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Night #2 Hips to watch
Hip No. 112, a filly by A.P. Indy – Sapphire n’ Silk, by Pleasant Tap. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent. This filly is out of a grade II winner and is a full sister to grade II winner Shaniko and a half sister to added-money winner Silky Smooth (by Mr. Greeley ). Hip No. 114, a colt by Tapit – Seeinsbelieven, by Carson City. Consigned by Gainesway, agent. “He is a striking gray son of Tapit and he’s proving to be very popular,” said Gainesway’s Michael Hernon of this gray or roan yearling, whose dam is a winning half sister to grade II winner Softly (by Binalong) and grade III winner Coragil Cat (by Forest Wildcat). “He is a big, rangy horse with great quality and a strong pedigree behind him.” Hip No. 116, a filly by Unbridled's Song – Silvery Swan, by Silver Deputy. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent. This gray or roan yearling is a half sister to grade I winners Roman Ruler (by Fusaichi Pegasus ) and El Corredor (by Mr. Greeley). She also is a half sister to grade III winner Silver Tornado (by Maria's Mon). Hip No. 121, Edge of Dawn, a filly by Giant's Causeway – Sultry Allure, by Forty Niner. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. This chestnut yearling is a half sister to grade I winner Mass Media (by Touch Gold ). Her dam is a half sister to grade I winners Sultry Song (by Cox's Ridge) and Solar Splendor (by Majestic Light), grade III winner Strategic Mission (by Mr. Prospector), and stakes winner El Sultry Sun (by Eltish). Hip No. 130, a colt by Bernardini – Toroca, by Nureyev. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. “He’s a big, strong colt,” said Taylor Made’s Duncan Taylor of this bay yearling, whose dam was an Italian group III winner that was group I- and European classic-placed. “He’s an A-plus individual.” Hip No. 136, Wicked Ride, a filly by Candy Ride – Wickedly Wise, by Tactical Cat. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent. “She’s a really nice filly with a great walk on her,” said Lane’s End’s Bill Farish of this gray or roan filly, which is a half sister to grade I winner Wickedly Perfect (by Congrats ). Hip No. 137, a colt by Smart Strike – Wonder Again, by Silver Hawk. Consigned by Denali Stud, agent. “He is a beautiful moving horse; he uses himself and floats along the ground,” said Denali’s Craig Bandoroff of this dark bay or brown yearling, which is out of a grade I winner. “He has a lot of quality for a Smart Strike. They (the progeny of Smart Strike) aren’t always real precocious, but he is.” Hip No. 140, a filly by Tapit – Zealous Cat, by Storm Cat. Consigned by Gainesway, agent. “She’s a correct, well-balanced, attractive filly,” said Gainesway’s Michael Hernon of this chestnut yearling, whose winning dam is a half sister to grade I winner Pohave (by Holy Bull). “She’s out of a Storm Cat mare and we know that Northern Dancer blood on the bottom side of a pedigree works very well with Tapit. He carries that line through Nijinsky II in his female family. It’s a successful cross.” Hip No. 144, a colt by Medaglia d'Oro – Alluring, by A.P. Indy. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent. This dark bay or brown yearling is from the family of champions Inside Information and Smuggler and grade I winner Educated Risk. Hip No. 146, a colt by Street Sense – Autumnal, by Forestry . Consigned by Paramount Sales, agent. “He’s a big, long-striding horse with beautiful balance,” said Paramount’s Pat Costello of this bay yearling, which is from the family of grade I winners Trumpet’s Blare and Albert the Great. Hip No. 147, a colt by Street Cry – Balance, by Thunder Gulch. Consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, agent. “He’s a very strong, powerful colt that is very agile in his walk,” said Mill Ridge’s Headley Bell of this chestnut yearling, which is out of a grade I winner and is a half brother to last year’s $4.2 million September sale-topper. “He has a lot of presence and we’re very pleased with how he’s responded to this environment.” Learn how the experts select yearlings with Fundamentals of Conformation, new from The Blood-Horse DVD Collection. Order today! Hip No. 149, a filly by Pulpit – Bright Abundance, by Quiet American . Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. This bay yearling is out of grade III winner and is from the family of Irish group I winner Manntari. Hip No. 157, a colt by Arch – Chatham, by Maria’s Mon. Consigned by Stone Farm. “He’s a great colt,” said Stone Farm’s Arthur B. Hancock III of this dark bay or brown yearling, which is from the family of champions Flanders and Surfside. “I bought his dam from Bill Young’s dispersal so he’s impeccably bred. He’s big walker and he’s got that Halo blood in him. With that Halo blood and coming from Stone Farm, you never know what might happen.” Hip No. 158, a colt by Lemon Drop Kid – Christmas Gift, by Green Desert. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent for the complete dispersal of the estate of Edward P. Evans (Spring Hill Farm). This bay yearling’s dam was a grade III winner. He is a half brother to grade I winner Christmas Kid (by Lemon Drop Kid), added-money winner Elusive Gift (by Elusive Quality), and stakes producer Christmas Strike (by Smart Strike). Hip No. 159, a colt by Distorted Humor – Cindy’s Mom, by A.P. Indy. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Aaron and Marie Jones. “He is a very nice colt that was bred on the same cross as Any Given Saturday and looks quite a bit like him,” said Taylor Made’s Duncan Taylor of this bay yearling, whose dam was a grade III-placed winner. Hip No. 160, a colt by Street Cry – Commodities, by Private Account. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent. This dark bay or brown yearling is a half brother to grade III winners Rey de Cafe (by Kingmambo) and El Crespo (by A.P. Indy). He also is a half brother to stakes winner Tricky Causeway (by Giant's Causeway ). Hip No. 162, a colt by Henrythenavigator – Crystal Crossing, by Royal Academy. Consigned by Four Star Sales, agent. “I think he’s the nicest Henrythenavigator that I’ve seen and I’ve seen quite a few,” said Four Star’s Kerry Cauthen of this bay yearling, which is a member of his sire’s first crop and is a half brother to English champion Rule of Law (by Kingmambo). “He’s a May 12 foal so he’s still really just maturing, but he’s got a great mind and a great, easy walk. I think he’s going to turn into the real deal.” Hip No. 163, a colt by Tapit – Dancing Alone, by Kingmambo. Consigned by Dromoland Farm, agent. “He’s owned by Peter Blum and is a very nice horse that was born and raised at Dromoland,” said Dromoland’s Gerry Dilger of this bay yearling, whose dam is a half sister to grade I winner Voodoo Dancer (by Kingmambo). “He has good size and strength, and he’s a good mover and correct.” Hip No. 167, a filly by Henrythenavigator – Ethel Anna, by Storm Cat. Consigned by Man O War Farm, agent for Reiko and Michael Baum. “She’s big and has a beautiful body and a beautiful walk,” said Michael Baum of this dark bay or brown yearling, which is from the family of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Sea Hero. “The main thing that everybody is liking about her is her walk. She overreaches, her head bobs up and down at the right times, and her ears are always forward.” Hip No. 170, a filly by Unbridled's Song – Folklore, by Tiznow. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. “She is very quick-looking like her mother,” said Taylor Made’s Duncan Taylor of this gray or roan yearling, whose dam was a champion. “Unbridled’s Song thrives when there is more In Reality in the pedigree and this filly is bred like that.” Hip No. 171, a colt by Tiznow – G City Gal, by Elusive Quality. Consigned by Woodford Thoroughbreds. “He’s a big, strong colt, with substance and bone to him,” said Woodford’s Matt Lyons of this dark bay or brown yearling. “He’s the second foal out of a (grade III-placed winning) mare that could really run and he has a good walk. He’s presenting himself well out here.” Hip No. 175, a filly by Arch – Guerre Et Paix, by Soviet Star. Consigned by Eaton Sales, agent. “She is probably as good an Arch as I’ve ever seen,” said Eaton’s Reiley McDonald of this bay yearling, which is a half sister to English stakes winner Zaham (by Silver Hawk). “She has great scope, a lovely neck and shoulder, and a great hip. She’s also a good walker. She’ll have good European appeal, I would think.” Hip No. 176, a colt by Raven's Pass – Hallowed Dream, by Alhaarth. Consigned by Paramount