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Epic Racing makes big splash with purchase of Rachel Alexandra's full brother

The as-of-now unnamed principals behind a venture that will run as Epic Racing wanted to wade, not leap, into the top end of the Thoroughbred marketplace, according to Town & Country Farms CEO Shannon Potter, who is acting as a consultant for this venture. But Epic Racing made a big splash in its first appearance at the Keeneland September yearling sale, with purchases led by a $1.35 million full brother to a Hall of Famer who put together an epic championship season in Rachel Alexandra.

Nicole RussoSep 11, 2024

Maxfield tops first-crop sires at Book 1 of Keeneland September

Multiple Grade 1 winner Maxfield was a breakout success during Book 1 of the Keeneland September yearling sale, with a pair of $1 million yearlings putting him in company with some of the nation's elite sires.

Nicole RussoSep 11, 2024

Gun Runner, Curlin lead the way among Book 1 sires

Horse of the Year honorees and Hall of Fame members Gun Runner and Curlin are now classic sires who rank among America's best, and they led Keeneland September's best, the Book 1 portion, by sales this week.

Nicole RussoSep 11, 2024

Keeneland September sale: Pope goes to $5 million for full brother to Clairiere

Keeneland September sale: Mandy Pope goes to $5 million for full brother to Clairiere

“He speaks for himself.” So said Mandy Pope as the latest acquisition for her Whisper Hill Farm, a Curlin colt who is a full brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Clairiere, strode away from the sale pavilion after commanding $5 million, one of the highest prices in recent years at the Keeneland September yearling sale, putting an exclamation point on Tuesday’s smashing action.

Nicole RussoSep 10, 2024

Keeneland September sale: Gun Runner yearlings take top two spots in opening session

A $2.2 million colt and $1.5 million filly, both by champion Gun Runner, led a parade of blue-blooded yearlings as the Keeneland September yearling sale opened its marathon run Monday with strong figures.

Nicole RussoSep 09, 2024

Keeneland September sale: Book 2 hips to watch

The Keeneland September yearling sale opened with its usual fireworks in its elite Book 1 portion, but Book 2, on Sept. 11-12, should provide plenty of highlights as well. Last year’s second book produced seven seven-figure yearlings, and there is plenty of pedigree power in this year’s edition. Here is a short list of those who, on paper, bring particularly strong credentials.

Nicole RussoSep 09, 2024

Recent stakes provide upgrades to Keeneland September catalog

The catalog for the Keeneland September yearling sale was released a bit more than a month before the sale begins its run on Monday, and the book has since been burnished by half-siblings to four Grade 1 winners as a result of racing updates. The catalog could garner even more luster as this weekend's major races unfold.

Nicole RussoSep 06, 2024

BidXSell.com Successfully Launches

BidXSell.com successfully launched its revolutionary auction platform to the thoroughbred industry when stake winning SALUTE THE STARS (2020 horse by CANDY RIDE (ARG)) debuted in the digital auction ring. Consigned by the website’s concierge sales service, eCONSIGN-IT, SALUTE THE STARS ultimately was RNA’d by the owner.

Press ReleaseSep 03, 2024

Taylor Made celebrating an anniversary with large Keeneland September consignment

This year, the family-owned and operated Taylor Made Farm is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of its family patriarch, Joe Taylor, while just as busy as ever. The farm is preparing to send several hundred horses at the Keeneland September yearling sale, at which it is one of the perennial leading consignors.

Nicole RussoSep 02, 2024

Massive Keeneland September catalog poses challenge of unearthing talent

The Keeneland September yearling sale will present a catalog of 4,406 horses over 12 sessions. Where does an owner, trainer, or bloodstock agent begin the mammoth job of sorting through that catalog to find the horses who will be successful in their program?

Nicole RussoSep 02, 2024

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