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Independence, an intact full brother to Bold Ruler raced for 8 years over fences and then had a long stud career. He won the 1961 American Grand National. Ironically Bold Ruler couldn’t stay longer than 1 1/4 miles.
And this slowcoach’s dire performance as a stallion contrasts so dramatically with that of his esteemed younger brother.
They could hardly be more dissimilar, both in their racing attributes and in their genetic legacies. (So much for Dosage, eh?)
The entire Kadastrof won five over hurdles and six over fences, as well as finishing second in a Game Spirit when still a novice and starting favourite for Champleve’s Arkle – he has since carved out a fairly successful career as a jumps sire.
Last Sunday’s Market Rasen bumper winner The Strawberry One is another of his, I notice.
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The only entire horse I remember watching over fences was Knife Edge. I’m pretty sure he was still a stallion when he was running in JP’s colours. I have been told that most horses over fences are gelded because they are reluctant to.. um… give their private area a battering over the brush fences when still in possession of all their equipment? Has anyone else heard this one and is there any truth in it?
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