Sales, agent. “From what I’ve been told, he’s probably the best representation of his sire here on the grounds,” said Paramount’s Pat Costello of this chestnut yearling, which is out of an Italian group I winner and is a member of Raven’s Pass’ first crop. “He’s a big, attractive horse with a lot of bone.” Hip No. 180, a colt by Tiznow – Horns Gray, by Pass the Tab. Consigned by VanMeter Sales, agent. “He’s a very nice horse that is a half brother to that nice grade I winner Awesome Humor (by Distorted Humor),” said Tom VanMeter of this dark bay or brown yearling. “He is an exceptionally racy-looking kind of horse.” Hip No. 183, a colt by Elusive Quality – Kobla, by Strawberry Road. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent for the dispersal of the estate of Edward P. Evans (Spring Hill Farm). “He’s a full brother to (grade I) winner Quality Road and he’s a lovely colt,” said Lane’s End’s Bill Farish of this bay yearling. “Actually, at this point, he looks a little better than Quality Road did. I know that’s a normal sales pitch, but he really does look better. He has a beautiful head and is a very athletic-looking colt.” Hip No. 193, a filly by Giant's Causeway – Mayville’s Magic, by Gone West. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent. This chestnut yearling is a full sister to stakes-placed winner Magical Affair (by Giant’s Causeway) and a half sister to stakes-placed winner Cabbage Key (by A.P. Indy). She is from the family of European champion Gay Gallanta (by Woodman) and French champion Gay Mecene. Hip No. 195, Positively Grand, filly by Bernardini – Miss Audrey, by Grand Slam. Consigned by Woods Edge Farm, agent. “She’s a lovely, balanced, athletic filly with scope,” said Woods Edge’s Peter O’Callaghan of this bay yearling, whose dam is a half sister to English group II winner Distinction (by Danehill) and English added-money winner Ivy Creek (by Gulch). “She got a great length of leg, depth of heart, and length of rein.” Hip No. 198, a colt by Bernardini – Moroccan Rose, by Carson City. Consigned by Gainesway, agent. “He is a high quality colt by a very exciting horse of the moment,” said Gainesway’s Michael Hernon of this bay yearling, whose dam was a stakes-placed winner. “He is strong with a good body, and he is correct. He’s a good mover and has shown very well thus far.” Hip No. 199, a filly by Flashy Bull – Ms. Cornstalk, by Indian Charlie. Consigned by Brereton C. Jones/Airdrie Stud, agent. “She’s a beautiful filly, with good size, scope, and muscle; she walks at you well,” said Airdrie’s Bret Jones of this chestnut yearling, which is a half sister to Canadian Horse of the Year Biofuel(by Stormin Fever ) and stakes winner Tu Endie Wei (by Johar). Hip No. 203, a colt by Curlin – Pleasant Dixie, by Dixieland Band. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent for Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings. “He’s very nice, very athletic-looking colt; he’s a great representative of Curlin,” said Lane’s End’s Bill Farish of this dark bay or brown yearling, which is a member of his sire’s first crop and is a half brother to grade I winner Southern Image (by Halo’s Image) and Japanese group III winner Black Bar Spin (by Put It Back). “He’s got a great hip and shoulder on him, and he’s a really fluid mover. He looks like a runner.” Hip No. 207, a filly by Indian Charlie – Proud Spell, by Proud Citizen. Consigned by Brereton C. Jones/Airdrie Stud, agent. “She is a very racy filly that is very much in the mold of her mother,” said Airdrie’s Bret Jones of this dark bay or brown yearling, which is the first foal out of a champion. “She has as good a walk as any horse we’re bringing to the sales grounds. Indian Charlie, obviously, just continues to do everything we could ask for by a stallion.” Hip No. 208, a colt by Medaglia d'Oro – Public Dancer, by Elusive Quality. Consigned by Dromoland Farm, agent. “He is a very nice horse owned by a lady in Ireland," said Dromoland’s Gerry Dilger of this bay yearling, which is from the family of grade I winners Albert the Great (by Go for Gin) and Trumpet’s Blare. “He’s a good-moving horse that stands up good. He’s well-balanced and strong.” Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...#ixzz1XluRkjog
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984. 
