The second day of sale from Book 3 ended November 11 at the November Breeding Show in Keeneland, with momentum continuing to grow in the market for quality products. New owner Gary Holland featured today after spending $550,000 to buy a mare that has placed a stake Spritz who sold the pony to Quality Sugar .
The mare wagered is a half-brother to the 2014 1st grade female sprinter champion Judy Beauty via Ghostzapper . Charlie McKinlay of Darby Dan Ranch signed the sales slip for Great again mare consigned as Hip 1747 by Bedouin Bloodstock to SF Bloodstock.
Agent Charlie Mckinlay and shipper Neal Clarke after selling Hip 1747
Keeneland recorded 246 horses of the 313 line that will go under the hammer Friday, selling for a total of $18,641,500. The average price was $75,778 and an average of $60,000 was taken. 67 horses did not reach storage capacity, representing an RNA ratio of 21.4%.
During last Thursday’s session, 292 horses were sold out of 333 on offer for a total value of $20,106,500. An average price of $68,858 was recorded and the median was $55,000. Forty-one individuals were unsold, accounting for 12.3% RNA.
Over the past five sales, 1,084 horses have changed hands out of 1,394 through the ring for a total of $182,853,500. The matching average is $168,684 and the median price is $100,000. Three hundred and ten horses failed to meet their reserves, representing an RNA ratio of 22.2%.
After five days of sale last year, 1,165 horses out of 1,415 offered for sale changed hands for a total of $170,049,000, matching an average price of $145,965 and a median of $90,000. . Two hundred and fifty unsold horses, representing 17.7% RNA.
A cat being weaned by a freshman sir McKinzie recognized $175,000 from Creek Bloodstock as the highest priced weaner sold for the day. Chubby girl from Kentucky was eliminated from Grand Slam mare Lady Rapper, sister of 1st grade winner Princess Violet . Bedouin Bloodstock sold the weaner to breeder SF Bloodstock, who also owned the highest-priced mare of the day.
Neal Clarke of Bedouin Bloodstock said: “I think the market is doing well, I would say it’s a cautious market and there’s clearly a lot of money for the right stuff. “I don’t think the high tide can sink all the boats; it does float a lot of boats, but along the way will catch some. I think it’s a good sale; we’re enjoying it and have been. have a great sale. Long live it!”
Bloodstock dealer Chad Schumer made 11 purchases on Friday on behalf of various customers to become the top buyer of the day in total after spending $868,500, with an average price of $78,955 for each horse.
Machmer Hall buyer Carrie Brogden said: “Despite the numbers going up, many people will tell you that you come here with the aim of spending $200,000-250,000 on a mare, and they will eventually cost you. 350,000 – 390,000 USD”. “I think there’s a lot of money for horses that tick all the boxes; people are paying more than 50%. That’s for sure in terms of quality. It’s starting to change for the weaners and them. We’re seeing more of the mid-market.”
Antony Beck’s Gainesway sold 22 units over the course of Thursday’s session for a total of $2,040,500 to be the top shipper of the day.
Sale from Book 4 begins November 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET, with Hips 1823-2228 set to enter the sale. As of Thursday evening, 72 horses had been withdrawn from Friday’s session.
