Pedigree only gets so far when 2-year-olds train in sales. A stellar performance on the track is often crucial to success in the auction, and Hip 449, a pony of blur , it was clear that he was precocious. Consigned by Longoria Sales & Training agent, the pony showed off his talent and speed in last week’s tactical preview, eye-catching eighth drill at: 09 3/5, fastest remote sales time.
Unsurprisingly, buyers scrambled to land the promising lead, who offered Zedan Racing Stables dealer Donato Lanni for $900,000 during the second session of the Season Sale. Spring for Ocala Breeders 2-year-olds at Training on April 26. It marks the second horse Lanni has purchased for Zedan Racing Stables at the Spring Sale, after signing the stander. 1 day session worth 1.45 million dollars, a foal (Hip 253) from the last crop of Superior in the opening session on Tuesday.
“We got it because we loved it,” Lanni said of Frosted the pony. “He looks very fast, and he is also very fast. That is what we expect of him (for the price). This horse is one of the best horses on sale, I think, and he is. worthy of carrying that money.”
Bred in Kentucky by Vision Racing & Sales, the foal is manufactured from Charlie India mare Hand weaving a full sister with many shares nice and half sister to classify stakes put Flatter than me (via Flatter ). This is also the family of many classified bet winners and millionaire earners Scott’s scoundrel who has earned over $1.2 million in his racing career.
Bob Baffert noted: “He has incredible speed, it’s weird. “He did a great job and excelled, that’s half the battle.”
The flying pony was acquired by Paul Neatherlin last year for $50,000 from Baccari Bloodstock consignment at the Keeneland September Sale.
“I think last year everyone considered the Frosted family to have not done what they thought he was going to do,” Lanni said. “But it’s too early to think that Frosted isn’t a good sire. I think he’ll be a good sire; he’s still young and there aren’t many crops out there. Sales are 2 years old.”
Commenting on the competitive market over the first two sessions of the sale, Lanni noted, “The trade was very strong, there were a lot of very good horses. These riders are excellent horsemen, and (they) find strong, fast horses. Every year we find really fast horses here.”
