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TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 BLOODHORSE.COM/DAILY
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
‘GREAT DEMAND’
Front Run the Fed Leads the Way
at Fasig-Tipton
See page 4
IN THIS ISSUE
12 Prominent Owner/Breeder Bert Firestone
Dies at 89
15 No Ruling Yet in Baffert, NYRA Lawsuit
23 Jeweled Princess Tops F-T July
Breeding Stock Sale
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CONTENTS
4 Front Run the Fed Leads the Way 33 Taylor Made, Ballysax Offer Promising
at F-T July HORA Sale Pinhook Prospects
10 Leading Broodmare Sires 41 Florida Stallion Fury Kapcori Dies at 11
11 Leading California Sires 42 NYRA Announces Aqueduct Fall Meet Stakes Schedule
12 Prominent Owner/Breeder Bert Firestone Dies at 89 44 Desert Ruler, War Machine Break Maidens
15 No Ruling Yet in Baffert, NYRA Lawsuit 45 JRHA Select Sale Yearling Session
Reaches New Heights
19 Moger Lands $420K Stilleto Boy
from Comfort of Home 46 Group 1 Winner Ulysses Represented by First Winner
20 Return to Races Slated for $300K Katierich Buy Josie 47 Hardy Appointed Goffs Head of Sales in Bloodstock
21 Bucci Secures Devils Sky With Sights on Saratoga 48 Results & Entries
22 $205K Fearless Headed Back to Pletcher for Repole
23 Jeweled Princess Tops F-T July Breeding Stock Sale
28 Freshman Sire Showcase Returns to Fasig-Tipton July
31 Mallory’s Boutique Consignment Stands Out
at July Sale
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FASIG-TIPTON HORA
FRONT RUN THE FED
LEADS THE WAY AT
F-T JULY HORA SALE
By Lauren Gash
t @BH_LGash
F asig-Tipton’s Newtown
Paddocks were buzzing July 12
with buyers and consignors happy
to be back at what they love after
a year like no other in 2020 due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reassured by the conclusion of a
strong 2-year-old sales season and
anticipating the upcoming summer
meets at Saratoga Race Course and
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
Del Mar, buyers at The July Selected
Horses of Racing Age Sale created
an active market with competitive
Front Run the Fed in the ring at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale
bidding throughout the day. Stakes
winner Front Run the Fed brought same story—the higher the quality "It was a very solid marketplace,
the top price of the sale, going to of the horses, the more activity and lots of good commerce and trade. It
George Sharp for $440,000 from interest there is in those horses. was not crazy—there were no prices
ELiTE's consignment. that were double what we
Of 105 horses offered, Fasig-Tipton thought horses would sell for."
Fasig-Tipton reported 79 @FasigTiptonCo Browning added of the
horses sold in Monday's sale launched in 2013, "It
horses of racing age sale for Watch Hip 647 FRONT RUN THE FED sell for is an encouraging start to
gross receipts of $5,905,500, $440K at July Selected Horses of Racing Age! the middle part of the July
5YO Front Run the Fed is a stakes winning son
an average price of $74,753, of Fed Biz who has earned more than $390K to sale process—a significant
and a $50,000 median. The date. Congrats to the connections! #FasigHORA component. The sale
RNA rate fell to 24.8%. Last #FasigSelected @EliteRaceSales @GSharpRacing continues to have a real place
year's sale saw 81 horses in the calendar, a service to
gross $5,072,000, with an the marketplace."
average price of $62,617, a ELiTE finished the day
$30,000 median, and an as leading consignor for
RNA rate of 31.9%. the third time since the
"I don't think there were sales agency’s founding in
any real surprises today," 2017, with gross receipts of
said Fasig-Tipton president $2,142,000 for 16 horses
and CEO Boyd Browning sold from 18 offered for an
Jr. "A very active market. average of $133,875.
Very competitive bidding 6:53 PM - July 12, 2021
throughout the day. It's the (continued on page 6)
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FASIG-TIPTON HORA
FRONT RUN THE FED LEADS THE
WAY AT F-T JULY HORA SALE
(continued from page 4)
"We've been doing this
for five years and we're
the leader in the space,
and this was the most
vibrant racehorse sale
we've participated in,"
said ELiTE co-founder
Bradley Weisbord. "It
was a really good sale, not
only for us, but for the
entire market."
"Quality, quality,
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
quality," Browning
Boyd Browning Jr. at Fasig-Tipton
said. "There is a great
demand for racehorses right now, but they have
to have a certain level of quality and have to get
through most of the scrutiny."
Front Run the Fed certainly met that criteria. The
5-year-old son of Fed Biz was bred in Kentucky by
Colts Neck Stables out of the Posse mare Lawless
Miss, and was previously a $300,000 purchase by
Mike Ryan from Hunter Valley Farm's consignment
to the 2017 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
Campaigned by Klaravich Stables and trained by
Chad Brown, he is a stakes winner and has placed in
four other stakes, two of them graded. After taking
the Better Talk Now Stakes in 2019, he was runner-
up in that year's English Channel Stakes, and in
2020 was second in the Runhappy Turf Sprint
Stakes (G3T). Last season he also competed in the
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T), finishing sixth.
This year he finished second in the Elusive Quality
Stakes and last out June 20 was third in the Poker
Stakes (G3T).
The bay will be transferred to trainer Caio Caramori
in Kentucky. His record stands at 4-4-2 from 13 starts,
with earnings of $392,150.
