Animal Kingdom Colt Sells to Best for $750,000
A bay colt by champion and Darley sire Animal Kingdom paced the early action during the Aug. 8 session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected yearling sale when he elicited a final bid of $750,000.
Animal Kingdom
- Chestnut Colt
- Born 2008
- KY-Bred
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Trainer:
H. Graham Motion
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Jockey:
Joel Rosario
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Owner:
Team Valor International
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Breeder:
Team Valor
Animal Kingdom |
Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) | Candy Stripes |
| Dissemble (GB) | ||
| Dalicia (GER) | Acatenango (GER) | |
| Dynamis (IRE) |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
KEESEP2009Hip 632 | Yearling |
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$100,000 |
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Animal Kingdom Colt Tops Barretts Paddock Sale
Shortly after Curlin Road, a $95,000 Barretts May 2-year-old sale graduate, captured the July 26 Cougar II Handicap (G3) at Del Mar, Barretts conducted its paddock sale. Three sold for $100,000 or more, topped by a $180,000 colt by Animal Kingdom.
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Despite Late Night, Polk Enjoys Sunny Skies
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McCarthy's Juveniles Top Barretts May Sale
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