Gents.... Old Lemon is looking for a new acquisition to the stable now that old Stariks has been sold.
Got a couple I've got my eye on and really torn which way I want to go, so reaching out for your not so professional opinions.
All roughly the same costs ($3300-$3800 for 5% share) ($180-$200 average Monthly Training Fees).
The three I've narrowed it down to at the moment are below (still going to have a squiz at recent MM March Sale) with a bit of a blurb from my perspective but would love to hear your thoughts. I have thought about taking smaller shares in multiple horses but to be honest not sure if I can deal with the extra headaches.
https://www.nzb.co.nz/sales/23kaa/590
Something just caught my eye about this bloke, walks with a lot of purpose. Always wanted a NZ bred horse and this guy comes from a great family, couple of half relations have been above average. Spoke to Paul Preusker who bought him he loved the horse thought he was going to have to pay 100-120k for him, thinks he will be a 1600-2000m horse which excites me.
Negatives will obviously be trained in VIC so won't get to see him run, that's not the be all and end all but it is a consideration (I'm in Syd). Also the sire hasn't exactly set the world on fire yet but you also wouldn't assume they would go early.
Nice, Neat, speedy looking colt. Spoke to Ible Racing, they once again thought he was worth 100k+ but think they got him cheap as he is still a little backwards will be a late 2yo early 3yo. Plenty of positives, speed on speed and a great family, Hellbent seems to be doing well early doors and this guy is out of a Zoustar mare.
If you put a gun to my head and said one of these three horses has to win at least 1x race which would it be, I would pick this bloke for sure BUT I don't think he has as much upside as the other two?
Only a young unproven trainer as well but based at Kembla so relatively close.
This is the guy I am leaning towards at the moment.... On type he is just a big, strong, athletic, Black Horse, what's not to love? By Impending who early days isn't setting the world on fire but has had his fair share of winners. The female side is the worry, the Dam was a nuffy by a nuffy sire and further back its very old colonial family, however he is a half bro to Noble Boy so I'm hoping he just wasn't a complete fluke.
I rate the trainer Danielle Seib and she has done exceptionally in Highways where they are going to aim this boy at. Spoke to here and she is wrapped with the horse, the breeders are just a small family who said he is by far the nicest foal the mare has had and were hoping he would go for 100k + so they have bought a share back in him themselves. Seib thinks he will be a sprinter miler and will be given the opportunity to go early if showing signs.
My gut loves this horse BUT my head is telling me that his size, plus his breeding might make him slower than a Mule.
Let me know what you reckon... cheers in advance.