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FASIG-TIPTON HORA
FRONT RUN THE FED LEADS THE 2021 Fasig-Tipton Horses of Racing Age Sale
WAY AT F-T JULY HORA SALE Top Hips
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Sale
Hip Sex, Sire—Dam Price
Front Run the Fed
h, Fed Biz—Lawless Miss
647 $440,000
Buyer: George Sharp
Consignor: Elite Agent
Stilleto Boy
g, Shackleford—Rosie's Ransom
557 $420,000
Buyer: Steve Moger
Consignor: Paramount Sales Agent
Josie
f, Race Day—Spirited Away
501 $300,000
Buyer: KatieRich Farms
Consignor: Elite Agent
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
Devils Sky
George Sharp talks to the media at Fasig-Tipton c, Into Mischief—Glorious Sky
627 $250,000
Buyer: Joseph Bucci, Donato Lanni, agent
Consignor: FOUR STAR SALES AGENT
Sharp was the man of the hour, who, after being
Fearless
outbid on a few other horses, was able to finally clinch g, Ghostzapper—And Why Not
642 $205,000
the best—if last—on his list. Buyer: West Bloodstock, agent For Repole Stable
Consignor: Elite Agent
"He's a champ. He was the best horse in the sale,
Myopic
bar none, in terms of performance," Sharp said. 525
c, Candy Ride (ARG)—Spokeswoman
$200,000
Buyer: Clayton Weistnick J Hinesagt
"Fearless (Hip 642, a $205,000 purchase by Repole Consignor: Elite Agent
Stables) is nice too, but I didn't like the way he vetted Hozier
out, so I decided to pass on him. c, Pioneerof the Nile—Merry Meadow
659 Buyer: Rodolphe Brisset, agent For Mary and Ted $200,000
"Front Run the Fed vetted out perfectly. It showed Nixon
Consignor: Elite Agent
in the price he brought. We are pretty happy. A little
Ocean Atlantique
nervous, but pretty happy." c, American Pharoah—Tare Green
663 $180,000
Buyer: Three Diamonds Farm
The future for Front Run the Fed will be in the hands Consignor: HUNTER VALLEY FARM AGENT
of Caramori. Plans for the horse include another crack Attachment Rate
at Kentucky Downs and possibly a race at Del Mar 599
c, Hard Spun—Aristra
$160,000
Buyer: William S. Sparks
before pursuing the golden egg at the Breeders' Cup. Consignor: Elite Agent
"We wish them the best of luck," Weisbord said Love in the Air
f, Constitution—Lovely Syn
of Front Run the Fed's new connections. "I think 509
Buyer: Man Line Racing Stable, John Servis, agent
$130,000
Front Run the Fed is ideal for the $1 million race at Consignor: Taylor Made Sales Agency Agent
Kentucky Downs that he was beat a head in last year Atone
g, Into Mischief—Captivating Lass
598 $130,000
(the Turf Sprint Stakes). He's a grade 1-level turf Buyer: Three Diamonds Farm
Consignor: Brookdale Sales Agent
horse and he got beat by two grade 1-level horses
even in the grade 3 Poker last time … I know they're
really pumped up for a good season." BH s Share this story
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Bred 273 mares
in his first two books
Game winner of the $1,000,000
Haskell Inv. S. (G1)
Won or placed in five of seven
Graded stakes, earning $1,624,392
His half-brother MIDNIGHT BOURBON
was an impressive winner of the
Lecomte S. (G3) and second
in the Preakness S. (G1) .
FIRST YEARLINGS
this year
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LEADING BROODMARE SIRES
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Rank Stallion, YOB (Sire) Dams Wnrs BT SWs BT SWs (Earnings) '21 Earnings AEI CI
1 A.P. Indy, '89, (Seattle Slew) 248 365 / 137 13 224 Mystic Guide $16,637,027 1.61 1.39
$7,400,000
2 Raven's Pass, '05, (Elusive Quality) 67 94 / 35 4 11 Mishriff $14,099,140 2.19 1.37
$12,989,319
3 Giant's Causeway, '97, (Storm Cat) 445 647 / 223 9 111 Lord North $11,787,087 1.45 1.30
$2,320,000
4 Street Cry (IRE), '98, (Machiavellian) 261 381 / 138 20 60 Domestic Spending $10,126,241 1.51 1.33
$793,600
5 Galileo (IRE), '98, (Sadler's Wells) 481 653 / 203 17 158 St Mark's Basilica $9,824,586 1.51 1.29
$1,929,802
6 Unbridled's Song, '93, (Unbridled) 347 520 / 204 8 166 Pingxiang $8,932,822 1.43 1.33
$226,812
7 Smart Strike, '92, (Mr. Prospector) 301 453 / 177 10 113 Cowan $8,830,865 1.48 1.34
$330,000
8 Distorted Humor, '93, (Forty Niner) 290 453 / 177 14 100 Golden Sixty $8,822,074 1.63 1.34
$413,938
9 Bernardini, '03, (A.P. Indy) 208 282 / 104 13 49 Colonel Liam $8,472,228 1.58 1.45
$1,137,600
10 Empire Maker, '00, (Unbridled) 230 346 / 114 8 53 Silver State $8,206,664 1.37 1.44
$1,525,000
Listed above are the top 10 leading broodmare sires by Northern Hemisphere earnings through July 11, 2021. All stallions whose daughters are
represented by at least one Northern Hemisphere runner in 2021 are included. Cumulative stakes winners includes lifetime worldwide statistics; all
other statistics are 2021 Northern Hemisphere only.
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
BLOODHORSE DAILY TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 PAGE 10 OF 50LEADING CALIFORNIA SIRES
Stallion, YOB (Sire) Rnrs/ BT SW/ Chief Earner
Rank Farm, Stud Fee Wnrs SHs (Earnings) '21 Earnings
1 I'll Have Another, '09, (Flower Alley) 190 / 75 1/3 Meiner Yukitsubaki $2,351,885
Ocean Breeze Ranch, CA, $10,000 $125,185
2 Stay Thirsty, '08, (Bernardini) 162 / 62 2/6 Mind Control $2,138,292
Lovacres Ranch, CA, $10,000 $202,500
3 Grazen, '06, (Benchmark) 84 / 36 1/2 Desmond Doss $1,722,301
Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, CA, $6,000 $197,540
4 Graydar, '09, (Unbridled's Song) 105 / 47 2/3 Gray Attempt $1,681,645
Milky Way Farm, CA, $4,000 $132,601
5 Square Eddie, '06, (Smart Strike) 78 / 29 0/4 Another Eddie $1,560,262
Pnsd $87,100
6 Smiling Tiger, '07, (Hold That Tiger) 87 / 39 1/3 Scary Fast Smile $1,540,391
Harris Farms, CA, $7,500 $100,800
7 Vronsky, '99, (Danzig) 63 / 28 2/3 The Chosen Vron $1,273,867
Harris Farms, CA, Died $234,000
8 Ministers Wild Cat, '00, (Deputy Minister) 74 / 34 2/4 Stalking Shadow $1,257,511
Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, CA, $4,000 $124,956
9 Clubhouse Ride, '08, (Candy Ride) 44 / 19 2/3 Brickyard Ride $1,231,708
Legacy Ranch, CA, Private $294,200
10 Mr. Big, '03, (Dynaformer) 49 / 22 2/3 Big Fish $1,146,339
Rancho Temescal, CA, $4,500 $110,000
Listed above are the top 10 leading sires in California by 2021 Northern Hemisphere earnings through July 11, 2021. Only stallions that stand, will
stand, or stood in North America (excluding stallions that died or were exported prior to the 2017 breeding season), and have runners in North
America are included. Racing statistics are 2021 Northern Hemisphere only.
