Month: August 2022

Freshman Sire Hawkbill Off The Mark At Musselburgh

Alice Haynes trainee Harry's Hero (GB) (Hawkbill–Flora Medici {GB}, by Sir Percy {GB}) became the first winner for his Darley Japan freshman sire (by Kitten's Joy) when dominating his rivals in the closing stages of Wednesday's British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden S. over an extended seven furlongs at Musselburgh.

1st-Musselburgh, £8,000, Mdn, 8-24, 2yo, 7f 33yT, 1:33.50, gd.
HARRY'S HERO (GB) (c, 2, Hawkbill–Flora Medici {GB}, by Sir Percy {GB}), an Aug. 4 debut third going a shade over six furlongs at Great Yarmouth last time, was well away from an outer gate to chase the leaders in fifth and was left in third after two rivals failed to negotiate the home turn. Sent to the front with three furlongs remaining, the 6-1 chance was urged ever clear inside the final quarter mile before gearing down late to easily outpoint Devil's Kingdom (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) by 2 1/2 lengths, becoming the first winner for his freshman sire (by Kitten's Joy). Harry's Hero is the latest of three foals and second scorer produced by a multiple-winning daughter of Florentia (GB) (Medicean {GB}), herself a multiple-winning  half-sister to Listed Preis des Casino Baden-Baden third Clarion (GB) (First Trump {GB}). Clarion is a multiple champion in Austria and the Slovak Republic and hails from a family featuring G1 Cheveley Park S. heroine Seazun (Ire) (Zieten) and G1 Champion S. runner-up and multiple Group-winning sire Insatiable (Ire) (Don't Forget Me {Ire}). Sales history: 2,000gns Wlg '20 TATFOA; 12,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $4,727.
O-Refai Alghuraban; B-W N Greig (GB); T-Alice Haynes.

 

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Marking Colt Tops Thoroughbred Portion Of New Mexico-Bred Yearling Sale

The average price of New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds sold at the annual August sale at Ruidoso Downs jumped by 49.27 percent this year, according to preliminary sales sheets made available on Sunday.

The average price for the 226 state-bred yearlings that went through the auction ring was $25,157 compared to $16,853 in 2021.

The highest price paid for any Thoroughbred yearling at the sale was a chestnut colt sired by Marking out of the mare Pay Back Time by Songandaprayer for $165,000. The colt was purchased by Jana Trotter.

The Quarter Horse yearling that brought the highest price during the sale $130,000 for Ridethehightide, a gray gelding sired by Big Daddy Cartel out of the mare Ms Riptide by Ocean Runaway. He was purchased by the partnership of J. Simmons Racing, Roger K. Beasley, Slash Z Quarter Horses and Wootan Racing.

The annual Ruidoso Downs Select Yearling Sale of open yearlings will be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 2-4 inside the Ruidoso Downs Sales Pavilion. For more information visit www.raceruidoso.com/horse-sales.

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Hay Analyses: Imperative To Understanding Quality Of Equine Diets

In most cases, the majority of a horse's diet should consist of forage, such as hay. A hay analysis can help you determine if your horse is on a well-balanced diet and can also be useful when managing horses diagnosed with nutrition-related disorders. When reading a hay analysis, values will be reported “as sampled” and “dry matter.” Dry matter values allow for direct comparisons between nutrients and simplifies balancing rations.

  • Moisture should ideally be between 10 to 15 percent. Hay with less than 10 percent moisture may be too dry and brittle. Whereas hays over 16 percent moisture (without a preservative) are at risk of molding. Hay greater than 25 percent moisture is at risk of severe heat damage and potential fire hazard.
  • Equine Digestible Energy (DE) measures the digestible energy in the hay and can help you balance the energy part of your horse's diet. Hay tends to range between 0.76 to 1.1 Mcal of DE per pound. A horse in light work needs about 20 Mcals of DE each day. Make sure to request equine DE when having horse hay analyzed.
  • Crude Protein (CP) measures the protein content in hay. Most idle, adult horses need about 10 to 12 percent CP. Crude protein content varies with hay type and ranges from
    8 to 14 percent in grass hays
    14 to 17 percent in legume-grass mix hays
    15 to over 20 percent in legume hays
  • Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) measures the cellulose and lignin content and indicates how digestible the nutrients are in the hay. Hays with ADF values of 30 to 35 percent are readily digested, while those above 45 percent are less digestible and could be appropriate for feeding horses with lower energy needs (e.g., horses at maintenance).
  • Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) measures insoluble fiber and is often an indicator of palatability. Neutral detergent fiber levels between 40 and 50 percent represent hays that will be highly palatable, while those above 65 percent will likely not be readily consumed by most horses. However high NDF hays can be used as “busy hays.”
  • Nonstructural Carbohydrates (NSC) is an analysis of starches and sugars in the hay, which is often estimated by combining starch and water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) contents. The NSC level can help owners select hay for horses sensitive to starches and sugars (e.g., horses diagnosed with equine metabolic syndrome, laminitis, or polysaccharide storage myopathy). Hay with NSC greater than 10 to 12 percent should not be fed to sensitive horses.
  • Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) are macrominerals required in the diet by all horses in specific amounts. The levels of these minerals can vary among different types of hay. For example, legume hays have high Ca levels relative to P. For the adult, idle horse, the Ca:P ratio should be between 3:1 to 1:1.

Click here for more information on interpreting a horse hay analysis.

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Louisiana’s 2022 Yearling, Mixed Sale Catalogs Over 160 Entries

The catalog for the 2022 Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association Yearling and Mixed Sale is now online, featuring a catalog of more than 160 offerings.

The auction will take place Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Equine Sales Facility in Opelousas, La., beginning at 10 a.m.

In addition to the 131 yearlings cataloged to the sale (all but one of which are Louisiana-breds), the mixed session will feature a slate of 20 broodmares or broodmare prospects, seven weanlings, and a pair of 2-year-olds.

Louisiana stallions represented in the yearling portion of the catalog include Aurelius Maximus, Calibrachoa, Catalina Red, Clearly Now, Country Day, Custom for Carlos, Daaher, Due Date, El Deal, Exaggerator, Half Ours, Hard Aces, Iron Fist, Jay Gatsby, Mo Tom, Ocean Knight, One Liner, Orthodox, Peppered Cat, Requite, Saint Afleet, Secret Circle, Star Guitar, Street Honor, Takeover Target, and Yockey's Warrior.

Stallions whose first crops of yearlings are represented in the catalog include Breaking Lucky, Coal Front, Copper Bullet, Enticed, Flameaway, Maximus Mischief, Preservationist, Street Honor, and Yoshida. Aurelius Maximus will also see his first weanlings offered during the mixed session.

To view the online catalog, click here.

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