Bill Floyd
@fmagellan.bsky.social
I am a chess playing photographer who writes a lot. Especially about Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing.
Other sires I picked as “Best Buys at Stud” for my # 1 choice BEFORE they mated a single mare were Uncle Mo, Mitole, Cairo Prince and Flintshire. All have been successful to a degree from Outstanding to Above Average.
February 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Other sires I picked as “Best Buys at Stud” for my # 1 choice BEFORE they mated a single mare were Uncle Mo, Mitole, Cairo Prince and Flintshire. All have been successful to a degree from Outstanding to Above Average.
Another of my “Best Buys at Stud” was Twirling Candy, another son of Candy Ride. While he was “only” an honorable mention, he is # 1 Turf Track in North America for 2024 and a top 10 Sire overall.
February 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Another of my “Best Buys at Stud” was Twirling Candy, another son of Candy Ride. While he was “only” an honorable mention, he is # 1 Turf Track in North America for 2024 and a top 10 Sire overall.
Gun Runner is currently the # 1 sure in US. When he went to stud at $75,000 I said he was fairly priced. I also said he would be the best son of sire of sires Candy Ride. At $250,000 he is top priced sire in US - tied with a couple others at $250k. Did I ever tell you I love sons of Candy Ride?
January 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Gun Runner is currently the # 1 sure in US. When he went to stud at $75,000 I said he was fairly priced. I also said he would be the best son of sire of sires Candy Ride. At $250,000 he is top priced sire in US - tied with a couple others at $250k. Did I ever tell you I love sons of Candy Ride?
Now that the 2024 stats are final and I have the new Stallion Register for 2025, I can finalize my “Best Buys at Stud” picks for 2025. Been doing this since 2011 and have been extremely successful at this aspect of the sport. Over the years I have published some Bold Predictions!! CONT
January 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Now that the 2024 stats are final and I have the new Stallion Register for 2025, I can finalize my “Best Buys at Stud” picks for 2025. Been doing this since 2011 and have been extremely successful at this aspect of the sport. Over the years I have published some Bold Predictions!! CONT
Some shots of a Roman Aqueduct from our November trip to Avignon.
December 18, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Some shots of a Roman Aqueduct from our November trip to Avignon.
Taken last night at our Riverbanks Zoo here in Columbia, SC - just a few of a hundred or more.
December 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Taken last night at our Riverbanks Zoo here in Columbia, SC - just a few of a hundred or more.
Not sure if true as it gives no source. It would be a shame though, if true.
bots are becoming a bigger thing on this platform now. not as bad as twitter, but it’s a shame that no matter what, we’re forced into experiencing the internet technological rot that infests online spaces now
December 5, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Not sure if true as it gives no source. It would be a shame though, if true.
I have been following Thoroughbreds since Nashua (1952-1982) was a 3YO. He was as good as they come. 1955 Horse of the Year. Still among my favorites,
December 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM
I have been following Thoroughbreds since Nashua (1952-1982) was a 3YO. He was as good as they come. 1955 Horse of the Year. Still among my favorites,
Welcome to moi! Where are my friends?
November 30, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Welcome to moi! Where are my friends?