RON MESAROS
BLOODHORSE DAILY TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 PAGE 11 OF 50PROMINENT OWNER/BREEDER
BERT FIRESTONE DIES AT 89
By Eric Mitchell
t @BH_EMitchell
JIM RAFTERY-TURFOTOS
Bert (center) and Diana Firestone with up-and-coming trainer
Bill Mott in 1987
L ifelong horseman, accomplished owner/breeder,
and Eclipse Award leading owner of 1980 Bertram
Robert Firestone died July 12 in West Palm Beach, Fla.,
following a rapid deterioration of his health in the past
week, according to his family. Firestone would have
turned 90 next month.
Firestone's association with horses started in
the show ring. He attended the New York Military
Academy where he was on the jumping team and also
attended the University of Virginia.
"I think horses were everything in his life," said
Firestone's son, Matthew.
After graduation from college in 1954, he worked for
a New York brokerage firm and then formed Firestone
Properties, a company that planned, built, and leased
commercial and industrial properties.
Firestone bought his first Thoroughbred yearling
at Fasig-Tipton's 1966 Saratoga select yearling sale
under the name Chance Hill Farm. He would find
success in racing early when he won his first stakes in
1969 with a Ridan filly named Ridin' Easy, who won
the Fashion Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack and the
Polly Drummond Stakes at Delaware Park. Firestone
also bought yearlings overseas, acquiring a colt named
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BERT FIRESTONE DIES AT 89 and I could not have been treated any better," said
Mott. "They were the ones who got me to New York
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full-time. They gave me a huge opportunity, and they
sent Theatrical to me. He did more for my career than
King's Company for 35,000 guineas who went on to any other single horse. He was my first champion and
win the 1971 Irish Two Thousand Guineas and was first Breeders' Cup winner. I'm forever grateful for
later syndicated for $250,000 to stand at Gilltown those opportunities."
Stud. According to a 1980 feature in The Blood-Horse, The Firestones' other champions included April
Firestone later bought Gilltown Stud from the Aga Run, 1981 champion 3-year-old filly in France and 1982
Khan and adjacent property to create a 1,200-acre U.S. champion grass mare; Blue Wind, 1981 champion
farm in Ireland. 3-year-old filly in England
In 1973 he married and Ireland; Play It Safe,
Diana Johnson, 1981 champion 2-year-
granddaughter of old filly in France; and
Johnson & Johnson Paradise Creek, the 1994
founder Robert Wood champion grass horse who
Johnson and also an also was trained by Mott.
accomplished equestrian As breeders, the
with a lifelong passion Firestones produced 11
for horses. Together they graded/group winners since
bought a 1,400-acre farm 1991, including nine-time
in Virginia they named graded stakes winner and
MILT TOBY
Catoctin after a creek four-time grade 1 winner
running through the Genuine Risk in the winner’s circle of the 1980 Kentucky Paradise Creek. Among
Derby at Churchill Downs
property. They also would the top runners they bred
later own Big Sink Farm near Lexington. are grade 1 winner Shinko Lovely, grade 1 winner Chief
Teamed up with trainer LeRoy Jolley, the Honcho, and four-time grade 1 winner Winchester.
Firestones found success at the highest level. A In addition to breeding and racing, Firestone at one
$45,000 What a Pleasure colt they bought at Saratoga time was a racetrack owner.
grew to be Honest Pleasure, a three-time grade 1 Firestone purchased the former Calder Race Course in
winner at 2 and the 1975 champion 2-year-old colt. June 1988 for a reported $65 million. In 1989, Firestone
At 3, Honest Pleasure won the Flamingo Stakes (G1), bought Gulfstream Park from the Donn family under the
Florida Derby (G1), and Blue Grass Stakes (G1) and name Catoctin International Racing Corp. He would sell
was second in the Kentucky Derby (G1). He went on the racetrack to the former Magna Entertainment Corp.,
to win the Travers Stakes (G1). which would later morph into The Stronach Group.
In 1980, the Firestones made racing history with Arrangements are pending. BH
their champion 3-year-old filly Genuine Risk, who s Share this story
became the second filly to win the Kentucky Derby
(G1). She would go on to finish second in the Preakness
Stakes (G1) and second in the Belmont Stakes (G1).
Through 2016, the Firestones campaigned 51
graded/group stakes winners, which included 17
grade/group 1 winners and five champions. Among
their outstanding runners was Theatrical, a six-time
grade 1 winner and 1987 Eclipse champion grass
horse that put a promising young trainer named Bill
Mott on the map.
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NYRA LAWSUIT
By Bob Ehalt
t @BobEhalt
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
Trainer Bob Baffert
A hearing for Bob Baffert's civil suit against the New
York Racing Association was adjourned July 12
without Judge Carol Bagley Amon rendering a verdict
in the Hall of Fame trainer's bid to overturn NYRA's
temporary suspension that is blocking him from
entering and racing horses at its three racetracks.
Judge Amon said she will take the testimony from
attorneys on both sides of the lawsuit under advisement
and issue a ruling later at an unspecified date. The
hearing was held at the U.S. District Court Eastern
District of New York courthouse in Brooklyn, N.Y.
In proceedings that lasted for about 90 minutes
and with Baffert sitting alongside his attorneys in the
Brooklyn courtroom, Amon heard testimony from W.
Craig Robertson III representing Baffert and Henry
Greenberg representing NYRA.
