runners that consistently keep him among the top of successful sire lists. Standing for a modest fee of $5,000 at Winding Oaks Farm, the Graeme Hall continues to be among the best values among Florida stallions.
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Stallion Management and Syndication
Briggs & Cromartie Thoroughbred Consultants can be involved in the development of a breeding stallion on any level requested by clients. Whether it is simply in identifying and obtaining a specific stallion prospect for a client, managing the sales of seasons and / or shares for a syndicate or a private owner, or aiding in the advertising and promotion of a commercial stallion, the agency is qualified to represent clients at any level of the commercial stallion market. The agency has represented such stallion owners as Silverleaf Farms, Dogwood Stables, Vinery Stud, Sequel Stallions, Winding Oaks Farm, and Team Block in the marketing and development of stallions.
Public Auction Representation
The principles of Briggs & Cromartie have been active in the selection and purchase of stock for clients at public auction and in private transactions for more than 3 decades. Briggs & Cromartie Consultants review and analyze pedigrees to determine market value, perform prior-to-purchase inspections and physical evaluations for both public and private sales, facilitate and coordinate pre-purchase veterinary exams, and negotiate the purchase and sale transactions on behalf of clients. The agency boasts a core of loyal clients that it has represented since its inception. The agency also has a high rate of return clients. All clients are assured that appropriate ethical standards are upheld in every transaction performed by Briggs & Cromartie consultants.
Pre-sale Horse Inspections
Some clients prefer to select their own horses, but a second opinion is always valuable in the decision to purchase a horse. Our consultants are available to perform pre-purchase evaluations. A second opinion by an experienced Thoroughbred market expert can provide peace of mind when making important purchase decisions.
Appraisals
An appraisal is a process of determining the estimated market value of a horse through a physical inspection of the horse, analysis of the pedigree, analysis of the current regional, national, and international commercial Thoroughbred markets, and the age, race record and sometimes the pregnancy status of a mare. Thoroughbred horse values can fluctuate in response to the market. Our agency uses up- to-date records available via Thoroughbred informational resources and the consultants’ personal knowledge of events and conditions that directly impact our market. Comprehensive information coupled with the expertise of our consultants ensure that the client(s) receives a thorough and honest assessment of their Thoroughbred investments. Of course, a second opinion is important to insure consistency. Clients who have already established values can always rely on an informed second opinion.
Mating Analysis
The consultants of Briggs & Cromartie use their knowledge of Thoroughbred pedigrees and the commercial Thoroughbred market in combination with several mating and nicking analyses systems to help give clients sound advice when making breeding decisions about their mares. Mating analysis reports are provided in several formats, depending on the needs of the client.
Farm Design Consultation
Bob Cromartie has been active in the Thoroughbred business and farms for over three decades. He has contributed to the conceptual design and development of some very functional and aesthetically outstanding Thoroughbred farms and business facilities in the Ocala area. Bob has also been instrumental in the development of amenities in master planned residential community developments in other parts of the state of Florida. Clients can see his work when they visit such sites as Padua Stables, Sequel Stallions, the F.T.B.O.A. headquarters, or Bob's own Ardmore Stud.
Business Planning
Acquiring horses for racing or broodmares to start a breeding farm takes planning. Our consultants assist clients in setting realistic goals and identifying practical objectives that lead to success. We use our extensive experience in the Thoroughbred industry to custom design a sound business plan that incorporates client goals within the context of what can be the overwhelming and confusing realms of the commercial Thoroughbred market and of Thoroughbred breeding.
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