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Record Gross for JRHA Yearling Sale

Record Gross for JRHA Yearling Sale

Topped by a Deep Impact colt, the yearling session of the Japan Racing Horse Association's Select Sale produced a record gross during the July 9 session at Northern Horse Park in Hokkaido, Japan.

 Monday, July 09, 2012
Tosen Jordan Smashes Japanese Mark at Tokyo

Tosen Jordan Smashes Japanese Mark at Tokyo

Tosen Jordan partnered with Italian jockey Nicola Pinna to upset a strong field in the 2011 Emperor's Cup at Tokyo Racecourse Oct. 30 in record time. Defending champion and race favorite Buena Vista finished fourth.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011

Deep Impact's Half-Brother Makes Big Impact

A half-brother to two-time Japanese Horse of the Year Deep Impact was the star of the opening session of the Japan Racing Horse Association foal sale, bringing the highest price of 165-million yen (approximately $1,736,842 in U.S. funds) July 14 at the Northern Horse Park on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.

 Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Sunday Silence Colt Brings Nearly $2.8 Million In Japan

A full brother to Japanese champions Dance Partner and Dance in the Dark brought the top price of 335 million yen (approximately $2,791,667) as the Japan Racing Horse Association select foal sale ended its two-day run on Tuesday.

 Tuesday, July 09, 2002