Robertson based much of his arguments on NYRA's
failure to provide the two-time Triple Crown-winning
trainer with due process through a hearing before its
May 17 announcement of a temporary suspension
blocking Baffert from entering and racing horses at
Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park, and Aqueduct
Racetrack, and the irreparable harm the suspension
has caused Baffert.
(continued on page 16)
BLOODHORSE DAILY TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 PAGE 15 OF 50NO RULING YET IN BAFFERT, "He had to demand one?" Judge Amon asked.
NYRA LAWSUIT Greenberg said NYRA had the power to suspend
Baffert and it acted quickly to fulfill its role of
(continued from page 15)
"protecting the integrity of racing, the jockeys, and
the sport" given how Baffert had horses that failed a
That suspension took effect a little more than drug test in the 2020 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1),
a week after it was announced the Baffert-trained the 2021 Kentucky Derby, and a total of five drug
Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test following violations in roughly a year. Greenberg said having
his victory in the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by violations in races as prestigious as the Kentucky
Woodford Reserve (G1). Derby and Kentucky Oaks played a role in wanting
"NYRA, without a scintilla of due process, to make sure Baffert did not have a starter at NYRA
suspended Mr. Baffert. That suspension is now at tracks and the June 5 Belmont Stakes Presented by
56 days," Robertson said. "Even in Kentucky, the NYRA Bets (G1).
racing commission can only suspend him for 30 days. "NYRA has millions of fans it had to show that it
By suspending him without due process, they are cared," he said. "It is unconscionable the harm that was
acting as judge, jury, and executioner. They acted in a done to racing when (Baffert) smeared the Kentucky
manner of fire, ready, aim. His constitutional right to Derby and Kentucky Oaks and had five violations in the
due process was violated. NYRA is acting outside of space of a year. Racing has the right to protect itself."
its authority." Judge Amon later asked, "Doesn't the public also
When Judge Amon asked Greenberg why NYRA did have an interest in people's constitutional rights being
not conduct a hearing, he said Baffert could request violated?"
a hearing following the Aug. 11 meeting of NYRA's Greenberg pointed out how the Baffert-trained
board of directors when the length and terms of the Gamine had been disqualified from third in the
suspension will be announced. 2020 Kentucky Oaks, also after a drug test found
Greenberg added Baffert did not respond to the 27 picograms per milliliter of betamethasone in her
suspension until the following month, showing no system. Medina Spirit had 21 picograms.
urgency on the trainer's part, and that Baffert should
have requested a hearing. (continued on page 18)
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NYRA LAWSUIT Robertson talked about the importance owners place
on running at Saratoga and the Triple Crown, which
(continued from page 16)
includes the Belmont Stakes, and how they will
look for different trainers in order to race in those
Robertson contended that betamethasone was settings.
in Medina Spirit's blood because of using a topical In regards to a question about which horses in
ointment to treat a skin disease, meaning it was Baffert's barn would run at Saratoga if the ban was
betamethasone valerate and not the outlawed-on-race- lifted, Robertson listed just two with specific races:
day betamethasone acetate, which is injected into the Illumination in the Aug. 7 Longines Test Stakes (G1)
horse. Because of that difference, Robertson expects and Gamine in the Aug. 28 Ketel One Ballerina Stakes
that Medina Spirit and Baffert will be ultimately (G1). Robertson also mentioned Fenway, but did not
cleared by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. specify which race the colt was targeting.
Robertson also stressed the importance of being able "This is like a lawyer who builds up a great
to race in major New York stakes to Baffert's career. practice and then gets barred from practicing in
"In sports, denying someone the opportunity to federal court," Robertson said. "He could still
participate is doing irreparable harm. Opportunities practice in state court, but he would miss out on the
lost cannot be retrieved," Robertson said. "Mr. biggest and best cases. Harm would be done to him."
Baffert has worked for 46 years to get to the point Greenberg downplayed the impact, saying Baffert
where he has clients who supply him with the best averages just five starters a year at Saratoga and that
horses to run in the best races. If he cannot compete 97% of his horses start in other states.
in those races, it harms his business." Neither Baffert nor the attorneys offered any
When Judge Amon raised a question about comments after the hearing. BH
the extent of the harm to Baffert's livelihood, and s Share this story
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MOGER LANDS $420K STILLETO
BOY FROM COMFORT OF HOME
By Claire Crosby and Lauren Gash
T here was no tell when Steve Moger placed his
highest bid for $420,000 purchase Stilleto Boy
July 12 at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of
Racing Age Sale.
The Washington native struck from the comfort
of home for the 3-year-old Shackleford gelding, who
was the second highest-priced horse of the day at the
Newtown Paddocks near Lexington.
"Super easy—I'm watching the horses in the ring,
the bidding pops right up on the screen, and I click
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
one button," Moger said.
Consigned by Paramount Sales as Hip 557, Stilleto
Boy won the July 2 Iowa Derby in his last start for Stilleto Boy in the ring at the Fasig-Tipton Selected Horses
of Racing Age Sale
trainer Doug Anderson and a partnership that included
the trainer along with breeders John and Iveta Kerber, Me mare Mystery Trip, from the family of Weekend
Michael Coleman, and Aaron Kennedy. He was bred in Surprise, the dam of A.P. Indy and Summer Squall.
Kentucky by the Kerbers out of the winning Marquetry Moger said he noticed Conundrum had drawn
mare Rosie's Ransom, and has a 2-2-2 record from outside posts in his races and got bad trips each time.
seven starts and earnings of $249,675. Rosie's Ransom Fasig-Tipton president and CEO Boyd Browning
is also dam of stakes winner Rosie My Rosie and Jr. said it was no surprise to see a major bid come in
stakes-placed Condo Closing. via the online process, which Fasig-Tipton launched in
"I just watched all of his races and liked the way 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
he ran," said Moger, who owns a string of about 25 "We've seen the online bidding become fully
and campaigned 2015 Matriarch Stakes (G1T) winner integrated," he said. "It's part of the process. We used
Stormy Lucy. "I'm looking for some horse to send to to do a lot of phone bidding and that has diminished.
