High Expectations for Astrology

When Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings purchased Quiet Eclipse for $1.6 million at the 2007 Keeneland November breeding stock sale, “we thought we were buying a really good-looking mare that had a great chance to have a good-looking horse,” said Kentucky bloodstock agent John Moynihan.

Several months later, Quiet Eclipse produced a colt that, from the day he was born, was “gorgeous,” according to Moynihan, who is a key Stonestreet advisor. Named Astrology, the handsome bay became a grade III winner and will try to add a classic victory to his record when he runs in the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico in Maryland.

Genetically, everything seems to be in Astrology’s favor. Like champion and 2006 Preakness winner Bernardini  , Astrology is by A.P. Indy   and out of a Real Quiet mare.