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.
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The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Eastern fall yearling sale opened with a 100% increase in its median price from a year ago and a 20.2% upswing in its average price. A Hard Spun colt topped the session, bringing $200,000 Oct. 4.
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F-T Midlantic Fall Sale Has 535 Yearlings
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F-T Texas Yearling Sale Holds Steady
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N.Y. Preferred Yearling Sale Posts Big Gains
The surging Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred yearling sale ended its two-night run in upstate New York Aug. 14 with impressive results as shoppers dreamed of a lucrative future with their purchases.
F-T New York-Bred Sale Enjoys Strong Opening
The Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred yearling sale enjoyed some big upswings in its key business figures on its opening night, Aug. 13, in upstate New York.
Change Looms for New York-Bred Program
With expectations that funding for the New York-bred program will increase about 100% by 2014, officials hope to strike a balance with plans to expand its offerings and rewards for owners and breeders.
F-T New York-Bred Sale Could Be Strong
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Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale Day 2 Wrap
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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%.
FT Saratoga Feature: Buzz Chace
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Surprise! F-T Saratoga Sale Posts Gains
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Hot Bernardini is Sire of Top Saratoga Filly
A $950,000 filly by Bernardini, out of the grade I winner Sugar Shake, was the top-selling filly during the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select sale Aug. 8.
Bernardini Yearlings Bring $750,000, $600,000
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Which horse is going to bring the most money during the Aug. 9 second session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected yearling sale? Nobody knows for sure, but here's a list of horses that are generating buzz.
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Dobson an Eager Investor in Tough Times
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Saratoga Sale Coverage Live on HRRN
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Videos Available for F-T Saratoga Yearlings
Fasig-Tipton is once again offering "Virtual Yearling Inspection" videos for its upcoming Saratoga select sale on the company's website (www.fasigtipton.com).
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2011 Summer Sales Research Report
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NY Racing, Breeding Subject of August Forum
The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Fasig-Tipton, and New York Racing Association during an Aug. 13 forum will discuss the future of New York racing and breeding after video lottery terminals begin operating at Aqueduct.
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"It wasn't spectacular, but it was OK, and that was better than I expected," said consignor Mark Taylor, summing up the performance of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select auction.
Stonestreet, Bolton Go to $310k at F-T
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Lemon Drop Kid Colt Sells for $230,000 at FT
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Harlan's Holiday Colt Sells for $225,000
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