Del Mar with my brother." I think people feel like they have a little more control
Ed Moger Jr., who trained Stormy Lucy, is the over the process, they've got an opportunity to
brother in question. Based in Northern California, participate. They get engaged, bidding online. But
he has been training since 1976 and his horses it's certainly here to stay. I think we'll see continued
have earned more than $33 million. He currently expansion in certain aspects of the marketplace.
campaigns at both Northern and Southern California "I think we'll have some activity here tomorrow
tracks, including Golden Gate Fields, Santa Anita at our yearling sale, but I think horses of racing
Park, and Del Mar. age are probably a little more conductive to online
Moger purchased one other runner Monday, also bidding than yearlings, and mares are obviously more
a sophomore—the Super Saver gelding Conundrum. conductive. But it's a vital part; I think people have
Consigned by Gainesway as Hip 621, the LNJ Foxwoods really gotten comfortable, and I think it's a service
homebred made three starts for J. Reeve McGaughey you're going to see as part of the normal culture for
earlier this year and came close to breaking his maiden Thoroughbred auctions in America and probably
in his last start April 27, a six-furlong test he missed around the world for the rest of our lives." BH
by a neck at Indiana Grand. He is out of the Belong to s Share this story
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RETURN TO RACES SLATED FOR "We think she'd be a very good fit in our breeding
$300K KATIERICH BUY JOSIE operation eventually but we're just excited about a
By Claire Crosby and Lauren Gash mare of her potential and physical.
"We thought she might go from $300,000-
E ntered in the July 12 Fasig-Tipton July Selected
Horses of Racing Age sale off a career-best
performance in the July 3 Iowa Distaff Stakes, 4-year-old
$350,000, so we were happy with the price that she
brought for a filly of her physical and accomplishments.
We thought that was a great price, especially for the
Josie is headed back to the races and could even return kind of mares we usually purchase."
to trainer Brad Cox after selling to Katierich Farms for The Iowa Distaff was Josie's first attempt at stakes
$300,000. company and the winning effort came one race after
capturing an allowance optional claiming
race at Indiana Grand in late April.
"She's definitely got plenty of run in
her," said Bradley Weisbord of ELiTE.
"She vetted really clean and she came off
her best Ragozin, Beyer, and Thorograph
numbers, so we expect to see her in the
stakes this summer. She could even make
the (Aug. 22) Summer Colony (Stakes) in
Saratoga, but I'll leave it up to the trainer
to find a spot for her."
With a 4-4-2 record from 14 starts for
Steve Landers Racing and earnings of
$266,867, Josie was a $170,000 purchase
by BSW Bloodstock from Kings Equine's
consignment to the 2019 Ocala Breeders'
Sales March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.
She was purchased by Kings Equine in
2018 for $80,000 from Four Star Sales'
FASIG-TIPTON PHOTOS
consignment to The July Sale, Fasig-Tipton's
Josie in the ring at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale
select yearling sale in Kentucky.
The daughter of Race Day brought the third-highest Spendthrift Farm bred the filly in Kentucky out
price of Monday's sale, where she was consigned by of the stakes-winning Awesome Again mare Spirited
ELiTE as Hip 501. Away. This is the dam of 2012 Tampa Bay Derby (G2)
"(Katierich founder and owner) Larry Doyle is very and Ohio Derby (G3) winner Prospective (by Malibu
excited," said George Barns, the farm's vice president Moon), who also took the 2011 Grey Stakes (G3).
of operations. "He's mulling over his options. I think Josie is also a half sister to two stakes-producing
he's thinking about sending her back to Brad Cox and Malibu Moon daughters. They are Malibu Cove, dam
seeing what he had planned for her. She just won the of this year's Santa Ynez Stakes (G2) winner Kalypso,
Iowa Distaff, so he's thinking about the rest of the races and Enhanced, dam of graded stakes-placed Herd
that would fit her conditions in the midwest. Maybe Immunity. Josie's third dam is North Sider, the 1987
the (Aug. 15 RUNHAPPY) Groupie Doll (Stakes at Ellis champion older mare. BH
Park), things of that nature. s Share this story
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BUCCI SECURES DEVILS SKY Bradshaw previously purchased Devils Sky
WITH SIGHTS ON SARATOGA for $135,000 out of Taylor Made Sales Agency's
By Christine Oser consignment to The July Sale, Fasig-Tipton's selected
yearling sale in Kentucky, in 2019.
t @BH_COser
With a maiden win under his belt, the colt will be
D evils Sky, a 3-year-old Into Mischief colt with
champion Classic Empire on his page, brought
$250,000 from Joseph Bucci, with Donato Lanni as
pointed toward the Saratoga Race Course meet with a
trainer to be decided, Lanni said.
"The horse vetted fine and he's shown that he can
agent, July 12 at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses run, certainly on the grass. I just bought him for a
of Racing Age Sale. He was consigned by Four Star friend of mine, Joe Bucci, who wants to have a runner
Sales, agent, as Hip 627. this summer, so he kind of fit that profile. He's going to
Owned by Randy Bradshaw and trained by George go up to Saratoga," Lanni said.
Weaver ahead of Monday's sale, Devils Sky broke Devils Sky was bred in Kentucky by Farm III
his maiden in a last-to-first effort in his most recent Enterprises out of the Aldebaran mare Glorious Sky,
outing June 6 at Gulfstream Park. The bay colt was also dam of grade 2-placed His Glory. His second dam
pushed out at the start when his inside rival broke is stakes winner, multiple grade 1-placed In Her Glory,
out, raced in seventh under Edgard Zayas, then got granddam of 2016 champion 2-year-old male Classic
up to win the 1 1/16-mile maiden race in 1:42.05 on Empire. BH
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Devils Sky in the ring at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale
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$205K FEARLESS HEADED BACK
TO PLETCHER FOR REPOLE
By Claire Crosby and Lauren Gash
G rade 2 winner Fearless will head back to his
own stall with trainer Todd Pletcher after
running through the Fasig-Tipton July Selected
Horses of Racing Age Sale, agent Jacob West said
July 12 in Lexington.
The 5-year-old Ghostzapper gelding brought
$205,000 from West on behalf of Mike Repole's
Repole Stable. He was consigned as Hip 642 by
ELiTE, agent for China Horse Club and WinStar
Farm.
