The trends established in the first half of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale continued to hold true as the auction moved into its Book 4 portion on Sunday, as weanlings sold well and the top of a highly selective marketplace remained strong.
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale slowed somewhat as it reached the midway point Saturday but still is on an upward trajectory overall thanks to a flying start earlier in the week.
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale’s Book 3 portion opened with mixed returns Friday as the top of the market remained strong, evidenced by the presence of prominent buyers, but the session posted declines in some economic indicators.
With slightly fewer horses sold in a selective market, the Keeneland November breeding stock sale’s Book 2 portion nevertheless continued the auction’s momentum with overall gains.
With continued strength at the top of the market, led by a seven-figure filly, Keeneland’s November sale continued to post gains as it moved into Book 2 on Wednesday.
A perfect storm converged on the Keeneland November breeding stock sale on Tuesday, with a champion, a Broodmare of the Year, and a popular commercial sire all represented in less than 10 minutes before some of the industry’s leading buyers.
Blue hen Take Charge Lady’s family led the day at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, as her champion granddaughter Take Charge Brandi sold for a sale-topping $6 million, and her weanling filly then went for a North American record $3.2 million.
A half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Honor Code sold to Coolmore's M.V. Magnier for $2.6 million during Tuesday's second session of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, ranking him among the most expensive weanlings in the auction's history.
The weanling market continued in strong fashion Tuesday at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, as a Tapit filly sold for $1.3 million to J.J. Crupi's New Castle Farm, as agent.
Grade 1 winner Photo Call sold for $3 million to J.J. Crupi's New Castle Farm, on behalf of an undisclosed client, to take over the lead at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale on Tuesday.
