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Bel Esprit Colt Tops MM Sale 5th Session

A Bel Espirt - Jazeera colt topped the fifth session of the Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling sale, bringing Aust$225,000 ($232,213 in U.S. funds) Jan. 15 in Australia.

 Sunday, January 15, 2012

Average, Median Rise at MM Gold Coast Sale

The four-session select portion of the Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling sale in Australia ended Jan. 14 with increases of 2.9% in average price and 11.1% in median price from a year ago.

 Sunday, January 15, 2012

F-T Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale Has 425 Lots

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 425 lots for its Kentucky winter mixed sale Feb. 6 The auction will be held at the company's Newtown Paddocks complex in Lexington and will begin at 10 a.m. (EST).

 Friday, January 13, 2012

Redoute's Choice Colt Tops MM Sale's 3rd Day

A Redoute's Choice colt which is a full brother to group I winner Melito brought Aust$750,000 ($773,805 in U.S. funds) to top the third session of the Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling sale in Australia Jan. 13.

 Friday, January 13, 2012
Keeneland January Sale Ends With Major Gains

Keeneland January Sale Ends With Major Gains

The equine marketplace took another step on the road to recovery as the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale posted huge gains in Lexington.

 Thursday, January 12, 2012
Yearlings Lead Way on Day 3 of Keeneland Sale

Yearlings Lead Way on Day 3 of Keeneland Sale

Yearlings were the stars during the third session of the surging Keeneland January horses of all ages sale in Lexington. The three top-priced horses Jan. 11 were foals of 2011.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Market Chatter: Discussing the January Sale

Market Chatter: Discussing the January Sale

Auction participants give their opinions about the performance of the first major Thoroughbred auction of 2012.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Median Rises at MM Gold Coast Opener

The Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling sale opened Jan. 11 in Australia with an increase of 5.3% in median price from a year ago. However, the number sold, gross, and average price for the first session declined.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Keeneland January Sale Gross Exceeds $30M

Keeneland January Sale Gross Exceeds $30M

The Keeneland January horses of all ages sale continued to sizzle during its second session in Lexington. Gross surpasses total for entire five-day auction last year.

 Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Outlook Brighter at Keeneland January Sale

Outlook Brighter at Keeneland January Sale

Consignors and buyers generally were busy and in a good mood one day before the start of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale in Lexington.

 Sunday, January 08, 2012
Keeneland January Sale: Pedigree Power

Keeneland January Sale: Pedigree Power

Here is a list of some of the auction's most attractive prospects Jan. 9-10 based on their bloodlines.

 Friday, January 06, 2012
Keeneland January Sale Kicks Off 2012

Keeneland January Sale Kicks Off 2012

Looking back to 2011 and ahead to this year's first major auction, the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, Geoffrey Russell said he was expecting more of the same. And that's a good thing.

 Thursday, January 05, 2012

Final Phase of Flying Zee Dispersal Set

The third and final phase of the dispersal of horses owned by the late Carl Lizza's Flying Zee Stable will be held Jan. 21, 2012, at Lizza's Highcliff Farm near Delanson, N.Y.

 Wednesday, December 21, 2011
OBS Winter Mixed Sale Has 530 Horses

OBS Winter Mixed Sale Has 530 Horses

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 530 horses for its 2012 winter mixed sale. The number is up 1.5% from the 2011 total of 522.

 Sunday, December 18, 2011

Tattersalls Foal Sale Opens With Increases

The Tattersalls December foal sale opened Nov. 23 in England with increases of 17.8% in the number of horses sold, 16.1% in gross, and 7.8% in median price. The average price declined 1.5%.

 Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tattersalls Dec. Yearlings Set Median Record

Tattersalls Dec. Yearlings Set Median Record

The yearling portion of the Tattersalls December sale established a record for its median price of 20,500 guineas ($34,007 in U.S. funds) Nov. 21 in England. The figure increased 127.8% from a year ago.

 Monday, November 21, 2011
Goffs Ends 5-Day Selling Run With Big Gains

Goffs Ends 5-Day Selling Run With Big Gains

The series of November sales conducted by Goffs ended a five-day run in Ireland Nov. 19 with increases for the combined figures of 42% in gross, 31% in average price, and 25% in median price from a year ago.

