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Bigger Than Ever: Keeneland September Catalog Has 5,553 Yearlings

Bigger Than Ever: Keeneland September Catalog Has 5,553 Yearlings

Keeneland sets world record by cataloging 5,553 horses for its September yearling sale.

 Thursday, July 26, 2007

One Hot Wish Added to Keeneland April Sale After World Record Effort

Robert C. Tanklage and Wesley Ward's One Hot Wish, a 2-year-old filly who posted a world record time of :48.87 for 4 1/2 furlongs in her career racing debut at Keeneland Thursday, will be offered during Keeneland's April juvenile auction Tuesday.

 Friday, April 13, 2007

McIngvale Asks Court to Drop Eaton Sales from Lawsuit

Attorneys for James McIngvale have asked a Texas judge to drop Kentucky-based agency Eaton Sales from the list of named defendants in the horse owner's fraud lawsuit.

 Monday, March 12, 2007

Consignors Added to McIngvale Lawsuit

Racehorse owner James McIngvale has expanded his high-profile lawsuit against three horsemen to include several consignors allegedly involved in claimed fraudulent public auction transactions.

 Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Downthedustyroad Tops Fourth Session of Keeneland January Sale

Grade I winner Downthedustyroad brought $1.5 million to top the fourth session of the 2007 Keeneland January horses of all ages sale Jan. 11. For the session, the Central Kentucky auction house registered across the board gains, while the cumulative numbers took a small dip.

 Thursday, January 11, 2007

Largest Ever Keeneland January Sale Opens Monday

Keeneland's January horses of all ages sale, which begins Monday in Lexington, will be bigger than ever before. The auction's total of 2,933 lots exceeds by 425 the former January record of 2,508, set last year.

 Friday, January 05, 2007

Fasig-Tipton November Sale Enjoys Big Upswings; Sharp Lisa Brings $3.4 Million

Bidding was hot during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale Nov. 5 in Lexington.

 Sunday, November 05, 2006

Oaks Winner Summerly to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton Sale

Summerly, front-running winner of the 131st Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), will be consigned by Eaton Sales to the Fasig-Tipton November Selected Mixed Sale Nov. 5 in Lexington.

 Monday, October 16, 2006

Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds Purchases Minority Interest in Eaton Sales

Gaines-Gentry Thoroughbreds has purchased a minority interest in Eaton Sales. The 2006 Gaines-Gentry yearlings will be sold by Eaton Sales at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July, Fasig-Tipton Saratoga, and Keeneland September sales.

 Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Jones Defends Payment of Commissions to Former Jackson Adviser

Airdrie Stud owner Brereton C. Jones said he paid consulting fees and commissions of at least $130,000 after two Keeneland sales to trainer Bruce Headley, one of six defendants in a lawsuit filed by California winemaker Jess Jackson for fraudulent misrepresentation in the purchase of horses and horse farm property.

 Friday, March 17, 2006

Hot Horses: Who's Generating the Buzz for Saratoga's First Session

Here are some horses that could bring big prices Monday night at Saratoga.

 Monday, August 08, 2005

Hot Horses: Who's Generating the Buzz for Saratoga's Second Session

Here's some horses who could sell big Wednesday night.

 Monday, August 08, 2005

Keeneland Sale Ends With 3rd Highest Gross

Keeneland's January Horses of All Ages Sale ended Jan. 15 with the third highest gross in the history of the auction.

 Saturday, January 15, 2005

Keeneland Sale Gains Momentum as Toccet's Dam Sells For $1.35 Million

Cozzene's Angel, the dam of multiple grade I winner Toccet, sold for $1.35 million Tuesday as the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale gained momentum and shot ahead of last year's pace.

 Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Keeneland's Fourth Session Holds Its Own

The fourth session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale saw the prices of first three days come down slightly from the stratosphere. However the final figures show a market strength that continues to impress industry insiders.

 Thursday, November 11, 2004

VanMeter Possible Partner in Santa Catarina, Take Charge Lady

Eaton's Tom VanMeter might get involved in Santa Catarina, Take Charge Lady partnership.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2004

Gross, Median Prices Increase as Keeneland Sale Gets Off to a Healthy Start

Topped by millionaires Unbridled Elaine and Take Charge Lady, Keeneland's November breeding stock sale jumped out to a healthy start Monday, with a 16.2% increase in gross receipts over the same session one year ago. The median price rose 2.8%, the buyback rate was down substantially, and the average price fell 5% over the same session last year.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2004

Keeneland September Sale Builds on World Record Gross Sunday

The world record gross for the Keeneland September yearling sale stood at $323,743,800 Sunday following the 13th of the auction's 14 sessions.

