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An internationally strong catalog and the presence of the world\u2019s most influential buyers combined to produce 39 million-dollar horses, a world record-priced broodmare, and significant increases in gross and average during week one of Keeneland\u2019s November Breeding Stock Sale. The 15-day auction continues through Monday, November 19.<\/p>\n
Through Saturday, November 10, a total of 1,372 horses had sold for $288,484,700, compared to 1,407 that sold for $269,049,500 after six days in 2006. The average price of $210,266 is a 10 percent increase over the 2006 average after six days.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe mare market has been exceptionally strong,\u201d said Geoffrey Russell, Keeneland\u2019s director of sales. \u201cYoung mares with good race records are highly sought. A good race record has definitely become a very important component, followed by pedigree. I\u2019ve spoken with several buyers who\u2019ve been frustrated in their attempts to buy mares. But they plan to stay and continue to try.\u201d<\/p>\n
Highlighting opening week was the sale of 39 horses for $1 million or more, equaling the total number sold during the 2000 November Sale. Last year, 27 horses topped the $1 million mark in November.<\/p>\n
Keeneland established a world record price for a broodmare of $10.5 million on Monday, November 5, when John Ferguson, on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, outbid Coolmore to buy the Group 1 stakes winner Playful Act (Ire), by Sadler\u2019s Wells. She was consigned by Hill \u2018n\u2019 Dale Sales Agency for the dispersal of the Sangster family\u2019s Swettenham Stud.<\/p>\n
Twenty-eight horses brought $1 million or more on Monday \u2013 a record for a single session at any Keeneland sale. The previous record for a session in November was 24 sold during the second session of the 2000 sale.<\/p>\n
Gross sales on opening Monday of $109,064,000 was a single session record for a Keeneland sale. The previous record of $102,450,000 was set during the November 6 session of the 2000 November Sale.<\/p>\n
Among the week\u2019s other highlights were the sale of two mares for more than $4 million each. Shadwell Farm LLC went to $4.5 million for Spun Sugar, a multiple Grade 1 stakes winner of $929,171, sold in foal to A.P. Indy. Million-dollar purchases on Tuesday were led by Grade 1 stakes winner Island Sand, in foal to A.P. Indy, who sold for $4.2 million to Lincoln Collins, agent for Barnes & Noble CEO Leonard Riggio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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