Native Dancer's Sire

As a race horse, Polynesian proved his worth by winning the Preakness Stakes and 26 other races, earned a total of $310,410. At stud (since 1948), he has proved even more valuable. Last week, at the age of twelve, he was transferred to a syndicate headed by Mrs. P.A.B. Widener II, for a record price in U.S. thoroughbred history: $560,000.

Polynesian's progeny have been racing for only three full seasons, but they already include such notable stakes-winners as Native Dancer and Tahitian King. Currently at stud in Kentucky, and booked to 38 mares this year, Polynesian looked like a real bargain. Last year he ranked second only to Bull Lea* as a sire of moneywinners, and his stud fees have steadily risen from $1,500 to $5,000 for a live foal. Averaging 20 foals a year for the next ten years, his expectancy, Polynesian can be expected to return $1,000,000 on the syndicate's investment.

From Lexington, Ky., came disappointing news for the admirers of Tom Fool, 1953's Horse of the Year. Retired to stud last fall, he had so far failed to show any interest in mares.

* Whose progeny have earned more than $1,000,000 in three of the last seven years.

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