BloodHorse.com | Horse Racing News

BloodHorse.com Articles for "Book 2"

Book 3 Brings Tattersalls Oct. Sale to End

Book 3 Brings Tattersalls Oct. Sale to End

A son of Exceed and Excel topped Book 3 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale, bringing 52,000 guineas ($88,051 in U.S. funds).

 Friday, October 19, 2012
Tattersalls Book 2 Ends With Record Gross

Tattersalls Book 2 Ends With Record Gross

Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale generated its highest-ever gross of 31,039,000 guineas ($52,606,680 in U.S. funds) during a four-day run in England.

 Thursday, October 18, 2012
Exceed and Excel Colt Sets Tattersalls Pace

Exceed and Excel Colt Sets Tattersalls Pace

A son of Exceed and Excel topped the third session of Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale, bringing 200,000 guineas ($337,922 in U.S. funds). Mark Richards of the Hong Kong Jockey Club purchased the chestnut colt.

 Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Average, Median Rise at Tattersalls Sale

Average, Median Rise at Tattersalls Sale

Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale enjoyed a surge in business during its second session. The results Oct. 16 in England included a gross that increased 7.1% from a year ago to 9,300,500 guineas ($15,679,335).

 Tuesday, October 16, 2012
October Sale's Book 2 Opens at Tattersalls

October Sale's Book 2 Opens at Tattersalls

A colt by Kyllachy and a son of Exceed and Excel topped the opening session of Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale, each bringing 150,000 guineas ($253,103 in U.S. funds).

 Monday, October 15, 2012
Tattersalls Book 2 Ends With Record Gross

Tattersalls Book 2 Ends With Record Gross

The Book 2 portion of the Tattersalls October yearling sale ended its three-day run with a bang as the most expensive horse of the auction was sold. The son of Exceed and Excel bought 260,000 guineas ($427,718).

 Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tattersalls Book 2 Continues to Soar

Tattersalls Book 2 Continues to Soar

The Book 2 portion of Tattersalls' October yearling sale generated increases of 18.8% in gross, 8.5% in average price, and 13.2% in median price from a year ago during its second session.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tattersalls Book 2 Enjoys Strong Opening

Tattersalls Book 2 Enjoys Strong Opening

The Book 2 portion of the Tattersalls October yearling sale opened strongly in England, posting increases from a year ago of 39.1% in gross, 27.1% in average price, and 24% in median price.

 Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tattersalls Book Two's Second Session Solid

Tattersalls Book Two's Second Session Solid

The second session of the Book 2 portion of Tattersalls' October yearling sale posted increases of 3.1% in average price and 6% in median price from 2009.

 Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tatts' Book 2 Ends With Increase in Gross

Tatts' Book 2 Ends With Increase in Gross

Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale crossed the finish line of its three-day run in England Oct. 14 with a gross that was up 4.5% from a year ago. The average price declined 12.2% while the median price fell 13.8%. The buy-back rate droppped from 29.2% in 2008 to 17.3% this year, which meant that more than 80% of the horses offered found new homes.

 Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Gross and Average Rise at Tattersalls

Colts by Selkirk and Invincible Spirit led the way Oct. 13 during the second session of Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale, which enjoyed upswings in gross and average price. Each colt sold for 260,000 guineas.

 Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Gross Rises as Tatts Book 2 Sale Opens

The number of horses sold rose 25.6% from 2008 and the gross revenue increased 11.2% during the opening session of Book 2 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale in England Oct. 12. Meanwhile, the average price fell 11.5% while the median price declined 16.7%.

 Monday, October 12, 2009

Tatts Book 2 Ends With Record Prices

The Tattersalls' Book 2 October yearling auction's record for the most expensive horse sold was exceeded twice by progeny of Danehill Dancer during a lively closing session Oct. 15 in England. A son of the Coolmore stallion brought 420,000 guineas and a daughter sold for 400,000 guineas.

 Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Marju Colt Stands Out at Tattersalls

A Marju - What a Picture colt topped the second session of Book 2 of Tattersalls October yearling sale in Newmarket, England, Oct. 14, bringing 170,000 guineas from Sheikh Hamdan's racing manager, Angus Gold. Agent Larry Stratton was the immediate underbidder on the colt, which was consigned by Willie Browne's Meadowlands Stud.

 Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Sheikhs Continue Tattersalls Domination

Sheikh Mohammed's adviser, John Ferguson, and Sheikh Hamdan's Shadwell Estates Co. dominated the top end trade in Newmarket, England, Oct. 13 during the opening session of Book 2 of Tattersalls' October yearling sale.

 Monday, October 13, 2008
Analyzing September: Nothing Unexpected

Analyzing September: Nothing Unexpected

Buyers and consignors discuss the market at the Keeneland September yearling sale during first four days, but especilly during the third and fourth sessions.

 Thursday, September 11, 2008