A Day in My Life at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale

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SilverCharm — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:44:30 GMT

I am a sucker for the grays. So I liked them and the roan colt that was in the first days sale. I watched it on Kenneland.com and also on HRTV. I must say that the HRTV commentary was pretty boring. I did like the interview with Ben Leon of Besilu Stables but paying 4.2 for a horse is just crazy and gives those outside horseracing a view that it is a sport that is only for the wealthy.

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ZJ — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:31:06 GMT

Had money not been an issue, my picks would have been: first the Distorted Humor - Folklore, by Tiznow colt. Folklore was one of my favorites from her generation and I was heartbroken when she was injured. I have not yet seen clear pictures of the colt yet, but he sold for around 490k so he must have been beautiful.

Also, the second pick would have been the full sister to filly Octave (Unbridled's Song - Belle Nuit).... she was beautiful. Didn't look at all like big sis, but if she has her sister's tenacity, she'd be a great addition.

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whc72 — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:05:38 GMT

Ridglings can be rather successful as stallions. AP Indy, anyone? In fact, the bronze statue of him at Lanes End is anatomically correct in this matter.

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Kyri — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:54:25 GMT

Oh, Hip 9, out of them all. Giant's Causeway-Alidiva. What a princess, what a beauty. Tall blonde with stockings and a beautiful structure. Yeah, her full sister Alioonagh was another one I liked and she has done nothing in four starts in GB -- but Oonagh McCool was also a full to this filly, so I still give her a big chance of success.

Also, poor little Hip 155, first son of one of my favorite mares, Honey Ryder. He looked about 13 hands and is a ridgeling who cribs -- but I liked the look in his eye. He could be the underdog success story.

Hip 49, Empire Maker-Henderson Band, looks ready to go out and win the Derby tomorrow.

I could go on...

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Lmaris — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:42:36 GMT

I liked the looks of 191. Sure, I've got a weakness for greys, but he was gorgeous. I also like the "puny" ones who actually look like yearlings, not 3 year olds. I used to go to the Keenland July sale in the 1970's and the horses look much different now - carrying much more weight and more mature looking. Kinda sad that these babies are expected to look like they could run tomorrow.

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anna — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:41:46 GMT

i'd buy the half sister to the top sire harlan's holiday as well as the yearling out of take charge lady by ap indy that rna'd at 80k and i'd also try for the fullbrother to into mischief

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Jon Fowler — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:12:31 GMT

Great to read about your sales experience. I viewed some horses on Saturday and saw HIP 94 from afar. At first glance I thought she was a colt from her size. She walked great and has a good family line. Definitely one I will keep up with. $685,000 was a great price for her.

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DawnStorm — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:39:07 GMT

Arch-Spice Island; a half-brother to Icebox, no?

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Zen's Auntie — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:56:43 GMT

If money was no object?? wow I never even thought of that, but if I had 30 or 40 K I'd have bought hip #155 puny or not you just dont get Giants Causeway for that kinda dough... In fact if I had any spare change Id be watching for another Adena bargain colt to come live in Idaho with me and be a stud. we could use some decent blood out here thats for sure.

Im not a buyer or a seller at Keenland but I have been following it a bit lately and was surprized to see that a the Smart Strike Ridgeling that sold for 1M was being touted as a future stallion prospect. Hmmm. Really?

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Carole Hemingway — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:49:46 GMT

If money were no object, I'd like to buy "The Last Meow"...that horse is going to go places and she's a beauty, Storm Cat never made ugly horses, in fact come to think of it there are NO ugly horses!

Carole Hemingway

Freeport, Maine

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Flynne — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:22:43 GMT

If money were no object, I absolutely loved the A.P. Indy-Private Gift filly (185) that RNAd for $1.25 million. Watching the live stream, she looked worth every dollar being thrown for her. My second favorite was the A.P. Indy-Fleet Indian filly (37). The Balance colt was another eye catcher with that huge blaze. I also really liked the Arch-Spice Island colt (198). I love them all. I can't help it! lol

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AnneM — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:48:16 GMT

I am not a big Unbridled's Song fan but I really liked 221 too.

There was something about him that caught my attention.

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Sue — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:14:06 GMT

I have been watching the Keeneland sales online. I did look at the videos available online at the Keeneland sales website, to study horses in advance and see if my favorites sold well. My favorite horse from the available videos was pulled out of the sale(hip #180). Since you were at the sale perhaps you could answer my question(or know somone who can)? From what I could see on the live feed Hip#490 looked like a handsome colt. I couldn't see his legs.. Why was he sold for $1,000.00?

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Big Lou — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:21:46 GMT

The one that impress me more through the screen oif my computer was hip#94 by Unbridle Song and sold for $685,000.00.Very impressive.Ihave been lucky to have been in Keeneland several times for the sales.Nothing gets even close.Best aqnywhere

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Juan Escobedo — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:20:46 GMT

Hip. 47, one of the last colts by storm cat, what a beautiful colt