The Thoroughbred auction market saw a shift in its supply-and-demand dynamic in 2012, with fewer horses selling but for higher average prices, as the industry continued its steady climb back from a deep recession. As the North American foal crop continues to shrink, that trend is expected to continue into 2013.
Joe Nevills examines five horses to watch during the fifth session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
After three days of significant gains, the pace slowed on day four of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, with figures trailing last year’s fourth session.
Although the pace slowed during the fourth day of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, the session did manage to produce a six-figure horse while last year's fourth day did not.
Santa Anita Derby winner Midnight Interlude is one of 22 horses supplemented to the Barretts Equine Ltd. January mixed sale, the company announced on Wednesday.
After a red-hot opening day, the stallion Fastnet Rock continued his popularity on the second day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling sale, as Coolmore Australia went to seven figures for a colt by the sire during Thursday's session at the Magic Millions Sales Complex in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Joe Nevills lists six horses to watch during the fourth session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
A total of 227 horses sold on Wednesday at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale for $4,953,900, a 17 percent increase compared with last year’s final total of $4,255,900 from 263 sold.
Stonestreet Farm continued to be active at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, with bloodstock agent John Moynihan signing the ticket on $190,000 Cosmo Girl to establish a new high price for a mare during Wednesday's third session.
Owners Gary and Mary West raised the bar for highest price of the third session at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, going to $350,000 on a yearling Medaglia d’Oro colt.
