Smart Horse Investors Watch the Burn, Not the Buy
The Expensive Illusion Let’s get something straight: the purchase price is not the cost of a horse. It’s just the...
Your trusted guide to the world of thoroughbred racehorse ownership, our blog combines insights, expertise, and actionable strategies. With content ranging from the basics of thoroughbred racing to advanced selection strategies, we aim to empower aspiring owners to navigate the industry with confidence. Authored by experienced bloodstock agent, Clark Shepherd, each post draws upon his years of experience, deep industry knowledge, and innovative methodologies. This blog is a must-read for anyone looking to make successful, informed decisions in the racehorse industry.
The Triple Crown Isn’t Supposed to Be Easy
The Triple Crown isn’t broken. But how we breed horses for it is. Three races. Five weeks. Different distances, surfaces,...
How to Vet a Horse Investment Before You Get Burned
Horse shares wrapped in tech still carry risk. If you’re buying into a horse through a fractional ownership platform, don’t...
System First: How Disciplined Investors Win with Racehorses
The system is what separates the winners from the losers in racehorse investing. Not boldness. Not instinct. Not chasing the...
Pedigree Over Pretty: What Really Makes a Winner
The Dangerous Illusion of a “Good-Looking Horse” At every sale, the story repeats itself. A well-built, flashy colt struts into...
Breeding Myths Exposed: Why ‘Best to Best’ Fails
For decades, the phrase “Breed the best to the best, and hope for the best” has echoed through the thoroughbred...
I Was Wrong About Breeding Racehorses—And You Might Be Too
Thirty years ago, I thought I had the formula for breeding a winning racehorse. Pick the right stallion—the hottest name...
The Breeding & Buying Mistake Costing You Winners—Fix It Now
There is one mistake I see over and over again in both breeding and buying racehorses. A mistake that costs...
7 Pedigree Secrets to Breeding Winning Thoroughbreds
Breeding and investing in Thoroughbreds isn’t about luck or intuition; it’s about precise, pedigree-focused strategies. After decades in the trenches,...
Tesio Blueprint: Breed Elite Racehorses with Proven Science
Some books are good. Some books are great. And then there are books so powerful they change the way an...
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