“Proud to Have Purchased This”: Days After Saratoga Massacre, Dave Portnoy Flaunts His Most Priced Equestrian Investment

Dave Portnoy has surprised everyone by venturing into the equestrian realm. Despite his reputation, his recent involvement in the equestrian world has caused quite a stir. Portnoy was seen at the Saratoga race tracks, a departure from his usual domain. Sadly, the Saratoga racetrack has faced a tragic month, losing seven racehorses in unforeseen circumstances. Maple Leaf Mel suffered a severely broken leg, and Ever Summer experienced a catastrophic fall on August 6th. 

These incidents led to the heartbreaking decision to euthanize both horses on the racetrack. Tragedy struck again when two more racehorses met grim fates. With the recent update, Portnoy’s interest in Saratoga’s horses becomes even more apparent. What could this unconventional move mean for Portnoy’s evolving ventures?

Dave Portnoy enters the equestrian market with his latest purchase

Dave Portnoy shared his recent buy on Instagram stories. The One Bite Pizza Reviewer featured Philanthropist Adam Weitsman’s new investment, a Colt, captioned, “Proud to have purchased this beautiful Colt with my partner Dave Portnoy,” tagging Fasig-Tipton and Portnoy. The NY Bred Yearlings sale’s second session set a new gross sale record.

The records show that over $20,000,000, was held at Saratoga Springs, New York. Fasig-Tipton’s California Fall Yearlings sale, with 283 entries, is set for September 26 in Pomona, CA. After the recent incident, witnessing the thriving New York Saratoga horses is heartening. 

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Portnoy, a self-proclaimed ‘Swiftie,’ was present during the August 5 incident when Maple Leaf Mel fell at the Saratoga race course and was euthanized. Portnoy’s emotional post underscores his deep involvement in the equestrian community, reflecting his concern for the well-being of the horses.

Portnoy finds solace in horses after witnessing a track incident

Dave Portnoy’s impactful Twitter(X) post reverberated, recounting a distressing track incident he witnessed. The One Bite Pizza Reviewer attracted a staggering 2.2 million views and prompted an outpouring of comments. Notably, on August 9, 2023, Portnoy was fond of equine pursuits. Meanwhile, the Barstool Founder unveiled a substantial $650,000 investment in a yearling filly with the caption, “I bought myself a present tonight. Goodnight”. accompanied by evocative images and a video. 

Dave Portnoy’s genuine affection for equestrian life was evident as he candidly declared, “I Love her”. Corroborating his sentiment, the Saratoga horse auctioneer’s website, Fasig-Tipton, confirmed the sale to “Barstool is Back”. With this latest purchase, Portnoy’s evolving journey sparks a lot of curiosity. This leaves the world wondering about the intriguing directions his ventures might take in the time ahead.

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