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Hilda's Passion Headed to F-T November Sale

Hilda's Passion Headed to F-T November Sale

Hilda's Passion, winner of the Aug. 27 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I), will be offered as a racing or broodmare prospect during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale even though she has suffered an injury

 Wednesday, September 07, 2011

September Yearling Videos Ready for Viewing

Videos of horses walking, which were produced by ThoroStride for the Keeneland September yearling sale, are available for viewing at Keeneland's website, www.keeneland.com, and ThoroStride's website, www.thorostride.com.

 Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Candy Ride Colt Tops Washington Yearling Sale

A Candy Ride colt brought the top price of $105,000 Sept. 6 during the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association's summer yearling sale.

 Wednesday, September 07, 2011
F-T Midlantic Fall Sale Has 535 Yearlings

F-T Midlantic Fall Sale Has 535 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 535 yearlings for its Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale. The number is down 17.1% from last year's total of 635.

 Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Barretts Sale Has 253 Yearlings in Catalog

Barretts Sale Has 253 Yearlings in Catalog

Barretts has cataloged 253 horses for its October yearling sale. The auction will be held Oct. 11 and 12 at the Hinds Pavilion, which is located on the grounds of Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif.

 Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Commercial Yearling Breeders Make More Money

Commercial Yearling Breeders Make More Money

The combination of high stud fees and falling Thoroughbred prices has battered commercial breeders financially in recent years. But this year they finally are getting some relief based on results of two early auctions.

 Tuesday, August 30, 2011
F-T Texas Has Big Selling Day Planned

F-T Texas Has Big Selling Day Planned

Fasig-Tipton Texas will conduct the largest single day of selling in its history Aug. 30, when 425 horses are scheduled to go through the auction ring.

 Sunday, August 28, 2011

Average, Gross Rise at Arqana Sale in France

The 2011 Arqana August yearling sale in Deauville bounced back in style during its four-session run following a below-par 2010 renewal.

 Friday, August 26, 2011
Galileo Yearling Filly Stars at Deauville

Galileo Yearling Filly Stars at Deauville

A daughter of Galileo was the star of the second session of Arquana's August yearling sale at Deauville in France, bringing 1.7 million euros ($2,445,180).

 Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Invincible Spirit Colt Leads Way at Deauville

Invincible Spirit Colt Leads Way at Deauville

An Invincible Spirit colt, which brought 440,000 euros ($633,147 in U.S. funds), was the most expensive horse sold during the opening session of Arqana's Deauville August yearling sale in France.

 Monday, August 22, 2011
Excitement in New York Could Help OBS Sale

Excitement in New York Could Help OBS Sale

Higher racing purses in the Empire State resulting from the opening of a VLT casino won't be limited to New York-breds.

 Sunday, August 21, 2011
Tattersalls Ireland Sept. Sale Has 542 Horses

Tattersalls Ireland Sept. Sale Has 542 Horses

Tattersalls Ireland has cataloged 542 horses for its September yearling sale. The auction will be held Sept. 20 and 21 near Ratoath in County Meath.

 Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Book 1 of Tattersalls Sale Has 508 Yearlings

Book 1 of Tattersalls Sale Has 508 Yearlings

Tattersalls has cataloged 508 horses for Book 1 of its October yearling sale. The auction will be held Oct. 5-7 in England.

 Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Saratoga Sale Memories: Most Are Good

Saratoga Sale Memories: Most Are Good

Memories of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale are pleasant ones for many people. Read what buyers and consignors had to say.

 Monday, August 15, 2011
N.Y. Preferred Yearling Sale Posts Big Gains

N.Y. Preferred Yearling Sale Posts Big Gains

The surging Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred yearling sale ended its two-night run in upstate New York Aug. 14 with impressive results as shoppers dreamed of a lucrative future with their purchases.

 Sunday, August 14, 2011
F-T New York-Bred Sale Enjoys Strong Opening

F-T New York-Bred Sale Enjoys Strong Opening

The Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred yearling sale enjoyed some big upswings in its key business figures on its opening night, Aug. 13, in upstate New York.

 Saturday, August 13, 2011
F-T New York-Bred Sale Could Be Strong

F-T New York-Bred Sale Could Be Strong

Fasig-Tipton officials are optimistic about the prospects for the company's New York-bred preferred yearling auction, which is scheduled for Aug. 13 and 14 in upstate New York.

