As the under-tack preview show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training reached its midpoint Wednesday evening, a half-dozen juveniles were tied for the fastest furlong, the traditional yardstick.
A filly by Tiznow brought $240,000 to top the Texas 2-year-olds in training sale Wednesday at Lone Star Park near Dallas.
The Texas 2-year-olds in training sale Wednesday at Lone Star Park near Dallas features prospects from the first crops of a number of young stallions, including Practical Joke, Klimt, and Lord Nelson. The auction will be held in the sales pavilion at the entrance to the stable area and starts at noon Central.
A $2.6 million Nyquist colt led a trio of seven-figure horses as the boutique Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale of 2-year-olds in training returned with a solid edition that continued the early season momentum for the North American juvenile sales market.
A colt by leading young sire Nyquist worked a furlong in 9 4/5 seconds to stand alone atop the leaderboard as juveniles entered in the boutique Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale of 2-year-olds in training were showcased at an under-tack preview show Monday.
Off an encouraging start to the 2-year-old sales season, the boutique Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream selected sale returns Wednesday afternoon, hoping to continue that market momentum.
A filly from the first crop of Practical Joke sold for $750,000 to lead the way as the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s March sale of 2-year-olds in training opened the juvenile sales season in encouraging fashion. The sale posted double-digit gains compared to the tumultuous season opener of 2020.
A colt by Violence and a filly by Munnings tied for the top price of the opening session at $550,000 as the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s March sale of 2-year-olds in training opened the season with gains compared to a tumultuous opening day a year ago.
Although their paths have diverged as they've unfolded, champions Gun Runner and Arrogate have always been tied together, and their matchups on the racetrack and, now, in the commercial arena with their progeny have always drawn interest. The theme continues as their first juveniles come to hand this season.
Two-time reigning leading sire Into Mischief represents the hottest bloodline in America right now – and one that still has brighter days to come. Into Mischief has already made a strong start as a sire of sires and has several accomplished younger sons in the pipeline, including multiple Grade 1 winner Practical Joke, who has his first foals at the races and 2-year-old sales this year.
