The momentum has continued into Book 4, with many top trainers and buyers still active during the seventh session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Source
Category: Breaking News
This category covers the latest breaking news related to horses. It is a great place to find out about recent events, such as new research, upcoming races, and horse welfare stories.
Nyquist Gets Seven-Figure Double With $1.2M Colt
Darley Stallions’ Nyquist was represented by his second seven-figure yearling late on Day 4 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, with John Stewart’s Resolute Bloodstock going to $1.2 million for the colt (Hip 1114) sold by Indian Creek as agent. Source
Nyquist Colt First to Seven Figures Day 4 at Keeneland
Maverick Racing, China Horse Club, and Siena Farm became the first buyers to break into seven-figure territory on Day 4 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, going to $1.3 million for a Nyquist colt out of the Bernardini winner Spa Treatment. Source
Scharbauer Buys Fourth Gun Runner Filly for $1.05M
A daughter of Gun Runner commanded a co-session-topping price of $1.05 million late into the third day of selling at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Doug Scharbauer bought the filly, consigned as Hip 695, from Taylor Made Sales Agency. Source
Tapit Colt Drops Hammer for $1.05M at Keeneland Day 3
Consigned by Hunter Valley Farm, Hip 674 became the new session topper with a final price of $1.05 million. Source
Heider Family Goes to $1.5M for Into Mischief Filly
Heider Family Stables went to $1.5 million for an Into Mischief filly (Hip 210) who is out of the grade 1 winner Shared Account, making her a half sister to grade 1 winner Sharing. Gainesway bred and sold the bay filly. Source
Curlin Half Sister to Nyquist Sells for $1.2M
Hinkle Farms was first to break the seven-figure threshold during Day 2 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale with a $1.2 million filly by Curlin and a half sister to prominent sire Nyquist. AMO Racing bought the filly. Source
Scharbauer Buys Gun Runner Filly for $1.5 Million
Douglas Scharbauer, whose family raced 1987 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Alysheba, went to $1.5 million for a Gun Runner filly, the first horse to break the seven-figure barrier Sept. 9 at the opening session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Source
Chancer McPatrick Rallies to Hopeful Score
Just as he did in his July 27 debut, Chancer McPatrick unleashed a powerful late rally down the middle of the track to win the $300,000 Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Sept. 2. Source
Mixto Posts Shocking Upset in Pacific Classic
Calumet Farm’s Mixto posted a 22-1 upset in the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) Aug. 31 at Del Mar, earning a fees-paid berth to the Breeders Cup Classic (G1) Nov. 2 at the same track. Source