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09-12-2011, 04:29 PM
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Market Talk: Analyzing Keeneland's Opener
by Deirdre B. Biles The Keeneland September yearling sale kicked off with increases in gross, average price, and median price from a year ago. But the buy-back rate was up, indicating consignors were less satisfied with prices during the first of the auction’s two select sessions. Read what people had to say about the market following Sept. 11’s opening session in Lexington: Bob Baffert, Hall of Fame trainer: “There’s a lot of money here, that’s why (the sale is up). You think things are kind of bad (in the economy). Have you tried to get into an Outback or a Red Lobster lately. You can’t get a parking spot. There’s nothing wrong with the economy.” Bill Farish, Lane’s End: “We got our horses sold for the most part and bought a couple back. I feel like the market is definitely thinner. Except for the rare case, you don’t have as many scopes (endoscopic throat examinations) as you would have in years past. The buyers are particular, but they’re not so particular that we don’t have anybody on our horses.” Craig Bandoroff, Denali Stud: “The two horses of ours that they (the buyers) wanted sold very well. We had a few buy-backs, which is something I don’t like. But I think when you’re at this level, you’re selling for people who have the wherewithal to keep their horses if they really want to keep them. It’s not like when you get into Book Three (of the sale catalog) and you’re selling for people that this is how they make their living. “In Book One, if somebody has a really nice horse, they generally get aggressive and say, ‘Look, I’m willing to sell it, but I’m not going to sell it unless you give me what I want.’ I never have a qualm with a guy who has a really nice horse (and wants a big price). It’s when they get unrealistic on a not-so-nice horse that it gets difficult. “I think there’s an oversupply of certain sires and it hurts you (as a seller). When there are so many of them, they (buyers) say, ‘Well, you know, that’s a nice one, but I like this one better.’ It’s not that anybody is doing anything wrong, that’s just the way it is.” Brereton C. Jones, Airdrie Stud: “There are a lot of industries in America that would like to have those numbers (posted by Keeneland during the opening session) representing their efforts. Hopefully, the market will continue to be positive throughout the sale, but it will be more difficult when you get into the latter half of the sale. There will be lesser priced horses, but the people who will be buying them will have smaller pocketbooks. “Keeneland has done a masterful job of going around the world in areas that have racing to sell the Kentucky product. Of course, as we all know, it’s more than just the Kentucky product. But Keeneland is a Kentucky corporation, so they’re trying to bring the worldwide horse market in here. Something like 49 different countries were represented here at last year’s sale, and that was an amazing number. “The fact that Keeneland decided to have the nighttime sessions (for the select portion of the auction) to get started has helped psychologically. People are relaxed, they sit down and meet their friends, and have a libation or two. If they’ve got some money at home, they get in the mood and think why not go ahead and spend it because we don’t know what this economy is going to do. “Let’s say you were a successful entrepreneur and you were getting ready to start a business, but then you watch the squabbling that is going on in Washington between both political parties. You would think, ‘Golly I don’t feel comfortable going out and spending all of my money to start a brand new business. I think maybe I’m going to buy a horse or two and just wait it out.’ There is a lot of that going on right now.” Meg Levy, Bluewater Sales: “The people who are looking to buy a horse around here, they still don’t want to feel like they are overpaying. They don’t necessarily want a 40% discount, but they don’t want to feel like they are overpaying in this market and I think the same goes for any other luxury item. This is a business like any other, and you want give yourself a margin to be able to make a profit even if it’s a lifestyle thing.” “I feel like we could add a little more urgency to Book One just by maybe putting more horses in one night and compressing it into one night. I feel like people would feel more urgency because they wouldn’t have all this time to go through these horses.” John Sikura, Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency: “The bidding last night was quite