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Keeneland November Sale: Duncan Taylor
- By Esther Marr
Duncan Taylor of Taylor Made Sales Agency discusses the weanling and broodmare markets with Esther Marr. Duncan talks about early interest in foals and the growing interest in broodmares at the Keeneland Breeding Stock sale. watch video
Fasig Tipton October Sale 2013 Wrap-Up
- By Esther Marr
Esther Marr recaps the Fasig-Tipton October Yearling Sale, including comments from Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency. Watch Video
Harlan's Holiday Colt Brings $250,000 at F-T
A Harlan's Holiday colt from the family of two-time Japanese champion Hishi Akebono brought $250,000 to lead the first session of the Fasig-Tipton October sale.
Speightstown Colt Brings $235,000 at F-T
Agent Steven W. Young went to $235,000 to acquire a Speightstown colt to top the early portion of the October 21 session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale.
Baby J to Auction at Fasig-Tipton Mixed Sale
Taylor Made Sales Agency announced Oct. 7 that graded stakes-winning sprinter Baby J will be offered at the upcoming Fasig-Tipton November Sale.
Hot Bloodlines at Keeneland for Rest of Sale
- By Frank Angst
- Sales, Kentucky
While Book One of the 2013 Keeneland September sale concluded Sept. 12, the world's largest yearling sale will continue to offer youngsters from mares who have excelled on the track and as broodmares.
Cross Traffic is Great Update for Hip No. 134
Hip No. 134 got the best possible update the weekend before the Saratoga select yearling sale, a grade I victory in the family courtesy of Aug. 3 Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) winner Cross Traffic.
Undefeated Eastwood Fetches $800,000 at F-T
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
The undefeated Speightstown colt Eastwood commanded attention during the Fasig-Tipton summer horses of racing age sale when he was hammered down for $800,000 at the July 15 auction.
Fasig-Tipton 2013 July Sale Preview
Esther Marr talks with Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning about the July Sale. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales. watch video
New Keeneland Sale Format Gets Thumbs Up
Top consignors commented favorably about Keeneland's new format for a four-day 'Book 1' of its September yearling sale for 2013.
Paynter Progresses with Half-Mile Work
Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Paynter turned in his second work since making a comeback from severe illness and the subsequent surgery he underwent last year, breezing four furlongs in :50 1/5 at Santa Anita Park.
Melnyk Horses Bring Gratifying Sale Results
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Just a month prior to the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky winter mixed sale, veteran horseman Eugene Melnyk made a decision to change his business model to reduce the emphasis on his breeding program.
Broodmare Prospects Added to F-T KY Sale
Two prominent sales agencies have recently added high-profile broodmare prospects to their consignments at Fasig-Tipton's Feb. 11 Kentucky winter mixed sale.
Melnyk Mares to be Offered at Fasig-Tipton
Twenty-eight selected offerings from Eugene Melnyk's Winding Oaks Farm have been added to the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky winter mixed sale and will be sold Feb. 11 by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent.
Potesta, Princess Arabella Bring Big Prices
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Potesta and Princess Arabella brought $800,000 and $725,000, respectively during the first session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale Jan. 7.
Gitchee Goomie Brings $250,000 at Keeneland
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Gitchee Goomie, a grade III-winning daughter of City Zip, was the first horse to bring six figures at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale when she brought a final bid of $250,000 from Frank Stronach's Adena Springs.
Overanalyze Wins Remsen Headbob
Repole Stable's son of Dixie Union nosed out Normandy Invasion in the grade II Remsen Stakes Nov. 24 at Aqueduct.
Keeneland Sale Opens With $4.2 Million Topper
Demand was strong for quality young mares and broodmare prospects as the Keeneland November breeding stock sale opened its 11-day run in Lexington.
Pope Spends $4.2 Million on Plum Pretty
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Mandy Pope of Whisper Hill Farm bought Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Plum Pretty for $4.2 million from Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent, at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale.
HOY Havre de Grace Brings $10M at F-T
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
Havre de Grace, the 2011 Horse of the Year and champion older mare, brought some major fireworks to the Fasig-Tipton November sale when she commanded a final bid of $10 million from Mandy Pope of Whisper Hill Farm.
Surge Continues at Fasig-Tipton October Sale
The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October yearling sale kept the momentum going on its second day after getting off to a quick start in its opening session.
Plum Pretty Consigned to Keeneland November
John Fort's Plum Pretty, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), will be offered for sale at the upcoming Keeneland November breeding stock sale as a racing/broodmare prospect, Keeneland announced Sept. 18.
