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First Foal by Candy Ride Born Jan. 14

The first foal by unbeaten Candy Ride arrived Jan. 14 at David Hager's Idle Hour Farm near Paris, Ky.

 Monday, January 16, 2006

Keeneland January Sale Ends With Biggest Ever Gross, Median

Keeneland's January horses of all ages sale closed out its record-setting run Sunday in Lexington with gross revenue of $72,174,900.

 Sunday, January 15, 2006

She Says It Best Entered in Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Sale

She Says It Best, winner of the 2005 Grade Alcibiades Stakes (gr. II), is a late entry for Fasig-Tipton's Kentucky winter mixed Sale in Lexington on Feb. 12 and 13.

 Friday, January 13, 2006

More Than 700 Horses in Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued more than 740 horses for the Kentucky winter mixed sale on Feb. 12 and 13 in Lexington.

 Thursday, January 12, 2006

Upswing Continues at Keeneland; Girl Warrior Brings $1 Million

The surging Thoroughbred market continued to generate impressive figures Tuesday during the second session of Keeneland's January sale in Lexington.

 Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Unbridled Danz Sells for $510,000 at Keeneland

Unbridled Danz, winner of the Audubon Stakes at Ellis Park last year, sold for $510,000 as a broodmare prospect Monday early during the opening session of the Keeneland Janaury horses of all ages sale in Lexington.

 Monday, January 09, 2006

Unbridled Danz Sells for $510,000 at Keeneland

Unbridled Danz, winner of the Audubon Stakes at Ellis Park last year, sold for $510,000 as a broodmare prospect Monday early during the opening session of the Keeneland Janaury horses of all ages sale in Lexington.

 Monday, January 09, 2006

Keeneland January Sale Gets Off to Strong Start

There weren't any million-dollar broodmares or yearlings Monday during the opening session of the Keeneland January sale in Lexington. But the auction didn't need any seven-figure fireworks. Business was strong enough to boost the gross revenue, average price, and median price by more than 40% apiece from last year.

 Monday, January 09, 2006

Keeneland to Offer Record Number of Horses in January

Keeneland has cataloged a record 2,508 horses for its 2006 January horses of all ages sale.

 Tuesday, November 22, 2005

WinStar Consignment Helps Boost Keeneland's Ninth Session

At the close of the Keeneland Breeding Stock Sale's ninth session Tuesday, the Lexington, Ky., sales company reported gross receipts of $281,046,100 surpassing last year's 12-day sales total of $279,680,200.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Keeneland November Sale Will Include Breeders' Cup Runners and Relatives

Keeneland's November breeding stock sale will offer a wide variety of horses related to runners in the 22nd Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Saturday, including four of the entrants themselves.

 Monday, October 24, 2005

Keeneland November Sale Will Include Breeders' Cup Runners and Relatives

Keeneland's November breeding stock sale will offer a wide variety of horses related to runners in the 22nd Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Saturday, including four of the entrants themselves.

 Monday, October 24, 2005

Fasig-Tipton Fall Catalogue Includes Dams of Folklore, Lost in the Fog

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 189 horses for its fall select mixed sale in Lexington.

 Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Keeneland Fall Meet to Offer More than $10.5 Million in Purses

Keeneland is gearing up for its 2005 fall meeting Oct.7-29, which will distribute more than $10.5 million in total purses and will serve as a springboard for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Oct. 29 at Belmont.

 Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Keeneland September Sale Ends With Increase in World Record Gross

The Keeneland September yearling auction -- also known as the biggest Thoroughbred sale on earth -- closed out its 14-session run Monday afternoon with gross revenue of $384,349,900 for the 3,545 hips sold.

 Monday, September 26, 2005

Middle Market 'Alive and Well' at Keeneland

With only five days to go, the Keeneland yearling sale is showing no signs of winding down. Wednesday's session nine saw double-digit gains in all categories compared to the same session last year.

 Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Too Much of a Good Thing? Keeneland Sale Opens with Quality <i>and</i> Quantity

Even though buyers were praising the quality of the horses, some consignors were worried that the supply might exceed the demand, even in the two select sessions that open the Keeneland September auction.

