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Heiligbrodts to Disperse Stock at July Sale

Heiligbrodts to Disperse Stock at July Sale

Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt will sell some of their racing and breeding stock July 12 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky auction, the sale company announced June 16.

 Thursday, June 16, 2011

Cornell Appointed to Inglis Board

Ian Cornell has been appointed as a non-executive to the William Inglis & Son board, the Australian auction firm announced June 9.

 Thursday, June 09, 2011

Resetable Tops Strong MM Racehorse Sale

Resetable brought Aust$160,000 ($171,400 in U.S. funds) June 8 to top the Magic Millions national racehorse sale in Australia. The auction firm reported that "records were broken across all levels" during the sale.

 Thursday, June 09, 2011
BC Winner Man of Iron in Tattersalls Sale

BC Winner Man of Iron in Tattersalls Sale

Man of Iron, winner of the 2009 Breeders' Cup Marathon and a champion in Ireland, is scheduled to be sold during the Tattersalls July auction in England as a horse in training.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2011

MM National Yearling Sale Finishes Strongly

A Viscount colt topped the third and final session of the Magic Millions national yearling sale, bringing Aust$110,000 ($118,093 in U.S. funds) June 7 in Australia as the auction ended on a strong note.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Inglis Seeking Internship Candidates

The Australian auction firm William Inglis & Son is taking applications for an internship position with the company.

 Monday, June 06, 2011

More Than Ready Filly Shines at MM Sale

A daughter of More Than Ready was the most expensive horse sold during the second session of the Magic Millions national yearling sale, commanding Aust$190,000 ($203,509 in U.S. funds) June 6 in Australia.

 Monday, June 06, 2011

Shamardal Colt Fetches Top Price at MM Opener

A Shamardal colt brought Aust$180,000 ($192,798 in U.S. funds) June 5 to top the first session of the Magic Millions national yearling sale on Australia's Gold Coast.

 Sunday, June 05, 2011
Fasig-Tipton July Sale Has 303 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton July Sale Has 303 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 303 horses for its Kentucky July select yearling sale. The number is down 25.6% from last year's total of 407.

 Friday, June 03, 2011

Equineline Sales Catalag iPad App Available

The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. on June 3 unveiled the Equineline Sales Catalog app for the iPad, the company's first product customized for Apple's popular tablet.

 Friday, June 03, 2011
Japan Sale Has Over 460 Foals and Yearlings

Japan Sale Has Over 460 Foals and Yearlings

The Japan Racing Horse Association has cataloged 240 yearlings and 228 foals for its July select sale at the Northern Horse Park on the island of Hokkaido.

 Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Last Love Tops MM Sale's Third Session

Last Love, a half sister to Australian group III winner Brief Embrace (by Irgun), was the most expensive horse sold May 31 during the third and final session of the Magic Millions national broodmare auction in Australia.

 Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Arapaho Miss Sets Pace at MM Broodmare Sale

Arapaho Miss, winner of the 2007 Crown Oaks (Aust-I), sold for Aust$650,000 ($695,682 in U.S. funds) to top the second session of the Magic Millions national broodmare auction in Australia May 30.

 Monday, May 30, 2011

Sister Madly Brings Seven Figures at MM Sale

Sister Madly, winner of the Feb. 12 Scream Southern Cross Frederick Clissold Stakes (Aust-III), brought Aust$1 million ($1,070,090 in U.S. funds) to top the opening session of the Magic Millions national broodmare sale.

 Sunday, May 29, 2011
More Than 600 Horses in OBS June Sale

More Than 600 Horses in OBS June Sale

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 623 lots for its June sale of 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age sale in Central Florida.

 Sunday, May 29, 2011

Duke of Marmalade Colt Sets Pace at MM Sale

A colt by Duke of Marmalade topped the third session of the Magic Millions national weanling sale, bringing Aust$75,000 ($79,394 in U.S. funds) May 27.

 Friday, May 27, 2011

Fastnet Rock Filly Leads Way at MM Sale

A filly by Fastnet Rock topped the second and final select session of the Magic Millions national weanling sale May 26 in Australia. Offered by Coolmore Stud, the filly was knocked down to VCB/Garry Cuddy for Aust$185,000.

