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Market Stable Through Sept. Sale's Day 4

The Keeneland September auction completed its first four days - books one and two of the sale's catalog - with more seven-figure horses than in 2011's entire auction.

Prices Surge on Third Day of September Sale

Boosted by a $1.55 million son of Bernardini, the Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington enjoyed an upbeat third session. The gross, average price, and median price all rose.

$1.3 Million Big Brown Colt Nears First Start

The $1.3 million Big Brown colt that was the most expensive 2-year-old in training sold this year is nearing his first career start, according to Demi O'Byrne, a member Coolmore Stud's buying team.

Average, Median Rise on Sept. Sale's Day Two

A $700,000 Tapit colt topped the session, which marked the beginning of book two of the Keeneland auction's catalog following an opening select session.

Take Charge Indy Pointing for Fall Return

Take Charge Indy, who won the Florida Derby (gr. I) earlier this year before being sidelined by an injury, could run at Keeneland this fall.

Keeneland September Kicks Off With Increases

The select portion of Keeneland's September yearling sale had fewer horses and was shorter this year, but it generated some impressive financial fireworks. Five horses commanded seven-figure prices.

Sept. Stars: These Select Horses Could Shine

Here is a list of horses in the Keeneland September sale's select session that could command the big bucks.

Last A.P. Indys on Offer at September Sale

Marking the end of an era in the Thoroughbred marketplace, the final yearlings by A.P. Indy are being offered at public auction.

Sept. Sale Forum: The Select Format's Future

Keep the select portion of the Keeneland September sale or do away with it? Read what auction participants had to say.

Sept. Sale Chatter: Anticipating the Market

As the start of the Keeneland September yearling sale approached, people expressed more anticipation than trepidation about the market's prospects. Read what they had to say.

September Sale Offers Quality and Quantity

The Keeneland September yearling sale will test the strength of the Thoroughbred marketplace's recovery with both quantity and quality during its 10-session run that begins Sept. 10 in Lexington.

Sale Yearling Forum Held by Rood & Riddle

Veterinarians from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital presented information about radiographic images of joints, endoscopic videos of throats, and changes in conditions of sale during an educational forum on sale yearlings.

Colonel John's Offspring Command Attention

Colonel John's first-crop yearlings are doing well in the auction arena.

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Horsemen's Profits Fall at Saratoga Sale

Commercial breeders and pinhookers found the going tougher at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale as prices and profits declined from a year ago.

2nd Night Surge Cuts Saratoga Sale Declines

After suffering significant setbacks in prices on its opening night, the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale experienced a welcome surge in business during its second and final session Aug. 7 in upstate New York.

F-T Saratoga Sale Opens With Price Declines

Based on pre-sale expectations, the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale fizzled more than it sizzled in its opening session Aug. 6 in upstate New York.

F-T Saratoga Night Two: Big Bang Yearlings

The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling auction could close out its two-night run Aug. 7 in New York with a bang, based on the positive reviews for many of the horses on offer.

F-T Saratoga Select Sale Outlook Is Bright

Sheikh Mohammed and other top buyers are ready to shop at the yearling auction in upstate New York.

Talkin' F-T Saratoga: Market Expectations

The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale will be first test in 2012 of the top of the market for yearlings. Here's what people had to say about their expectations and other thoughts about the auction.

Saratoga Sale Session 1: Potential Dazzlers

These Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select sale yearlings could sparkle in the auction ring during the first session Aug. 6.

Romans a First-Time Saratoga Sale Consignor

Well-known trainer Dale Romans has expanded his involvement in the horse business to include selling.

2012 Yearling Sale Performance Factor

The plunging foal crop size should result in higher auction yearling prices as supply comes back more in line with demand.

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Sip of Saratoga: Fabulous Families

Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga auction, scheduled for Aug. 6 and 7 in New York, has a number of half brothers and half sisters to racing royalty in its catalog.

Sip of Saratoga: Seven Powerhouse Pinhooks

The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale in New York Aug. 6 and 7 has seven young horses that were acquired previously at public auction for $200,000 or more apiece.

He May Be Old Fashioned, But He's In Style

Hammer Time looks at the success of Old Fashioned's yearlings in the auction ring.

