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Sheikh Hamdan Seeking Grass Runners at Sale

And he's finding plenty of prospects, according to his adviser, Rick Nichols, even though some European shoppers say European turf potential is lacking in pedigrees.

Sept. Sale's Cumulative Average, Median Up

The cumulative average price of $181,131 and median price of $120,000 are ahead of last year's pace by 8.2% and 9.1%, respectively.

Slam Dunk: Shultz Sells $1 Million Yearling

The Smart Strike ridgling stars in the Keeneland September sale's third session for his breeder, who was a member of an NCAA Division I championship basketball team.

Keeneland Select Sessions 'Surprisingly Good'

A Distorted Humor colt brings $2.05 million during the second and final select session.

Keeneland Chatter: Buyers, Consignors Upbeat

Buyers and consignors, for most part, like the new format for the select sessions.

Keeneland September Sale Starts With a Bang

Keeneland officials, who said they changed the September yearling sale's format in an effort to add excitement to the auction, got exactly what they wanted Sept. 12 in Lexington.

Runnymede's Success Perfectly Timed for Sale

Catesby Clay's Runnymede Farm near Paris, Ky., has enjoyed a string of successes that could not have been more perfectly timed.

Keeneland Session Two: More Hot Prospects

Here is a list of horses that consignors and buyers believe could bring expensive prices during the Sept. 13 second session of the Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington.

Kingmambo's Stallion Career 'Probably' Over

Kingmambo has probably reached the end of his stallion career, according to Will Farish, who owns Lane's End Farm, the Central Kentucky nursery where the 20-year-old son of Mr. Prospector stands.

Storm Cat Progeny Make September Sale Special

The Keeneland September yearling sale's select sessions will be memorable because two of the last three foals sired by the great stallion Storm Cat are scheduled to be offered.

There's Plenty to Talk About at Sept. Sale

Read what buyers and consignors had to say before the auction started in Lexington.

Keeneland Session One: Sizzling Prospects

Here is a list of horses that consignors and buyers believe could bring expensive prices during the Sept. 12 opening session of the Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington.

Top of September Market Could Be Challenging

Falling prices at boutique sales in France and Saratoga suggest the prices for fancy horses in Keeneland's select sessions will be more vulnerable this year.

English Channel Filly Tops Washington Sale

Todd and Shawn Hansen purchased English Channel yearling filly for $80,000 from Griffin Place, agent.

Brothers Gives Keeneland Trainer's Viewpoint

As a member of the auction firm's inspection team, he helped Keeneland select which horses would be showcased during the September yearling sale.

F-T Catalogs 645 Yearlings for Midlantic Sale

The auction, which will begin on a Tuesday instead of a Monday, will be held Oct. 5 and 6 in Timonium, Md.

Cancelling of OBS Feb in 2011 Not Surprising

Sale's cancellation is another sign of a contracting Thoroughbred industry.

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OBS Combines February, March Sales for 2011

There will be no selling of juveniles in February. All select 2-year-olds offered by the company will be sold in March.

Vanlangendonck: OBS Market Will Be OK

Consignor and OBS board member Francis Vanlangendonck expects fairly solid results for the August yearling sale.

Better Than Honour Carrying Street Cry Filly

Better Than Honour, the 2007 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year, produced "an incredible" Street Cry filly earlier this year and she is back in foal to Street Cry and carrying another filly.

Kafwain Colt Tops Northern California Sale

Kjell Qvale purchases the bay yearling for $20,000 Aug. 17.

Kantharos: OBS Sale Graduate Making News

The son of Lion Heart is roaring through the juvenile ranks after selling for $250,000 earlier this year.

Saratoga Reflections: A Select Sale Review

The latest edition of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling auction suffered downturns after a strong performance in 2009. Read what buyers and sellers had to say about the sale.

Could Aqueduct Casino News Boost N.Y. Sale?

A little less uncertainty might make New York-bred yearlings more popular during the Fasig-Tipton preferred auction.

Saratoga: What We Learned From the Sale

We learned a few things from the Saratoga select yearling sale, but deep in our hearts, we probably already knew them anyway.

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Saratoga Sale Median Solid, But Average Falls

The gross fell 38.3% during the select yearling auction, which had enjoyed upswings in 2009.

Saratoga Slip: Sale Average Declines 13.8%

"I think tonight reality has set back in," said consignor Mark Toothaker of Legacy Bloodstock after the average declined 13.8% from a year ago during the first session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale.

Street Cry Colt Brings $800,000 at Saratoga

Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock manager, John Ferguson, signs the sale ticket.

Street Cry Filly Brings $775,000 at Saratoga

Co-breeder Helen K. Groves purchases the bay yearling, buying out her daughters.

Newly Renovated Saratoga Pavilion Unveiled

Improvements included wood paneled walls, theater-style seating, and a warm color scheme.

Saratoga Sale Has Momentum Going for It

Fasig-Tipton management is trying to keep the good times rolling at Saratoga.

Saratoga Sizzlers One: Horses to Watch

Based on what buyers and consignors are saying, here is a list of horses that could bring expensive prices during the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton select yearling sale.

Saratoga Sizzlers Two: Horses to Watch

Buyers and consignors identify the yearlings that could bring expensive prices during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton select yearling sale in New York.

Stallion Dynaformer Doing Well at Age 25

The son of Roberto keeps chugging along in the breeding shed and is expected to be able to continue his stud career in 2011.

F-T Saratoga: An Auction Bright Spot Again?

The sale could turn in another strong performance after soaring in 2009, according to Mark Taylor of Taylor Made Sales Agency.

Market Talk: What Might Happen at Saratoga

Buyers and consignors discuss their expectations for the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale.

Saratoga Storm Cat Offspring One of Last

The Last Meow is scheduled to be offered during the select yearling sale's second session Aug. 3.

Stallions: The Good and the Sturdy

Hammer Time looks at stallions whose progeny earn money and also are durable.

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Saratoga Catalog Has International Flavor

Fasig-Tipton officials have spiced up the latest edition of the Saratoga select yearling sale with more international flavor in the pedigrees of the horses that are cataloged.

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Has 363 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 363 horses for its Texas yearling sale, which is scheduled for Aug. 30, beginning at 10 a.m. (CDT), at Lone Star Park. The number is down only 1.9% from last year's total of 370

Making Money Still Difficult at F-T July Sale

Pinhookers' profits fall at at the select yearling sale. Commercial breeder's percentage of profitable horses remains the same.

Market Talk: Looking Back at F-T's July Sale

Consignors and buyers discuss the market at the year's first major yearling auction.

Booklet Provides Veterinary Definitions

It is the latest in the "Plain and Simple" series published by the Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association.

Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Sale: No Big Surprises

Hammer Time's Deirdre Biles reviews the results of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select Yearling Sale.

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F-T Sale Ends With 2.7% Decrease In Average

Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning calls the Kentucky select auction a "solid" start to the yearling selling season.

Medaglia d'Oro Filly Brings $350,000 at F-T

She is the most expensive filly sold so far at the July select yearling auction.

Average, Median Increase as F-T Sale Opens

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling auction generated results in the opening session that indicated the market for young Thoroughbreds hadn't changed much since last year, according to the sale company.

Medaglia d'Oro Colt Brings $450,000 at F-T

He will be raced by Dubai's Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed.

Street Sense Colt Sells For $250,000 at F-T

Mandy Pope of Whisper Hill Farm purchases the bay yearling.

F-T July Session 2: What Horses Will Shine?

This is a list of horses that buyers and consignors think could bring big prices during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale July 14 in Lexington.