"The horse will go back to Todd Pletcher at
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Saratoga Race Course, back into his program,"
West said. "Mike Repole and his family love action,
and we thought he was an action horse to have
Fearless at the Fasig-Tipton Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale
some fun with down the road. We'll hope we can get
him back to his winning ways and see how it goes." manager Elliott Walden said after the Gulfstream Park
Bred in Kentucky by Helen K. Groves Revocable Mile win. "He didn't want to train a whole lot. He was a
Trust out of the Street Cry mare And Why Not, Fearless big, heavy horse and gelding lightened him up.
was a $725,000 purchase by China Horse Club and "He's a really neat horse. He's very talented. It was a
WinStar's Maverick Racing division from Gainesway's great job by Destin Heath (WinStar's farm trainer) and
consignment to the 2017 Keeneland September our team at WinStar to get him ready after a long time
Yearling Sale. He was offered at this sale in 2020, but off and then Todd does what Todd does. They come out
went unsold on running for him and (Fearless) ran a super race."
a $120,000 final In two following starts this year, Fearless was
bid and went on second in the April 17 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at
to race for China Oaklawn Park, and finished third last out in the May
Horse Club and 14 Pimlico Special Match Series Stakes (G3) at Pimlico
WinStar in 2021, Race Course. His record stands at 4-2-1 from nine
returning from starts, with earnings of $471,280. He is a half brother
a layoff of eight to the stakes winner Just Whistle.
months to win the "He's a 5-year-old gelding, and (WinStar and
Feb. 27 WinStar China Horse Club) like to buy stallion prospects, and
Gulfstream Park this horse is not going to be a stallion prospect," said
Mile Stakes (G2) at Bradley Weisbord of ELiTE. "But he's got grade 1 level
Gulfstream Park. form, grade 1 level numbers. He was off for a little bit
"He was a of a layoff now, 6-7 weeks, but Todd Pletcher and Mike
real character as Repole will figure out a plan to get him back to the
a young horse," races. I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the Dubai
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Fearless in the ring at the Fasig-Tipton WinStar president, World Cup (G1) or Saudi Cup next year." BH
Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale CEO, and racing s Share this story
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JEWELED PRINCESS TOPS
F-T JULY BREEDING STOCK SALE
By Claire Crosby and Lauren Gash
R obert Slack grew up without electricity or running
water on a small farm in Northern England.
"We didn't have a road to the farm, because we
didn't have a car, so we were pretty poor. However,
we did have two Thoroughbreds, so we had our
priorities right," Slack said with a chuckle July 12, after
purchasing the top-priced mare at the Fasig-Tipton
July Breeding Stock Sale.
Slack went to $225,000 to add Hip 448, the Cairo
Prince filly Jeweled Princess, to a band of about 50
broodmares kept at his new Stoneriggs Farm near
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
Paris, Ky. The mare consigned by Gainesway on
behalf of Walking L Thoroughbreds was offered in
foal to Gun Runner. Jeweled Princess in the ring at the Fasig-Tipton July
Jeweled Princess brought top price at the inaugural Breeding Stock Sale
July Breeding Stock Sale, which preceded the July still there even if you sell a foal at the side, because
Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale at Fasig-Tipton's you have to carry that mare, you have to breed that
Newtown Paddocks near Lexington. Gross receipts for mare. The caring costs are not cheap, it costs money
the sale totaled $2,012,000, with 44 horses sold from to get from point A to point B.
51 offered for an average of $45,727 and a $31,000 "It happened late—there wasn't an enormous
median. push for it," he added of the fledgling sale. "It's
"It was interesting, I guess I probably would hard to push until you have some idea. When we
have missed the market encourage an owner or
a bit," said Fasig-Tipton consignor, we have to
president Boyd Browning believe. Every time you
Jr. "I was surprised with walk a horse through
how some of the in- the ring, we take it
foal mares sold and the personally. (Still), in the
broodmare prospects grand scheme of things it
sold. Some of the mares was encouraging."
with foals at their side As to whether Fasig-
didn't bring a little Tipton will continue to
more money, but it's a offer a breeding stock
significant commitment. sale at this unique place
We have seen that be an on the calendar, the jury
area of weakness in the is still out, according to
ANNE M. EBERHARDT
marketplace whether Browning.
that's November,
January, or February. It's (L-R): Martin Keogh and Robert Slack at Fasig-Tipton (continued on page 24)
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JEWELED PRINCESS TOPS
F-T JULY BREEDING STOCK SALE
(continued from page 23)
"We will continue to have discussions internally
and with our customers," he said.
The new sale certainly worked out for the
connections of Jeweled Princess.
"It was a new idea of Fasig-Tipton's, a 'Do you think
this would fly?' kind of scenario," Gainesway's Brian
Graves said of offering the mare in July instead of in
late autumn at the traditional breeding stock sales.
"With the popularity of the horse, the way it was going,
it's something that could work. I think if you have
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something of quality like that, it has a chance to go
well, either in July or November."
Slack, who shopped the sale accompanied by
With the popularity of (Jeweled Princess),
Stoneriggs general manager Martin Keogh, said he
the way it was going, (the sale was) something
thought the price was fair for Jeweled Princess, who
was bred in Kentucky by Mary Reynolds out of the Scat that could work. I think if you have something
Daddy mare Jersey Jules. Jeweled Princess won the of quality like that, it has a chance to go well,
listed She's All In Stakes at Remington Park in 2020 either in July or November.”
— BRIAN GRAVES
when trained by Kenny McPeek.
