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Horses of Racing Age Add to Solid Texas Sale

Fasig-Tipton Texas' 2-year-olds sale offered older horses for first time.

 Sunday, April 07, 2013

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Set for April 3

Fasig-Tipton Texas has cataloged at least 131 head for the April 3 sale of 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas.

 Sunday, February 24, 2013
F-T Texas Happy With New Auction Format

F-T Texas Happy With New Auction Format

For the first Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale held in the new evening format Aug. 27, the average held steady and the median increased from a significantly smaller book.

 Tuesday, August 28, 2012

F-T Texas Yearling Sale Debuts Evening Format

The Aug. 27 Fasig-Tipton Texas yearling sale, to start at 4 p.m., offers a 170-lot catalog that includes 47 Texas-breds, 27 Oklahoma-breds, and 65 Louisiana-breds.

 Saturday, August 25, 2012
Two Bring $105,000 at F-T Texas Juvenile Sale

Two Bring $105,000 at F-T Texas Juvenile Sale

It didn't take long for a horse to hit the six-figure mark at the Fasig-Tipton Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 5. A $105,000 bid won hip 16, a Louisiana-bred Salute the Sarge colt.

 Thursday, April 05, 2012
F-T Texas Yearling Sale Holds Steady

F-T Texas Yearling Sale Holds Steady

Gross and average for the yearling sale mirror 2010 figures; the median was steady at $5,000. A Louisiana-bred City Zip filly tops the sale at $78,000.

 Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Fasig-Tipton Texas 2YO Sale Preview

April 5 sale at Lone Star Park; 70 of the 167 juveniles cataloged are Louisiana-breds.

 Friday, April 01, 2011
Fasig-Tipton Texas Catalogs 167 Horses

Fasig-Tipton Texas Catalogs 167 Horses

Fasig-Tipton's Texas division has cataloged 167 horses for its 2-year-olds in training sale at Lone Star Park April 5.

 Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Texas Mixed Sale Features Champion, Weanlings

Canadian champion mare Too Late Now and a solid group of weanlings highlight Fasig-Tipton's Texas Mixed Sale at Lone Star Park on Monday, Dec. 13.

 Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Valid Expectations Colt Tops FT Texas Sale

Valid Expectations Colt Tops FT Texas Sale

The gross and average prices held steady, the median was up, and the buy-back rate declined at the Fasig-Tipton Texas 2-year-olds in training sale held near Dallas March 30.

 Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Fasig-Tipton Texas: Cautious Optimism

Fasig-Tipton Texas: Cautious Optimism

With sale prices unsteady across the country, the juvenile market in the Southwest will be tested for the first time this year during the Fasig-Tipton Texas 2-year-olds in training sale March 31.

 Monday, March 30, 2009

Gold Legend, Officer Offspring Work Fast

Unbridled Classy, a daughter of Be Like Mike, and an Officer filly each covered an eighth of a mile in :10 1/5, turning in the fastest works for the distance at Lone Star Park March 29 during the under-tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Texas sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Monday, March 30, 2009
F-T Texas Sale Has 237 Juveniles

F-T Texas Sale Has 237 Juveniles

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 237 horses for its Texas sale of 2-year-olds in training. The auction is scheduled for March 31 at Lone Star Park. The under tack show will be held at Lone Star March 29.

 Tuesday, March 10, 2009

F-T Texas Mixed Sale Has 221 Horses

The Texas division of Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 221 horses for its mixed sale at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie Dec. 14. There are 142 in-foal mares or broodmare prospects, 44 weanlings, and 35 yearlings or horses of racing age listed in the book.

 Wednesday, November 12, 2008
FT Texas Results Slide After Day Two

FT Texas Results Slide After Day Two

A weaker second sesson pulled down the overall average and median at the Fasig-Tipton Texas Yearling sale, which ended Aug. 26. Last year's second sesssion was bolstered by a record-topping $330,000 horse.

 Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Texas Sale Sees Mixed Results

Texas Sale Sees Mixed Results

Fasig-Tipton Texas' 2-year-olds in training sale sees gross and average dip; median rise.

 Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Fillies Fastest in F-T Texas Works

Fillies Fastest in F-T Texas Works

A pair of fillies turned in the fastest breezes at an eighth of a mile during the March 30 under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Texas sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Sunday, March 30, 2008

FT Texas Sale Has Sire Power

Tim Boyce, director of sales for Fasig-Tipton's Texas division, recently announced that the company has cataloged 303 entries for its 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale on April 1 at Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, Texas.

