Record Average for Weanlings at Inglis Sale
A record average price reflected a strong market for weanlings at the Inglis Great Southern Sale in Melbourne June 22-23.
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WGOH: Solid Through the Middle
Weanling market shows greater overall strength than in 2012. read blog
Deadline to Nominate Weanlings to BC
The Breeders' Cup announced that the last opportunity to nominate weanlings of 2013 to the program for a one-time fee of $500 is 11:59 p.m. (ET) Tuesday, Oct. 15.
30 Years in 30 Days: Winners by Auction Price
The most expensive Breeders' Cup World Championship winners as determined by their auction prices were sold as yearlings.
Changes in New York Stallion Stakes Series
Beginning with the 2014 breeding season, all foals by stallions who are nominated to the New York Stallion Stakes Series will be automatically eligible for all of the series races without a nomination fee.
Goffs Ends 5-Day Selling Run With Big Gains
The series of November sales conducted by Goffs ended a five-day run in Ireland Nov. 19 with increases for the combined figures of 42% in gross, 31% in average price, and 25% in median price from a year ago.
Trade Zone: Baby Boot Camp-Prepping Yearlings
Anyone who's watched scruffy, awkward weanlings playing in a pasture may wonder how they ever turn out to be the pristine, polished yearlings seen heading to sales rings across the country.
Lower Stud Fees' Impact Not Yet Dramatic
Even though stud fees were lower, pregrant mares and weanlings sold at Keeneland in November didn't improve their profitability dramatically.
Through The Lens: In the Summer Time...
Late summer means weaning time at many farms so I'm photographing the youngsters as they transition from foals to weanlings. Plans are to photograph the weaning process sometime in August. Read Blog
NZ National Weanling Sale Up 26.3% in Average
The gross soars 58.9% while the median increases 23.1%.
OBS Fall Mixed Sale Has 688 Horses
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 688 horses for its two-day fall mixed sale in Central Florida. There will be a consignor preferred session Oct. 12 with 290 lots, and it will be followed by an open session Oct. 13. Selling will begin on both days at 10:30 a.m. (EDT).
F-T Texas Mixed Sale Has 221 Horses
The Texas division of Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 221 horses for its mixed sale at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie Dec. 14. There are 142 in-foal mares or broodmare prospects, 44 weanlings, and 35 yearlings or horses of racing age listed in the book.
CBA Seeks Sale Horse Info Standards
The Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association (CBA) has developed a series of questionnaires that are designed to help standardize the pre-sale information that consignors gather from horse owners or their representatives.
Exceed and Excel Colt Sets Pace
A colt by Exceed and Excel topped the second session of the Magic Millions national weanling sale on Australia's Gold Coast Wednesday.
Demand for Weanlings Shapes Market
- By Ron Mitchell
High demand put several weanlings at the high end of the Keeneland November market. The highest-priced weanling sold was a Pulpit filly that brought $1.7 million. The only two Kingmambo weanlings in the sale brought the second- and third-highest prices of $950,000 (the top weanling colt) and $850,000.
Magic Millions National Sale Ends Record-Breaking Run in Australia
The Magic Millions National sale ended with a record-setting gross of more than Aust$87 million for weanlings, broodmares, and yearlings following a three-week run on Australia's Gold Coast.
Buck Pond to Hold Auction Sunday
Doug Arnold's Buck Pond Farm will hold a broodmare and weanling sale Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.
Barretts Catalogues 710 Horses for October Mixed Auction
The mixed sale will be held Oct. 24 and 25 in Southern California.
Vinery Australia Sells Foals to Arrowfield and Partner
In a stunning multi-million dollar development overnight, Australia's most progressive stud farm, Arrowfield, has entered into an agreement with a silent partner to purchase all of Vinery Stud's Australian weanlings.
Blue Skies: Frustrated buyers mean sellers' market for mares with upside
- By Dan Liebman
- Sales
On day 10 of the Keeneland November sale, it was dark, gloomy, and drizzly. But you couldn't dampen the spirits of those who consigned to the world's largest breeding stock auction.
Early Ventures: Jump Start, Explicit shine among first-year weanling sires
The weanling market exhibited strength throughout the Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November breeding stock sales, and that strength was not just concentrated at the top. As has been the trend the last few years, there was a premium attached to all levels of the younger sires, and that seemed to be more pronounced this season. That was good news for sellers loaded with weanlings from first-year sires.
Australian Weanling Sale Posts Records
The incredible wave of buying interest that has swept the globe continued at Inglis' weanling sale in Sydney Sunday.
Demand for Weanlings Soars in New Zealand National Sale
Business was up during the weanling portion of New Zealand Bloodstock Ltd.'s national weanling, broodmare, and mixed bloodstock sale.
Fasig-Tipton Officials Optimistic About November Mixed Sale
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky kicks off the breeding stock selling season in Central Kentucky Sunday with its November select auction, which begins at 7 p.m. (EST).
The Jockey Club: Breeders Should Register Weanlings As Soon As Possible
The Jockey Club reminds consignors of weanlings to the upcoming fall
sales to complete each weanling's registration application and DNA kit as soon as possible.
From the Print Edition: First Crop Weanling Report
Most commercial breeders peering into a crystal ball in 1999 saw nothing but blue skies. However, as are the rules, planning out two or three years ahead can prove to be a tricky game. Breeders selling weanlings from first-crop sires in 2001 have experienced more than a little turbulence from the time they planned their 2000 matings to when they brought their crop to market at last month's major breeding stock sales.
From the Print Edition: First Crop Weanling Report
Most commercial breeders peering into a crystal ball in 1999 saw nothing but blue skies. However, as are the rules, planning out two or three years ahead can prove to be a tricky game. Breeders selling weanlings from first-crop sires in 2001 have experienced more than a little turbulence from the time they planned their 2000 matings to when they brought their crop to market at last month's major breeding stock sales.
November Sale Coverage From the Magazine: Predictable Downturn
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale used to be one of the Thoroughbred marketplace's strongest performers. Two years ago, the auction established a world record for gross revenue and sold more horses than ever before. Last year, it offered the largest catalogue in its history, set a new November standard for average price, and erased all existing Keeneland marks for single session gross and the number of horses sold for seven-figure prices. But those days of glory are over now.
Keeneland November Sale (Cont.)
Keeneland November Sale (Cont.)
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