Hi all,
I've gone to Gotta Go Cullect with a mare that traces to the influential mare Norice (imported in 1903) on her dam's side. Norice will therefore appear four times on the resultant foal's pedigree via Gotta Go Cullect's dam, Elect To Live. Of course, we're talking eight, nine and 10 generations back so the chances are that her genetic input may have been long lost. However, it didn't seem to hurt Elect To Live, a brilliant filly and racemare and, seemingly, a broodmare of great potential. Anyone have any thoughts on how far back you can go before a bloodline ceases to have an influence on current stock? Some of the examples above make fascinating reading and I wish you all the best of luck with your enterprising matches. I think Smiling Shard gives encouragement to anyone considering a 3x3 mating or similar - though it helps when the common factor is Blue Horizon or, in the case of Life Sign and American Ideal, Three Diamonds.