In Recent Equestrian Sale Update, $28,106,800-Worth Horse Emerges as Unbeatable Leader

The 80th September yearling sale in Keeneland is buzzing currently. This equestrian sale began on September 11th, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. The sale will have around 4198 sires and stallions and will be available for sale until 23rd September. It is a hotspot for top horse buyers, and they will be looking to get their hands on some of the best future stars of upcoming equestrian events. The sale is coming up with the siblings of major event winners like Mage, Adare Manor, etc.

However, the opening day of the sale was dominated by a retired sire, whose legacy was evident in the form of five young horses fetching seven-figure price tags. One of his yearlings won the highest bid of $2.3 million, and others are also anticipated to get the same amount.

A great day for an equestrian veteran

As per the reports from Blood Horse, it was $28,106,800 worth Into Mischief who reigned supreme on the first day of the sale. He is the four-time leading North American sire, and one of his sired horse was the top seller at $2.3 million (Hip 92).

Apart from this, four of his other sired yearlings also boasted seven-figure sales, and with this, he became the first sire to have five seven-figure yearlings in a single session. Storm Cat also achieved the same feat in the 2007 September sale, but it came in during the second session.

Gainesway had a strong start to the day and concluded its consignment by selling three Into Mischief yearlings for $1 million or above. Brian Graves, the General Manager of Gainesway, stated, “You never know. That’s your first horse in the ring bringing a million dollars.”

The first horse that the consignors presented broke the million-dollar mark for the session and was sold to Grandview Equine for $1.1 million. This colt’s lineage includes the sire Into Mischief and the dam American Gal, who is the winner of multiple Grade 1 races. Gainesway had a great opening day and they further got some great deals in their bags.

Further updates on the sale

Gainesway further sold another Into Mischief-sired colt (Hip 162) for $1.7 million. This colt is out of the winning Indian Charlie mare named I’ll Take Charge. The sale moved further, and Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa made a significant sale with a colt (Hip 145) that was sold to Ron Winchell for $1.4 million.

This horse is the first offspring of the multiple grade 1 winner Guarana, who is the daughter of the legendary Ghostzapper.

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The first day of Keeneland September started on a great note, and it will be thrilling to see how the race concludes on September 23. The opening day of the 80th September yearling sale at Keeneland showcased the equestrian world’s dynamism. Into Mischief’s dominance, with five seven-figure yearlings, set the stage for an exciting sale. Equestrian enthusiasts eagerly await more remarkable acquisitions in the days ahead.

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