As we approach the start of the 2023 breeding season, TDN staff once again sit down with breeders to find out which stallions they chose for their mares and why. This week, Jim Connor.
GIBBET (m, 8, War front–Cross, by Mighty), in the pony Map of Liam and go to Realistic jokes in 2023
I own this mare with my cousin Vincent Colbert who bred the Chocolate Gelato, so it’s huge. Realistic jokes fans…it didn’t take long to convince me. We took turns choosing stallions, but she threw two beautiful ponies from Arrogate and Steam in the previous two seasons – both were sold at Keenland last year. Really looking forward to this year Map of Liam ponies are good.
DIASTOLE (m, 9, Lonhro {Aus}-Bridgette Bordeux, by Medaglia d’Oro), ponies to catholic boy and go to Mitole
A ++ nickname for Mitole. Given Mitole’s speed, and Diastole’s strength and size from Lonhro, this would be a good match.
PURE VALUE (m, 15, Value Plus–Melancholy, by Run Softly), in ponies creative cause and go to Cupid
A+ nick to Cupid. I bought Pure Value in ponies to Global campaign [for $10,000 at KEEJAN] last year and she had a great look by Global campaign. Cupid is on the rise — a real bargain for $5,000.
KILKEA (m, 6, Blame-Miz Topgallant, by Mizzen Mast), in the pony tacitus and go to Steam
A recent digital auction purchase for me. My first mare (Gibbet) got her first pony in Blame. So I was a big Blame fans since then and watch [SP] Kilkea and achieved much success. Earning close to $200,000 and a gorgeous gray/roan color, I have to get her. Send another mare Steam get help from nick A+ to make easy decisions. But I’m very optimistic about Steam.
SUNCOAST VIXEN (f, 3, Malibu Moon-The Other Woman, by Tiznow), coming Independence Hall
I bought The Vixen when I was 2 years old with plans to race with her, but she ran into some minor setbacks and I decided she was well-deserved to be placed in the breeding cage. Who wouldn’t want a Malibu Moon broodmare?! winstar agreed Independence Hall It was going to be a great match so I picked him. He is an excellent looking stallion and I am delighted to be at the top of his career.