 Sunday, September 11, 2005

Keeneland's Hot Horses: Monday's Select Session

The select sessions of the Keeneland September yearling sale are a lot like the Keeneland July auction used to be, featuring many of the very best yearlings that consignors have to offer. Following are some of the horses in Monday's select session that are attracting the attention of consignors and buyers.

 Sunday, September 11, 2005

Keeneland's Hot Horses: Tuesday's Select Session

Tuesday's action at Keeneland features the second and final session of the September sale's select yearlings. Here are some of the horses consignors and buyers think have the potential to bring big prices.

 Sunday, September 11, 2005

Record Numbers Will Test Demand at Keeneland September Sale

Keeneland's September sale, which starts its 14-session run on Monday in Lexington, will test the yearling marketplace at every level.

 Friday, September 09, 2005

Buckwheat Zydeco to Headline TOBA National Awards Dinner

Musical act Buckwheat Zydeco will headline the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards Dinner set for Sept. 9 at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington.

 Tuesday, August 30, 2005

National Hay Association Convention to be Held in Lexington

More than 100 members of the National Hay Association are expected to attend the organization's annual 110th convention at the Embassy Suites in Lexington Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

 Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Keeneland September Yearling Catalogue Is Largest Ever

Keeneland will catalog a record 5,110 horses for its annual September yearling sale. The total is up 4.5% from the former mark of 4,891 that was established in 2004.

 Thursday, July 28, 2005

Big Supply of Yearlings at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Auction Will Test Demand

The law of supply and demand will get a major test beginning Monday when the yearling selling season kicks off in Lexington with the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky select yearling auction.

 Friday, July 15, 2005

The Jockey Club Reminds Owners and Breeders to Submit Live Foal Reports, RMB's

With the foaling and breeding seasons nearly over, The Jockey Club is reminding owners and breeders to submit their Live Foal Reports and stallion Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs).

 Thursday, June 23, 2005

ReRun Celebrates Father's Day with Artwork by Sires

ReRun announced it will celebrate the coming Father's Day by exhibiting various "Moneighs" created by famous sires and their progeny including; A.P. Indy and sons, Mineshaft and Rock Slide, among others.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2005

KEEP to Co-Sponsor Horse Industry Appreciation Day

The Kentucky Equine Education Project is co-sponsoring a horse industry appreciation day and racehorse giveaway April 30 at Lexington's Applebee's Park during a Lexington Legends home baseball game.

 Thursday, April 21, 2005

'Rocky' On Last Road to Derby; Faces Seven in Lexington Stakes

A field of eight 3-year-olds will go to the post Saturday in the Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. II), the last chance to pick up significant graded earnings before the May 7 Kentucky Derby (gr. I). The standout in the field, 6-5 morning-line favorite Rockport Harbor, doesn't need the earnings, but definitely needs the race to make it to Churchill Downs for the first Saturday in May.

 Thursday, April 21, 2005

Sons of Giant's Causeway, Maria's Mon Looking Good at Keeneland

To bring high prices, 2-year-olds in training have to jump through a lot of hoops. They need to work fast, look good physically, and pass veterinary exams. Following are some of the horses that were generating positive buzz prior to Tuesday's Keeneland April sale of 2-year-olds in training:

 Monday, April 18, 2005

Sunny Skies Good Omen for Keeneland April Sale

If weather is any indication, the outlook is bright for Keeneland's April sale of 2-year-olds in training Tuesday.

 Monday, April 18, 2005

Danzig, Storm Creek Colts Lead Way in Keeneland Under Tack Show

Colts by Danzig and Storm Creek sizzled on grass Monday during the second and final under tack show for the Keeneland April sale of 2-year-olds in training. Both were clocked in :10 while breezing an eighth of a mile.

 Monday, April 18, 2005

Russell Hopes for More Consistent Market at Keeneland Juvenile Auction

The last major select auction of the juvenile selling season is scheduled for Tuesday in Lexington.

 Friday, April 15, 2005

Madcap Escapade Splashes Home in Vinery Madison

Bruce Lunsford's heavily favored Madcap Escapade stalked the early pace of the seven-furlong Vinery Madison Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland Race Course before sweeping around the turn to grab Wednesday's $200,000 feature. Jerry Bailey was aboard for a muddy trip in 1:23.33 after quick early fractions of :21.59 and :43.75.

 Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Dubleo One To Catch in Keeneland Opener

A group of nine 3-year-olds passed the entry box for the 17th running of Friday's $150,000 Central Bank Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT). Set to kick off the stakes calendar of Keeneland's 2005 spring meeting is the speedy, multiple stakes-winning Dubleo, and the lightly raced, but impressive Chattahoochee War. The pair lead a well-matched group postward to battle a mile on the grass.

 Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Keeneland/KTA Host College Scholarship Day

Keeneland and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association are teaming up to present College Scholarship Day on spring meet opening day, April 8, in which college students can win $1,000 toward their education, as well as additional gift certificates to local Lexington businesses.

 Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Texas Hold'em Tournament to Benefit Charities

Kentucky Equine Management Internship Program, The Race For Education, and Operation Read will hold the second no-limit Horsemen's Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament, presented by EQUUS/Standardbred Station and ThePokerPyramid.com April 16 at Sal's Italian Chop House in Lexington, Ky.

 Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Little River Band To Perform At Derby Eve Extravaganza

TwoCan Marketing has announced the 2nd annual Derby Eve celebration "Evening of Champions" will be held WinStar Farm, near Lexington, Ky., on Friday, May 6.

 Monday, March 21, 2005

Fans Celebrate John Henry's 30th Birthday

A crowd of more than 200 fans and friends of John Henry gathered Wednesday afternoon to wish the five-time Eclipse Award winner a happy 30th birthday at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Keeneland April Catalogue Will Have 262 Juveniles

Keeneland will catalog 262 horses for its 13th annual April sale of 2-year-olds in training, which will be held on Tuesday, April 19, in Lexington.

 Friday, February 18, 2005

Record Price Established at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale

A record price for a broodmare offered during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky winter mixed sale was established Feb. 14 at the sale company's Newtown Paddocks near Lexington, Ky. when North Hills Management went to $370,000 to acquire grade II winner Sweet Win.

 Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Fasig-Tipton to Offer More Than 500 Horses at Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale

Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 547 horses for the 2005 Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale on Feb. 13 and 14 in Lexington.

 Friday, January 21, 2005

Yoshidas of Winchester Farm Buy Indian Hill Farm

Dr. Naoya and Marie Yoshida, owners of Winchester Farm, have purchased the 268-acre Indian Hill Farm, broodmare division of Eaton Farms near Lexington, Ky.

 Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Keeneland January Has Record Number

Following blockbuster September yearling and November breeding stock auctions, Keeneland has catalogued a record number of horses to its annual January sale.

 Wednesday, December 29, 2004

TCA Stallion Season Auction Grosses $1.86 Million

The Thoroughbred Charities of America's 15th annual gala charity stallion season and art auction Dec. 4 at Herb and Ellen Moelis' CandyLand Farm near Middletown, Del. raised $1.86 million, it was announced Wednesday.

 Wednesday, December 08, 2004

Keeneland Schedules 19 Stakes Worth $4,125,000

One of North America's most lucrative stakes programs will be even richer for spring 2005, track officials at Keeneland announced Tuesday.

 Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Sales Task Force Announcement Tentatively Set for Mid-December

The Sales Integrity Task Force plans to deliver the results of its work to the Thoroughbred industry before Christmas, according to the group's chairman, Cot Campbell.

 Thursday, December 02, 2004

Keeneland Pavilion Work Begins

Keeneland has begun work on the expansion and renovation of its sale pavilion. The work, to be done in three phases around the sale calendar, is expected to be completed by next August.

 Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Deputy Minister Mare Tops Keeneland's Penultimate Session

Hoxsey, a 5-year-old daughter of Deputy Minister produced from the graded stakes-winning Easy Goer mare Jetto, brought the top price of $65,000 during Thursday's session of the Keeneland's November breeding stock sale.

 Thursday, November 18, 2004

Specialty Insurance to Team With Kirk Horse Insurance

Specialty Insurance has agreed to be the newest partner with Kirk Horse Insurance in the writing of equine policies.

 Thursday, November 18, 2004

Grand Slam Filly Tops Keeneland Session

Ruthless Babe, a 3-year-old daughter of Grand Slam produced from the graded stakes-winning Clever Trick mare Tricky Squaw brought the top price of $105,000 during Wednesday's session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.

 Wednesday, November 17, 2004
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