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Following are some of the interesting pedigrees in the catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky select yearling auction, which is scheduled for July 20 and 21.
Comparison of Auctions in 2008 and 2009
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 12:00 AM
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| Name | Sold | Gross | Average | Sold | Gross | Average | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LASSPG | 80 | $173,600 | $2,170 | 75 | $126,600 | $1,688 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FTKFEB | 318 | $6,452,400 | $20,291 | 206 | $2,392,900 | $11,616 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BARJAN | 354 | $2,225,900 | $6,288 | 202 | $1,232,400 | $6,101 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HERJAN | 116 | $308,500 | $2,659 | 84 | $211,100 | $2,513 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KEEJAN | 1,493 | $70,446,000 | $47,184 | 1,338 | $32,824,000 | $24,532 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparison of Auctions in 2008 and 2009
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 12:00 AM
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| FTKFEB | 318 | $6,452,400 | $20,291 | 206 | $2,392,900 | $11,616 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BARJAN | 354 | $2,225,900 | $6,288 | 202 | $1,232,400 | $6,101 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HERJAN | 116 | $308,500 | $2,659 | 84 | $211,100 | $2,513 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KEEJAN | 1,493 | $70,446,000 | $47,184 | 1,338 | $32,824,000 | $24,532 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OBSWIN | 490 | $5,038,600 | $10,283 | 342 | $2,122,600 | $6,206 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comparison of Auctions in 2008 and 2009
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 12:00 AM
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| OBSJUN | 367 | $7,864,700 | $21,430 | 301 | $4,800,200 | $15,948 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| EASMAY | - | $- | $- | 253 | $10,651,000 | $42,099 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BARMAY | 146 | $7,813,400 | $53,516 | 123 | $4,511,000 | $36,675 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ILLHRA | 18 | $136,400 | $7,578 | 23 | $92,950 | $4,041 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OBSAPR | 771 | $22,571,000 | $29,275 | 807 | $20,157,800 | $24,979 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Includes the sires with two or more weanlings sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:02 PM
| Rank | Sire | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernardini | 7 | 6 | 1 | $2,740,000 | $456,667 | $275,000 |
| 2 | Distorted Humor | 7 | 5 | 2 | $1,630,000 | $326,000 | $275,000 |
| 3 | Unbridled's Song | 6 | 3 | 3 | $690,000 | $230,000 | $200,000 |
| 4 | Street Cry (IRE) | 11 | 8 | 3 | $1,660,000 | $207,500 | $240,000 |
| 5 | Mr. Greeley | 12 | 9 | 3 | $1,725,000 | $191,667 | $170,000 |
Includes the sires with two or more yearlings sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price. Yearling statistics include results for sales held July 1 through December 31.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:03 PM
| Rank | Sire | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storm Cat | 27 | 22 | 5 | $15,120,000 | $687,273 | $575,000 |
| 2 | A.P. Indy | 35 | 30 | 5 | $17,440,000 | $581,333 | $450,000 |
| 3 | Kingmambo | 11 | 8 | 3 | $3,550,000 | $443,750 | $312,500 |
| 4 | Distorted Humor | 45 | 32 | 13 | $13,354,000 | $417,313 | $360,000 |
| 5 | Unbridled's Song | 61 | 44 | 17 | $15,705,000 | $356,932 | $317,500 |
Includes the sires with two or more broodmares sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:01 PM
| Rank | Sire | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish Open | 4 | 3 | 1 | $2,707,900 | $902,633 | $6,000 |
| 2 | Lasting Approval | 2 | 2 | - | $1,751,200 | $875,600 | $875,600 |
| 3 | Exchange Rate | 5 | 2 | 3 | $1,302,200 | $651,100 | $651,100 |
| 4 | Include | 5 | 5 | - | $2,843,000 | $568,600 | $100,000 |
| 5 | Zafonic | 4 | 2 | 2 | $1,100,000 | $550,000 | $550,000 |
