Comparing Your Hypo-Mating with a Stakes Winner
One of the most exciting features of Stallion Match is the ability to compare your hypothetical mating with proven stakes winners. This feature provides insight into how closely related your hypothetical pedigree is to successful horses, allowing you to make informed breeding decisions.
How It Works
After entering the sire and dam into the hypothetical search, the results populate with a detailed analysis. In the Stakes Winners Comparison table, you’ll see how your hypothetical pedigree aligns with stakes winners.
The two key columns in this table are:
- Exact Score: This percentage shows how many ancestors are in the same position in the pedigree. For example, a full sibling would have an Exact Score of 100%.
- Similarity Score: This metric calculates how many ancestors are in the same half of the pedigree while fulfilling additional requirements. A higher percentage indicates a more substantial overall similarity to the stakes winner.
Viewing Stakes Winners’ Achievements
When you select a stakes winner from the comparison table, you’ll also see a list of key races they’ve won. This includes important details such as:
•Race Name
•Race Type (e.g., G1, G2, Listed)
•Year
•Location
•Distance
•Track Type (e.g., Turf, Dirt)
These insights allow you to assess the pedigree match’s performance and suitability for your breeding objectives, as well as the stakes winner's.
Example: Comparing with Broadsiding
Let’s take the stakes winner Broadsiding as an example. Suppose you search for the hypothetical mating of Too Darn Hot and Azula. The hypothetical pedigree is displayed on the left side of the comparison, while Broadsiding’s pedigree is on the right.
Exact Score: 61%
- Broadsiding shares the same sire (Too Darn Hot) as your hypothetical mating.
- Redoute’s Choice, the second dam's sire, is also in an identical position.
Similarity Score: 48%
The hypothetical and Broadsiding share Zabeel as a common ancestor within the 4th and 5th generations, contributing to the Similarity Score.
This comparison level highlights not only the shared ancestry but also how the placement of those ancestors influences the pedigree.
Why It Matters
The Exact Score and Similarity Score provide valuable insights into the potential of your hypothetical mating. High percentages in these columns indicate that your hypothetical pedigree is strongly aligned with successful stakes winners, boosting confidence in the potential outcome.
Try It Yourself
Ready to explore how your hypothetical matings compare to the champions? Visit Stallion Match and start analysing your pedigree combinations today! It’s a game-changing tool for breeders looking to achieve success.