"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."

2008 was a banner year for Nicoma Bloodstock with the purchases of MINT LANE (G2) and BOSS LAFITTE (G3), as yearlings in 2006. MINT LANE (G2) in 2008 won the Dwyer (G2) at Belmont and ran 2nd in the (G2)Peter Pan S to the heralded Casino Drive.  BOSS LAFITTE (G3), whom we pinhooked as a two year old in 2007, won the Transylvania S (G3) at Keeneland in 2008.  Also, September ’06 purchase INITIATION won a listed stake at Woodbine.

MINT LANE Adam Coglianese

In 2007 we purchased SAUCEY EVENING (G1PL)  (More Than Ready/Jeweled Lady) for George Strawbridge, Jr..  She was named the 2008 Champion California-bred Two-Year-Old Female.  The colt CONVOCATION (Pulpit/Shade Dancer) was an impressive winner at Belmont on June 6 with a 96 Beyer.  He ran 2nd in the Dwyer (G2) and unfortunately injured himself in the Jim Dandy.  We will keep you undated on all the happenings of our newest acquisitions.

We are always in search of value while still maintaining quality …

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.