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Bloodstock in the Bluegrass

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:51:20 GMT

Mitchell has published work in virtually every significant Thoroughbred publication in the country. He is author of Racehorse Breeding Theories, as well as the book Great Breeders and Their Methods: The Hancocks. He writes a weekly column for Daily Racing Form called “Sires and Dams” that concentrates on bloodstock and sales. In addition, he served as editor and principal writer for the first two volumes of educational booklets published by the Commercial Breeders and Consignors Association (CBA): scoping and OCDs. Mitchell is also a private consultant on pedigrees, matings, and conformation and is a hands-on caretaker of his own mares and foals at his farm in central Kentucky.

The Five-Cross Files

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:37:54 GMT

The Five-Cross Files looks at topics that concern Thoroughbred breeders and pedigree enthusiasts. We examine the bloodlines of successful race horses and test the tools that are available to bloodstock professionals. Some of the material we cover is data-intensive and "serious" research; some is just for fun.

Regular followers of The Five-Cross Files will, I hope, be introduced to fresh approaches in the study of Thoroughbred pedigrees and bloodlines. We'll look at new tools that claim to improve the chances of success. And occasionally, we'll delve into novel concepts and ideas that lead to new avenues of research and understanding.

Who's Hot, Who's Not

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:50:27 GMT

Jack Werk is the President of Werk Thoroughbred Consultants, Inc. From 1987 to 2000, he published OWNER-BREEDER, the highly acclaimed, first-ever journal dedicated to thoroughbred pedigree analysis, theories and trends. After a six-year hiatus from writing, he returns with his blog Who's Hot, Who's Not.