A standout pony of a Triple Crown winner Evenly is headed for the right home after bringing in $1.1 million on March 30 at The Gulfstream Sale, Fasig-Tipton’s select sale for 2-year-olds who are training in South Florida.
Bloodstock agent Jamie McCalmont signed tickets for the MV Magnier on a pony by Coolmore, an award-winning 1st grade boy. Attractive Zophie makes him half brother to 2017 Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1) winner Tapwrit . As well as level 2 winners on both surfaces, Riding a comet via Candy Ride and Injections bet winner by Frosted . He was consigned by Ciaran Dunne’s Wavertree Stables as a Hip 84 after initially failing to meet his reserves to breeder Barronstown Stud at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale for $290,000.
“Everything, I love everything about him,” McCalmont said excitedly after witnessing the fierce bid. “While light, he jumped two shadows and still got a flat and steady 10. time.”
Coolmore stood Justify at Ashford Stud in Kentucky and took him to Coolmore Australia. His first ponies are the juveniles of 2022; this year, son of Go, dad stands for a $100,000 fee in the US
“He’s from Justify, which we see a lot of people and the world seems to be evaluating very strongly about. This pony looks more of a rare breed than many of them look; we’re hoping there will be some. he’s out in the summer,” McCalmont commented. “I’ve watched him practice here for the past week, and he hasn’t changed a single hair. He’s stood up for sales and good test.”
“We are delighted with this purchase,” said Ciaran Dunne. “He’s a beautiful pony. He performed very well here and we were rewarded.”
This pony was the first sale of the Coolmore team, then returned to buy the Hip 96, also consigned by Wavertree. ‘s pony Uncle Mo out of Brusquer, half-brother with a prominent husband-in-law Tapit among Press on your heels . McCalmont stepped up to secure the foal at $575,000.
Uncle Mo’s son picked up Monday at: 9 3/5 to be the fastest time of the selected sale in the eighth distance. Bred in Kentucky by Barouche Stud (IRE), the flying foal was an RNA at the September Sale in Keeneland for $385,000.
