The record-setting AW Steward-bred router has been retired at a perfect 10:10. He's available for your mares at the bargain price of $15k.
I had debated his retirement for a hot minute, but realized the immortal Silver Screen Star also retired after 10 undefeated races without much else to prove. Thanks in advance for your support, and extra thanks to Maddy Gilbert for being an all-around solid person!
Benjamin
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John Slotmon
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Benjamin
"John Slotman and <name redacted> are always sooooo amazingly generous with new and struggling players- I think we all thank you!" - April Eddy, 3/6/2012
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Madelene Gilbert
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Re: Benjamin
Made. My. Day. Thanks Slots!John Slotmon wrote:extra thanks to Maddy Gilbert for being an all-around solid person!
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Nena Olson
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John Slotmon
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Re: Benjamin
I've noticed! Thank you!!!!Nena Olson wrote:Yay! I sent him quite a few star mares
"John Slotman and <name redacted> are always sooooo amazingly generous with new and struggling players- I think we all thank you!" - April Eddy, 3/6/2012
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John Slotmon
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Re: Benjamin
Only 48 foals since yesterday? Come on, people. You can do better! 
"John Slotman and <name redacted> are always sooooo amazingly generous with new and struggling players- I think we all thank you!" - April Eddy, 3/6/2012
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Madelene Gilbert
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!
I've only seen a handful of A- hypo nicks on AW, and they were with Treasure Strike before the system was tweaked. All were reversed to B+s, and I have yet to see a single one since.
...UNTIL NOW!!!
I just hypoed 18 of my mares, ranging from "blue hen" to "formidable". Of those, 6 turned up with A- ratings (the rest were B+s).
The A- Ratings:
Anywhere Is (West x Dr. Ghazi) - "blue hen"
Best Out West (West x Sun Tzu) - "blue hen", dam of multiple GS winner Dovahkiin
Biggest Bird (Standout x Animal Kingdom) - "blue hen", half to multiple G1 winner Double Fluff, dam of G1 Debutante winner Moa Moa
Doozie (Standout x Colorado) - "blue hen", multiple stakes winner
Michaela Quinn (Dr. Ghazi x Life Worth Living) - "blue hen", dam of multiple G1 winner Agoura
Twist and Shout (Widdo x Dr. Ghazi) - "star"
I've only seen a handful of A- hypo nicks on AW, and they were with Treasure Strike before the system was tweaked. All were reversed to B+s, and I have yet to see a single one since.
...UNTIL NOW!!!
I just hypoed 18 of my mares, ranging from "blue hen" to "formidable". Of those, 6 turned up with A- ratings (the rest were B+s).
The A- Ratings:
Anywhere Is (West x Dr. Ghazi) - "blue hen"
Best Out West (West x Sun Tzu) - "blue hen", dam of multiple GS winner Dovahkiin
Biggest Bird (Standout x Animal Kingdom) - "blue hen", half to multiple G1 winner Double Fluff, dam of G1 Debutante winner Moa Moa
Doozie (Standout x Colorado) - "blue hen", multiple stakes winner
Michaela Quinn (Dr. Ghazi x Life Worth Living) - "blue hen", dam of multiple G1 winner Agoura
Twist and Shout (Widdo x Dr. Ghazi) - "star"
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John Slotmon
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Re: Benjamin
Thanks to all for the great support so far! Special thanks to following folks who've used him multiple times. One kind turn deserves another: you're welcome to three $1 Benjamin breedings next year.
Andrew James
Bob Green
Dan Gordon
Jack Meyer
Kasie Gillepsie
Lee Cara
Leigh Ann Anderson
Maddy
Louise Bayou
Nena
Rafa Usoz
Te Akau Downs
Thank you!!!!
Andrew James
Bob Green
Dan Gordon
Jack Meyer
Kasie Gillepsie
Lee Cara
Leigh Ann Anderson
Maddy
Louise Bayou
Nena
Rafa Usoz
Te Akau Downs
Thank you!!!!
"John Slotman and <name redacted> are always sooooo amazingly generous with new and struggling players- I think we all thank you!" - April Eddy, 3/6/2012
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Jack Meyer
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Re: Benjamin
Slots.....you are awesome...thank you can much....I'll have three more to throw his way before years end as well....
Jack
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DR -Mr.White Socks - 50,000
Appy Sprinter- Wings Of Inferno - 15,000
Appy Sprinter - Chain Of Thorns - 7,500
Appy Miler - Chasing Dragons - 15,000
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Andrew James
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Re: Benjamin
Wow!
Thanks very much John. Cant wait to race the little Benjamins.
Thanks very much John. Cant wait to race the little Benjamins.
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Nena Olson
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Re: Benjamin
Wow, that is very nice of you Slots! Thank you so much! Thank you for standing such an amazing AW horse!
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Louise Bayou
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Re: Benjamin
Thanks!
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Leigh Ann Anderson
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Re: Benjamin
Thanks John!
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John Slotmon
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Re: Benjamin
It was a good run. 1909 foals, 1139 runners, 849 winners, 104 stakes winners. Two times more AW route winners than #2 on the list.More than 40 more stakes winners than second place. $20 million more in earnings. An undefeated HOFer on the track.
But all good things come to an end. And Benjamin is officially retired to the pasture as of yesterday at 11:00 am. Thanks to all who supported him over the years - especially Maddy who pretty much taught me about AW. Benjamin will be missed!
But all good things come to an end. And Benjamin is officially retired to the pasture as of yesterday at 11:00 am. Thanks to all who supported him over the years - especially Maddy who pretty much taught me about AW. Benjamin will be missed!
"John Slotman and <name redacted> are always sooooo amazingly generous with new and struggling players- I think we all thank you!" - April Eddy, 3/6/2012
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Darcy McBride
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Re: Benjamin
Benjamin will be greatly missed! He was a fantastic sire, and I wish him many long years in the pastures!
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Andrew James
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Re: Benjamin
He was great and his reasonable sire fee was always greatly appreciated. Hope you get another like him soon John. Cheers.
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