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Saratoga Sale Preview 2012
- By Esther Marr
Esther Marr interviews Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning on the Saratoga Yearling Sale. watch video
Havre de Grace 'Doing Terrific' in Retirement
Havre de Grace, 2011's Horse of the Year, is "doing terrific" in retirement, according to her owner, Rick Porter, and he's planning to send her to a November mixed sale in Kentucky.
Gross, Average Rise at F-T July Yearling Sale
Fasig-Tipton July select auction received generally good reviews as it launched the 2012 yearling selling season in a solid fashion.
Fasig-Tipton July Sale Preview
Esther Marr asks Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning about expectations for the July Sale. watch video
F-T July Expected to Continue Market Upswing
The yearling market ended a four-year slump in 2011 and many horsemen are confident that the rebound will continue during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky select yearling auction.
Fasig-Tipton N.Y.-Bred Sale Has 260 Yearlings
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 260 yearlings for its New York-bred preferred sale. The number is up 20.4% from last year's total of 216.
Fasig-Tipton Adds Sale in New York
Fasig-Tipton has added a sale of mixed stock and horses of racing age in New York to this year's auction calendar. The sale will be held Oct. 9 at the company's facility in Saratoga Springs.
189 Yearlings Cataloged for Saratoga Sale
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 189 yearlings for its 92nd Saratoga sale to be held Aug. 6-7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The 2012 numbers represent an increase of 18% from last year's catalog.
Fasig-Tipton July Sale to Offer 338 Yearlings
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 338 yearlings for the 2012 July Sale of selected yearlings at its Newtown Paddocks headquarters in Lexington, Ky., an increase of nearly 12% over last year's catalog.
Outlook Is Bright for F-T Midlantic 2YO Sale
Interest in the 2-year-olds in training auction has been high, according to Fasig-Tipton officials.
Average, Median Rise at F-T Florida Sale
The Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training lived up to its high risk/high reward reputation March 26. For the lucky consignors who hit the jackpot, the riches were greater than they had been in 2011.
Browning: 'All Signs Positive' for F-T Sale
If Fasig-Tipton's Boyd Browning expressed his outlook for the Florida select juvenile auction in terms of a weather forecast, his prediction would call for sunny skies and no chance of rain.
Woods' Juveniles Shine in F-T Under Tack Show
Pinhooker Eddie Woods enjoyed a very good day at Palm Meadows Training Center near Boynton Beach, Fla., March 23.
Fasig-Tipton to Sponsor Fountain of Youth
Fasig-Tipton, North American's oldest Thoroughbred auction firm, will once again sponsor the $400,000 Fountain of Youth (gr. II) Feb. 26, Gulfstream Park announced.
F-T Florida Select Sale Has 167 Juveniles
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 167 horses for its Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training. The number is down 30.4% from last year's total of 240.
Lexington Catholic to Launch Equine Academy
Lexington Catholic High School is gearing up to unveil a new program called the Equine Academy in the fall of 2012.
F-T Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale Has 425 Lots
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 425 lots for its Kentucky winter mixed sale Feb. 6 The auction will be held at the company's Newtown Paddocks complex in Lexington and will begin at 10 a.m. (EST).
Expectations High for F-T November Mixed Sale
Anticipation was high among Fasig-Tipton officials as they prepared for the Kentucky November select mixed sale in Lexington.
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.
Sale Mares Come With Access to Kitten's Joy
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Ramsey Farm will offer the buyers of Cardinalli and Blush the opportunity to breed the mares to Kitten's Joy in 2012 at no additional cost.
F-T Kentucky November Sale Has 155 Lots
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 155 lots for its November select breeding stock sale. The auction will be held Nov. 6, beginning at 4 p.m. (EST), at Fasig-Tipton's Newtown Paddocks complex in Lexington.
F-T Midlantic Sale Posts Big Gains
Following the generally positive trends in the yearling market this year, the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall sale ended with increases of 15.7% in average price and 72.9% in median price from a year ago.
F-T Eastern Fall Sale: Poised for an Upswing?
Many 2011 yearling sales have shown improvement in their performances from a year ago and Fasig-Tipton officials are hoping the Midlantic Eastern fall auction also will experience an upswing.
F-T Moves Select Juvenile Sale to March 26
Fasig-Tipton will conduct its Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training next year later than usual. The auction is scheduled for March 26 at the Palm Meadows Training Center near Boynton Beach.