 Sunday, November 20, 2011

Banimpire Brings Nearly $3.1 Million at Goffs

Banimpire is headed to this country to continue her racing career after commanding $3,099,370 during the opening session of the Goffs November breeding stock sale in Ireland.

 Friday, November 18, 2011

Sea The Stars Weanlings Top Goffs Auction

Members of the first crop of 2009 European Horse of the Year Sea The Stars made a big splash at the Goffs November foal sale, which ended its three-day run Nov. 17 in Ireland.

 Thursday, November 17, 2011
Keeneland Nov. Sale Ends With Big Upswings

Keeneland Nov. Sale Ends With Big Upswings

Two major dispersals, one of which included the $8.5 million racing or broodmare prospect Royal Delta, helped create big surges in several key business figures at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.

 Thursday, November 17, 2011

F-T Texas December Mixed Sale Has 131 Lots

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 131 lots for its Texas December mixed sale. The number is up 4.8% from last year's total of 125 lots.

 Thursday, November 17, 2011
Exceed and Excel Colt Shines at Goffs

Exceed and Excel Colt Shines at Goffs

An Exceed and Excel colt topped the second session of the Goffs November foal sale, bringing €90,000 ($122,201 in U.S. funds). Julie Wood purchased the chestnut weanling from Oghill House Stud Nov. 16 in Ireland.

 Wednesday, November 16, 2011
F-T Offers Comprehensive Online Entry Process

F-T Offers Comprehensive Online Entry Process

Fasig-Tipton has expanded the online entry process on its website (www.fasigtipton.com) to make it more comprehensive.

 Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Shamardal Colt Shines at Arqana Sale

Arqana's revamped autumn sale ended its two-day run Nov. 15 in Deauville, France with a session of yearlings. The session replaced the December yearling sale, which had followed the company's breeding stock auction.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Goffs Foal Sale Kicks Off With Big Gains

Goffs Foal Sale Kicks Off With Big Gains

The Goffs November foal sale got off to a roaring start in Ireland Nov. 15. The number sold and gross during the opening session were up 47% and 121.7% from a year ago.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Family One Sells for $550,028 in France

Group II winner Family One brought the top price of €400,000 ($550,028 in U.S. funds) Nov. 14 during the opening session of the Arqana autumn mixed sale in Deauville in France.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2011

F-T Midlantic Winter Mixed Sale Has 395 Lots

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 395 lots for its Midlantic winter mixed sale. The number is up 13.2% from last year's total of 349.

 Friday, November 11, 2011
Keeneland Nov. Sale Gross Tops 2010 Total

Keeneland Nov. Sale Gross Tops 2010 Total

The latest edition of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale has more momentum than a charging rhino.

 Thursday, November 10, 2011
Keeneland Nov. Sale Surges Again in Session 3

Keeneland Nov. Sale Surges Again in Session 3

History was made during the third session of the surging Keeneland November breeding stock sale in Lexington, which enjoyed big increases in gross, average price, and median for the third day in a row.

 Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Selling Unrivaled Belle Emotional for Vegso

Peter Vegso, who describes the horse business as an emotional roller coaster, went on a wild ride at Keeneland Nov. 8. He and Gary Seidler sold their homebred Unrivaled Belle for $2.8 million at Keeneland.

 Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Prices Sizzle as Keeneland Nov. Sale Opens

Prices Sizzle as Keeneland Nov. Sale Opens

Fueled by well-bred horses owned by the late Edward P. "Ned" Evans, the market at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale burned white-hot during its opening session.

 Monday, November 07, 2011
Zenyatta's Halfs: The Aussie Connection

Zenyatta's Halfs: The Aussie Connection

Rick Jamieson of Gilgai Farm in Australia sold a weanling half sister to Zenyatta for $1.5 million during the opening session of the Keeneland November breeding stock auction Nov. 7 in Lexington.

 Monday, November 07, 2011
Ashford Buys Christmas Kid for $4.2 Million

Ashford Buys Christmas Kid for $4.2 Million

The wild bidding spree for fancy horses continued at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale when grade I winner Christmas Kid brought $4.2 million around 12:20 p.m. (EST) during the auction's first session.

 Monday, November 07, 2011
Cat Moves Sells for $2.4 Million at Keeneland

Cat Moves Sells for $2.4 Million at Keeneland

Multiple Eclipse Award-winning breeder and owner Frank Stronach struck again just before noon, purchasing the grade I winner Cat Moves for $2.4 million during the first session of the Keeneland November sale.

