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Business Up at Deauville October Sale

Arqana's Deauville October yearling sale closed out its four-day run Oct. 21 in France with increases of 21.3% in gross revenue, 8.1% in average price, and 16.7% in median price from 2009.

 Thursday, October 21, 2010

OBS Sale Ends With 27.8% Increase in Average

Boosted by quality offerings in the dispersal of Al and Nora Figliolia's Westbury Stables, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. fall mixed sale enjoyed major upswings in gross of 48.3% and average price of 27.8% from a year ago.

 Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Funny Crazy Tops Deauville Session

With one day remaining in Arqana's October yearling auction in France, the gross has exceeded last year's total.

 Wednesday, October 20, 2010
OBS Fall Mixed Sale Opens With Big Increases

OBS Fall Mixed Sale Opens With Big Increases

The gross revenue rose 75.3% while the average price grew 41.9%. The median price was up 25%.

 Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Oasis Dream Colt Shines at Arqana Sale

The bay yearling brings 300,000 euros ($417,729 in U.S. funds) from the MAB Agency.

 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mack Purchases Deauville Session Topper

Mack Purchases Deauville Session Topper

The former U.S. Ambassador to Finland and philanthropist, buying in the name of Citywest, paid 195,000 euros ($272,491 in U.S. funds) for a Dylan Thomas colt, which is a member of his sire's first crop.

 Tuesday, October 19, 2010
OBS Fall Sale Starts Two-Day Run Oct. 19

OBS Fall Sale Starts Two-Day Run Oct. 19

The market for yearlings this year showed signs of stability after big setbacks in 2009. But was that enough to boost the demand for breeding stock?

 Sunday, October 17, 2010
Dutch Art Filly Leads the Way at Tattersalls

Dutch Art Filly Leads the Way at Tattersalls

A Dutch Art filly brought 120,000 guineas ($199,446 in U.S. funds) Oct. 13 in England to top the third session of the Book Two portion of the Tattersalls October yearling sale.

 Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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
Median Steady as Tattersalls Book 2 Opens

Median Steady as Tattersalls Book 2 Opens

The Book 2 portion of the Tattersalls October yearling sale opened in England with a median price of 25,000 guineas ($41,877 in U.S. funds) that was the same as a year ago.

 Monday, October 11, 2010

Wygod Dispersal Part of Cal Cup Yearling Sale

The California Cup yearling sale will get an added boost this year from a dispersal of California breeding stock owned by Martin and Pam Wygod.

 Saturday, October 09, 2010
F-T Florida 2YO Sale to Move to Palm Meadows

F-T Florida 2YO Sale to Move to Palm Meadows

The auction formerly was conducted at Calder Casino & Race Course.

 Thursday, October 07, 2010
Tattersalls Book 1 Suffers Downturns

Tattersalls Book 1 Suffers Downturns

The number sold and gross revenue fell 5.3% and 10.2%, respectively, from 2009. The average price and median price declined 5.2% and 10.3%, respectively.

 Thursday, October 07, 2010
Gross, Average Rise at F-T Midlantic Sale

Gross, Average Rise at F-T Midlantic Sale

The Fasig-Tipton Eastern fall yearling sale returned to more solid financial ground during its two-day run that ended Oct. 6 in Timonium, Md.

 Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Another Galileo Filly Shines at Tattersalls

Another Galileo Filly Shines at Tattersalls

She tops the Book 1 portion of the auction's second session, bringing 900,000 guineas ($1,499,642 in U.S. funds).

 Wednesday, October 06, 2010
F-T Midlantic Sale Opens With Increases

F-T Midlantic Sale Opens With Increases

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale, which suffered significant setbacks in its key business figures last year, got some good news during its opening session Oct. 5 in Timonium, Md.

 Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Gulf Coast Dispersal Set for Keeneland

Gulf Coast Dispersal Set for Keeneland

Ninety-one horses are scheduled to be offered during the November breeding stock auction.

 Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Average Declines 8.4% in Tattersalls Opener

Average Declines 8.4% in Tattersalls Opener

A Galileo filly brought 1.2 million guineas ($1,993,173 in U.S. funds) to top the opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October yearling sale in England.

 Tuesday, October 05, 2010
F-T Midlantic Sale Should Be More Solid

F-T Midlantic Sale Should Be More Solid

Fasig-Tipon officials expect to see more stability based on other yearling sale results.

 Monday, October 04, 2010
Louisiana Mixed Sale Has 128 Horses

Louisiana Mixed Sale Has 128 Horses

The auction is scheduled for Oct. 16 at Lamar-Dixon in Gonzales, La.

 Monday, October 04, 2010

Mambia Tops Arqana's Arc Sale in France

Group III winner Mambia brought the top price at Arqana's Arc auction in Oct. 2, selling for 450,000 euros ($617,616 in U.S. funds) to Oceanic Bloodstock, agent for Martin Schwartz.

 Sunday, October 03, 2010

Dubawi Filly Sets Pace at Goffs Orby Sale

She brings 950,000 euros ($1,282,260) during the auction's second session in Ireland.

 Wednesday, September 29, 2010

F-T Fall Yearling Sale Has 1,168 Horses

The auction will be held Oct. 25-27 in Lexington, with each session beginning at 10 a.m.

 Wednesday, September 29, 2010

F-T November Select Mixed Sale Has 180 Horses

The auction will be held Nov. 7 in Lexington, beginning at 4 p.m. (EST).

 Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Galileo, Teofilo Offspring Top Goffs Opener

The filly and colt each bring 300,000 euros ($404,034 in U.S. funds) during the Ireland-based yearling auction.

 Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Keeneland November Sale Has 4,695 Lots

Keeneland November Sale Has 4,695 Lots

The total for the breeding stock auction is about the same as it was for the 2009 edition of the sale.

 Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Run Production Colt Tops Louisiana Sale

Run Production Colt Tops Louisiana Sale

The chestnut yearling, which is a half brother to 2010 Ohio Derby (gr. III) winner Pleasant Prince, brings $75,000.

 Monday, September 27, 2010
September Sale Gross Surpasses 2009 Total

September Sale Gross Surpasses 2009 Total

The 2,387 yearlings sold through Sept. 23 have generated $192,884,100. The gross last year for the entire auction was $191,859,200.

 Friday, September 24, 2010

Business Improves at Tattersalls Ireland Sale

The Tattersalls Ireland September yearling sale posted increases of 6.8% in the number of horses sold and 10.6% in gross revenue from a year ago during its two-day run, which ended Sept. 22.

 Thursday, September 23, 2010
September Sale's 10th Session Posts Big Gains

September Sale's 10th Session Posts Big Gains

Even though the Keeneland September yearling sale is nearing its end, it still has plenty of momentum.

 Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Louisiana Yearling Sale Has 350 Horses

The Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana has cataloged 350 horses for its yearling sale, which will be held Sept. 27 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, La. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. (CDT).

 Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Gross Rises in September Sale's 9th Session

Gross Rises in September Sale's 9th Session

Average is virtually the same as last year and median is the same.

 Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sale Yearlings By 1st-Year Sires Lose Appeal

Buyers at the Keeneland September yearling sale prefer the offspring of proven stallions.

 Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Keeneland September: Reviewing Week One

Keeneland September: Reviewing Week One

Buyers and consignors discuss the market and the new format.

 Monday, September 20, 2010
OBS Fall Mixed Sale Has 677 Horses

OBS Fall Mixed Sale Has 677 Horses

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 677 horses for its fall mixed sale, which will be held Oct. 19-20 in Central Florida.

 Monday, September 20, 2010
Russell: Market at September Sale Heartening

Russell: Market at September Sale Heartening

The average price and median price were up 19.6% and 25%, respectively, through the first six sessions.

 Friday, September 17, 2010
September Sale a Smart Strike Extravaganza

September Sale a Smart Strike Extravaganza

Two of the stallion's progeny bring $550,000 apiece during the Keeneland auction's fifth session.

 Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sheikh  Hamdan Seeking Grass  Runners at Sale

Sheikh Hamdan Seeking Grass Runners at Sale

And he's finding plenty of prospects, according to his adviser, Rick Nichols, even though some European shoppers say European turf potential is lacking in pedigrees.

 Thursday, September 16, 2010
Keeneland September Sale Starts With a Bang

Keeneland September Sale Starts With a Bang

Keeneland officials, who said they changed the September yearling sale's format in an effort to add excitement to the auction, got exactly what they wanted Sept. 12 in Lexington.

 Monday, September 13, 2010

Runnymede's Success Perfectly Timed for Sale

Catesby Clay's Runnymede Farm near Paris, Ky., has enjoyed a string of successes that could not have been more perfectly timed.

 Sunday, September 12, 2010
Keeneland Session Two: More Hot Prospects

Keeneland Session Two: More Hot Prospects

Here is a list of horses that consignors and buyers believe could bring expensive prices during the Sept. 13 second session of the Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington.

 Sunday, September 12, 2010
Storm Cat Progeny Make September Sale Special

Storm Cat Progeny Make September Sale Special

The Keeneland September yearling sale's select sessions will be memorable because two of the last three foals sired by the great stallion Storm Cat are scheduled to be offered.

 Saturday, September 11, 2010
There's Plenty to Talk About at Sept. Sale

There's Plenty to Talk About at Sept. Sale

Read what buyers and consignors had to say before the auction started in Lexington.

 Saturday, September 11, 2010
Keeneland Session One: Sizzling Prospects

Keeneland Session One: Sizzling Prospects

Here is a list of horses that consignors and buyers believe could bring expensive prices during the Sept. 12 opening session of the Keeneland September yearling sale in Lexington.

 Saturday, September 11, 2010
Top of September Market Could Be Challenging

Top of September Market Could Be Challenging

Falling prices at boutique sales in France and Saratoga suggest the prices for fancy horses in Keeneland's select sessions will be more vulnerable this year.

 Friday, September 10, 2010
Phippses  Selling  Some Mares at Keeneland

Phippses Selling Some Mares at Keeneland

Ogden Mills (Dinny) Phipps, patriarch of one of North America's most distinguished Thoroughbred racing families, announced Sept. 9 that Phipps Stable will offer a select number of its mares during Keeneland's November sale.

 Thursday, September 09, 2010
Brothers Gives Keeneland Trainer's Viewpoint

Brothers Gives Keeneland Trainer's Viewpoint

As a member of the auction firm's inspection team, he helped Keeneland select which horses would be showcased during the September yearling sale.

 Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Multimedia Coverage Set for September Sale

Multimedia Coverage Set for September Sale

Live coverage of the auction's first two sessions can be seen on HRTV.

 Friday, September 03, 2010

F-T Catalogs 645 Yearlings for Midlantic Sale

The auction, which will begin on a Tuesday instead of a Monday, will be held Oct. 5 and 6 in Timonium, Md.

 Thursday, September 02, 2010

Launch Light Lady Tops Iowa Mixed Sale

Maggi Moss purchases the 2-year-old stakes-winning filly for $55,000.

 Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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