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BloodHorseNOW.com Video: Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale

BloodHorseNOW.com's Ron Mitchell talks with Boyd Browning, chief operating officer for Fasig-Tipton Company recapping the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale. Enjoy this free preview from BloodHorseNOW.com!

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Video:  Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale

Video: Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale

BloodHorseNOW.com's Ron Mitchell talks with Boyd Browning, chief operating officer for Fasig-Tipton Company recapping the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Selected Fall Mixed Sale.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Average, Median Rise at Fasig-Tipton November Select Sale

Average, Median Rise at Fasig-Tipton November Select Sale

Round Pond, at $5.75 million, helps the Fasig-Tipton November select mixed sale post sizable increases in its average and median price.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007

Fasig-Tipton's Efforts to Attract Top Race Fillies Pays Off

Efforts by officials of Fasig-Tipton Kentucky to attract top young race fillies paid off with the Nov. 4 mixed sale getting the fall auction season off to a good start.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Round Pond Brings $5.75 Million at Fasig-Tipton

Round Pond Brings $5.75 Million at Fasig-Tipton

Round Pond sold for $5.75 million during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Jacksons Purchase Pussycat Doll for $2.4 Million

Jacksons Purchase Pussycat Doll for $2.4 Million

Pussycat Doll sold for $2.4 million during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Maryfield a Deal at $1,250,000 at Fasig-Tipton

Maryfield a Deal at $1,250,000 at Fasig-Tipton

Maryfield sold for $1,250,000 during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Indy Five Hundred Brings $3 Million at Fasig-Tipton

Indy Five Hundred Brings $3 Million at Fasig-Tipton

Indy Five Hundred sold for $3 million as Fasig-Tipton November select mixed sale got under way.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Host of Grade I Winners Figure to Fuel Fasig-Tipton Sale

Host of Grade I Winners Figure to Fuel Fasig-Tipton Sale

The 2007 edition of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November selected sale is expected to be a star-studded affair with grade I-winning broodmare prospects and grade I producers filling the catalog pages.

 Friday, November 02, 2007
Octave Added to Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November Mixed Sale

Octave Added to Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November Mixed Sale

Octave is headed to the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November mixed sale after finishing third in the Emirates Airline Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

 Monday, October 29, 2007
West Point: Lear's  Princess Out of November Sale

West Point: Lear's Princess Out of November Sale

Terry Finley, president of West Point Thoroughbreds, said Oct. 29 grade I winner Lear's Princess would not go through the sale ring Nov. 4 as originally planned and will be pointed toward a 2008 campaign on the racetrack.

 Monday, October 29, 2007
Dynaformer Colt Tops FT Final Session, Sale Up in All Categories

Dynaformer Colt Tops FT Final Session, Sale Up in All Categories

A Dynaformer colt whose second dam is Broodmare of the Year Glowing Tribute was sold for $190,000 to top the Oct. 23 session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale that concluded with double-digit increases in gross, average, and median prices.

 Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Figures Soar at F-T October Opener

Figures Soar at F-T October Opener

An Empire Maker colt was sold for $320,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearling sale, which began Oct. 22 with increases in average and median prices and a low buyback rate. Fasig-Tipton reported 297 yearlings sold for a gross of $5,286,000. The $17,801 average price rose 27.4%, the median increased 42.8% to $10,000, and the buyback fell to a palatable 18.1% from 30.9% compared with the opening session of 2006.

 Monday, October 22, 2007

Commentary: Short of the Mark

By Dan Liebman - The preliminary recommendations of the Sales Integrity Task Force were released Oct. 15, and though the diligent work of the group is admirable, it fell far short of providing a strong blueprint for needed changes in the public auction arena.

 Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Dam of Lawyer Ron to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton November Sale

Donation, the dam of Lawyer Ron, along with her weanling colt by Smarty Jones, will be offered at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky selected mixed sale Nov. 4. Donation and her foal will be consigned by Four Star Sales for Bobby Trussell.

 Monday, October 15, 2007
Sales Integrity Task Force Issues Recommendations

Sales Integrity Task Force Issues Recommendations

The Sales Integrity Task Force presented its initial recommendations Oct. 15 at Keeneland, suggesting the industry opt for self-regulation through the conditions of sale rather than through legislation.

 Monday, October 15, 2007
Grade I Winner Asi Siempre Retired, Consigned to Fasig-Tipton November

Grade I Winner Asi Siempre Retired, Consigned to Fasig-Tipton November

After a fifth-place finish in the Oct. 7 Spinster Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland, Martin Schwartz's Asi Siempre has been retired and will be sold at the Fasig-Tipton selected fall mixed sale Nov. 4, trainer Patrick Biancone said Oct. 11.