 Monday, November 07, 2011
Weekend Strike Sells for $2.3 Million

Weekend Strike Sells for $2.3 Million

Weekend Strike, who is in foal to Quality Road, became the highest-priced horse sold so far at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale when she brought $2.3 million.

 Monday, November 07, 2011
Funny Moon Sells for $2.3 Million at F-T

Funny Moon Sells for $2.3 Million at F-T

Grade I winner Funny Moon, who is foal to Indian Charlie and carrying her first offspring, shot into the price lead at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale around 7 p.m. (EST) Nov. 6, bringing $2.3 million.

 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Zaftig Brings $1.4 Million at F-T Nov. Sale

Zaftig Brings $1.4 Million at F-T Nov. Sale

Zaftig, winner of the 2008 Acorn Stakes (gr. I) and in foal to Candy Ride, brought $1.4 million and became the highest-priced horse sold so far during the Fasig-Tipton November select mixed sale.

 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Pachattack Sells for $1.2 Million at F-T

Pachattack Sells for $1.2 Million at F-T

Pachattack, who finished third in the Nov. 4 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, commanded $1.2 million early in the first session of the Fasig-Tipton November select mixed sale in Lexington.

 Sunday, November 06, 2011

Weanling Has Zenyatta/'Caviar' Connection

Gilgai Farm, the breeder of undefeated Australian superstar Black Caviar, also is the owner of the weanling half-sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta that is slated to be offered at the Keeneland.

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
Important Dispersals Highlight Keeneland Sale

Important Dispersals Highlight Keeneland Sale

The Keeneland November breeding stock sale has two major attractions to tempt buyers, with the dispersals of well-bred horses owned by the late Edward P. "Ned" Evans and the late Prince Saud bin Khaled's Palides Investments.

 Friday, November 04, 2011

Expectations High for F-T November Mixed Sale

Anticipation was high among Fasig-Tipton officials as they prepared for the Kentucky November select mixed sale in Lexington.

 Friday, November 04, 2011
BC Horses: Some Are Headed to Mixed Sales

BC Horses: Some Are Headed to Mixed Sales

A number of horses competing in the Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 4 and 5 at Churchill Downs are scheduled to be shipped to Lexington afterward and offered in auctions.

 Thursday, November 03, 2011

Ontario CTHS Winter Mixed Sale Has 185 Lots

The Ontario division of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society has cataloged 185 lots for its winter mixed sale and supplemental entries are still being accepted.

 Friday, October 28, 2011

OBS Winter Sale Will Have HRA Section

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. winter mixed sale in Central Florida will have a new horses of racing age section in 2012. The horses of racing age will be offered consecutively in a designated portion of the catalog.

 Friday, October 28, 2011
Tattersalls Sale Ends With Solid Median

Tattersalls Sale Ends With Solid Median

The Tattersalls autumn horses in training sale ended its four-day run Oct. 27 in England with a median price that was the same as a year ago.

 Thursday, October 27, 2011
Measuring Time Tops Tattersalls Session

Measuring Time Tops Tattersalls Session

Measuring Time led the way during the third session of the Tattersalls autumn horses in training sale. The 3-year-old son of Dubai Destination and the Barathea mare Inchberry brought 310,000 guineas ($520,582 in U.S. funds).

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
F-T Fall Sale: Successful By Every Measure

F-T Fall Sale: Successful By Every Measure

By every measure, the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale was a resounding success. Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning said Oct. 26 the company had high expectations, and they were exceeded.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Lemon Drop Kid Filly Tops Lizza Dispersal

A Lemon Drop Kid filly brought the top price of $375,000 during phase I of the dispersal of the late Carl Lizza Jr.'s Flying Zee Stable Oct. 26 at Fasig-Tipton's Newtown Paddocks complex in Lexington.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Medaglia d'Oro Colt Sells for $380,000 at F-T

A Medaglia d'Oro colt grabbed the spotlight in the middle of the afternoon at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale in Lexington Oct. 26. He became the auction's highest-priced horse so far when he commanded $380,000.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Smart Strike Colt Commands $270,000 at F-T

Smart Strike Colt Commands $270,000 at F-T

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale is saving the best for last. Early in the afternoon of the third and final session, a Smart Strike colt became the highest-priced horse sold so far when he brought $270,000.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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