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Derby winner Plus Que Parfait into last year's Kentucky Derby starting gate from his second crop. 1) What is Point of Entry's strongest selling point as a stallion? Wilkins: Quality and class. He just oozes class and he's passing that along to his runners as the number-one sire of Grade 1 horses in his crop. 2) If I've got a mare that needs help from the stallion on a physical characteristic, what can Point of Entry best contribute to the equation? Wilkins: Size, bone, and hip. 3) Point of Entry has proven able to get high-level runners on both turf and dirt. Given his success largely came on the turf when he was racing himself, what do you attribute to his versatility at stud? Wilkins: He's out of a Seeking the Gold mare and he has a deep Phipps female family behind him that's loaded with top-class dirt runners. His half-sister Pine Island was a multiple Grade 1 winner on dirt. People also forget he broke his maiden by 15 1/2 lengths on the dirt at Belmont. 4) What can a breeder expect from a Point of Entry foal as a weanling? As a yearling? Wilkins: Good size, balanced with plenty of bone. 5) Point of Entry is the #1 sire in his crop by “A Runner Index.” Can you explain what that means? Wilkins: This gives breeders a way to measure the quality and class of his runners. APEX ratings are based on how many of a sire's runners are among the top eight percent in earnings over a year in a given jurisdiction. 6) Point of Entry didn't win his first stakes race until he was four years old – and he comes from a Phipps-line family that has traditionally rewarded patience – but he's had several runners do well in graded stakes company at two and three. In a “win now” marketplace, how important has it been for him to get those early runners? Wilkins: Very, I think. in this marketplace it's important for breeders to know a stallion can get you any kind of runner. 7) What's something about Point of Entry that you think goes overlooked? Wilkins: Just how good a racehorse he was. Five Grade 1s, and he was very unlucky to not have won the Breeders' Cup Turf twice. Just go back and see how he toyed with those fields. 8) Point of Entry stands for $15,000. What makes him a standout in that price range? Wilkins: Compare what he did on the track and now what his progeny are performing with other turf sires. 9) What else should someone considering Point of Entry know before making the call? Wilkins: Point of Entry continues to have a wide base of support from both outside breeders and from the Adena broodmare band. Last year, he bred a better book by CPI than Munnings, Constitution, Kantharos, etc. To learn more about Point of Entry, click here Read More 04.17.2020 Ken Wilkins on Shaman Ghost Shaman Ghost B. h., 2012, Ghostzapper x Getback Time, by Gilded Time Race Record:...... Adena Springs Stallion Seasons manager Ken Wilkins spoke with The Paulick Report's Joe Nevills about multiple Grade 1-winning champion Shaman Ghost 1) What is Shaman Ghost's strongest selling point as a stallion? Wilkins: Ghostzapper 's best son at stud – multiple Grade 1 winner, champion 3-year-old in Canada. Outstanding physical – a bigger and leggier version of Ghostzapper at great value. 2) If I've got a mare that needs help from the stallion on a physical characteristic, what can Shaman Ghost best contribute to the equation? Wilkins: Shaman Ghost is a good choice for mare needing to add size and leg to their foals. 3) What traits do you see in Shaman Ghost that breeders looking to capture some of the Ghostzapper magic can latch on to? Wilkins: Again, to repeat – he is a larger version of his sire. Though not the phenom on the track like Ghostzapper, Shaman Ghost was very talented. He beat some good horses along the way: Frosted, Keen Ice, California Chrome, Midnight Storm, etc. 4) Are there any other family influences that are worth noting? Wilkins: It is interesting to note he is out of a Gilded Time mare (Gilded Time was a leading freshman sire). These foals may have a license to be precocious. 5) Shaman Ghost's first foals are yearlings of 2020. As they continue to develop, what are some common traits you've seen among them? Wilkins: Good size, balance and leg. Should be well received at the sales. 6) What have you learned about this horse in the time since he arrived at Adena Springs? Wilkins: The more you see him the more you'll like him. Every breeder that has seen him has commented on his looks and many used him. 7) What's something about Shaman Ghost that you think goes overlooked? Wilkins: He had the third-highest Beyer Speed Figure in 2016, behind only Arrogate and Gun Runner. First horse to win Santa Anita Handicap and Woodward in 30 years. 8) Shaman Ghost wasn't a regular runner on turf, but he had multiple wins on the all-weather track at Woodbine, including one in the Queen's Plate. If I've got a turf-leaning mare, do you see his on-track performance translating to her? Wilkins: His dad sure has grass performers and I think he should emulate that with his get. 9) Shaman Ghost stands for $7,500. What makes him a standout in that price bracket? Wilkins: Just take a look at his class and compare. You will find a few with more than two Grade 1 wins, but then compare the price. Bargain. 10) What else should someone considering Shaman Ghost for their mare know before making the call? Wilkins: My cell 859-699-4887. More on Shaman Ghost, click here Read More Season Request | Hypomating All Kentucky Canada California Maryland -- Florida International -- Ghostzapper $85,000 S&N Kentucky learn more Macho Uno $10,000 S&N Kentucky learn more Mucho Macho Man $10,000 S&N Kentucky learn more Point of Entry $15,000 S&N Kentucky learn more Shaman Ghost $7,500 S&N Kentucky learn more Silent Name $7,500 S&N Canada learn more Silver Max $3,000 S&N Canada learn more Stronach Group Adena Retirement Express Bet Gulfstream Park Santa Anita Laurel Park Pimlico Golden Gate Fields Portland Meadows Adena Springs | PO Box 718, Paris, KY 40362 | Tel: (859) 987-1798 | Fax: (859) 987-1684 | Toll Free: (800) 975-5641 | Shareholders Login -- Created by PM Advertising & Powered by Horse Hosting - Horse Racing News Login Shareholders Login Top Test Close...