 Thursday, October 11, 2007
Growth in Average and Top End Make Midlantic a Standout

Growth in Average and Top End Make Midlantic a Standout

With an increase in average price and strength at the top of the market, the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale that concluded Wednesday, Oct. 3, was an anomaly in the North American yearling market so far this year.

 Thursday, October 04, 2007
Three-Time Grade I Winner Pussycat Doll in Auction

Three-Time Grade I Winner Pussycat Doll in Auction

Pussycat Doll, a five-time stakes winner and three-time grade 1 winner, will be offered at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall mixed sale Nov. 4.

 Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Grade I Winner Pussycat Doll Consigned at Fasig-Tipton November

Pussycat Doll, a five-time stakes winner and three-time grade I winner, will be offered at the Nov. 4 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Mixed Sale, Hill 'n' Dale consignment announced Oct. 3.

 Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Double-Digit Increases on Day Two of Midlantic Sale

Double-Digit Increases on Day Two of Midlantic Sale

Gross and average registered double-digit increases while the median dipped slightly at the close of business on the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale Oct. 2 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2007
West Point Enters Three Grade I Winners in Auction

West Point Enters Three Grade I Winners in Auction

West Point Thoroughbreds announced Oct. 2 that three of the stable's grade 1-winning fillies--Dream Rush, Irish Smoke, and Lear's Princess--have been entered in the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November mixed sale.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Maria's Mon Colt Tops Opener of Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale

Maria's Mon Colt Tops Opener of Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale

A son of Maria's Mon topped the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale Oct. 1 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.

 Monday, October 01, 2007
Consignors, Fasig-Tipton See Strong Midlantic Sale

Consignors, Fasig-Tipton See Strong Midlantic Sale

Consignors and sale company officials are predicting the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale will break strong from the gate and hold a steady pace during its three-day run Oct. 1-3 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.

 Sunday, September 30, 2007

Yearling Sales Down Nominally for the Year

Only three of the eight major yearling sales this year have produced gross prices in excess of their 2006 figures, as the overall market is down 1.25% to total $490.9 million through the completion of the Kentucky September Yearling Sale.

 Friday, September 28, 2007

Cat Shaker May Surprise in Classic

Sitting in the stakes barn at Turfway Park two days before the Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. III), Craig Callis still has a hard time believing that a $2,300 yearling purchase actually brought him here.

 Thursday, September 27, 2007
Sales Integrity Task Force Report Draws Mixed Reviews

Sales Integrity Task Force Report Draws Mixed Reviews

State legislators hearing the second report by the Sales Integrity Task Force on transparency issues in the Kentucky equine auction industry expressed mixed opinions about the group's progress during a public meeting held Sept. 13 in the Lexington Room at Keeneland Race Course.

 Thursday, September 13, 2007
Big Names in Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November Sale

Big Names in Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November Sale

Fasig-Tipton Kentucky announced that some big name broodmares and broodmare prospects will be offered at its November sale.

 Monday, September 10, 2007

Information Gathering on Natural Steroids to Begin With Fall Yearling Sales

As part of a program to determine a baseline for naturally occurring steroids in yearlings, blood samples will be taken and tested from some horses offered at the Keeneland yearling sale that begins Sept. 10 and at the Fasig-Tipton yearling sale Oct. 22-24.

 Friday, September 07, 2007
Fasig-Tipton Prevents Logjam, Moves Florida Juvenile Auction to Feb. 26

Fasig-Tipton Prevents Logjam, Moves Florida Juvenile Auction to Feb. 26

The Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training will be held next year on Feb. 26, a week earlier than orginally announced.

 Tuesday, September 04, 2007
$330,000 Pleasant Tap Colt Helps Boost Texas Yearling Sale Numbers

$330,000 Pleasant Tap Colt Helps Boost Texas Yearling Sale Numbers

The Fasig-Tipton Texas yearling sale posted increases in its gross revenue, median price, and average price.

 Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Rainmaker Filly Leads the Way at Texas Sale; Median Rises

The Fasig-Tipton Texas yearling sale generated a mixed bag of results during its opening session Monday.

 Monday, August 27, 2007

March 2-Year-Old Sales Jammed Into Three Weeks in 2008

Three of the most important select sales of 2-year-olds in training will be jammed into a three-week period next year unless auction officials change their minds on the schedules.

 Monday, August 27, 2007

'Guarded Optimism' on Eve of Texas Yearling Sale

Bolstered by the revival of racing in Oklahoma and the continued increases in purses in Louisiana, there is "guarded optimism" among Texas breeders and sales company officials on the eve of the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale.

