| From The Paddock Newsletter 29-Jan-2010 |
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From The Paddock
Dane Shadow - fast becoming the breeders buddy
Pictured above - Zabere/Dane Shadow 08 was the KWH Classic Sale Topper Following on from his Number 1 ranking at the Gold Coast, Dane Shadow has again delivered for breeders at the 2010 Inglis Classic Sale. To quote www.breednet.com.au, "Dane Shadow proved most profitable for his supporters with 14 youngsters averaging $50,964, more than six times his 2007 service fee of $7,700". Being Number 1 "return on service fee" at both sales to date in 2010 is quite an achievement and now the challenge is to continue this for future years from a higher service fee. Even if he had stood at $20k - $25k in 2007, Dane Shadow"s numbers would still be superior to most other stallions. Dane Shadow"s 2010 price will be determined somewhat by what happens this Autumn with horses like Shellscrape, Hurtle Myrtle, Shadow Minister, Rising Shadow, Race The Shadow, Dee Lilly and the returning 2YOs of promise, Shadows In The Sun, Turn It Up, Forgiven and Bust "N" Loose. Shellscrape"s full sister Red Tracer with Chris Waller will also be of interest when she comes back later in the spring whilst just quietly, Mark Wallace and Peter Moody are rumoured to have good ones.
Farm Conditions Update
Weekly Rainfall: 22mm over 3 storms Player Profile
6 questions with Chivornne Keith Place of Birth - Gray"s Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa Roll at Kitchwin - Playing with yearlings (i.e. horse babysitter) Age - 23 1. Where did you go on your last holiday? Proper Holiday: awesome few weeks in Vanuatu. Quick Trip: Melbourne for the Cup. 2. What is the single best thing about working at Kitchwin? The people, the scenary oh and of course the horses! 3. Which mare at Kitchwin would you most like to own? Rock Me Baby - love her! Or Empirical - she has gorgeous foals. 4. If you were Prime Minister what"s the first thing you would do? Of Australia? hmmm, take the hassel out of getting visas. 5. Where do you see yourself in 20 years time? Wow, 20 years... I"ll be 40+, that"s scary. Hopefully doing something big in the racing industry with a nice big game farm in South Africa/Kenya/Mocambique. Mick"s Question 6. Am I the only one that has difficulty understanding your accent and where did you get it from? You have a problem understanding all accents Mick, but no you aren"t - not over the 2-way anyway, I hear Tac struggles too! Got the "accent" from home - South Africa. Weekend Acceptances FROM THE PADDOCK RUNNERS Friday January 29 Macau Australia 4:10pm Race 6 Lightning S. Gr.1, A$500000 1000m Illawarra TC Sunday January 31 Australia Pinjarra RC OTHER RUNNERS OF INTEREST Saturday January 30 AJC 3:08pm Bosco Bulldogs Race Day H., A$70000 2400m 5:06pm Race 7 Michael Delaney Mile H., A$70000 1600m |
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