Horse Selector

Auction buying & breeding evaluation

Quick Load — Real Horse Presets verified public-record data

Pedigree, race record, earnings, Beyer figures, and stud fees come from public records (Equibase, Jockey Club, Racing Post, farm fee schedules). Conformation scores, vet findings, and temperament are subjective and intentionally left blank — fill those in yourself.

Five Pillars Decision Framework simple buy/no-buy model

5-Pillar Score: — / 100 Decision: Needs more data Confidence: —
How to score each pillar (1–10)

1) Genetics & Pedigree Fit

9–10: elite sire/dam production, strong black-type family, proven nick

7–8: good sire stats and productive female line

5–6: average commercial pedigree, some positives

1–4: weak production record or poor pedigree match

2) Physical Soundness

9–10: clean vet, balanced frame, no significant structural concerns

7–8: minor manageable findings only

5–6: mixed conformation or moderate vet risk

1–4: major red flags (wind/ortho/recurring soundness)

3) Performance Potential / Proof

9–10: elite class/speed profile or proven top-level performer

7–8: strong figures, consistent results, clear upside

5–6: moderate profile, unclear ceiling

1–4: limited ability shown, weak indicators

4) Price-Value Edge

9–10: clear under-market opportunity, high upside per dollar

7–8: fair price with some positive edge

5–6: market-correct pricing, no major edge

1–4: expensive for risk/quality profile

5) Mindset & Trainability

9–10: professional attitude, focused, highly trainable

7–8: mostly good behavior, manageable quirks

5–6: average attitude, inconsistent focus

1–4: difficult temperament, reliability concerns

Historical Benchmarks

Identity

Pedigree most predictive single factor

Conformation rate 1 (poor) – 10 (exceptional)

Physical Metrics

Veterinary

Performance if raced

Auction / Price

Breeding — Mare-Specific

Breeding — Stallion-Specific

Temperament & Notes

Live Score: — / 100

Select 2–4 horses to compare side-by-side.

Export

Download all saved horses as CSV (spreadsheet-ready) or JSON (full backup).

Import

Load a previously exported JSON backup. Replaces current data.

Danger Zone

Selection Guide — What the factors mean

Pedigree (≈ 30% of score)

  • Sire AEI / CI — Average Earnings Index measures a sire's progeny earnings against the average (1.0). Elite sires consistently exceed 2.0. CI compares against the mares he's covered.
  • Dam quality — A productive dam (multiple winners, black-type) is statistically the strongest single predictor in many studies. Look at the second dam too.
  • Black-type within 3 generations — Italicized/bolded names in the catalogue. The closer up, the better.
  • Nicking — Statistical compatibility of sire line × broodmare sire line. A+ nicks have produced disproportionate stakes winners.
  • Dosage Index — Speed-vs-stamina balance derived from chef-de-race ancestors. ~2–4 favors speed, <1 favors stamina/turf.
  • Inbreeding — Light inbreeding to superior ancestors (3×4, 4×4) can concentrate quality; heavy inbreeding (>6%) raises risk.

Conformation (≈ 20%)

  • Balance — Shoulder length ≈ hip length; horse should look "in three equal parts."
  • Shoulder — A long, sloping shoulder (~45°) gives stride length and absorbs concussion.
  • Hindquarter — The engine. Look for muscle, length from hip to hock, and a well-let-down hock.
  • Cannon bone — Short, dense, and substantial. ≥8" circumference for a yearling colt is a common benchmark.
  • Pasterns — 45–50°. Too upright = concussion injuries; too sloped = soft-tissue strain.
  • Knees — Should be flat from the side, not "back at the knee" (predisposes to chips) or "over at the knee."
  • Walk — A free, overstepping walk strongly correlates with athletic gallop.

Veterinary (≈ 15%)

  • Repository X-rays at major sales — review with a vet. OCD lesions in stifles/hocks are red flags.
  • Throat scope — Laryngeal Grade I–II is standard; Grade III/IV signals roaring risk.
  • Heart, wind, eyes — basic soundness checks.

Performance (raced horses)

  • Earnings, speed figures (Beyer/Timeform), highest class won, and soundness history.
  • For unraced yearlings/weanlings this section is skipped automatically.

Auction / Value

  • The "Value Score" on the list view = Overall Score ÷ price (in $10k units). It surfaces under-the-radar horses whose quality outpaces their reserve.

Breeding

  • Mare: produce record > her own race record. An older mare with multiple winners is more valuable than a young one with no foals.
  • Stallion: % stakes winners from runners is the cleanest quality metric; book size and stud fee indicate market belief.
  • Cross / nick: switch the mode toggle to a breeding mode and the cross/nick fields will be weighted heavily.

Five Pillars Workflow (Recommended)

  • Score each pillar 1–10 using the rubric in the Five Pillars card.
  • Use Estimated mode when reviewing historical horses or candidates with incomplete private vet/conformation data.
  • Use Strict verified mode when you only want scores built from direct entered evidence (no inferred estimates).
  • Interpret outputs: BUY = strong candidate, SHORTLIST = re-inspect, PASS = risk/value mismatch.
  • Watch Confidence %: low confidence means you need more direct inputs before final bid decisions.

This tool is a decision aid, not a substitute for a qualified bloodstock agent and veterinarian. Always vet in person before bidding.