I have to dismiss this notion as well. I've always maintained that the mare has more to do with how well a prodgeny will turn out than the stallion anyway. If you've got a broodmare that was successful at the track, any serviceable stallion will produce results. Especially if the mare has a record of throwing winners.. Just depends on how much you are willing to spend, and of course how well said stallion nicks to your mare. Just because they used a minute sample of costly stallions over 85 years means bupkis.
But I applaude the effort -it was a great read....you have to love the command of the language that the Brits still have
