Choisir continues to make headlines, and sirelines

The first weekend in March saw the history making victory of Legarto - the first New Zealand trained horse to win the race - in the Australian Guineas-Gr1. That event served as a reminder of the still growing legacy of his grandsire, Choisir. A horse who himself recorded a history-making first as a runner, Choisir…

ByAlan PorterJune 12, 20230Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

Border Bounty Family

[Published Bluebloods Nov/Dec 2020] As one might expect there are relative few examples of horses bred in Denmark exerting an influence on international racing. There are, however, some notable exceptions. One from the latter part of the last century, the mare Rossard, was not only bred in Denmark, but was by a Danish stallion (Glacial, a son…

ByAlan PorterOctober 25, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

The Breed Changing Blandford D1b combination

[Published Bluebloods March 2020] ONE of the most interesting developments with regard to genetics and the thoroughbred is the establishment of female lines sorted by Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), mitochondria being genetic material that exists outside the nucleus of the cell, and is passed on exclusively through the female line. The mitochondria have numerous vital functions,…

ByAlan PorterSeptember 1, 20210Comments

Bluebloods

Early European Classic Winners

“Now everything’s a little upside down. As a matter of fact the wheels have stopped” It’s a safe bet that Bob Dylan didn’t have the havoc wreaked by COVID-19 in mind when he penned those lines which appear on his 1974 stunner “Idiot Wind,” but they are not a bad description of the 21st century’s version…

ByAlan PorterFebruary 25, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

American Pharoah, starting fast on grass

THERE is nothing like a horse to make a fool of a man. That saying applies to the great ones in particular and American Pharoah (USA) (Pioneerof the Nile-Littleprincessemma by Yankee Gentleman) the first winner of the US Triple Crown in 37 years is certainly one of those. Just before he began his shuttle career, we…

ByAlan PorterJuly 22, 20200Comments

Formats

Basic Rules for Lighting

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ByAlan PorterMarch 28, 20200Comments

News

Soundproof Headphones

Let’s dive in and explore these amazing soundproof wireless headphones

ByAlan PorterMarch 27, 20200Comments

News

The Best Workout Therapy

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ByAlan PorterMarch 23, 20200Comments