F-T New York-Bred Sale Could Be Strong
Fasig-Tipton officials are optimistic about the prospects for the company's New York-bred preferred yearling auction, which is scheduled for Aug. 13 and 14 in upstate New York.
Saratoga Sale Finishes With Upswings
A Bernardini colt brings $1.2 million as the select yearling auction's average rises 15.9% and the median grows 4.2%.
Surprise! F-T Saratoga Sale Posts Gains
On a day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 600 points, the opening session of Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga select yearling auction showed surprising strength in upstate New York Aug. 8.
Outlook Uncertain for Saratoga Select Sale
Predicting how the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale will perform isn't an easy task. There are reasons to be encouraged and there are reasons to be concerned heading into the boutique auction.
Richbabe and Foal Top Heiligbrodts' Dispersal
The stakes-winning mare Richbabe and the Street Sense colt that was by her side brought the top price of $240,000 during the first phase of Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt's dispersal.
Video: Fasig-Tipton July Sale Preview 2011
Esther Marr talks with Boyd Browning, president of Fasig-Tipton, about the July Select sale. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Watch Video
Increased Numbers at FT New York-Bred Sale
Bucking a trend in which most public auctions have cut back on the number of horses offered, Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 216 New York-bred yearlings for its Preferred Sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
F-T Saratoga Select Sale Has 160 Yearlings
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 160 horses for its Saratoga select yearling sale. The number is down 20.8% from last year's total of 202. The 91st edition of the auction will be held Aug. 8 and 9 in New York.
Indian Charlie Colt Tops F-T Midlantic Sale
Following the conclusion of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training, president Boyd Browning said he was pleased that in spite of the fact there were 69 more horses sold this year the average was down 1.3%.
F-T Midlantic Average Close to 2010 Figure
The opening day of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training generated an average price that was only 1.7% below last year's comparable figure and a median price that was down 7.4%.
F-T Hopes Positive Midlantic Trends Continue
Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning is optimistic the Midlantic sale of 2-year-olds in training will continue to perform well.
Racing Post: F-T Awaiting Payment on Crisp
Fasig-Tipton has not received payment for grade I winner Crisp and the broodmares Little Bonnet and Sky Mom, who were sold for more than $1.9 million combined during the 2010 Kentucky November select mixed sale.
F-T Florida Sale: Optimism Is in the Air
Barns are busy at the Palm Meadows Training Center as the start of the world's fanciest juvenile auction approaches.
Times Sizzle in F-T Sale's Under Tack Show
If the results of the under tack show Feb. 28 were any indication, the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training is in the process of making a successful transition to its new home, Palm Meadows.
Median Rises at F-T Kentucky Winter Sale
The Fasig-Tipton winter mixed sale improved its performance from a year ago in two key areas Feb. 7 in Lexington. The median price rose 7% and the buy-back rate dropped to 22.3% from 28.9% in 2010
New Venue for F-T Florida Sale
Fasig-Tipton will move its March sale of 2-year-olds to the Palm Meadows Training Center in Palm Beach County for the first time beginning March 3.
Will Stability Help Kentucky November Sales?
Shoppers probably will remain cautious even though Breeders' Cup runners and their close relatives will be available.
Robertson to Retire From Fasig-Tipton
Walt Robertson, a fixture in the auction stand at Fasig-Tipton sales for more than 30 years, will retire at the end of November.
F-T Florida 2YO Sale to Move to Palm Meadows
The auction formerly was conducted at Calder Casino & Race Course.
Gross, Average Rise at F-T Midlantic Sale
The Fasig-Tipton Eastern fall yearling sale returned to more solid financial ground during its two-day run that ended Oct. 6 in Timonium, Md.
F-T Midlantic Sale Opens With Increases
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale, which suffered significant setbacks in its key business figures last year, got some good news during its opening session Oct. 5 in Timonium, Md.
F-T Midlantic Sale Should Be More Solid
Fasig-Tipon officials expect to see more stability based on other yearling sale results.
F-T November Select Mixed Sale Has 180 Horses
The auction will be held Nov. 7 in Lexington, beginning at 4 p.m. (EST).
F-T Adding Southern Hemisphere Flavor to Sale
Fasig-Tipton planning to sell a group of mares in foal on Southern Hemisphere covers during the Kentucky November select mixed auction.
F-T NY Sale Holds Its Own During 1st Session
Gross, average, and median rise slightly; buy-back rate drops for New York-breds during first of two sessions Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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