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Flashy Gray Sells for $775,000 at Keeneland

Flashy Gray Sells for $775,000 at Keeneland

Flashy Gray, a 2-year-old winning daughter of Flashy Bull, brought $775,000 early in the eighth session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale in Lexington.

 Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Keeneland Day 4: Average and Median Increase

Keeneland Day 4: Average and Median Increase

The good news during the fourth session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale was that the average and median both increases. The bad news was the rise in the buy-back rate.

 Friday, November 09, 2012
Keeneland Day 3: Picky Buyers Shop Carefully

Keeneland Day 3: Picky Buyers Shop Carefully

While the young and beautiful have generated most of the financial fireworks at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale so far, the third session turned out to be the time for an older horse to sparkle.

 Thursday, November 08, 2012

F-T Midlantic Mixed Sale Has 242 Lots

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 242 lots for its Midlantic mixed sale. The auction is scheduled for Dec. 3 in Timonium, Md., and will start at 11 a.m. EST.

 Thursday, November 08, 2012
Young, Beautiful Shine on Keeneland Day 2

Young, Beautiful Shine on Keeneland Day 2

Wealthy buyers' enthusiasm for the young and the beautiful fueled the market again during the second session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.

 Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Stonestreet Buys Rachel's Full Sister

Stonestreet Buys Rachel's Full Sister

Samantha Nicole, a full sister to 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, has found a fitting new home with Barbara Banke's Stonestreet Stables during the second session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.

 Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Keeneland Sale Opens With $4.2 Million Topper

Keeneland Sale Opens With $4.2 Million Topper

Demand was strong for quality young mares and broodmare prospects as the Keeneland November breeding stock sale opened its 11-day run in Lexington.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Robust Market Expected at Keeneland Nov. Sale

Robust Market Expected at Keeneland Nov. Sale

With the economy improving and the Thoroughbred market rebounding, Keeneland officials are anticipating a robust November breeding stock sale. The auction will kick off its 11-day run Nov. 6 in Lexington.

 Sunday, November 04, 2012
Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends

Records Fall as Fasig-Tipton Oct. Sale Ends

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale concluded with a record-setting flourish in Lexington.

 Thursday, October 25, 2012
Indian Charlie Colt Brings $250,000 at F-T

Indian Charlie Colt Brings $250,000 at F-T

A $250,000 son of Indian Charlie was the highest-priced horse that had been sold as of 4 p.m. (EDT) during the third and final session of the Fasig-Tipton October yearling sale.

 Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Surge Continues at Fasig-Tipton October Sale

Surge Continues at Fasig-Tipton October Sale

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale kept the momentum going on its second day after getting off to a quick start in its opening session.

 Tuesday, October 23, 2012
F-T Kentucky October Sale Soars at Start

F-T Kentucky October Sale Soars at Start

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October sale is the last major yearling auction of the year. But 2012's generally upbeat market didn't show any sign of fatigue during the sale's opening session in Lexington Oct. 22.

 Monday, October 22, 2012
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
F-T Ky. Oct. Sale Offers Variety and Quality

F-T Ky. Oct. Sale Offers Variety and Quality

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale is bigger than ever. There are 1,254 horses cataloged for the auction, which will be held Oct. 22-24 in Lexington. The number is up 24.5% from 2011's total of 1,007.

 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
OBS Fall Sale Ends With Upswings

OBS Fall Sale Ends With Upswings

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. fall mixed sale ended strongly with an open session after beginning with impressive surges in a consignor preferred session.

 Wednesday, October 17, 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
OBS Fall Mixed Sale Gets Off  to Fast Start

OBS Fall Mixed Sale Gets Off to Fast Start

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. fall mixed sale roared out of the starting gate and surged well ahead of last year's pace during its consignor preferred session.

 Tuesday, October 16, 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
OBS Has Momentum Going Into Fall Mixed Sale

OBS Has Momentum Going Into Fall Mixed Sale

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. will close out an upbeat year with its fall mixed sale Oct. 16-17 in Central Florida. The season, so far, has been filled with gains in key business figures.

 Monday, October 15, 2012
Tattersalls Book 1 Ends With a Galileo Blast

Tattersalls Book 1 Ends With a Galileo Blast

Book 1 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale in England saved the best for last. During the third and final session of the auction Oct. 11, a son of Galileo named Hydrogen commanded 2.5 million guineas ($4,200,609).

 Thursday, October 11, 2012
Galileo Yearling Fillies Tops at Tattersalls

Galileo Yearling Fillies Tops at Tattersalls

A Galileo filly, which is a full sister to 2012 Investec Epsom Oaks (Eng-I) winner Was, topped the second session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale. She commanded 1.5 million guineas.

 Wednesday, October 10, 2012
F-T New York Mixed Sale Grosses $1,933,600

F-T New York Mixed Sale Grosses $1,933,600

The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga fall mixed and horses of racing age sale generated results that were encouraging to the company's officials.

 Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Business Brisk at Tattersalls' Book 1 Opening

Business Brisk at Tattersalls' Book 1 Opening

Book 1 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale got off to an impressive start in England with an opening session gross of 23,016,000 guineas ($38,843,490 in U.S. funds).

 Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Outlook Bright for New F-T New York Sale

Outlook Bright for New F-T New York Sale

According to Fasig-Tipton's vice president of sales, Bayne Welker, the good should outweigh the bad for the company's new Saratoga fall mixed and horses of racing age sale in upstate New York Oct. 9.

 Monday, October 08, 2012

Mutin Brings $912,548 at Arc Sale in France

Mutin, who is undefeated in two races, brought the top price of €700,000 ($912,548 in U.S. funds) during Arqana's Arc sale at Saint-Cloud in France Oct. 6.