 Sunday, August 26, 2007

Texas Yearling Sale Starts Monday at Lone Star Park

There are more than 400 horses cataloged for the Fasig-Tipton Texas yearling sale Monday and Tuesday at Lone Star Park.

 Sunday, August 26, 2007
The Green Monkey to Work; Won't Start at Saratoga

The Green Monkey to Work; Won't Start at Saratoga

The much-anticipated career debut of Todd Pletcher trainee The Green Monkey will not occur at Saratoga this year, Pletcher confirmed Aug. 24.

 Friday, August 24, 2007
Adena Springs Reduction of Breeding Stock Set for November

Adena Springs Reduction of Breeding Stock Set for November

Frank Stronach's Adena Springs Farm, North America's leading breeder by earnings for the fifth consecutive year, will offer a large consignment of in-foal mares at both Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton mixed sales this fall.

 Friday, August 17, 2007

Fasig-Tipton New York Open Sale Suffers Setbacks

I Got Things to Do, a Lion Hearted Colt, sold for $50,000 while topping the Fasig-Tipton New York open yearling sale Tuesday.

 Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Open Sale Sees Declines

Trainer Barclay Tagg went to $50,000 on behalf of David Mahan for a Lion Hearted colt to top the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga open yearling sale held Aug. 14 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The auction realized declines in gross, median, and average from last year's event while selling three more horses.

 Tuesday, August 14, 2007

$200,000 Posse Colt Tops Session One of Fasig-Tipton Preferred Sale

A colt by Posse out of the Phone Trick mare Reverse the Call brought $200,000 to top session one of Fasig-Tipton's Preferred New York-bred Yearling Sale in Saratoga Springs Aug. 10, where the average, gross, and median were all up.

 Tuesday, August 14, 2007

$265,000 Medaglia d'Oro Filly Tops Fasig-Tipton Preferred Sale

A bay filly by Medaglia d'Oro out of the Rahy mare Adorahy bought $265,000 to top the second session and the overall market at Fasig-Tipton's Preferred New York-bred Yearling Sale in Saratoga Springs Aug. 11.

 Tuesday, August 14, 2007

A Day At The Spa: Aug. 11, New York-bred Sale

Last night at Fasig-Tipton's preferred sale of New York-breds, Nancy Purcell and Pat Crampton leaned on the rail outside the walking ring and eyeballed hip number 342.

 Saturday, August 11, 2007

Saratoga Review: Buyers and Sellers Discuss Fasig-Tipton Select Yearling Market

Buyers and sellers look back on a Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select sale yearling market that suffered declines in gross revenue, average price, and median price.

 Friday, August 10, 2007

Eldon Farm Equine Leads Second-Session Pinhook Profits

Led by the efforts of Eldon Farm Equine, the majority of horses previously sold at auction that passed through the sales ring during the Aug. 7 session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sale realized significant gains.

 Thursday, August 09, 2007
Mr. Greeley Colt Brings $2.2 Million, But Saratoga Sale Suffers Setbacks

Mr. Greeley Colt Brings $2.2 Million, But Saratoga Sale Suffers Setbacks

Even with a $2.2-million Mr. Greeley colt, the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling auction experienced downturns.

 Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Saratoga Resale Profits Slow After First Session

Fewer than half the 17 horses previously sold at auction produced a resale profit after going through the sale ring at the Aug. 6 opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling auction.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2007

A Day At The Spa: Aug. 7, Horse For Sale

Evenings in Saratoga bring another feeling, one of frantic energy, and of adrenaline, and of the intensity of short, fast-paced hours. No place emphasizes this more than the Fasig-Tipton sales grounds, where the vigorous pursuit of Thoroughbred yearlings at auction began with yesterday's opening session for the two-day select sale.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Former Airline Founder Enjoys Breeding Success

Former Airline Founder Enjoys Breeding Success

David Mueller knows all about flying high, so he was pleased to see a horse he bred soar among the top prices realized in the Aug. 6 opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sale.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2007
First Session of Saratoga Sale Generates Mixed Results

First Session of Saratoga Sale Generates Mixed Results

A son of Unbridled's Song sold for $1,050,000 to highlight the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale's opening session, which produced mixed results.

 Monday, August 06, 2007
'Bumper Stickers' Delivering Sales Information

'Bumper Stickers' Delivering Sales Information

Bumper stickers are a time-honored way for drivers to communicate feelings to motorists, but Taylor Made Sales has recently been using its own variation of sticky notes to convey catalog updates to potential buyers.

 Monday, August 06, 2007
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