Stoneriggs bought one other horse at the sale, the "We're excited to have one in foal to Gun Runner
Liam's Map filly War for Peace (Hip 426), offered in because we never bred to him this year. We bred to a
foal to Lord Nelson and a $45,000 buy from Candy lot of other good horses but unfortunately we never got
Meadows Sales, agent. Out of the black-type-placed to him."
winning Speightstown mare That Voodoo Youdo, War Slack, who made his fortune in the real estate
for Peace is a half sister to 2018 With Anticipation business in South Florida and whose holdings in
Stakes (G3T) winner Opry, a son of Declaration of War that arena bring in more than $2 billion annually, is
currently racing for Cheyenne Stables and Gaillardia building the Stoneriggs band on 417 acres in Bourbon
Racing and trainer Todd Pletcher. County on the corner of Spears Mill and Winchester
"I thought (Jeweled Princess) was the nicest mare Road.
in the sale," Slack said. "I told Martin here that I "It used to be Kilflynn Farm, and before that it
wanted to buy two gray mares out of the sale and used to be part of Arthur Hancock's Stone Farm,"
fortunately we got them both. (War for Peace) was Slack said. "When Arthur refers to 'the magic field,'
not quite as expensive, but you have to pay for good that is the field right on the corner that we have.
merchandise so it's all good, we're very happy. You "We have about 50 mares right now. I keep telling
can't steal good horses. Everyone sees them. And we Martin every time we buy another one, 'Martin, you
thought she would have brought at least that. There know what we call her? Job security.'
was an opportunity today, while we're in the mood,
let's do it. (continued on page 25)
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JEWELED PRINCESS TOPS Colonial Creed Goes Full Circle for Partners
F-T JULY BREEDING STOCK SALE Doug Branam went to $175,000 to buy out his
partners on the second highest-priced mare of the
(continued from page 24)
day, the multiple graded stakes-placed Colonial
Creed, a daughter of Jimmy Creed offered as a
"I've been shopping in Kentucky for a long time but broodmare prospect. Consigned by South Point Sales
we've moved up a little in the world; we have a little Agency, Colonial Creed is out of the Scat Daddy
more to spend these days. Mr. Martin Keogh here is my mare Neverthesame, making her a half sister to 2016
trusted representative, runs the farm out in Paris, and Busher Stakes winner Mo d'Amour. It is also the
does an outstanding job, so we feel very comfortable family of Line of Duty, winner of the 2018 Breeders'
with him taking care of all these wonderful mares." Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T).
The farm is a private commercial breeding Colonial Creed was third in the 2019 Summertime
operation, "and if we get one that doesn't sell for some Oaks (G2) and 2021 Megahertz Stakes (G3T) when
reason, we'll race it," Slack said. "We do have about trained by Richard Baltas in California. Andre Lynch,
8-10 at the track." agent, signed the ticket.
Stoneriggs is hoping to recoup some of their "It's come full circle," said South Point founder
expenditure July 13 during The July Sale, Fasig- Mike Recio. "I had her as a yearling. David Meah
Tipton's selected yearling sale in Kentucky. put together a partnership of Richard Baltas, Doug
"We have a Mendelssohn filly we're pretty proud of that Branam, and Jerry McClanahan. She went out to Rich
will sell tomorrow," Keogh said. "She's a very nice filly." and he has done a phenomenal job with her. She came
The dark bay or brown daughter of Mendelssohn up with a little injury so we decided to try this new sale.
is consigned by Machmer Hall Sales, agent, as Hip 15. "Andre signed the ticket on behalf of Doug and his son
She is the first foal out of the Mineshaft mare Doritza, in law Pat. She's going to go home and be a part of Doug's
from a family that goes back to Breeders' Cup Classic broodmare band. They haven't said yet who they will
(G1) winner Volponi. breed her to but being from the Scat Daddy/Distorted
Humor line, there are a lot of things we can do with
her. The family is getting better and better."
Too Much Prada to Elkstone Group
Stuart Grant's The Elkstone Group picked up
the 8-year-old Too Much Bling mare Too Much
Prada for $150,000 Monday, and the March
17 Violence filly by her side—along with the
mare being back in foal to the son of Medaglia
d'Oro—sweetened the deal.
"What really led me to her was the (filly) by her
side, a beautiful filly only three months old, just
gorgeous," said Grant, who bought the mare for
his farm in Maryland. "She has another Violence
in the belly. We have a couple of shares to
Violence. We are hoping she can keep producing
these beautiful Violence foals, and we hope to
send her back to Violence next year."
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Colonial Creed in the ring at Fasig-Tipton July Breeding Stock Sale (continued on page 26)
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JEWELED PRINCESS TOPS 2021 Fasig-Tipton Breeding Stock Sale
F-T JULY BREEDING STOCK SALE Top Hips
BROUGHT TO YOU BY KIRKPATRICK & CO.
(continued from page 25)
Consigned by Stuart Morris, agent, for the Far From
Over/Fountain of Youth dispersal that inspired the
creation of the July Breeding Stock Sale, Too Much
Prada was bred in Texas by Hall's Family Trust out Sale
Hip Sex, Sire—Dam Price
of the Authenticate mare Kimbell's Prada, and won
Jeweled Princess
black-type stakes at Retama Park and Sam Houston f, Cairo Prince—Jersey Jules
Race Park in 2015-16 while racing for her breeders and 448 Covering Sire: Gun Runner $225,000
Buyer: Stoneriggs Farm
trainer Danele Durham. Consignor: GAINESWAY AGENT
Another mare in foal to Violence, Medea, was also Colonial Creed
m, Jimmy Creed—Neverthesame
purchased by Grant, who privately bought the 12-year- 434
Buyer: Andre Lynch, agent
$175,000
old Danehill Dancer daughter consigned by Indian Consignor: South Point Sales Agency Agent
Too Much Prada
Creek, agent, as Hip 402 for $40,000. Medea won the m, Too Much Bling—Kimbell's Prada
2014 Eatontown Stakes (G3T), has produced multiple 421
Covering Sire: Violence
$150,000
Buyer: The Elkstone Group
stakes-placed Sunny Dale (by Medaglia d’Oro), and is Consignor: Stuart Morris Agent For Far From Over/
Fountain Of Youth Dispersal
from the family of multiple grade 1 winner High Yield.
Eve of War
Grant attended the sale in person and, while eyeing f, Declaration of War—Special Thanks
438 $135,000
horses in the back ring, said he was happy to be in the Buyer: Hidden Brook Farm, agent
Consignor: Taylor Made Sales Agency Agent
thick of the action.