Book Three Ends with Solid Trade at Keeneland
Heavy action by lookers at the barns is followed by brisk bidding in the ring during Day Six of the Keeneland September yearling sale. All key indices are up over last year's figures.
Taylor Made to Hold Annual RNA Sale at Farm
Taylor Made Sales Agency will hold its annual "RNA Party" on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the yearling complex at Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The event will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. ET.
Keeneland September Sale Day 4 Wrap
Esther Marr recaps the 4th session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, which included a $1.1 million-dollar Empire Maker colt. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency. Watch Video
Smart Strike Colt Brings $900,0000
- By Esther Marr
- Sales, Kentucky
A chestnut son of Smart Strike lit up the sales ring late in the day of the fourth session of the Keeneland September yearling sale, bringing $900,000 from John Moynihan, agent, who bought the horse for Stonestreet Farm.
Keeneland September Sale: Duncan Taylor
Taylor Made's Duncan Taylor discusses the Keeneland September yearling sale. Watch Video
Keeneland September Sale Day 3 Wrap
Esther Marr talks about Day 3 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, including the top seller, a Bernardini colt that brought $1,550,000. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency. Watch Video
Keeneland September Sale: Taylor Made
- By Esther Marr
Esther Marr speaks with Frank Taylor of Taylor Made Sales Agency to preview their horses in the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. watch video
Fasig-Tipton The Saratoga Sale: Day 2 Wrap
Esther Marr recaps Day 2 of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Selected Yearling Sale, and the overall results. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency. Watch Video
Distorted Humor Colt Brings $500,000 at F-T
A Distorted Humor colt from the family of champion Banshee Breeze commanded a price of $500,000 to lead the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling sale in the early stages Aug. 6.
Sip of Saratoga: Fabulous Families
Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga auction, scheduled for Aug. 6 and 7 in New York, has a number of half brothers and half sisters to racing royalty in its catalog.
Grade II Winner Kathmanblu Retired
- By Esther Marr
- Breeding, Sales, Kentucky
Dual graded stakes winner Kathmanblu, a 4-year-old daughter of Bluegrass Cat, has been retired from racing.
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.
Fasig-Tipton July Sale: Ken McPeek
- By Esther Marr
- Sales
Trainer Ken McPeek discusses the sales market and what his clients are looking for this year. watch video
Castaway Got Better and Better As a Yearling
Castaway, who won a division of the Feb. 20 Southwest Stakes (gr. III), kept getting better and better as a yearling, according to Mark Taylor of Kentucky-based Taylor Made Sales Agency.
Eskendereya's First Reported Foal is a Filly
Grade I winner Eskendereya sired his first reported foal on Jan. 20 when a filly was born at Lynn Alexander's Alastar in Nicholasville, Ky.
Bonnie Blue Flag Brings $1.5 Million at F-T
Bonnie Blue Flag, a stakes-winning 4-year-old in foal to Medaglia d'Oro, was the most expensive horse sold during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale as of 6:30 p.m. (EST). She commanded $1.5 million Nov. 6.
Rapid Redux Wins 19th Straight, Ties Record
Robert Cole Jr.'s Rapid Redux tied the United States record for consecutive wins, notching his 19th straight in a starter allowance race at muddy Laurel Park Oct. 27.
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 Sept Sale Wrap: Day 3
Esther Marr recaps Day 3 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, including comments from Geoffrey Russell, Keeneland Director of Sales. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency. Watch Video
Leon Picks Up Street Cry Colt for $925,000
The colt is out of champion and multiple grade I winner Hollywood Wildcat.
Keeneland Sept Interview: Chris Baker
Esther Marr talks with Chris Baker, Spring Hill Farm Manager, about the Edward P. Evans Dispersal, including thoughts of some of the top yearlings offered. Watch Video
Hilda's Passion Headed to F-T November Sale
Hilda's Passion, winner of the Aug. 27 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I), will be offered as a racing or broodmare prospect during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale even though she has suffered an injury
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale Day 2 Wrap
Eric Mitchell recaps Day 2 of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale, and overall results from the 2-day auction. Watch Video
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.
Fasig-Tipton Ky July Yearling Sale Wrap-Up
Esther Marr recaps the Fasig-Tipton July Select Yearling Sale and the first phase of the Heiligbrodt dispersal. Watch Video
Pinhookers' Fortunes Improve at Keeneland
Pinhookers' 2-year-olds are more profitable because they spent less to acquire them as yearlings.
Gross, Average Rise in Keeneland Opener
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale got off to what the company's director of sales, Geoffrey Russell, called a "solid start."
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