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Weanlings grow in popularity at Keeneland November sale

In a business where a single decision can take years to come to fruition, the industry's vision snaps quickly from present to future over the course of a weekend when horsemen move on from the Breeders' Cup to the November mixed-sale season. Building to that future could come in the form of a weanling with a once-in-a-lifetime page or from a broodmare prospect bought with the goal of creating special pages for generations to come.

Joe NevillsNov 02, 2016

Keeneland November breeding stock sale: Hips to watch

Following are horses to watch during Book 1 of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, which covers the first two sessions. Horses were selected based on their pedigrees, racing records, and past auction results for themselves or notable family members.

Nicole RussoNov 02, 2016

Dams of California Chrome, Arrogate figure to boost Fasig-Tipton Kentucky mixed sale

With several stars on offer, the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall selected mixed sale will try to come back swinging from last year, when gross and average declined sharply from the 2014 sale.

Nicole RussoNov 02, 2016

Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall selected mixed sale: Horses to watch

Following are horses to watch in the 2016 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky selected fall mixed sale based on their pedigrees, produce records, race records, and past auction performance of notable family members.

Joe NevillsNov 02, 2016

American Pharoah's first in-foal mares selling at Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland

American Pharoah will get his first test in the commercial arena when 15 mares carrying foals from his first crop are offered at Kentucky's major fall mixed sales.

Nicole RussoNov 02, 2016

Plenty of quality in 111-horse Conquest Stables dispersal

Seeing the word “Conquest” in a horse's name has become so associated with the Conquest Stables of Ernie Semersky and Dory Newell that it almost feels strange to see one running in colors that aren't their standout orange and turquoise. In two weeks' time, the stable's entire roster will be next seen under different silks.

Joe NevillsNov 02, 2016

Top-class females going right from Breeders' Cup stables to November sales

North America's major fall sales – the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall selected mixed sale Nov. 7, and the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, beginning the following day – take place just days after the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita. The auctions are thus notable for more than a dozen fillies and mares entered to head straight from the races to the sale grounds as racing or broodmare prospects.

Nicole RussoNov 02, 2016

Indiana fall sale shows strong returns

The Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders’ Association fall mixed sale closed on Oct. 30 with significant improvements across the board, led by a $20,000 Flat Out colt.

Joe NevillsOct 31, 2016

Fasig-Tipton yearling sale ends with declines in gross, average

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale, the last major stop on the North American yearling sale calendar, concluded Wednesday with a relatively stable marketplace and an improved buyback rate. A total of 777 horses were sold during the sale’s three days for gross receipts of $25,691,500. The gross marked a 13 percent decline from the 2015 sale, where 854 horses sold for $29,369,300 over four sessions.

Nicole RussoOct 26, 2016

High-profile scratch at F-T October sale

A full brother to Grade 1 winner Pretty City Dancer was announced as a late scratch during Monday's session at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale, and will be pointed toward a 2-year-olds in training sale next year.

Joe NevillsOct 26, 2016

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