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| Welcome to the Astar Thoroughbreds, LLC website. This site is designed for the benefit of family, friends, mare owners and partners who may be interested in finding out about our stallion Stormy Business, or Astar Thoroughbreds in general. |
| Did You Know? |
| All three of our 2008 two year old winners were purchased at public auctions. Supreme Warrior and Ice Rocket were purchased at the same 2007 yearling sale. Silver Senorita was purchased at ta 2008 two year olds in training sale. We have now purchased 11 two year olds at 2 year olds in training sales, and all but 1 have won. Even though our sale purchases have done quite well, we believe that our stallion Stormy Business, and his foals, improve our future stakes winning probability. We believe the new foals will allow us to improve our racing stable and make a real mark on Minnesota bred racing for years to come.The "Stormy" foals far exceed past acquisition opportunities based on the depth of Stormy's pedigree, the exceptional nicks of the foals and the quality of the broodmares presented to him. |
Our stallion, Stormy Business, has now produced several 2009 foals. Here are pictures of a few of his babies. So far, Stormy's
babies are very nice looking. They have similar markings, a good indication that Stormy is stamping his foals. Let's hope he
stamps them with the triple digit Beyer speed ratings Stormy earned while winning multiple stakes races.
babies are very nice looking. They have similar markings, a good indication that Stormy is stamping his foals. Let's hope he
stamps them with the triple digit Beyer speed ratings Stormy earned while winning multiple stakes races.
| Stormy Business New Foal Pictures |
| Bold Applause Filly |
| Sugar Hills Colt |
| Gazette Colt |
Our stallion, Stormy Business, has
some great looking babies. If
interested, Stormy and his foals are at
Osborne Farm up in Cambridge
Minnesota.
(Osborne's Number: 763-689-3661)
The Sugar Hills Miss 2009 foal is pretty
striking. Sugar Hills Miss was sold to
us by the Sampson family, (thanks
Russ). She has won stakes races and
produced stakes winners. In fact, her
babies just keep winning. Sugar Hills
Miss has had only 4 foals and they all
have won, with one being a stakes
winner.
some great looking babies. If
interested, Stormy and his foals are at
Osborne Farm up in Cambridge
Minnesota.
(Osborne's Number: 763-689-3661)
The Sugar Hills Miss 2009 foal is pretty
striking. Sugar Hills Miss was sold to
us by the Sampson family, (thanks
Russ). She has won stakes races and
produced stakes winners. In fact, her
babies just keep winning. Sugar Hills
Miss has had only 4 foals and they all
have won, with one being a stakes
winner.
| Stormy Business News |
| Ice Rocket Wins Award |
Ice Rocket, our Astar Lindquist Stable stakes winning Cape Canaveral 3 year old, was named the 2008 Two Year Old Colt of
The Year by the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association.
The Year by the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association.
| Chandi Tara Filly |
Rolin Sampson
called and his nice
mare Hanna Senesh
foaled another
Stormy baby. We
also just heard from
Bob Huss in
Nebraska. Bob bred
his mare,
Slugbugred to
Stormy last year.
Here's a picture of
Bob's new foal.
called and his nice
mare Hanna Senesh
foaled another
Stormy baby. We
also just heard from
Bob Huss in
Nebraska. Bob bred
his mare,
Slugbugred to
Stormy last year.
Here's a picture of
Bob's new foal.
Larry Donlin, who
trained Stormy
Business during
his career, also
stopped by to see
Stormy's new
foals. I heard that
Larry was pretty
impressed and it
looks like he even
decided to feed
while he was there.
trained Stormy
Business during
his career, also
stopped by to see
Stormy's new
foals. I heard that
Larry was pretty
impressed and it
looks like he even
decided to feed
while he was there.
| Stormy Business At His New Home |
Is Optimism Returning to the Minnesota Equine Industry?
After a very quiet 2009 breeding season, it seems that 2010 may be the year optimism
returns to our great state. With a new proactive focus, Racino advocates and Dick Day in
particular, may be awakening Minnesota taxpayers to the real benefit of providing our
citizens with a Racino option.
There are literally thousands of internet casino games available, and hundreds of brick and
mortar casinos within short drives for Minnesota taxpayers. As a result, it seems ridiculous
to most Minnesota residents that our elected officials have ignored the tax revenues they
have allowed to leak out to other states or nations. These officials use an argument that 2
new Racinos will magically expand gaming, as if we taxpayers are not intelligent enough to
realize that thousands of non-taxed options have been utilized by Minnesota residents for
years. Of course, many politicians rarely let facts get in the way of their opinions.
With reasonable estimates of over $1,000,000,000 in lost tax revenue over the last 5 years,
and with many Minnesotans struggling to get by in the current economic environment, it's
no wonder past public surveys have consistently shown that the preponderance of
Minnesota citizens favor Racino legislation.
Unlike last year, several mares owners are already inquiring about stallions for the 2010
breeding season according to Joyce Osborne of Osborne Farms, where they stand Stormy
Business, Late Edition and Hero's Pleasure. Not surprisingly, A + nicked mares are already
booked to their stallions with more to come. Maybe it's time to consider a new Minnesota
Stallion like Stormy Business before he becomes proven and the Racino is passed?
After a very quiet 2009 breeding season, it seems that 2010 may be the year optimism
returns to our great state. With a new proactive focus, Racino advocates and Dick Day in
particular, may be awakening Minnesota taxpayers to the real benefit of providing our
citizens with a Racino option.
There are literally thousands of internet casino games available, and hundreds of brick and
mortar casinos within short drives for Minnesota taxpayers. As a result, it seems ridiculous
to most Minnesota residents that our elected officials have ignored the tax revenues they
have allowed to leak out to other states or nations. These officials use an argument that 2
new Racinos will magically expand gaming, as if we taxpayers are not intelligent enough to
realize that thousands of non-taxed options have been utilized by Minnesota residents for
years. Of course, many politicians rarely let facts get in the way of their opinions.
With reasonable estimates of over $1,000,000,000 in lost tax revenue over the last 5 years,
and with many Minnesotans struggling to get by in the current economic environment, it's
no wonder past public surveys have consistently shown that the preponderance of
Minnesota citizens favor Racino legislation.
Unlike last year, several mares owners are already inquiring about stallions for the 2010
breeding season according to Joyce Osborne of Osborne Farms, where they stand Stormy
Business, Late Edition and Hero's Pleasure. Not surprisingly, A + nicked mares are already
booked to their stallions with more to come. Maybe it's time to consider a new Minnesota
Stallion like Stormy Business before he becomes proven and the Racino is passed?
Interesting email from Rolin
Sampson about his analysis of
Stormy Business and his
weanling colt.
Reviewing racing results when using
Storm Cat sires and Seattle Slew mares.
Seems to be a significance of producing
big time competitors at age four or late in
the year for three year olds. Especially in
stakes races! Have you noticed this in
recommendations for “Stormy Business”?
I will have to take a picture of my Stormy
Business Colt, for being born in late May;
his size is unbelievable. He runs like a
deer in the pasture!
Merry Christmas from the Sampsons!
Sampson about his analysis of
Stormy Business and his
weanling colt.
Reviewing racing results when using
Storm Cat sires and Seattle Slew mares.
Seems to be a significance of producing
big time competitors at age four or late in
the year for three year olds. Especially in
stakes races! Have you noticed this in
recommendations for “Stormy Business”?
I will have to take a picture of my Stormy
Business Colt, for being born in late May;
his size is unbelievable. He runs like a
deer in the pasture!
Merry Christmas from the Sampsons!