The Five-Cross Files : Yearlings

Keeneland September -- Names, Top Hits, and More

sgillies — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT

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

Are Names an Advantage at Yearling Sales?

sgillies — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:25:00 GMT

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

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

sgillies — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:46:00 GMT

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....(read more)

It's International Night at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga

sgillies — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:40:00 GMT

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

9 Marks of Top-Priced Yearlings at the Keeneland Sale

sgillies — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:39:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Commercial Sales In a Down Market

sgillies — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:22:00 GMT

A few thoughts on the state of the Thoroughbred yearling sales market....(read more)

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

sgillies — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:41:00 GMT

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....(read more)

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

sgillies — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:10:00 GMT

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....(read more)

7 Tips for the Keeneland September Yearling Sale

sgillies — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:26:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Yearling Sales Prep Update

sgillies — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:33:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Yearling Season Starts Ominously

sgillies — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:32:00 GMT

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....(read more)

September, Here We Come

sgillies — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:58:00 GMT

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....(read more)