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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

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
Unbridled's Song Filly Commands $210,000

Unbridled's Song Filly Commands $210,000

A flashy Unbridled's Song filly became the highest-priced horse sold so far at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale when she brought $210,000 during the lunch hour of the auction's second session Oct. 25.

 Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Stronach's Adena Springs Buying 'New Blood'

Stronach's Adena Springs Buying 'New Blood'

Frank Stronach's Adena Springs Farm is buying yearlings to replenish bloodstock holdings that have been diminished due to a selloff by the farm, acquiring yearlings priced between $8,000 and $1.34 million at Keeneland.

 Friday, September 23, 2011
Awesome Again Colt Goes for $1.35 Million

Awesome Again Colt Goes for $1.35 Million

Frank Stronach's Adena Springs went to $1.35 million to buy an Awesome Again-Legs Lawlor colt (Hip No. 957) from Greenwood Lodge Farm as the second seven-figure offering during the Keeneland yearling sale's fifth session.

 Thursday, September 15, 2011

Hidden Brook, McMahons Plan Joint Ventures

Lexington-based McMahon Bloodstock and Hidden Brook Farm in Paris are involved in a cooperative effort to bolster business for their individual companies during a time of economic challenges.

 Friday, October 23, 2009
Adena Springs Sale Median Rises 28.6%

Adena Springs Sale Median Rises 28.6%

The Adena Springs sale of 2-year-olds in training bucked the downward trend in the Thoroughbred marketplace in one important statistical category. The median price rose 28.6% from a year ago during the eighth edition of the auction, which was held March 16 at Adena Springs South near Williston, Fla.

 Monday, March 16, 2009

Adena Springs Sale Full of Quality

The catalog for the Adena Springs sale of 2-year-olds in training is smaller this year when compared to 2008. But the auction is "full of quality," according to Mark Roberts, the manager of Adena Springs South in Williston, Fla., where the sale will be held March 16, beginning at 4:30 p.m. (EDT).

 Saturday, March 14, 2009

Adena Springs Brings Back 2yo Sale

Frank Stronach's Adena Springs Farm will conduct a sale of 2-year-olds in training in March of 2009. Adena Springs' representatives had previously announced a decision to discontinue the auction earlier this year.

 Friday, October 31, 2008

Campbell New President of FTBOA

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association has elected Gilbert Campbell president and board chairman.

 Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Vella on His Own with Knights Templar

Four years ago, when he was the farm trainer for Frank Stronach at Adena Springs South near Ocala, Fla., Danny Vella had the satisfaction of seeing former pupils Perfect Sting and Macho Uno win Breeders' Cup races. At this year's Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, Vella is seeking an even bigger thrill--training a winner of his own.

 Friday, October 21, 2005

Dizney Re-Elected FTBOA President

Donald R. Dizney was re-elected president of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association following the annual membership meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Ocala, Florida.

 Monday, October 10, 2005

Bradshaw Goes to Work For Adena Springs

Randy Bradshaw has been hired as a farm trainer by Frank Stronach's Adena Springs operation.

 Tuesday, September 30, 2003