Rocknroll Hanover vs Rocknroll Heaven

[Fullerton]

Yeah my friend went to him this year with his mare and it is 25g.

[mango]

Hey Trotpace
There's more than a good chance that he will be in Australia for the breeding season which starts in october.

[trotpace]

I'll believe it when i see it.

[mango]

Hi Trotpace
Fair enough, now putting service fee difference aside who would you send a mare to and why.

[trotpace]

Its a hard call who I would breed to. I think Rocknroll Hanover is a much better looking horse and has a better marketing appeal.

But i really like that Rocknroll Heavan has ARTSPLACE blood in him.

[triplev123]

G'day Mango,

Ok, I'll throw a Cat into the Pigeon Loft and state that I think Rock N Roll Heaven was a better racehorse than his sire was.
I say this because I didn't much care for the way Rocknroll Hanover raced with an 'on track assistance crew' made up of Village Jolt & Cam's Fool.
For me it raised a great many comparisons and so, some rather unpleasant memories of Lou Guida, of Nihilator and of 'The Entry'. (cue dramatic sting music http://www.soundsnap.com/node/93939 indicating dastardly deeds are afoot).
On the other hand, at least the way I see it, Rock N Roll Heaven went out and did it all on his own and I admired that very much.
His seemingly effortless back to back 49's to take The Jug will live with me for quite some time.

[mango]

Rocknroll Hanover produces a winner in the 3yr old fillies race today at Ashbuton.

[triplev123]

Nice one. Jack will be pleased. Let me guess...bred by Uncle Bob?

[mango]

Correct weight on that Triplev

[Love Of Courage]

Great Thread this one. I think both of them are outstanding and well worth sending mares to.

Stud fee is all important as to which you would be selecting for your mare.

For me in Australia chilled semen or frozen is an important issue.
Heaven on the slightly smaller size.( What size is Hanover ?? guessing taller )
Hanover has a great pedigree. Heaven with Artsplace and good dam equally good.
Hanover faster at two. Heaven faster at three.
Hanover proven. Heaven Unproven.
Hanover slightly higher earning per start. Heaven not far behind.
Hardly a split match between them so stud fee and chilled or frozen semen a major factor.
I think heaven was a slighly better racehorse especially with his sub 1.50 times. As most buyers seem to want larger foals Hanover being taller evens the scales again.

Mightymo
Heaven - $9000 + GST

Hanover 12000/13000 + GST

does that change opinions?

How I wish this was going to happen. Willing to bet a dollar or two with mightymo that this is not going to happen.

Bye