 Thursday, May 26, 2011

Stratum Filly Shines in Magic Millions Opener

A Stratum filly, which is a half sister to New Zealand group I winner Anabandana, brought the top price of Aust$220,000 ($231,975 in U.S. funds) May 25 during the opening session of the Magic Millions national weanling sale.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Indian Charlie Colt Tops F-T Midlantic Sale

Indian Charlie Colt Tops F-T Midlantic Sale

Following the conclusion of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training, president Boyd Browning said he was pleased that in spite of the fact there were 69 more horses sold this year the average was down 1.3%.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Indian Charlie Offspring a Big Hit at FT Sale

Indian Charlie Offspring a Big Hit at FT Sale

Not long after a $600,000 Indian Charlie colt became the new sale topper during the auction's second session, another colt by that sire was hammered down for half that amount.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sequel's Indian Charlie Colt Brings $600,000

Sequel's Indian Charlie Colt Brings $600,000

A stately Indian Charlie colt, which had created a buzz at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training, lived up to all the hype May 24 by bringing $600,000.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Corkage Sells for $300,000 at F-T Midlantic

Corkage Sells for $300,000 at F-T Midlantic

Corkage, a bay daughter of More Than Ready, brought $300,000 from Mandy Pope of Whisper Hill Farm during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
F-T Midlantic Average Close to 2010 Figure

F-T Midlantic Average Close to 2010 Figure

The opening day of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training generated an average price that was only 1.7% below last year's comparable figure and a median price that was down 7.4%.

 Monday, May 23, 2011

Street Sense Filly Commands $280,000

A Street Sense filly brought $280,000 a little after 4 p.m. (EDT) May 23 to become the second-most-expensive horse sold so far during the opening session Fasig-Tipton sale of 2-year-olds in training in Maryland.

 Monday, May 23, 2011
Harlan's Holiday Colt Sells for $250,000

Harlan's Holiday Colt Sells for $250,000

A handsome son of Harlan's Holiday commanded $250,000 midway through the afternoon May 23 to become the second-highest-priced horse sold so far during the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training in Maryland.

 Monday, May 23, 2011
Eden's Moon Brings $390,000 at F-T Midlantic

Eden's Moon Brings $390,000 at F-T Midlantic

Eden's Moon, a sleek daughter of Malibu Moon, got the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training off to a fast start when she brought $390,000 May 23.

 Monday, May 23, 2011

F-T Hopes Positive Midlantic Trends Continue

Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning is optimistic the Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training will continue to perform well.

 Saturday, May 21, 2011

Street Sense Filly Among Fastest F-T Workers

A Street Sense filly worked the fastest eighth of a mile, turning in a time of :10 May 19 over Timonium's dirt track, during the second session of the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds.

 Thursday, May 19, 2011

Six F-T Sale Horses Turn in Fastest Eighth

Six horses set the pace at an eighth of a mile May 18 during the first session of the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training in Maryland. They each posted a time of :10 1/5.

 Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Astrology: High Hopes for Preakness

Astrology: High Hopes for Preakness

Expectations always were great for the handsome colt with the fancy pedigree.

 Wednesday, May 18, 2011
John Fort's Shopping List

John Fort's Shopping List

Oaks-winning owner offers tips for buyers. 'I'm not looking for the horse that has matured
or has been pushed into maturity too quickly.'

 Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Hard Spun Colt Tops Barretts May Sale

Hard Spun Colt Tops Barretts May Sale

George Bolton buys the Barretts May Sale topper, going to $220,000 for a son of Hard Spun. The sale's average increases 2.5% over last year's figures as the buy-back rate tumbles to 19.1%.

 Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Giant's Causeway Filly Shines at Arqana Sale

A daughter of Giant's Causeway led the way at the Arqana breeze-up sale at Saint-Cloud in France, bringing €260,000 ($369,585 in U.S. funds) May 14.

 Saturday, May 14, 2011
Barretts May Sale Seeks Momentum

Barretts May Sale Seeks Momentum

Barretts hopes for a continued upswing at its May sale of 2-year-olds.