Includes the sires with two or more 2-year-olds sold at major North American auctions of 2009. The sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:01 PM
| Rank | Sire | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.P. Indy | 4 | 3 | 1 | $3,135,000 | $1,045,000 | $675,000 |
| 2 | Unbridled's Song | 13 | 9 | 4 | $4,245,000 | $471,667 | $375,000 |
| 3 | Distorted Humor | 7 | 5 | 2 | $1,774,000 | $354,800 | $300,000 |
| 4 | Giant's Causeway | 8 | 6 | 2 | $1,685,000 | $280,833 | $290,000 |
| 5 | Medaglia d'Oro | 17 | 13 | 4 | $3,222,500 | $247,885 | $120,000 |
Includes the sires with two or more yearlings sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price. Yearling statistics include sale results for the entire calendar year.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:05 PM
| Rank | Sire | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storm Cat | 27 | 22 | 5 | $15,120,000 | $687,273 | $575,000 |
| 2 | A.P. Indy | 35 | 30 | 5 | $17,440,000 | $581,333 | $450,000 |
| 3 | Kingmambo | 11 | 8 | 3 | $3,550,000 | $443,750 | $312,500 |
| 4 | Distorted Humor | 45 | 32 | 13 | $13,354,000 | $417,313 | $360,000 |
| 5 | Unbridled's Song | 62 | 45 | 17 | $15,757,000 | $350,156 | $310,000 |
Includes the broodmare sires with two or more weanlings sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The broodmare sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:03 PM
| Rank | Name | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Carter | 3 | 2 | 1 | $545,000 | $272,500 | $272,500 |
| 2 | Storm Cat | 19 | 12 | 7 | $2,635,000 | $219,583 | $57,500 |
| 3 | Petionville | 3 | 3 | - | $513,000 | $171,000 | $55,000 |
| 4 | Sadler's Wells | 3 | 2 | 1 | $330,000 | $165,000 | $165,000 |
| 5 | Taj Alriyadh | 2 | 2 | - | $285,000 | $142,500 | $142,500 |
Includes the broodmare sires with two or more yearlings sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The broodmare sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price. Yearling statistics include results for sales held July 1 through December 31.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:04 PM
| Rank | Name | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanlandingham | 6 | 5 | 1 | $1,543,110 | $308,622 | $12,000 |
| 2 | Elusive Quality | 19 | 12 | 7 | $3,690,500 | $307,542 | $43,500 |
| 3 | Harlan | 5 | 3 | 2 | $805,000 | $268,333 | $4,000 |
| 4 | Caerleon | 8 | 5 | 3 | $1,329,000 | $265,800 | $180,000 |
| 5 | Tough Critic | 2 | 2 | - | $525,000 | $262,500 | $262,500 |
Includes the broodmare sires with two or more broodmares sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The broodmare sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:01 PM
| Rank | Name | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blushing Groom (FR) | 14 | 12 | 2 | $14,779,700 | $1,231,642 | $18,500 |
| 2 | Northair | 3 | 3 | - | $3,520,000 | $1,173,333 | $450,000 |
| 3 | Big Spruce | 5 | 2 | 3 | $2,075,000 | $1,037,500 | $1,037,500 |
| 4 | Prized | 5 | 2 | 3 | $1,412,000 | $706,000 | $706,000 |
| 5 | Machiavellian | 2 | 2 | - | $1,390,000 | $695,000 | $695,000 |
Includes the broodmare sires with two or more 2-year-olds sold at major North American auctions of 2009. The broodmare sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:01 PM
| Rank | Name | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jade Hunter | 7 | 5 | 2 | $1,971,600 | $394,320 | $22,000 |
| 2 | Signal Tap | 2 | 2 | - | $710,000 | $355,000 | $355,000 |
| 3 | Spinning World | 2 | 2 | - | $506,500 | $253,250 | $253,250 |
| 4 | Level Sands | 2 | 2 | - | $465,000 | $232,500 | $232,500 |
| 5 | Storm Cat | 27 | 18 | 9 | $3,770,000 | $209,444 | $92,500 |
Includes the broodmare sires with two or more yearlings sold at major North American auctions of 2008. The broodmare sires listed are the top 100 sorted by average price. Yearling statistics include sale results for the entire calendar year.
Last Updated: July 2, 2009 04:05 PM
| Rank | Name | Off. | Sold | RNA | Gross | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanlandingham | 6 | 5 | 1 | $1,543,110 | $308,622 | $12,000 |
| 2 | Elusive Quality | 21 | 13 | 8 | $3,697,200 | $284,400 | $42,000 |
| 3 | Harlan | 6 | 3 | 3 | $805,000 | $268,333 | $4,000 |
| 4 | Caerleon | 8 | 5 | 3 | $1,329,000 | $265,800 | $180,000 |
| 5 | Tough Critic | 2 | 2 | - | $525,000 | $262,500 | $262,500 |