Sire for Live or Die maiden mare

[alphastud]

Sorry Fiona and thanks Kevin.

Kevin makes valid points and I should have included more detail. The factors that you and others have highlighted (incl. temperament, +damsires, body type etc. ) are all worth considering.

However the stats can be useful and McArdle still stands as one of the top ranked crosses with Live Or Die mares at this time.

Running at nearly 12% x +100k winners and over 50% winners for 77 foals of racing age confirms the success of this cross.

This is ahead of Bettors Delight, Art Major and Falcon Seelster however behind Mach Three at 16%.

There’s nothing to say that younger stallions such as Shadow Play, American Ideal etc. won’t improve on this and it’s unfair to make to compare until they’ve had maybe 30+ foals of racing age.

Rock N Roll Heaven has a standout winner in Rock N Roll Magic and Tintin In America has produced Shartin. Given McArdle and Falcon Seelster’s success with Live Or Die then Tintin In America could be worth considering.

Western Terror is ahead on %'s however like American Ideal and Shadow Play, has only a few foals of racing age.

See more info. below.
Western Terror 3 foals of racing age. 2 strong winners (66% x +100k winners)
McArdle 77 foals of racing age. 39 winners (over 50%) and (11.77% x 100k winners)
Tintin In America 7 foals of racing age. (14.3 % x +100k winners)
American Ideal 16 foals of racing age. 6 winners. (6.25% x +100k winners)
Rock N Roll Heaven 7 foals of racing age. (14.3% x 100k winners)
Shadow Play 2 Foals. Both non winners
Changeover 43 foals of racing age (0% x +100k winners)
Bettor Delight 55 foals of racing age (10.9% x +100k winners)
Washington VC 17 foals of racing age. 3 winners. (5.8% x +100k winners)
Mach Three 50 foals of racing age (16% x +100k winners)
Falcon Seelster 75 foals of racing age (8% x +100k winners)
Art Major 44 foals of racing age (9% x +100k winners)

Thanks,