In his fairly short tenure in the Thoroughbred business, Bobby Flay has proven to be as savvy a breeder as he is a chef and businessman. (He's not a bad writer, either.) Here, he discusses matings for his American-based mares. Check out today's TDN International edition for his European matings.
AMERICA, 14, A.P. Indy–Lacadena, by Fasliyev. To be bred to Gun Runner
This sire has proven to be at the top of the charts very quickly. America has a Gun Runner yearling that is turning heads at Stone Farm so it makes sense to go back to the well for this stunning mare who produces spectacular foal after spectacular foal.
AMERICAN CAVIAR, 6, Curlin–America, by A. P. Indy. To be bred to Nyquist
America's daughter is already showing that she produces quality foals. She's deserving of a date with Nyquist who seems to have an eye on the throne as some of our better stallions enter their final stretch.
COVER SONG, 12, Fastnet Rock (Aus)–Misty for Me (Ire), by Galileo (Ire). To be bred to Nyquist
This mare is from the immediate family of Misty for Me, one of the best families in the hemisphere. Nyquist should add classic stamina with natural speed to this family.
STREET STRUT, 12, Street Cry (Ire)–Lacadena, by Fasliyev. To be bred to Good Magic
She's a sister to America, and Street Cry mares are proving to be very valuable broodmares. Good Magic progeny are showing up in all of the classics and plenty of other Grade I's. Hopefully, this future foal will be one more.
PIZZA BIANCA, 6, Fastnet Rock (Aus)–White Hot (Ire), by Galileo (Ire). To be bred to Not This Time
My best homebred and Breeders' Cup winner came home to Stone Farm after a nice “vacation” at Resolute (thanks, John Stewart). While I've considered sending her to Europe with her European pedigree, I have full faith in Not This Time, who can sire dirt or grass horses at the highest level.
POTION, 7, Ghostzapper–And Why Not, by Street Cry (Ire). To be bred to McKinzie
When you're able to acquire a beautiful mare from Helen Grove's family, you breed her with class. McKinzie is getting winners not only in quantity, but superior quality.
TIZAHIT, 18, Tiznow–Never A No Hitter, by Kris S. To be bred to Omaha Beach
Tizahit, a Grade I producer, goes to Omaha Beach, who I believe might be the value stallion of the year. His progeny is winning on both surfaces and at varying distances. Some of them are winning with eye-opening performances. No surprise: he was an electrifying racehorse himself.
Interested in sharing your own mating plans? Email garyking@thetdn.com.
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