Midway through the second day of sale from Book 2, September 15, blood salesman Donato Lanni, bidding by phone, placed a final bid of $1.7 million to secure Quality Sugar colt during Keeneland’s hot September sale. The flying pony consigned as Hip 886 by Nardelli Sales will be delivered to West Coast trainer Bob Baffert for Amr Zedan.
“Bob loved him; everyone loved him. Everyone was waiting for him to pass the stall and all the usual suspects could be seen, and he was a beautiful horse,” Lanni admitted. review.
The pony is out of victory Street Sense mare Act Now, a family member with a tail to bet on the winner Spunoutacontrol half-siblings with level 1 winners Minardi and for Father Tale of the Cat. Wild Again mare has won the 2nd level fast Fed Biz and Spinning Silk dam of class 1 winner Joke .
Lanni commented of the pony, “A super athletic and quite laid-back guy. He’s a Qualities Street that’s nimble and does a great job. He’s someone you want to bring home.
“Bob did a great job with Corniche . And I think Bob is a believer, and he loves males. Corniche is excellent, and this horse reminds me a lot of him. “
Nardelli Sales shippers Rodney and Kim Nardelli consigned the foal they bred in collaboration with William Werner and WS Farish.
(LR): Rodney Nardelli, Kim Nardelli and Donato Lanni after selling Hip 886
Rodney Nardelli said: “He is a lovely horse that we have bred and raised. “He’s got it all: he’s beautiful, he’s precise, and he’s enjoyable. He’s been kind throughout his life. We appreciate Keeneland’s form and buyer’s support. We’re in business. trying to get away from some competition (in Book 1 Most of the big players go after him.”
Wednesday’s sale saw 230 horses out of 320 offered for sale for a total of $56,635,000, with an average price of $246,239 and a median of $202,500. There were 90 individuals who failed to meet their reserve, corresponding to an RNA ratio of 28.1%.
“Overall, the first week we were up 10% on average, and the average after a really interesting week last year. Clearing has improved the RNA rate for the week by 25% compared to last year. at about 30% last year, so things are really trending in the right direction,” said Cormac Breathnach, Keeneland’s chief business officer. “I think our opening was very gratifying and powerful. I just feel grateful to the breeders because, again, they really worked with us and supported us and what what we’re trying to do. Seeing these results gives us a lot of energy and encouragement.”
Last year at this time, 209 of the 289 horses that passed through the ring changed hands with a total turnover of $49,891,000. The median price was $238,713, and an average of $200,000 was recorded. There were 80 horses that failed to meet their reserves with an RNA ratio of 27.6%.
The partnership of Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables bought 12 annuities in session four to be the top buyer with a total of $3,875,000 in sales with an average price of $322,917.
(LR): Mike Repole and Jacob West at the sale
“Partnerships are incredibly important, whether it’s St. Elias and Mike Repole, SF / Starlight / Madaket, West Point or Lane’s End,” said Tony Lacy, Keeneland’s vice president of sales. “These are all successful groups. And what’s really encouraging, it’s possible because they’re investing a lot of money and getting rewarded. They’re doing well in the market and because they’re very sharp. and as professional buyers, they are reaping the rewards and having a lot of fun.”
Stalwart’s top shipper, Taylor Made Sales Agency, sold 25 horses on Thursday for a total of $5,915,000 and an average of $236,600 to be the session’s top shipper.
“Today is a good day, but I think people get some good value out of it,” said Duncan Taylor of Taylor Made Sales. “There are some horses that are sold for fair trade, but we think the few that we sell after Wednesday will bring in a little more.”
Taylor added: “Hopefully it stays strong because these sales come in batches; today, we had a good percentage of sales. We sold most of them and it wasn’t. bought back too much We sold a few Curlin canarium; people get them for between $225,000 and $250,000, and that’s not overpaying; it’s good value. Overall, it was a great purchase; This market is unbelievable. “
Cumulative in the past 4 sales sessions, 694 898s under the hammer were sold with a total turnover of 241,875,000 USD. A median price of $348,523 and a median of $270,000 were recorded. To date, 204 horses have failed to meet the reserve, corresponding to an RNA ratio of 22.7%.
Last year, at this time, 664 of the 888 horses were offered for sale for a total of $207,959,000, with an average price of $331,191 and a median of $250,000. Two hundred and twenty-four horses failed to meet their reserves to express an RNA ratio of 25.2%.
(LR): Cormac Breathnach and Tony Lacy on sale
A dark day will be observed tomorrow, September 16, with the sale continuing on Saturday, September 17, from Book 3, Hips 1131 – 1546 to pass the round starting at 10:00 a.m. As of Thursday evening, there had been 27 horses drawn from Thursday’s session.
“It was an incredible week when you look at it. We were never satisfied and always questioned how we could have done it better,” Lacy said. “We appreciate everyone’s support because that’s what made it possible. We changed a few things this year and switched to a quality-enhancing attitude, which really delivers. Volumes 1 and 2 are a solid group of horses and buyers; that’s an important part of the market. As we turn the page now and start moving on to Book 3 and into week two. , I think activity in the warehouses is back to being very strong and encouraging, and I expect the average market to be as healthy as it was last year.”
