Paul 1,
I think that sometimes you can dangle a carrot for so long, but unless you hand it over the horse will get bored and walk off!
If it is true and it sounds like it is then good, it is something that the breeder should be very proud of, and good on him.
If I was the breeder I sure wouldn't want people letting the world know about the breeding through third parties that don't hand over the carrot, no offence mean't, but it is just very frustrating sometimes particularly in this case.
Anyway, I look forward to seeing the photo's and eventually finding out who the breeder is, and shaking his hand as it is an amazing achievement.
Cheers,
Neil