Ok, so I know this is a wee bit early to consider this, but I like to get my plans in order soon enough that I don’t have to worry later about it, if that makes sense.
I have two fillies who next year will be 4 year olds. They’ve both been doing very well in races since they turned three, but who knows how long that will last. So, my conundrum is, do I keep racing them or do I turn them into broodies?
First off is my best (and favorite) racer. I wouldn’t sell her for anything, and considering what she’s won me, I got off really well winning her in a $40,000 claiming race July of last year (when I was still completely new to the game with no clue what I was doing). 0.o
[color=red]Strike Out
http://www.finalfurlong.org/viewhorse.php?horse=4281
Her race highlights include 2 Gr. 1 wins, 2 Gr. 2 wins, and a speed record for one of those races. Aside from 2 races in between a couple of those, she’s won consistently or placed well.
Next is another filly who’s been doing well, though certainly not as well as Strike Out. Out of the 10 races she’s been in this year, she’s placed somewhere between 1st and 3rd six times.
[color=red]Lillys and Roses
http://www.finalfurlong.org/viewhorse.php?horse=10099
Her race highlights include 2 Gr.2 showings, and one placing in a Gr. 3 race. Her only stakes win has been an Ungraded race.
So, do I broodify them? Or keep racing them? I’ve got a pretty good idea with Strike Out, though opinions are definitely welcome, but Lilly…well, I don’t know with her.
), if it were me I’d keep them running for as long as they were winning purse money for me. Once they become broodstock, all they do is cost you money.