Passionate Female Equestrian Enthusiast Grows Elite Stable With $2.3 Million Purchase at September Sale

The month of September has arrived and the market season in the equestrian racing industry has started. The buyers and sellers are coming to the Keeneland September Yearling Sale to get the best profitable deal. The buyers are willing to shell money out of their deep pockets for the best horses. The sellers are trying to get the best possible price for their stock.

This year the opening day of the market saw a great turnout and the hall was packed with bidders. On the first day, a total of 110 horses were sold with above $5 million on average sale figure. The highlight of the day was the daughter of Into Mischief who caught the eye of a passionate female equestrian and was sold for millions.

Daughter of Into Mischief purchased by reputed equestrian

According to Blood-Horse, the filly is the daughter of Grade 1 CashCall Futurity winner Into Mischief and Grade 3 2015 Monmouth Oaks winner Delightful Joy. The filly was bred by International Equities Holding, Kentucky, and was sold by agent Gainesway. The filly was consigned as Hip 92 arrived at the ring and was sold for $2.3 million. The purchaser was Shadwell Racing owned by Sheikha Hissa, the daughter of the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This was the equestrian enthusiast’s first shopping on her own at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale after the demise of her father in 2021.

Prior to 2021, Shadwell Racing was the leading buyer in the market. Speaking about her experience, Johnny Smith from Shadwell said, “Sheikha Hissa is very happy to be here and excited to participate in the sale, there will be more fireworks tomorrow“. The agent thought the filly would be fetched for around $1.5 million. The consignor said that the filly is out of grade 3 winner Tapit whose sired horse is a grade 2 winner and still performing. For them, the auction was a pleasant surprise. Shadwell Racing also purchased a filly bred by Don Alberto Corporation and daughter of Uncle Mo for  $750,000. This year saw a good start at the Keeneland with many high-price deals to be seen in the coming days.

About Keeneland September Yearling Sale

The Keeneland September Yearling Sale is a world equestrian marketplace for thoroughbred horses. The market is famous among equestrian owners and enthusiasts for its features that distinguish it from other auction marketplaces. The first feature is the availability of a large number of quality horses at all levels of the market. The second feature is the attraction of buyers from diverse backgrounds with deep pockets and the last is the successful performance of the horses sold at this market in the racing field.

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Last year, the market attracted 1,321 buyers and were from 25 different countries. The highest buyer was Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables who shelled out more than $12 million and bought 31 horses. This year the market will be open till the 23rd of September and authorities are hopeful for another successful year.

Into Mischief has sired many horses who are successful in the racing circuit. The presence of Sheikha Hissa shows her passion for the equestrian sport and understanding. The million-dollar purchases show her stable plan for the future racing seasons.

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