Appealing Honor
"It's great being back," he said. "We bought a couple m, Quality Road—Quanah County
429 Covering Sire: Catholic Boy $120,000
horses of racing age at Keeneland a few months ago, Buyer: Mike and Pat Freeny
we did that online. So it's nice to be here. Both for the Consignor: Bill Reightler Agent
sales and seeing the horse flesh, but it's also great to Mo See Cal
m, Uncle Mo—Do Dat Blues
405 $110,000
see everyone in the industry again." BH Buyer: Rosemont Stud
Consignor: Paramount Sales Agent
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m, Malibu Moon—Swiss Valley
Covering Sire: Violence
401 $85,000
Buyer: Justin Ferrero
Consignor: Stuart Morris Agent For Far From Over/
Fountain Of Youth Dispersal
Southern Classic
m, Southern Image—Stutz Classic
Covering Sire: Violence
417 $83,000
Buyer: McMahon & Hill Bloodstock
Consignor: Stuart Morris Agent For Far From Over/
Fountain Of Youth Dispersal
Our Lesmis
m, Yes It's True—Our Cozzette
410 Covering Sire: Lord Nelson $67,000
Buyer: Michelle St George
Consignor: Candy Meadows Sales Agent
Bel Fiore
f, Exaggerator—Shooting Party
430 $60,000
Buyer: Pinckard Bloodstock
Consignor: James B. Keogh (Grovendale) Agent
FASIG-TIPTON PHOTOS
Too Much Prada and her Violence filly in the ring at Fasig-Tipton
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Leading Buyers by Gross
Winchester Rd, Lexington • $3,250,000 Bradley Lane, Lexington • $995,000 Quirks Run, Danville • $1,450,000
Buyer Purchased
40± Acres, 11,000 sq. ft., 5BR/7BA residence,
finished basement, media room, workout
space, steam sauna, safe room. Security gat-
Gross
33 ± Acre farm, 3 barns with 15 total stalls,
wash stall, heated/cooled tack room, 9 plank-
fenced paddocks, auto waterers, 6 horse
Average
113 ± Acre farm, beautiful, custom design/
built residence with circular drive and lovely
lake views. 5 BR/4.5BA, first floor master suite,
ed entry, 3-acre private lake. Fenced paddock EquiGym, 60' round/trng pen, XC jump area, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, granite
Stoneriggs Farm 2 $270,000 $135,000
with run-in shed & large wooded area. creek frontage, close to Masterson & KHP. countertops in family kitchen, & much more!
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Andre Lynch, agent 1 $175,000 $175,000
Justin Ferrero 2 $135,000 $67,500
Hidden Brook Farm, agent
38 ± Acres, 6,200 sq ft main 1
Kidds Mill, Woodford Co. • $3,450,000
residence with
1st fl master suite, screened patio, zen garden,
$135,000 $135,000
S. Yarnallton Pike, Fayette Co. • $795,000 Cardwell Lane, Franklin Co. • $745,000
61 ± Acres with excellent soils. Fantastic Fayette
Co. location. 3BR/2BA main residence with
63± Acre recreational horse property, 4BR/
4BA, 4,000 sqft home, open floor plan, brick
geothermal, 3-car garage. 2BR/2BA guest second residence. Town Branch Creek frontage, fireplace, inground pool, 3BR/2BA mod. guest
Mike and Pat Freeny 1 $120,000 $120,000
house. 7 stall horse barn and outdoor arena. 16 stall horse barn, plank fencing with auto
Creek frontage, riding trails, stone fencing. waterers. Adjacent to Donamire Farm. home, 18-stall barn, horse fencing, just off 127.
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Rosemont Stud 1 Ne tin$110,000 $110,000
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McMahon & Hill Bloodstock 1 $83,000 $83,000
Shafer Investments 3 $75,000 $25,000
Commercial Use
Michelle St George 1
Iron Works Rd, Scott Co. • $895,000
82 ± Acres with a small pond, excellent grasses $67,000
Shannon Run, Woodford Co. • $495,000
5± Acre property 5 minutes from Keeneland/
$67,000
Browns Mill Rd, Versailles • $585,000
10± Acres nestled on Elkhorn Creek. 3BR/2BA,
and dozens of new trees. 4 plank and woven Bluegrass Airport with beautiful view of the office, 2-car garage, and full unfinished
wire cattle fencing, cattle working pens and KY castle. Possible equine practice with office basement. Excellent soils provide perfect
barns. Ritchie Automatic Waterers in fields. space, animal clinic, daycare and boarding. opportunity for crop production or grazing
livestock. Tranquil setting, but close to town.
Tom Biederman Mark Dixon (859) 552-5742 Beth Ann Heiner (502) 324-7474 Kyle Fannin (859) 699-1196
Leading Consignors by Gross
Lesley Ward (859) 361-3246 Stephanie Jones-Nouvellet (859) 512-8812 Missy Maclin (859) 948-0201
Broker/Auctioneer Westin Osborn (704) 975-4195 Joan Rich (859) 621-9746 Melanie Peterson (561) 870-6587
(859) 312-0606 Maziar Torabi (859) 327-5496
Dawn Bozee (859) 227-4855
Jason Sloan (859) 229-5070
Chris Allen (859) 951-2051
Lucy Worrell (859) 983-2112
Consignor Offered
Keeneland Fall 2020.indd 2
Sold Gross Average 7/29/20 3:0
Stuart Morris Agent
For Far From Over/
15 15 $666,000 $44,400
Fountain Of Youth
Dispersal
Gainesway Agent 1 1 $225,000 $225,000
FASIG-TIPTON PHOTOS
Taylor Made Sales
5 5 $221,000 $44,200
Agency Agent
Leading Sires by Average South Point Sales
Agency Agent
2 1 $175,000 $175,000
(min. 2 sold)
Candy Meadows
4 4 $149,000 $37,250
Sire Offered Sold Average Median Sales Agent
Jimmy Creed 2 2 $108,500 $108,500 Bill Reightler Agent 1 1 $120,000 $120,000
Quality Road 2 2 $87,500 $87,500 Paramount Sales
3 2 $119,000 $59,500
Agent
Uncle Mo 2 2 $66,000 $66,000
James B. Keogh
Kantharos 2 2 $32,000 $32,000 2 1 $60,000 $60,000
(Grovendale) Agent
Liam's Map 2 2 $30,000 $30,000 Vinery Sales Agent 2 1 $57,000 $57,000
Candy Ride (ARG) 4 3 $18,333 $17,000 Indian Creek Agent 1 1 $40,000 $40,000
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