"Rarely do I buy the obvious, "perfect", yearling. I feel there is more value in living with certain conformational faults. Pedigree, its blend and strength in the family, is of paramount importance. Conformationally, the balance, presence, strength of hip and genuine athleticism are all significant. Finally, the price is the determining factor."

In 2010, Nicoma continued to have success with yearling purchases.  The 2007 filly SISTER DAWN (Indian Charlie/Joi’s Flame) won the Playa del Rey Stakes out in Hollywood and then ran 2nd in the Bayakoa Handicap (G2).  She was purchased at the Keeneland Yearling Sale for $120,000 and was later sold at the OBS for $290,000. She has earnings of $184,000.  Fortunately, the colt CONVOCATION (Pulpit/Shade Dancer) came back in 2010 after an injury in 2009 to place 2nd in the Westchester Stakes (G3) and 2nd in the Suburban Handicap (G2).  He was purchased as a yearling at the Keeneland September Sale for $150,000 and sold in 2008 at the Keeneland Two-Year-Old Sale for $340,000.  He has earnings of over $300,000.  We will keep you updated on all the happenings of our newest acquisitions.

Our objective is to seek opportunities and the greatest value possible. However, we will not compromise on the athlete … what we believe to be a racehorse. In the end, no matter if the yearling is for pinhook purposes, a client who only has $35,000 to spend or $1 million, this is our approach, and over the years it has provided a very high rate of return, especially when you compare these results to others.