 Sunday, October 07, 2012

State Incentives Should Help Barretts Sale

Barretts officials hope to conclude their 2012 selling season with a strong yearling auction.

 Sunday, October 07, 2012

Market Is Upbeat at Goffs' Sportsman's Sale

A son of Hernando topped an upbeat Goffs Sportsman's yearling sale, bringing 75,000 Euros Oct. 5 in Ireland. Stephen Hillen purchased the bay yearling from Staffordstown.

 Friday, October 05, 2012

Goffs Orby Yearling Sale Posts Big Increases

Business boomed at the Goffs Orby yearling sale, which ended its two-session run Oct. 4 in Ireland with increases from a year ago of 32.7% in gross, 46.8% in average price, and 38.1% in median price.

 Thursday, October 04, 2012

New Approach Filly Brings $1,000,600 at Goffs

A daughter of New Approach topped the opening session of the Goffs Orby yearling sale, bringing €775,000 ($1,000,600 in U.S. funds) Oct. 3 in Ireland.

 Wednesday, October 03, 2012
F-T Midlantic Sale's Median Equals Record

F-T Midlantic Sale's Median Equals Record

The market was robust at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale Oct. 1 in Timonium, Md. The median price increased 29.7% from a year ago to equal the auction's record of $12,000.

 Monday, October 01, 2012
F-T November Select Sale Has 180 Lots

F-T November Select Sale Has 180 Lots

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 180 lots for its Kentucky November select mixed sale. The auction is scheduled for Nov. 5 in Lexington and will start at 5 p.m. (EST).

 Monday, October 01, 2012

Street Sense Colt Fetches $210,000 at FT Sale

A Street Sense colt brought $210,000 early in the afternoon during the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale Oct. 1.

 Monday, October 01, 2012
Malibu Moon Filly Brings $300,000 at FT Sale

Malibu Moon Filly Brings $300,000 at FT Sale

A daughter of Malibu Moon brought $300,000 just after noon at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale in Timonium, Md. She is the highest-priced horse sold so far during the auction.

 Monday, October 01, 2012

F-T Midlantic Sale Has Prime Location

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale, which will be held Oct. 1 in Timonium, Md., is in a prime location, especially this season.

 Friday, September 28, 2012
Keeneland's November Sale Has 3,958 Lots

Keeneland's November Sale Has 3,958 Lots

Keeneland has cataloged 3,958 lots (3,957 horses and one stallion share) for its November breeding stock sale. The number is up 1% from last year's total of 3,919.

 Wednesday, September 26, 2012

K C's Songofprayer Tops Louisiana Sale

K C's Songofprayer topped the Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana's yearling auction, bringing $85,000 Sept. 25. The sale was held at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, La.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2012
'Tatts' Ireland Yearling Sale Opens Strongly

'Tatts' Ireland Yearling Sale Opens Strongly

Even though the weather did its best to dampen spirits, bloodstock agents and owners, breeze-up buyers, and British and Irish trainers, turned out in force for the opening of the Tattersalls Ireland September yearling sale.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2012
F-T Kentucky Fall Sale Has 1,254 Yearlings

F-T Kentucky Fall Sale Has 1,254 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged a record 1,254 for its Kentucky fall yearling sale, which will be held Oct. 22-24 in Lexington. The number is up 24.5% from last year's total of 1,007.

 Monday, September 24, 2012
September Sale Ends; Median Equals Record

September Sale Ends; Median Equals Record

The Keeneland September yearling sale crossed the finish line of its marathon run Sept. 21 in Lexington with average and median prices that increased for the third year in a row.

 Friday, September 21, 2012

Market Talk: The Sept. Sale's First Week

The first week of Keeneland's September yearling sale in Lexington has been completed. Read about what people had to say about the market prior to Sept. 16.

 Monday, September 17, 2012

Yankee Gentleman Filly Tops Louisiana Sale

A daughter of Yankee Gentleman brought $70,000 to top Equine Sales of Louisiana's inaugural yearling auction, which was held Sept. 5 in Opelousas, La.

 Monday, September 17, 2012
A.P. Indy Era Ends at September Yearling Sale

A.P. Indy Era Ends at September Yearling Sale

A.P. Indy's last offspring have been sold at the Keeneland September yearling auction, ending an era in the Thoroughbred marketplace.

 Saturday, September 15, 2012
Keeneland September Sale Resilient So Far

Keeneland September Sale Resilient So Far

Market is stable during books one and two of the auction's catalog even without great support from John Ferguson and the absence Besilu Stables.

 Friday, September 14, 2012
Market Stable Through Sept. Sale's Day 4

Market Stable Through Sept. Sale's Day 4

The Keeneland September auction completed its first four days - books one and two of the sale's catalog - with more seven-figure horses than in 2011's entire auction.

 Thursday, September 13, 2012
Prices Surge on Third Day of September Sale

Prices Surge on Third Day of September Sale

Boosted by a $1.55 million son of Bernardini, the Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington enjoyed an upbeat third session. The gross, average price, and median price all rose.

 Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Average, Median Rise on Sept. Sale's Day Two

Average, Median Rise on Sept. Sale's Day Two

A $700,000 Tapit colt topped the session, which marked the beginning of book two of the Keeneland auction's catalog following an opening select session.

 Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Keeneland September Kicks Off With Increases

Keeneland September Kicks Off With Increases

The select portion of Keeneland's September yearling sale had fewer horses and was shorter this year, but it generated some impressive financial fireworks. Five horses commanded seven-figure prices.

 Monday, September 10, 2012
Sept. Stars: These Select Horses Could Shine

Sept. Stars: These Select Horses Could Shine

Here is a list of horses in the Keeneland September sale's select session that could command the big bucks.

 Sunday, September 09, 2012
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