The September Five Book Opening at Keeneland The Yearling Book Sale saw fireworks appear late in the day after a pony of Violence received $220,000 from James Zahler, telephone auction. Woods Edge Farm (Peter O’Callaghan) deposited pinhook as Hip 3181.
During Wednesday’s trading, 329 horses were sold out of 365 on offer for a total of $12,969,000, resulting in a median of $39,419 and a median of $30,000. Thirty-six horses failed to meet their reserves, representing an RNA ratio of 9.9%.
In session 9 of 2021, 331 horses changed hands 358 through the ring with a total turnover of $13,038,500. The average price was $39,391 and an average of $30,000 was taken. 27 horses failed to meet their reserves, representing an RNA ratio of 7.5%.
This session topped out after Woods Edge Farm sent their poke through the ring, seeing the pony led by Violence take the top title at $220,000 from James Zahler at auction by phone. with Joseph Mills. The pony is out of the fight Sharp humor mare, One Hot Senorita, half-sister with Nicole OWNvia Mr. Greeley winners are classified in Distaff Handicap 2011 (G2) at Water troughs and placed in the 2012 Princess Rooney Handicap (G1) at Calder Racecourse. Lynn Jones and Kathy Jones gave birth to the son of Violence in Kentucky.
The foal was originally purchased by Peter O’Callaghan at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky in February 2022 as part of his farm staff.
Peter O’Callaghan on sale
“When I got this guy in February, I put a bunch of my main staff in half, so it was a great result for them,” O’Callaghan said. “They did a great job looking after him all year. When we bought him, he was a lovely pony and he didn’t require much imagination; he was a big pony. big, strapped in February. He was right, had a great walk, was tested and I was a bit surprised to get him for $20,000 that day.”
O’Callaghan added: “He’s continued well all year and finished a beautiful horse. He’s been tested almost 18 times here and I know he’s going to sell well. We booked him. at $99,000, and he’s done his thing from there. It’s a great result and a great end to the sale, really. We only had a few on Friday, but that’s the end of the big draft.”
Sales & Training Facility’s David McKathan ended Wednesday with 10 horses purchased for a total of $375,000 to be the top purchaser of the day.
“It was another great day for Woods Edge Farm, a few small holes along the way, but overall today was a great deal,” said O’Callaghan. “Having an appetite in the back lap all day today, for nice horses that have been tested cleanly you don’t see many passing six or seven dimes all day which is a great sign for the game that a lot of horses are rushing into reasonable money and paying their way to their breeders.In the end, there aren’t so many single digit sales, which really hurts. breeders and people.”
Gainesway sold 23 horses in the opening session of Book 5 for a total of $1,166,000 and an average price of $50,696 to be the top carrier of session 9.
“Bonuss at the moment are boosting the market; there’s no doubt about that. The tax cut is certainly boosting it too. It’s possible that the annual drop in crop numbers we’re seeing is also driving it. it,” commented Hunter Valley ranch partner Fergus Galvin. “However, I think there is no need to lose sight of the work that the players at Keeneland are doing so well. The amount of international buyers here is phenomenal. I remember coming here two years ago and when you come back on the pitch. There’s been a buzz in this place from Day One to today; I know they’re being helped by the bounty and being talked about, but I think the people here at Keeneland have done it. very good work. Bring the people in, recruit and do what they promised they would do… get in good shape in front of everyone.”
Buyers support when discounts
In total, over the past nine sessions 2,278 horses were sold out of the 2,731 crosses for a total of $401,683,500, matching the median price of $176,332 and the median of $100,000. la. Four hundred and fifty-three horses failed to meet their reserves to represent an RNA ratio of 16.6%.
At this point, in 2021, 2,240 crested birds out of 2,698 under the hammer have been sold for a total of $351,357,000, $156,855 on average and $90,000 on average. Four hundred and fifty-eight horses represent an RNA ratio of 16.9%.
The sale from Book 5 will continue tomorrow, September 22, with Hips 3184 – 3587, starting at 10 a.m. ET. As of Wednesday night, 46 horses had been withdrawn from session 10.