 Friday, February 15, 2008

Strength in a Regional Market

The Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale that concluded Tuesday with 14.8% and 12.7% increases in average and median prices, respectively, benefited from demand for Louisiana-breds.

 Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Big Sale Score for Small Owner

Big Sale Score for Small Owner

Oklahoman Judy Curry netted a major windfall for herself and partners with a filly she bought for $2,500 brought $77,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Texas Summer Yearlings sale.

 Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Rainmaker Filly Tops Fasig-Tipton Texas First Session

Rainmaker Filly Tops Fasig-Tipton Texas First Session

A filly purchased last November for $2,500 was sold for $77,000 as the top-priced offering during the Aug. 27 first day of the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie.

 Monday, August 27, 2007
Trust N Luck Filly Tops Early Part of Texas Sale

Trust N Luck Filly Tops Early Part of Texas Sale

As the Aug. 27 first session of the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale neared its mid-point, top price of $70,000 had been paid by Leprechaun Racing for a Trust N Luck filly.

 Monday, August 27, 2007

Average and Median Rise at Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale

At the end of Fasig-Tipton's two-day Texas summer yearling sale, held Aug. 28-29 at Lone Star Park, the sale company saw increases in average and median price while the gross slipped from last year's figure with fewer head going through the ring.

 Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Daughter of Include Tops Day One of Fasig-Tipton Texas

A bay daughter of Include topped day one of the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale Monday at Lone Star Park, bringing a final bid of $140,000 from Central Kentucky horseman Mike Akers of Dapple Bloodstock.

 Monday, August 28, 2006

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Kicks Off Two-Day Run Monday

The 2006 Fasig-Tipton Texas Summer yearling sale is scheduled to kick off its two-day run Monday and sales company officials are optimistic about positive returns.

 Sunday, August 27, 2006

Fasig-Tipton Catalogues 439 Head for Texas Yearling Sale

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 439 yearlings for its Texas summer yearling sale at Lone Star Park Aug. 28-29.

 Tuesday, August 01, 2006

315 Juveniles Listed for Fasig-Tipton Texas

A total of 315 juvenile Thoroughbreds have been catalogued for the Fasig-Tipton Texas Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale, scheduled for April 4 at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. The catalogue is 19.3% larger than last year's 264 horses.

 Friday, March 24, 2006

Damage on Louisiana Farms Not as Bad as Expected

The damage of Hurricane Katrina on south Louisiana Thoroughbred farms wasn't as bad as originally feared, but it will take time to repair and replace fencing and barns, as well as remove debris and tree limbs.

 Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Hurricane Katrina, Lack of Slot Legislation Cited for Texas Sale Downturn

Hurricane Katrina and the lack of expanded gaming legislation in Texas contributed to declines in the 2005 Fasig-Tipton Texas yearling sale held Aug. 29-30 at Lone Star Park. Final figures for the two-day sale showed declines in gross, average, and median from a catalogue that was 33% larger than last year.

 Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Orientate Filly Brings $130,000 at Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale

A New York-bred daughter of Orientate sold for $130,000 Monday to top the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Texas yearling auction at Lone Star Park. Texan Terry Blanton signed the ticket for the strapping dark bay filly.

 Monday, August 29, 2005

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Kicks Off Two-Day Run Monday

Like most yearling sales thus far this year, the 2005 Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale will be bigger than last year, and sale company officials are also hoping it will continue on an upward pattern. There are 545 horses catalogued for the auction, an increase of 33.9% over last year's figure of 407. The sale is conducted Monday and Tuesday at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie.

 Sunday, August 28, 2005

Size of Fasig-Tipton Texas Yearling Catalogue Increases 33.9%

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 545 horses for its Texas summer yearling auction, which will be held at Lone Star Park Aug. 29-30.

 Wednesday, July 27, 2005

More Than 260 Horses Catalogued For Fasig-Tipton Texas Juvenile Auction

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 264 horses for its Texas sale of 2-year-olds in training on April 5 at Lone Star Park.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Moved to April 5

Fasig-Tipton has changed the date for its Texas sale of 2-year-olds in training to April 5. The auction originally was scheduled for March 29, the Tuesday following the Easter holiday.

 Thursday, January 27, 2005

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Enjoys Upswings

Fasig-Tipton's Texas summer yearling sale closed out its two-day run Tuesday at Lone Star Park with across-the-board increases from a year ago.

 Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Kicks Off Two-Day Run Monday

This year's Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling auction will be bigger than last year, and sale company officials also are hoping it will be better.

 Friday, August 27, 2004

Average and Median Rise at Fasig-Tipton Texas Mixed Sale

Hadette, a mare in foal to Yes It's True, brought the top price of $35,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Texas December mixed sale Sunday at Lone Star Park.

 Monday, December 15, 2003

Average Increases More Than 18% at Hot Fasig-Tipton Texas Yearling Sale

Because of a malfunctioning air conditioning system, buyers were hot and sweaty at the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling auction Monday. But the uncomfortably high temperature in the sale pavilion at Lone Star Park didn't seem to reduce their enthusiasm for acquiring horses.

 Tuesday, August 26, 2003

Indian Charlie Colt Tops FT Texas Sale

Conducting its first sale since the outbreak of war in Iraq, Fasig-Tipton saw decreases in almost every category at its Texas Two-Year-Olds In-Training Sale on Tuesday at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie.

 Tuesday, March 25, 2003

Roar Colt Works An Eighth In :10 For Fasig-Tipton Texas Auction

A Roar colt named Western Roar zipped an eighth of a mile in :10 Sunday at Lone Star Park to lead the way during the second under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Texas sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Monday, March 24, 2003

Holy Bull Filly Brings $30,000 At Fasig-Tipton Texas Mixed Sale

Holy Class, a yearling filly by Holy Bull, brought the top price of $30,000 Sunday at the Fasig-Tipton Texas mixed sale at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. Doyce and Shirley Ellenburg bought her from B.L. Littleton, who was conducting a dispersal.

 Monday, December 16, 2002

Number Catalogued For Fasig-Tipton Texas Yearling Sale Up Slightly

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 416 horses for the Texas summer yearling sale.

 Friday, July 26, 2002

Fasig-Tipton Texas Catalogues 378 for March Sale

Fasig-Tipton Texas has catalogued 378 horses for its 2-year-olds in training sale at March 26 Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. The single-session sale will begin at 10 a.m. Central time.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2002

Valid Expectations Colt Tops Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale

A weanling colt by North America's leading first crop sire, Valid Expectations, brought $60,000 to top the Texas Thoroughbred Association's mixed sale that was conducted by Fasig-Tipton on Sunday. Tom Durant purchased the colt from Roger Daly, agent for the complete dispersal of Kellie Creek Farm.

 Monday, December 10, 2001

Valid Expectations Colt Tops Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale

A weanling colt by North America's leading first crop sire, Valid Expectations, brought $60,000 to top the Texas Thoroughbred Association's mixed sale that was conducted by Fasig-Tipton on Sunday. Tom Durant purchased the colt from Roger Daly, agent for the complete dispersal of Kellie Creek Farm.

 Monday, December 10, 2001

Valid Expectations Colt Tops Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale

A weanling colt by North America's leading first crop sire, Valid Expectations, brought $60,000 to top the Texas Thoroughbred Association's mixed sale that was conducted by Fasig-Tipton on Sunday. Tom Durant purchased the colt from Roger Daly, agent for the complete dispersal of Kellie Creek Farm.

 Monday, December 10, 2001

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Catalogues 212

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 212 horses for the Dec. 9 mixed sale at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas.

 Tuesday, November 13, 2001

True Texas Flavor: Fasig-Tipton Sale

Opportunities were there at the Fasig-Tipton Texas yearling sale at Lone Star Park. Overall gross revenues, as well as the sale average and median prices increased during the two-day sale.

 Thursday, September 13, 2001

Fasig-Tipton Texas Yearling Sale Finishes on Strong Note

Tuesday's final session of the two-day Texas summer yearling sale registered solid gains over last year's numbers, contributing to a negligible increase in cumulative revenue and a 7.8% rise in average for the entire sale.

 Wednesday, August 29, 2001

Average Up at Scaled-Back Texas Sale; Buy-Backs Stabilize

The Fasig-Tipton Texas 2-year-olds in training sale at Lone Star Park concluded Tuesday, with the sales company reporting a total of 193 horses sold for $4,494,900. The sale's average price of $23,290 represented a 3.8% gain over the $22,431 average the previous year when 262 horses grossed $5,876,800. After an opening-session buy-back rate of 50.6%, the percentage of horses not sold stabilized Tuesday. For the sale overall, FT reported a buy-back rate of 44.2%.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2001
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