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Azeri in November Sale; Vallenzeri Renamed

Azeri in November Sale; Vallenzeri Renamed

Azeri, who was bought back for $4.4 million at this year's Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, has been entered in the upcoming Keeneland November breeding stock sale, according to John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency and Hill 'n' Dale Farms. Owned by the Allen E. Paulson Living Trust, the 2002 Horse of the Year is in foal to Distorted Humor after producing a Ghostzapper filly this year.

 Sunday, September 13, 2009
Keeneland Average Up; Vallenzeri Sells

Keeneland Average Up; Vallenzeri Sells

Vallenzeri, who set a world Thoroughbred auction record last year as a $7.7-million buy-back, finally found a new home as the Keeneland sale of 2-year-olds in training opened in Lexington April 6. The flashy chestnut colt brought $1.9 million, helping boost the session's average price to a 6% increase over last year's comparable figure.

 Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Vallenzeri Sold for $1.9 Million

Vallenzeri Sold for $1.9 Million

Trainer Bob Baffert, acting on behalf of Kaleem Shah, purchased Vallenzeri for $1.9 million early in the opening session of the Keeneland sale of 2-year-olds in training April 6.

 Monday, April 06, 2009
Vallenzeri: We'll Know His Fate Early

Vallenzeri: We'll Know His Fate Early

Will Vallenzeri find a new home this time around? It won't take long to find out because the chestnut colt is Hip No. 22 in the Keeneland sale of 2-year-olds in training. He probably will go through the sale ring during the first hour of the auction's April 6 opening session, which begins at 7 p.m. (EDT).

 Sunday, April 05, 2009
Keeneland Session 1: Potential Standouts

Keeneland Session 1: Potential Standouts

This is a list of colts and fillies that their consignors believe could impress buyers shopping during the April 6 first session of the Keeneland sale of 2-year-olds in training in Lexington.

 Sunday, April 05, 2009
Vallenzeri Looking  for New Home Again

Vallenzeri Looking for New Home Again

Vallenzeri set a world Thoroughbred auction record last year as a $7.7-million buy-back at the Keeneland September yearling sale. He's back at Keeneland trying to find a new home again, this time as Hip No. 22 in the April sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Thursday, April 02, 2009

Arazi's Breeder in Pro Football HOF

Longtime Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr., who formerly was prominent in Thoroughbred breeding and racing, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At age 90, Wilson will be the oldest person ever inducted when ceremonies are held Aug. 8 in Canton, Ohio.

 Saturday, January 31, 2009
Azeri, For Now, Probably Won't Be Sold

Azeri, For Now, Probably Won't Be Sold

One day after buying back Azeri for $4.4 million at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, Michael Paulson indicated that the 2002 Horse of the Year would be remaining under the control of the Allen E. Paulson Living Trust even though he had expressed a desire to sell her privately.

 Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Paulson 'Sad' to Sell Azeri

Paulson 'Sad' to Sell Azeri

Michael Paulson said that although he considers Azeri "part of the family," he will sell the champion mare at Keeneland January to help wrap up his father's living trust.

 Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Keeneland September Sale Slumps at Start

Keeneland September Sale Slumps at Start

Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock manager, John Ferguson, had some advice for shoppers during the Keeneland September yearling sale's opening day, which suffered downturns of 16.8% in gross revenue and 7.7% in average price from 2007. "If somebody is thinking of buying a racehorse," he said, "this is a good time to do it because I think there will be value to be had throughout the course of the year. The market is probably a little sticky."

 Monday, September 08, 2008
Azeri's First Foal Fails to Sell

Azeri's First Foal Fails to Sell

A colt produced from Horse of the Year Azeri failed to meet his reserve and was bought back for $7.7 million at the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale during the opening session Sept. 8.

 Monday, September 08, 2008