 Sunday, September 26, 2004

Keeneland September Hot Horses Part I: A Look at Lane's End, Eaton, and Taylor Made

Here's some of the horses getting favorable reviews at the Keeneland September yearling sale.

 Sunday, September 12, 2004

Mood Upbeat as Keeneland Juvenile Auction Approaches

Based on the results of earlier juvenile auctions, Keeneland's select sale should generate some very big numbers Tuesday in Lexington.

 Friday, April 09, 2004

Vance Dispersal Will Begin at Keeneland April

The Thoroughbred holdings of the estate of Jeanne G. Vance, owner of 1999 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Lemon Drop Kid, will be dispersed this year beginning with 11 offerings at the Keeneland April 2-year-olds in training sale.

 Tuesday, February 03, 2004

EquineCommerce Chief Excecutive Pleased With 'Soft' Launch

EquineCommerce.com quietly opened for business earlier this week, failing to sell any horses or stallion seasons in its first series of listings. But the company's chief executive was pleased because the software for the company's Web site worked well.

 Friday, December 12, 2003

Weisbord to Launch New Equine Exchange

Barry Weisbord, the publisher of Thoroughbred Daily News and an innovator in the Thoroughbred industry, will announce the rules and structure of his newest venture at a press briefing in Lexington Nov. 7.

 Wednesday, October 29, 2003

VanMeter Has Favorable Count in Juvenile Fillies

Tom VanMeter II hopes he has the bases covered in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I). A principal in Eaton Sales along with Reiley McDonald, VanMeter has sold many "home run" runners, but he has two of his own on deck for the $1-million race for 2-year-old fillies: Be Gentle and Victory U.S.A.

 Friday, October 24, 2003

No Seven Figure Transactions During Early Part of Third Sale Session

After two days of Keeneland's September sale in which 27 horses brought $1-million bids or more, Wednesday's session of the annual yearling sale in Lexington slowed down as the "select" portion gave way to the first of 10 remaining days of the auction.

 Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Saratoga Sale Provides First Look at Top of Yearling Market

Will the top of the yearling market rebound from last year's major adjustment downward or will it suffer more setbacks? We'll start getting some answers Tuesday when the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale opens its three-night run in New York.

 Monday, August 04, 2003

Cutbacks Made In Equine Spectrum's Operation

Keeneland and its partners have made major cutbacks and changes in the operation of Equine Spectrum, an online auction company.

 Monday, March 24, 2003

Taylors Announce Dispersal; Seattle Slew Foals Part of First Phase

Karen and Mickey Taylor announced on Thursday plans for a complete dispersal of their Thoroughbred holdings, beginning this fall at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.

 Thursday, August 22, 2002

Equine Spectrum Announces Plans, Hires New Executive Director

Equine Spectrum, the online Thoroughbred auction company based in Central Kentucky, has a new executive director, Dan Kelliher, and plans to conduct up to five sales this year. The first will be an auction of stallion seasons that is scheduled for Feb. 6. Another sale will be held in April that will feature horses and stallion interests with connections to Triple Crown contenders. Additional auctions in 2002 will include one with tie-ins to the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships.

 Wednesday, January 09, 2002

Keeneland Numbers Rebound; Phone Chatter Sells for $3.6-Million

After a drastic downturn Monday from the comparable session one year ago, the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale rebounded Tuesday as the second day average and median were more closely in line with the comparable day one year ago.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2001

Eaton Will Post Medication Lists at Barns

Beginning with the Keeneland July yearling auction, Eaton Sales will post medication lists at its barns, said Reiley McDonald, a co-owner of the company. The lists will contain information about any treatments the horses receive while stabled on the sale grounds.

 Tuesday, April 10, 2001

Keeneland to Buy Interest in Equine Spectrum

Keeneland has signed a letter of intent to purchase a 25 percent interest in the online auction company Equine Spectrum. An additional 25 percent interest in the company is scheduled to be available to other investors in the Thoroughbred industry. Keeneland's board of directors will vote on the move at its April meeting.

 Tuesday, March 13, 2001
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