 Saturday, May 14, 2011

Pair Work in :10 at Barretts Under-Tack Show

A son of Congrats and a filly by Speightstown work a quarter-mile in :10 during the under tack show for the May 16 Barretts May 2-year-old sale.

 Friday, May 13, 2011
Plum Pretty's Half Sister in Midlantic Sale

Plum Pretty's Half Sister in Midlantic Sale

A half sister to Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Plum Pretty is entered in the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training in Timonium, Md., May 23 and 24.

 Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Animal Kingdom a Team Valor Derby Product

Animal Kingdom a Team Valor Derby Product

Barry Irwin had faith in the horse he bred and is being rewarded with a chance to participate in the first leg of the Triple Crown.

 Thursday, May 05, 2011
15 Horses Added to Barretts May Sale Catalog

15 Horses Added to Barretts May Sale Catalog

A Henny Hughes--Unlimited Pleasure colt, which is a half brother to grade III winner Jardin, is among the 15 horses that have been supplemented to the Barretts May select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Thursday, May 05, 2011
Eisamans Schooled Pants On Fire, Twinspired

Eisamans Schooled Pants On Fire, Twinspired

Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Pants On Fire and Twinspired received their early training from Dr. Barry Eisaman and his wife, Shari.

 Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Derby Horse Sale Prices: $5,000 to $500,000

Derby Horse Sale Prices: $5,000 to $500,000

The most expensive sale horse among this year's Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) candidates is Stay Thirsty, who was a $500,000 2-year-old.

 Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Barretts May Sale Has 108 Horses

Barretts has cataloged 108 horses for its May sale of 2-year-olds in training and older horses of racing age. The auction will be held May 16 in Southern California.

 Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Macho Uno Colt Tops OBSC Sale at $825,000

Macho Uno Colt Tops OBSC Sale at $825,000

A Macho Uno colt who was a standout in the crowd lived up to expectations when he was sold for $825,000 to top the record-setting Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2011 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.

 Thursday, April 21, 2011
OBSC Sale Continues to Show Strength

OBSC Sale Continues to Show Strength

A filly from the first crop of Corinthian was purchased by trainer Mark Casse for $320,000 to top the third session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2011 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training on April 20.

 Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Select 2YO Selling Season: Good and the Bad

Select 2YO Selling Season: Good and the Bad

What was good and what was bad about the 2011 select selling season for 2-year-olds in training.

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 Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Hard Spun Colt Tops Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale

The average price grew 9.7% from a year ago and the median price increased 1.3% during the Doncaster Bloodstock Sales' breeze-up auction April 20 in England.

 Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Mizzen Mast Offspring Shine at Solid OBS Sale

Mizzen Mast Offspring Shine at Solid OBS Sale

Take a Picture and Cruisen Mizzy, both sired by Mizzen Mast and bred in Pennsylvania, brought the top two prices April 19 during the second session of the Ocala Breeders Sales Co. spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Tuesday, April 19, 2011
OBS Spring Sale Opens With Upswings

OBS Spring Sale Opens With Upswings

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. spring sale of 2-year-olds in training quickly built up some momentum and finished ahead of last year's pace in several important statistical categories on its opening day in Central Florida.

 Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Average Falls 12.7% at Magic Millions Auction

A Falvelon -- Untold colt topped the second and final session of the Magic Millions QTIS 600 yearling sale April 18 in Australia, bringing Aust$110,000 ($126,712) from Queensland trainer Pat Duff.

 Monday, April 18, 2011
Melbourne Autumn Sale Ends Two-Day Run

Melbourne Autumn Sale Ends Two-Day Run

The William Inglis & Son Melbourne autumn yearling sale ended its two-day run April 18 in Australia with a gross of Aust$2,843,250 ($3,002,270) for its Session 1 portion. The average price was Aust$11,511 ($12,155).

 Monday, April 18, 2011
OBS Spring Sale Kicks Off April 18 in Florida

OBS Spring Sale Kicks Off April 18 in Florida

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. spring sale of 2-year-olds in training starts its four-day run April 18 in Central Florida. There are 1,377 horses cataloged for what is the largest juvenile auction in North America.

 Sunday, April 17, 2011
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