 Friday, August 12, 2011
Saratoga Sale Finishes With Upswings

Saratoga Sale Finishes With Upswings

A Bernardini colt brings $1.2 million as the select yearling auction's average rises 15.9% and the median grows 4.2%.

 Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Surprise! F-T Saratoga Sale Posts Gains

Surprise! F-T Saratoga Sale Posts Gains

On a day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 600 points, the opening session of Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga select yearling auction showed surprising strength in upstate New York Aug. 8.

 Monday, August 08, 2011
Bernardini Yearlings Bring $750,000, $600,000

Bernardini Yearlings Bring $750,000, $600,000

Sheikh Mohammed and his entourage got busy early during opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale in upstate New York Aug. 8.

 Monday, August 08, 2011
Saratoga Stars: Session Two's Standouts

Saratoga Stars: Session Two's Standouts

Which horse is going to bring the most money during the Aug. 9 second session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected yearling sale? Nobody knows for sure, but here's a list of horses that are generating buzz.

 Monday, August 08, 2011
Saratoga Stars: Session One's Standouts

Saratoga Stars: Session One's Standouts

Read about the horses in the Aug. 8 first session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale that are generating a buzz.

 Sunday, August 07, 2011
Saratoga Market Chatter: Stocks and Horses

Saratoga Market Chatter: Stocks and Horses

There's plenty to talk about at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale, from economic setbacks to wealthy buyers to horses with fancy pedigrees.

 Sunday, August 07, 2011

Dobson an Eager Investor in Tough Times

Everett Dobson is increasing his involvement in the Thoroughbred business at a time when many people are pulling back.

 Sunday, August 07, 2011
Outlook Uncertain for Saratoga Select Sale

Outlook Uncertain for Saratoga Select Sale

Predicting how the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale will perform isn't an easy task. There are reasons to be encouraged and there are reasons to be concerned heading into the boutique auction.

 Sunday, August 07, 2011
Videos Available for F-T Saratoga Yearlings

Videos Available for F-T Saratoga Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton is once again offering "Virtual Yearling Inspection" videos for its upcoming Saratoga select sale on the company's website (www.fasigtipton.com).

 Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Looking Ahead: The Edward P. Evans Dispersal

Looking Ahead: The Edward P. Evans Dispersal

One of the biggest events of the 2011 Thoroughbred auction season will be the complete dispersal of stock owned by the late Edward P. 'Ned' Evans. Lane's End will consign the more than 200 horses.

 Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Has 372 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Has 372 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 372 yearlings for its Texas summer yearling sale. The number is up 2.5% from last year's total of 363.

 Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Lousiana Mixed Sale Has 221 Horses

The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Sale Co. has cataloged 221 horses for its summer mixed auction. The sale is scheduled for Aug. 8.

 Monday, July 25, 2011
Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up Sale to Return

Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up Sale to Return

Tattersalls, the England-based auction company, will reinstate the guineas breeze up sale in 2012 after a hiatus this year.

 Tuesday, July 19, 2011
F-T Review: Looking Back at the July Sale

F-T Review: Looking Back at the July Sale

Read what some participants in the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale had to say about the market.

 Monday, July 18, 2011
OBS Yearling Sale Has 772 Horses in Catalog

OBS Yearling Sale Has 772 Horses in Catalog

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 772 yearlings for its August yearling sale. The number is down 14.3% from 2010's total of 901.

 Sunday, July 17, 2011
Richbabe and Foal Top Heiligbrodts' Dispersal

Richbabe and Foal Top Heiligbrodts' Dispersal

The stakes-winning mare Richbabe and the Street Sense colt that was by her side brought the top price of $240,000 during the first phase of Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt's dispersal.

 Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Median Rises, Buy-Back Rate Falls at F-T Sale

Median Rises, Buy-Back Rate Falls at F-T Sale

"It wasn't spectacular, but it was OK, and that was better than I expected," said consignor Mark Taylor, summing up the performance of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select auction.

 Tuesday, July 12, 2011
F-T Kentucky Select Sale: Horses to Watch

F-T Kentucky Select Sale: Horses to Watch

Here is a list of the horses that consignors and buyers think could bring expensive prices during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale.

 Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Yearling Filly Sets Record at Japanese Sale

Yearling Filly Sets Record at Japanese Sale

A filly by a Japanese Horse of the Year and out of a Japanese Horse of the Year commanded a record-setting price of July 11.

 Monday, July 11, 2011
F-T July Sale: Smaller, Shorter, Maybe Better

F-T July Sale: Smaller, Shorter, Maybe Better

The Fasig-Tipton July select yearling auction has fewer horses and is shorter this year. Those are changes that should appeal to both buyers and sellers, according to the company's vice president of sales, Bayne Welker.

 Sunday, July 10, 2011
Heiligbrodt Dispersal Set to Begin at F-T

Heiligbrodt Dispersal Set to Begin at F-T

Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt, who have been involved in the Thoroughbred business for more than 20 years, will begin dismantling their breeding and racing operation July 12 in Lexington.

 Sunday, July 10, 2011
For Yearling Buyers, Sellers There Is Hope

For Yearling Buyers, Sellers There Is Hope

In 2011, there are several reasons why the outlook for buyers and sellers of yearlings should be more positive even though America's economy continues to struggle.

 Sunday, July 10, 2011
Eaton Sales Focusing on Quality Not Quantity

Eaton Sales Focusing on Quality Not Quantity

Reiley McDonald has had several partners in Eaton Sales over the years. But now he is the sole proprietor of the Kentucky-based agency that is one of the top consignors in the Thoroughbred auction world.

 Sunday, July 10, 2011
Tattersalls July Sale Concludes With Upswings

Tattersalls July Sale Concludes With Upswings

The Tattersalls July sale ended its three-day run in England with increases of 1.2% in gross revenue, 5.4% in average price, and 16.7% in median price from last year.

 Friday, July 08, 2011
Last Kingmambo Offspring in Arqana Sale

Last Kingmambo Offspring in Arqana Sale

The last foal sired by pensioned stallion Kingmambo is scheduled to be offered during the Arqana August yearling sale in Deauville in France. The chestnut colt is Hip No. 127 in the auction's catalog.

 Friday, July 08, 2011
Evans Dispersal Catalog Available Online

Evans Dispersal Catalog Available Online

The catalog for the Edward P. Evans Estate's complete dispersal is available online at Keeneland's website.

 Friday, July 08, 2011
Business Surges on Day 2 of 'Tatts' July Sale

Business Surges on Day 2 of 'Tatts' July Sale

The Tattersalls July sale enjoyed increases of 11.4% in average price and 25% in median price from 2010 on its second day in England July 7. The gross revenue rose 6.9%.

 Thursday, July 07, 2011

F-T Saratoga Select Sale Has 160 Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 160 horses for its Saratoga select yearling sale. The number is down 20.8% from last year's total of 202. The 91st edition of the auction will be held Aug. 8 and 9 in New York.

 Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Resetable Tops Strong MM Racehorse Sale

Resetable brought Aust$160,000 ($171,400 in U.S. funds) June 8 to top the Magic Millions national racehorse sale in Australia. The auction firm reported that "records were broken across all levels" during the sale.

 Thursday, June 09, 2011
BC Winner Man of Iron in Tattersalls Sale

BC Winner Man of Iron in Tattersalls Sale

Man of Iron, winner of the 2009 Breeders' Cup Marathon and a champion in Ireland, is scheduled to be sold during the Tattersalls July auction in England as a horse in training.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2011

MM National Yearling Sale Finishes Strongly

A Viscount colt topped the third and final session of the Magic Millions national yearling sale, bringing Aust$110,000 ($118,093 in U.S. funds) June 7 in Australia as the auction ended on a strong note.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2011

More Than Ready Filly Shines at MM Sale

A daughter of More Than Ready was the most expensive horse sold during the second session of the Magic Millions national yearling sale, commanding Aust$190,000 ($203,509 in U.S. funds) June 6 in Australia.

 Monday, June 06, 2011

Shamardal Colt Fetches Top Price at MM Opener

A Shamardal colt brought Aust$180,000 ($192,798 in U.S. funds) June 5 to top the first session of the Magic Millions national yearling sale on Australia's Gold Coast.

 Sunday, June 05, 2011
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