Breeding Racehorses: By the Figure System (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. Bruce Lowe

9781528052726: Breeding Racehorses: By the Figure System (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1528052722 ISBN 13: 9781528052726

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Master the Figure System to grow stronger, more reliable racehorses.

This book offers a clear method for evaluating pedigrees and making smarter mating choices to improve performance on the track.

This volume presents the Figure System as a practical tool for breeders. It explains how figures are assigned from major classic races and how those numbers reveal running strength and how different families interact. Along the way, it discusses why some crosses succeed and others fail, with an emphasis on using sire families wisely to avoid weak matchups.

How to read pedigree figures and what they say about a horse’s racing potential.
Guidance on pairing mares from specific families with certain sire lines for best results.
Illustrative pedigrees of famous horses and how the system explains their outcomes.
Practical cautions about inbreeding, outcrossing, and the balance between running blood and sire influence.

Ideal for readers who enjoy pedigree analysis, racing history, and practical breeding insights. This edition will particularly appeal to breeders and enthusiasts looking for a structured approach to improving racehorse lineages.

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