this guy will get his money back plus some within 3-4 years.
Mares can be bred even into their early 20's if alive but usually last breedings occur at 17-18 sometimes a year or two sooner.
That foal sold from it's first breeding will be 2 years out but if it does not have a crooked leg it will sell for a couple million at least and to more will sell before it ever hits the track.
http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/s...=141463&page=2
read the last post in this thread about another mare who sold in this auction and what her offspring brought