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Keeneland September -- Names, Top Hits, and More

A few post-sale statistics now that the Keeneland September yearling auction has concluded.

Are Names an Advantage at Yearling Sales?

I've always thought bidders had a prejudice against "named" yearlings at Thoroughbred sales. The numbers seem to indicate I'm wrong.

Thoroughbred Pedigree Review of KEESEP Hip #4233 -- A Rasmussen Factor Case Study

An offering at the upcoming Keeneland yearling sale is inbred to the dam of A.P. Indy, which inspires a quick look at the Rasmussen Factor pattern of Thoroughbred inbreeding.

It's International Night at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga

Bernardini's big numbers might steal the headlines, but rare appearances by sires from Germany and Australia are worth a second look.

9 Marks of Top-Priced Yearlings at the Keeneland Sale

The data are clear: certain qualities or circumstances are favored in the yearling sales ring. Here are nine factors that were markers for success at the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale.

Commercial Sales In a Down Market

A few thoughts on the state of the Thoroughbred yearling sales market.

From the Families of Leading Sires A.P. Indy and Storm Cat

It's a family thing: yearling fillies from the immediate female family of A. P. Indy and Storm Cat were offered at the Keeneland September yearling sale's ninth day.

Scoped, Scanned, and Sound -- Yearling Sales Prep Update

The sales repository offers potential bidders some health information about Thoroughbreds being sold at auction. It's part of the sales-prep process to have a foal scoped and x-rayed -- and good results make for happy sellers.

7 Tips for the Keeneland September Yearling Sale

Some of the secrets revealed in A Guide to Buying Thoroughbreds at the Keeneland September Sale are tips on how to read what the sales catalog page really says ...why timing can be everything ... who should be on your team of advisors ... and how you can compare the offerings hip-by-hip to determine your top picks.

Yearling Sales Prep Update

The Keeneland September yearling sales catalogs are now online. 5,555 hips -- a lot to look through. My colt is progressing through his sales prep and should be looking good by mid-September.

Yearling Season Starts Ominously

Fasig-Tipton July numbers are worrisome for breeders with yearling offerings later in the season. Also, a look at the progeny sales results of my colt's sire and broodmare sire.

September, Here We Come

Breeding decisions made in 2006... foals born in 2007... yearling sales in 2008. I've got a colt headed to Keeneland September... follow along with his sales prep and all the joys (and pains) of sending a yearling through the ring.

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