Martaline (GB) 1999 gr Linamix-Coraline by Sadler’s Wells Martaline is a product of one Juddmonte’s leading From the Raise A Native line the MR PROSPECTOR families, which is not only the family of Oasis Dream branch mares have been very effective with Linamix (Gr 1), but is also of the Grand Prix de Paris (Gr 1) and his sons. The Gone West strain via Zafonic and winner, Beat Hollow, and the Poule d'Essai des Zamindar could be very interesting not only has the Pouliches (Gr 1) winner, Zenda. With Martaline also son cross produced three stakes winners but Zamindar is of France’s twice champion sire, Linamix, he is sure to the sire of two stakes winners in Martaline immediate also upgrade his mares in a way that his sire achieved. family. Other Mr Prospector strains that have crossed successfully with Linamix include Gulch, Miswaki, With so many top-class stakes performers in Kingmambo, Machiavellian, Rubiano and Mujtahid. The Martaline’s pedigree there are going to be plenty of SHARPEN UP line is another branch of this sire line options. Breeding Martaline to any NUREYEV line mare that has a proven record with this sire’s family. Halling will create line-breeding to SPECIAL. With Linamix is the sire of Coastal Path suggesting that other Diesis, having sire stakes winners to Goldamix, Lead On Time Kris and Selkirk line daughters will suit Martaline well. and Soviet Star mares, suggests daughters by Pivotal, Peintre Celebre, Fasliyev and Spinning World will be The main influences from the Nasrullah line will all very exciting. create plenty of opportunities for Martaline. The BLUSHING GROOM branch could be particularly The DANZIG line has not only appeared as the dam-sire interesting as Martaline’s half-brother Clear Thinking line in a number of Linamix’s stakes winners but also has (Lp) is a son of Rainbow Quest. With this, mares from a proven record with Martaline’s pedigree. Green Desert Groom Dancer, Marignan and Rahy strains will also is the sire of Oasis Dream, so Green Desert sons such as prove to be exciting options. Linamix has sired seven Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit and Desert Prince will be stakes winners to NEVER BEND line mares, which ideal opportunities. Green Desert’s genetic relative Anabaa includes the Gr 1 winners Alpine Rose and Fragrant Mix will also be an ideal cross for Maratline. On the reverse from Shirley Heights and Darshaan daughters. With cross Sinndar has sired a number of leading stakes both the Blushing Groom and the Never Bend branches winners to Linamix daughters so is certainly worth trying having a proven record with the Linamix sire line there this cross via Chief’s Crown line mare such as Grand is no reason why the GREY SOVEREIGN branch can’t Lodge. Other Danzig lines that are sure to work well are produce the same results, via both the Kenmare, sire of Danehill, via sons such as Dansili and Danehill Dancer, Highest Honor, and Kaldoun strains. Always Fair and Polish Precedent. Other options that could prove to be very interesting NIJINSKY line mares are also very appealing for include mares from the SURUMU line, via Acatenango Martaline particular as Linamix has sired stakes winners and his sons, and DSCHINGIS KHAN, through the likes out of Lammtarra and Royal Academy daughters. Green of Monsun and Lavirco. Any HAIL TO REASON line Dancer, Niniski and Caerleon (sire of a stakes winner in mares could also be used, via both Roberto and Stop Martaline’s family) line mares would all be ideal The Music strains, as Cure The Blues is the dam-sire to possibilities. two Grade stakes winners by Linamix. Other Northern Dancer strains that are well worth trying include TRY MY BEST, via Last Tycoon and Royal Applause, STORM BIRD, via both Storm Cat and his genetic brother Mujadil, and NIGHT SHIFT. Clive Webb-Carter / www.wcbloodstock.co.uk.