Thanks Greg - I just love Toby!  Great picture - all curious!!

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More on Calumet and I like what I'm reading.  And I wonder if they'll move English Channel from Lanes End to Calumet.

Classic Hopes in Calumet's Renewal

 ...the acquisition of Americain, who will fall heir to a number of mares purchased specifically to be sent to his sire. These moves do not suggest someone who is looking either for profits in the sale ring or a quick return on investment at the track. What they do suggest is that Kelley is serious about breeding horses that can recapture Calumet's glory days in the mid-20th century. And that means horses with the stamina, soundness, and speed to capture Triple Crown races, the top weight-for-age races, and major handicaps.

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/market-watch/archive/2012/12/03/classic-hopes-in-calumet-s-renewal.aspx

Well this isn't much notice.....I just got it in my mail today.

Open House to Meet Shackleford and the rest of the Darby Dan stallions:

I didn't get this-darn it! Of course, since I'm not in KY, it really doesn't matter. Perhaps the future open houses will be given with more notice?

I know!  I got it too.   If I started driving as soon as I read it I might have made it in time LOL

In Lingerie going to Frankel!  http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/74862/in-lingerie-retired-from-racing

Oh WOW.  That sounds like a nice match to me.

He's baack.......Henny Hughes...

Henny Hughes  , a leader on the 2-year-old sires' list this year, will stand the 2013 breeding season at Walmac Farm near Lexington under a lease arrangement for a fee of $7,500 stands and nurses. The 9-year-old stallion (Hennessy—Meadow Flyer, by Meadowlake) currently stands at Rangeview Stud in Western Australia for Aust$7,700

Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/74876/henny-hughes-returning-to-ky-now-at-walmac#ixzz2E7zFo5sb

HH has had lots of good runners this year!  Glad it brings him back here, that's great news.

I fell in love with Banimpire's looks and was so excited about Chad Brown's excitment over her.  Now she is going to be bred to Galileo to help improve stamina here in the US - I'm gonna be following those babies.  Her new owner's name has not yet been disclosed.  

Do you get the feeling there is a movement starting to get underway to improve the breed here?  Lots of exciting news on the breeding front lately....and it's happening here.  Finally.

Tattersalls sale session topped by $2.5 million Banimpire

Banimpire’s new owner will send her to Coolmore stallion Galileo, McDonald said, adding, “We are keen to buy European pedigrees to bring in more versatility, stamina, and strength to our U.S. pedigrees.”

http://www.drf.com/news/tattersalls-sale-session-topped-25-million-banimpire