October 24 the first day of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Sale saw a steady stream of deals throughout the day, with Into Mischief honored with top honors after receiving $425,000 from agent Ben McElroy for Wesley Ward.
“Today was a fantastic opening, posting a statistical increase over the first session of last year,” said Fasig-Tipton President and CEO Boyd Browning Jr.. “Selling 4 sessions is always harder; there is some volatility and ups and downs, and last year the first session was the lowest of 4 sessions. Overall, a very good start with active trading and high volatility. Diversity among buyers. . There is activity from worldwide buyers, with domestic buyers still dominating the upper segment of the market.”
Bustling activity at the outside walking loop during the FT Kentucky October sale
Fasig-Tipton reports 253 of the 349 horses offered for sale Monday were sold for a total of $12,342,100, up 12% from the same period last year. That’s in line with the median price of $48,783, an increase of 23.1%, and the median of $27,000, a significant 58.8% increase from last year. Ninety-six years the animals did not meet their reserves, accounting for an RNA ratio of 27.5%.
Frank Taylor, sales agent for Taylor Made, commented: “It looked a bit soft at the start, I think it could have been a little better, but our better horses will go on sale later. “Looks like all the normal faces are here, that might be the quality of the horses associated with it, but it does seem a little lighter, however, we’re all about came out and everyone had high expectations.”
Last year, on Day 1, 274 students last year changed hands with number 341 through the ring for a final tally of $11,016,900. Match the median price of $40,208 and the median of $17,000. 67 horses failed to meet their reserves, representing 19.6% RNA.
At the end of Day 1, Ben McElroy placed the final bid at $425,000 for an Into Mischief film consigned as Hip 336 by Mill Ridge Sales. Alpha Delta Stables Rapidly Breeding Dirty Dogs in Kentucky Lonhro mare Velvet mood . The mare soon caught all of her races in two, including My Dear Stakes at Honeysuckle.
“She was a wonderful stallion, foal or foal and was an early winning mare who won at the age of 2,” said McElroy. “She fits our role model for getting them out early with Wesley. She looks like she could be turf, dirt or synthetics; so kind. She’s the picker. fillings for me today, I’m happy to have her there price and fingers crossed from here on out.”
Mill Ridge Sales’ Price Bell feels the same way and will look forward to seeing her on the oval with coach Wesley Ward.
“She was a lovely chubby person, and we had the privilege of raising her on her ranch for her breeder,” Bell said. “She’s been good from the start, she needs a little more time and we’re excited about the opportunity to bring her to this sale. A brilliant judge bought her at Ben McElroy and he He has an incredible record of buying outstanding fillings.”
Price bell at Fasig-Tipton
The worldwide aspiration market has shown its strength throughout the year, with buyers pushed to sell later in search of a way to fill orders.
“At Keeneland in September, it was really hard for me to get what I wanted, and in Europe, I think we got some nice pieces and picked up some nice pieces here,” McElroy said. “I’m happy with what we got; this sale is getting better day by day. I think on Thursday these will be good value.”
McElroy acts as an agent for various clients, being Monday’s top buyer, spending a total of $812,000 in earnings over four years.
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