conservative. People aren’t nearly as gung-ho and enthusiastic. They seemed to set very stringent limits and levels on what they were going to do. Not that I could complain about that horse (the $1.4 million session-topping A.P. Indy – Malka colt); it was a good sale. But if he had made $2 million I wouldn’t have been surprised. “I think a lot of it is the mentality. For so long there was such competition and everybody had to have the same horses. It drove things upward. The bidders are kind of in the drivers’ seat now and I think they’re probably enjoying it. “We need to have healthier racing. For somebody to spend a million dollars for a horse there have to be a lot of purse opportunities. There has to be the ability for a horse to earn its way out of its purchase price. Healthy, great racing is what makes the Australian and Japanese buyers so strong. There are great purse opportunities to recoup their investment. There is an enthusiasm for the sport that makes the interest so much deeper.” Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...#ixzz1XlvLTCR7
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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09-12-2011, 04:47 PM
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Baffert's quote is pretty amusing
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09-12-2011, 05:24 PM
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09-12-2011, 07:06 PM
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RNA's first night
Last night's RNA's, and the price the seller declined to sell for:
002 Filly Unbridled's Song - Richwoman $220,000 006 Colt Elusive Quality - Sacre Coeur $110,000 007 Colt Dynaformer - Sacred Feather $300,000 008 Colt Unbridled's Song - Serena's Cat $300,000 009 Filly Tapit - She Says It Best - $375,000 011 Colt Unbridled's Song - Sluice $160,000 012 Colt Giant's Causeway - Stilled $185,000 018 Filly Indian Charlie - Trusty Lady $140,000 023 Colt Bernardini - Wind Flow $240,000 036 Filly Tiznow - Bar Lazy J $120,000 038 Filly Invasor - Bells for Marlin $70,000 040 Colt Tiznow - Big and Beautiful $325,000 045 Colt Medaglia d'Oro - Bubbling Heights $240,000 047 Colt Giant's Causeway - Candlelight $170,000 060 Colt Candy Ride - Finding Aurum $335,000 067 Filly Malibu Moon - Golden Streamer $30,000 069 Colt Elusive Quality - Gypsy Hollow $185,000 076 Colt Malibu Moon - Intangible $90,000 076 Filly Medaglia d'Oro - Ipi Tombe $575,000 079 Colt Henrythenavigator - Lady Canna $185,000 081 Colt Curlin - Lady Truffles - $135,000 085 Filly Harlan's Holiday - Madison's Quest $45,000 093 Filly Curlin - Misty Hour $245,000 094 Filly Unbridled's Song - My White Corvette $385,000 095 Filly Mr Greely - Nunnery $40,000 106 Colt Street Cry - Quendom $190,000
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09-13-2011, 12:00 PM
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09-13-2011, 07:50 PM
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The shrimp typically found in restaurants nowadays is nowhere near the flavor and quality of what you'd find 20-30 years ago. Me? I get wild native Maine shrimp by the bucketful for $1 a lb when in season, then prep and freeze a year's worth, for like $50. The meat is pink and sweet, and bears no resemblance to cardboard.
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09-12-2011, 07:07 PM
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"Have the clean racing people run any ads explaining that giving a horse a Starbucks and a chocolate poppyseed muffin for breakfast would likely result in a ten year suspension for the trainer?" - Dr. Andrew Roberts
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09-12-2011, 07:23 PM
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"Stewards took way too long on inquiry in Futurity yesterday. Need to speed things up. Horses are hot an tired." Talking about Coil after the Haskell "He could be just ad good ad Point Given the way he ran the other day." And "When in Del Mar make sure you eat at Burlaps restaurant . It's the bomb . Best food and cool atmosphere." At what point are you too old to describe something as the bomb?
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09-12-2011, 10:42 PM
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I dunno about you guys, but I'm exhausted watching other people spend all that money. I was happy for West Point Thoroughbreds. They got that Curlin from the family of Street Sense for $700,000. The AP Indy - Sapphire 'n Silk filly was a real beauty from what I saw on the live feed. $400,000 felt like a bargain. What's the highest buyback so far? $575,000?
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