Breeding advice
The selection of the best sires to produce the next generation of horses is one of the breeder’s key decisions.
Problem
Selecting the best sires
The aim of the owner-breeder is to produce horses that triumph in the most prestigious races, while a commercial breeder concentrates on breeding horses that command high prices at sales.
With dozens, and sometimes even hundreds, of sires to choose from, making informed selections represents a significant and time-consuming challenge.
Kyllaros provides extensive and impartial support to horse breeders by assessing the genetic potential of Thoroughbred sires.
We analyse the results of the sire and his offspring on the racecourse and in the sales ring using scientifically validated methods.
Solution
statistical analysis
Our statistical analyses yield three index values for a sire: a Race Index, a Sales Index and a Distance Index. The Race Index indicates the likelihood that his offspring will win a Group 1 race. The Sales Index measures the probability that his yearlings will command high prices at auctions. The Distance Index estimates the optimal racing distance for his offspring.
The Race Index and the Sales Index are presented on a relative scale, ranging from 1 (low) to 100 (high). A value of 100 signifies that the stallion ranks in the top 1% of available sires. The Distance Index is expressed in furlongs. Below is a table that includes practical examples of a few renowned sires in Britain and Ireland.
| Sire | Race index | Sales index | Distance index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankel (GB) | 97 | 100 | 11 |
| Dubawi (IRE) | 90 | 100 | 11 |
| No Nay Never (USA) | 98 | 99 | 5 |
| Australia (GB) | 76 | 87 | 12 |
While the ultimate performance of the breeding product also depends on numerous factors that are difficult to predict, a comprehensive analysis of the available data adds value and gives breeders a competitive advantage. It would be unfortunate to overlook this information the next time you select your stallions.
Interested in the indices of other stallions? Feel free to contact us!
OptimiSed
We offer pinhookers and trainers a simplified way to make superior pre-selections.
Experience
Leveraging insights from previous years, we understand how factors, such as pedigree, gender and the race results of relatives, correlate with their expected performance in the sales ring or on the racetrack.
Modern
Using state-of-the-art statistical techniques, we objectively rank horses based on the expected return on investment for pinhooking or the likelihood of a winning horse.
About
KYLLAROS
Kyllaros assists horse breeders and owners in achieving elite results.
“I founded Kyllaros with the vision that data-driven decisions can greatly facilitate breeding and sport performance. I am keen to utilise my 30 years of R&D experience in livestock improvement to work towards better breeding and sport results in the horse sector.”
Are you curious about what Kyllaros and our partners can offer you? We would be delighted to hear your story. Please feel free to contact us without any obligation to discuss how we can assist you.
Dr Erwin Koenen
Principal Advisor
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