Re: Joel Achenbach on Thoroughbred Stud SOPs

Dave Long (dl@silcom.com)
Mon, 31 May 1999 23:25:25 -0700


Mr. Achenbach doesn't mention the "shuttle stallion".

Because mares in the southern hemisphere are bred six months out of phase to
those in the northern, by flying back and forth a stallion can double his book
over standing at home. By all reports stallions don't mind doing this double
duty.

-Dave

Any FoRK handicapping for the Belmont Stakes?