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Havre de Grace 'Doing Terrific' in Retirement

Havre de Grace, 2011's Horse of the Year, is "doing terrific" in retirement, according to her owner, Rick Porter, and he's planning to send her to a November mixed sale in Kentucky.

Profits Rise for Breeders at F-T July Sale

Commercial breeders were better off financially following the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale than they were in 2011. But pinhookers didn't fare as well they did a year ago.

Market Views: Looking Back at F-T July Sale

Read what buyers and consignors had to say about the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale.

Donegal's Crawford Targeting Dubai World Cup

Jerry Crawford of Donegal Racing likes to aim high, and he has a big target in his sights for 2013.

Whitney or Forego Next for Shackleford

Shackleford is scheduled to enter stud at Darby Dan Farm near Lexington following the 2012 racing season. But before he becomes a stallion, the 4-year-old son of Forestry still has plenty of work to do.

Gross, Average Rise at F-T July Yearling Sale

Fasig-Tipton July select auction received generally good reviews as it launched the 2012 yearling selling season in a solid fashion.

Colonel John Filly Brings $200,000 at F-T

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale opened with a bang when the first horse in the sale ring, a Colonel John filly, commanded $200,000 July 10 in Lexington.

F-T Sparklers: Who Might Bring the Big Bucks

Here is a list of some yearlings that consignors and others believe have what it takes physically to bring the highest bids during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale.

F-T July Expected to Continue Market Upswing

The yearling market ended a four-year slump in 2011 and many horsemen are confident that the rebound will continue during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky select yearling auction.

Market Buzz: Optimism High at F-T July Sale

Here is what buyers and consignors had to say about their expectations for the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale and the health of the Thoroughbred industry.

Sellers Try to Help Horses Beat Heat at F-T

Even though the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the Lexington area July 7, it didn't keep buyers and consignors away from Fasig-Tipton's Newtown Paddocks complex.

Conformation Is King at F-T July Sale

The Fasig-Tipton July select sale is where a well-conformed yearling that might not have the very best pedigree can shine. The auction is scheduled for July 10 in Lexington.

Outlook Positive for Yearling Selling Season

There are several reasons to be hopeful about the yearling selling season, which gets started July 10 in Lexington with the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky select yearling sale.

U.S. Horses Abound in Japan Sale's Pedigrees

The Japan Racing Association's select sale of foals and yearlings July 9 and 10 offers Americans an opportunity to get caught up with some old friends.

Hammer Time: Back in Time

A multiple year surge in the yearling average is more likely than a one-year growth spurt

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OBS April Sale Topper Wins Career Debut

Executiveprivilege, who brought $650,000 in April to top the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. spring sale of 2-year-olds in training, made her career debut a winning one.

Hammer Time: Naming the Priciest Juveniles

Here are the names of some of the most expensive juveniles sold earlier this year.

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Hammer Time: Triple Crown Auction Connection

Seattle Slew and I'll Have Another didn't generate much buyer enthusiasm as young horses when sold at public auction. But Seattle Slew became Thoroughbred racing's 10th Triple Crown winner & I'll Have Another could become 12

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Island Bound Rallies for Winning Colors Win

Island Bound picked up the first added-money victory of her career when she came from off the pace to take the $110,100 Winning Colors Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs June 2.

C C's Pal Ekes Out Neck Win in Vagrancy

C C's Pal defeated Nicole H by a neck to win the Vagrancy Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park June 2.

Hammer Time: Buying I'll Have Another

Nearly everybody overlooked I'll Have Another as a sale 2-year-old.

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F-T Midlantic Sales Ends With Upswings

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training turned in a strong performance, enjoying a business boost from an improving Thoroughbred market overall and slots-rich tracks nearby.

Creative Cause's Half Sister Brings $310,000

A half sister to Triple Crown competitor Creative Cause brought $310,000 early in the afternoon of May 22 during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training in Maryland.

Trinniberg's Sister Sells for $450,000 at F-T

A full sister to grade III winner Trinniberg brought $450,000 late in the morning of May 22 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training in Maryland.

Indian Charlie Colt Commands $300,000 at F-T

The second session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training started with a bang when the first horse in the auction ring, a son of Indian Charlie, brought $300,000.