F-T Sale Shows Consignors, Buyers Resilient
Sub-freezing temperatures plus several inches of fresh snow daily does not lend itself to the most pleasant conditions for a horse sale.
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Kentucky Horseman David Greathouse Dies
David Greathouse, a second-generation horseman and partner in Four Star Sales, died Oct. 8 after an illness.
U.S. Buyers Could Step Up at Saratoga Sale
Regardless of the amount of money Sheikh Mohammed spends at this year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of yearlings, both consignors and buyers expect plenty of interest.
F-T Saratoga: Session I Hot Horses (Updated)
Potential buyers have flocked to Saratoga Springs, N.Y. to examine the 152 horses cataloged in this year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of selected yearlings Aug. 5 and 6. Following are some first session horses turning heads.
Getting the Yearling Sales 'Cream' to the Top
Everything has to fall into place for a top horse to sell well at Saratoga.
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga: Kerry Cauthen
- By Frank Angst
Kerry Cauthen of Four Star Sales discusses Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale of selected yearlings. watch video
Positive Signs for Fasig-Tipton Saratoga
The Whitney Invitational Handicap and the pleasant 70-degree temperatures were hot conversation topics as potential buyers kept consignors busy in the days leading up to the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of selected yearlings.
Julie Cauthen Joins Keeneland
Keeneland has named Julie Cauthen as director of owner and client development. Cauthen will be tasked with expanding Keeneland's efforts domestically to draw new owners to the Thoroughbred industry.
Market Talk: The Sept. Sale's First Week
The first week of Keeneland's September yearling sale in Lexington has been completed. Read about what people had to say about the market prior to Sept. 16.
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.
Stud Fees: Where Are They Going in 2012?
Dramatic upswings in stud fees for 2012 aren't expected, but some successful stallions will be priced higher.
Keeneland November Sale: Bring It On
According to some of the Keeneland September yearling auction's participants, the Keeneland November breeding stock sale should turn in an upbeat performance.
Saratoga Market Chatter: Stocks and Horses
There's plenty to talk about at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale, from economic setbacks to wealthy buyers to horses with fancy pedigrees.
Market Talk: Looking Back at F-T's July Sale
Consignors and buyers discuss the market at the year's first major yearling auction.
Barns Busy As F-T July Sale Approaches
Consignors are pleased with the number of end users and pinhookers they are seeing.
Market Chatter: What's Happening at Keeneland
Lack of quality stock in the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale in Lexington contributed to an overall decline in prices during the first three days, according to buyers and consignors.
Point Ashley, Spoken Fur Sold Privately
Grade I winners Point Ashley and Spoken Fur, both in foal to Ghostzapper, have been sold privately after being scratched from the Jan. 12 second session of the Keeneland horses of all ages sale.
Last Song Bought Back for $750,000
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
A mare who had brought $1.75 and $1 million at past sales, failed to meet her reserve when the bidding stopped at $775,000 at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale Jan. 12.
Racing Patriarch Tex Cauthen Dead
Ronald "Tex" Cauthen, whose sons Doug, Kerry, and Steve have reached prominent positions in racing, died June 1 in his sleep at his farm near Walton, Ky.
Keeneland Sale Faces Economic Hurdles
Consignors are steeling themselves and their clients for a significant downturn in the market at Keeneland's breeding stock sale, which starts Nov. 3 in Lexington and runs for 15 days. But they also are hoping that the drop in prices will bring out the bargain hunters, who could help reduce the severity of the setbacks, which seem inevitable during the current global financial crisis and Thoroughbred auction slump.
Market Steady During New Sire Showcase
- By Leslie Deckard
- News, Sales, Kentucky
Opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling sale holds steady under new sire showcase, despite questionable economic times.
Dam of Lawyer Ron to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton November Sale
Donation, the dam of Lawyer Ron, along with her weanling colt by Smarty Jones, will be offered at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky selected mixed sale Nov. 4. Donation and her foal will be consigned by Four Star Sales for Bobby Trussell.
Keeneland September Yearling Sale Should Shed Light on Market
The Keeneland September yearling sale should sort out the mixed messages of the Thoroughbred market.
Deadline Set to Register Mares for Kentucky Incentive Fund
Kentucky breeders have until Aug. 1 to register mares bred during the 2006 breeding season to the Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund.
CBA Elects Board of Directors
The Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association (CBA) has elected its first Board of Directors.
Kentucky Horse Racing Authority Approves Breeders' Incentives Plan
After much debate and discussion, the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority approved the structure of a five-tier Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund Nov. 21. The program will reward breeders of Kentucky-breds that win in maiden special weight, allowance, and stakes company, both in-state and nationally.
Mood Optimistic at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky
Two days before the Monday start of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale, all the signs were positive for a strong market.
Kentucky Racing Authority Has Full Agenda
- By Leslie Deckard
- News, Racing
The search for an executive director, jockey helmet issues are keeping members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority very busy.
Thoroughbred Breeders Land Spots on New Racing Panel
The new Kentucky Horse Racing Authority includes several individuals with ties to the Thoroughbred industry. The authority replaces the Kentucky Racing Commission, which was abolished Jan. 6 by Gov. Ernie Fletcher.
No Longer a Secret
Sea of Secrets hits big with first 2-year-olds as one colt sells for a record $2.7-million and another brings $250,000.
Kentucky Horsemen Form New Company To Consign Horses
Four veteran Kentucky horsemen have formed a new company that will consign horses to major Thoroughbred auctions.
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