Dramatic upswings in stud fees for 2012 aren't expected, but some successful stallions will be priced higher.
Friday, September 30, 2011
According to some of the Keeneland September yearling auction's participants, the Keeneland November breeding stock sale should turn in an upbeat performance.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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
Consignors and buyers discuss the market at the year's first major yearling auction.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Consignors are pleased with the number of end users and pinhookers they are seeing.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Lack of quality stock in the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale in Lexington contributed to an overall decline in prices during the first three days, according to buyers and consignors.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Grade I winners Point Ashley and Spoken Fur, both in foal to Ghostzapper, have been sold privately after being scratched from the Jan. 12 second session of the Keeneland horses of all ages sale.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010A mare who had brought $1.75 and $1 million at past sales, failed to meet her reserve when the bidding stopped at $775,000 at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale Jan. 12.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010Ronald "Tex" Cauthen, whose sons Doug, Kerry, and Steve have reached prominent positions in racing, died June 1 in his sleep at his farm near Walton, Ky.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Consignors are steeling themselves and their clients for a significant downturn in the market at Keeneland's breeding stock sale, which starts Nov. 3 in Lexington and runs for 15 days. But they also are hoping that the drop in prices will bring out the bargain hunters, who could help reduce the severity of the setbacks, which seem inevitable during the current global financial crisis and Thoroughbred auction slump.
Saturday, November 01, 2008Opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale holds steady under new sire showcase, despite questionable economic times.
Monday, July 14, 2008Donation, 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
The Keeneland September yearling sale should sort out the mixed messages of the Thoroughbred market.
Friday, September 07, 2007Kentucky breeders have until Aug. 1 to register mares bred during the 2006 breeding season to the Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund.
Thursday, March 09, 2006The Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association (CBA) has elected its first Board of Directors.
Thursday, January 12, 2006After much debate and discussion, the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority approved the structure of a five-tier Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund Nov. 21. The program will reward breeders of Kentucky-breds that win in maiden special weight, allowance, and stakes company, both in-state and nationally.
Monday, November 21, 2005Two days before the Monday start of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale, all the signs were positive for a strong market.
Sunday, July 18, 2004The search for an executive director, jockey helmet issues are keeping members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority very busy.
Monday, June 21, 2004The new Kentucky Horse Racing Authority includes several individuals with ties to the Thoroughbred industry. The authority replaces the Kentucky Racing Commission, which was abolished Jan. 6 by Gov. Ernie Fletcher.
Tuesday, January 06, 2004Sea of Secrets hits big with first 2-year-olds as one colt sells for a record $2.7-million and another brings $250,000.
Tuesday, March 11, 2003Four veteran Kentucky horsemen have formed a new company that will consign horses to major Thoroughbred auctions.
Thursday, March 07, 2002
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