| Here is a pic of Maurice's Sanke that I took in April 2002. The Koi was one that Mr Maeda was particularly proud of, as he felt that it had a good chance of exceeding 1 metre. It became a main parent in 2002 (first breeding), and was usd again last year, but met with an unfortunate accident, which has hampered it's chance of growing much more.
Also, whilst browsing through pics from April 2002, I found the attached pic of Cliff Neale's Sanke that won the BKKS National last year. This was also from when Mr Maeda was showing us his best parents. This Sanke was 85cm at last years BKKS show, and now measures over 90cm. Hopefully, the Koi will be over 92cm before this years show!?
BTW... In reference to the "80cm Quest" article that I wrote in the latest 'Koi-Bito' mag... Ian Graham's Kohaku hit 60cm two weeks ago, and will therefore hopefully grow to 65cm before her 2nd Birthday (June 2004). If this is the case, I think that we may hit 80cm by 4 years old! ;-)
Mike. |