Claiborne Farm's Bernie Sams says you can tell what kind of weekend a stallion had during the springtime based on the number of phone calls received on Monday. The Claiborne stallion seasons and bloodstock manager would certainly know, as the storied farm's Blame (Arch) has proven to be of the standouts of the spring racing season. The 2010 GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner, who entered stud in 2011, saw his 3-year-old son Maraud earn his second graded stakes victory in the GII American Turf S. on the GI Kentucky Derby undercard Saturday, while one day later, Grade I winner Fault made it three graded stakes wins in a row with a score in the GIII Adoration S. at Santa Anita. Adding to Blame's success was a promising victory by G1 Japanese Oaks contender Randonnee in the Listed Sweetpea S. at Tokyo Racecourse Apr. 29.
The TDN paid a visit to Claiborne Farm earlier this week to discuss Blame's upward trajectory with Sams, who said the farm's decision to cut the stallion's fee in half to $12,500 for the 2018 season has led to a favorable response from breeders, who have booked 115-120 mares to the stallion. Click here or below to view the interview with Sams.
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