Was Lookin At Lucky sold?

[FenceBored]

Any new word on Drosselmeyer's status? He's been on the shelf since July with ankle issues.

[Bruddah]

Originally Posted by keithw84

About how much extra money will they make by putting him to stud now than if they had waited until the end of next year?

Using ruff ball park numbers, let's say he covers 100 mares at $25k each = $2.5 million. He has to win races with a total purses of $4 million (.60% x $4mil = $2.4 milllion) Now add the factor of possible "fatal racing injuries" and the decision becomes a business no brainer. More to lose than gain if he were to continue racing.

The big question is his first year at stud. Entering the breeding market a little late, can he get enough "quality" mares. Because the success of his first couple of years determines the quality mare and prices he can charge going forward.

[my_nameaintearl]

http://www.coolmore.com/stallions-vi...america&id=106

Lookin At Lucky

Bay 2007
Smart Strike - Private Feeling
Distance won over: 6f. to 9.5f.

A Champion at 2 years & a Classic winner at 3 years

Winner of 9 races including Preakness Stakes-Gr.1, Haskell Invitational-Gr.1, Del Mar Futurity-Gr.1, Norfolk Stakes-Gr.1, Hollywood Futurity-Gr.1.

"He's one of the best horses I've ever had." Trainer Bob Baffert.

Fee for 2011: TBA

[tucker6]

Originally Posted by Bruddah

Using ruff ball park numbers, let's say he covers 100 mares at $25k each = $2.5 million. He has to win races with a total purses of $4 million (.60% x $4mil = $2.4 milllion) Now add the factor of possible "fatal racing injuries" and the decision becomes a business no brainer. More to lose than gain if he were to continue racing.

The big question is his first year at stud. Entering the breeding market a little late, can he get enough "quality" mares. Because the success of his first couple of years determines the quality mare and prices he can charge going forward.

You only put figures to one side of the equation. Say next year he races and wins 5 of 6 in solid fashion. If they then retire him and ask for $50k each, then using your numbers, they're likely to earn much more by letting him race another year. What you say is more likely, but there is another side. An example would be The Bid. I know, I know. He was NOT good in the shed. My point in bringing him up is that he was worth more per cover after age 4 than he would have been after age 3 due to his record during year 4.

[keithw84]

Link to the article:
http://drf.com/news/ashford-sets-loo...stud-fee-35000

Think he will be good in the shed?