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Great British Racing International (GBRI) is today launching a campaign titled “British Racing: Invest in the Best,” designed to highlight the strength and importance of the British racing industry globally and encourage future international investment.

“British Racing: Invest in the Best” will take place each autumn for the next three years. It will span a four-week period when the global racing and bloodstock industry's attention turns to Britain's key autumn racedays and yearling sales.

The campaign will deliver a digital showcase of Britain's world-leading credentials across various sides of the racing industry, from training, racing and breeding, to bloodstock sales and welfare, as told by leading figures and organizations from across the industry.

Content will be launched via the campaign website – www.investinthebest.co.uk – and on GBRI's Twitter, Instagram and Facebook platforms.

In year one, the priority audience for the campaign is the U.S. market.

GBR Chief Executive, Rod Street, commented:

“British racing is a world-leading industry. We can see this in the number of British-trained horses that currently feature in the World Thoroughbred Rankings; in the global demand for the stallions we stand in Britain; in the enduring international appeal of our bloodstock sales; in the number of British races that have featured in the world's best race rankings in recent years; and in the welfare standards we uphold for our thoroughbreds both in and out of training.

“Today, GBRI is turning the dial up on promoting the best of British racing around the world. There is a lot to showcase. Equally, there's a lot of work to do if British racing is to retain the position it has held throughout its history. International investment underpins the health and vibrancy of the British racing industry, and we are facing increasingly stiff competition for international participation from other jurisdictions. We must be proactive in focusing the attention on what qualifies Britain as the global home of horse racing. GBRI will lead this important work on behalf of the industry.” 

Racing broadcaster and “British Racing: Invest in the Best” ambassador, Nick Luck, commented:

“I have always maintained that sport at the highest level thrives when we make the world a smaller place. The racing and bloodstock industries benefit when nations share ideas, cross-pollinate our horses and attract one another's owners.

“British racing's heritage, its variety and its long-earned reputation for producing and nurturing the highest quality turf horses combine to maintain its international standing. I am delighted that GBRI is taking this message to the world and am happy to be working alongside their excellent team to achieve their ambitions with this campaign.” 

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The Keeneland September Yearling Sale boasts one of the most diverse catalogs in the world, not only in terms of perceived quality, but by place of origin.

This year's record-setting renewal saw yearlings from 21 U.S. states and Canadian provinces change hands through the ring or by private sale

Following is a list of the most expensive 2022 Keeneland September offerings for each state or province with at least one horse sold, listed in alphabetical order by birthplace, with a short analysis of each horse's pedigree.

Alberta
Hip 1777 – B. c., Speightstown x Delcapem, by Uncle Mo
Sold to X-Men Racing for $220,000
Consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, agent
Bred by Daniel Investments Holdings Inc.

The first foal out of Delcapem, from the family of Grade 1 winners Well Chosen and Leofric.

Arkansas
Hip 2250 – Ch. f., Good Magic x Hi Beautiful, by Snow Ridge
Sold to Lucan Bloodstock for $95,000
Consigned by Lane's End, agent
Bred by Bill McDowell

Out of a stakes-placed runner whose produce includes the stakes-placed Malibu High (by Malibu Moon).

British Columbia
Hip 1990 – Ch. f., Vino Rosso x Revealing Moment, by After Market
Sold to Barry Berkelhammer, agent, for $100,000
Consigned by Runnymede Farm, agent
Bred by Bryan Anderson and Carol Anderson

Revealing Moment is a full-sister to Grade 1 winner Belle Gallantey. The filly's fourth dam is the champion Meadow Star, which puts her in the family of champion Arrogate.

California
Hip 388 – Dk. b. or br. f., Bernardini x Pragmatic Princess, by Ghostzapper
Sold to New Horizons Bloodstock for $30,000
Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
Bred by Warlock Stables, Myrick, Dougan, English, and Perry and Denise Martin

The first foal out of the unraced Pragmatic Princess, who is herself a half-sister to two black type producers.

Florida (tie)
Hip 123 – Dk. b. or br. c., Omaha Beach x Achalaya, by Bellamy Road
Sold to White Birch Farm for $775,000
Consigned by Gainesway, agent
Bred by Loren Nichols

From the first crop of Spendthrift Farm's Omaha Beach, this colt is a half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Casa Creed (by Jimmy Creed) and Grade 3 winner Chess's Dream (by Jess's Dream). All three foals to race out of Achalaya are winners.

Hip 370 – B. c., Into Mischief x Osare, by Medaglia d'Oro
Sold to Repole Stable/Robert & Lawana Low for $775,000
Consigned by Denali Stud, agent for Bridlewood Farm
Bred by Bridlewood Farm

The first foal out of a stakes-winning half-sister to Arrogate. The colt's fourth dam is champion Meadow Star.

Illinois
Hip 3824 – Gr. or ro. c., Tapwrit x Lady Shackleford, by Shackleford
Sold to Peter Scott Reiman for $6,000
Consigned by Pope McLean (Crestwood Farm), agent
Bred by Cut 10 Racing

The second foal out of the winning mare Lady Shackleford, who is herself a half-sister to classic-placed Everfast. Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Wilko is in the extended family.

Indiana
Hip 1701 – B. c., Maximus Mischief x Andapinkcarnation, by Uncle Mo
Sold to Corinne & Bill Heiligbrodt for $175,000
Consigned by Wynnstay Sales, agent
Bred by Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM

From the debut crop of Maximus Mischief, this is the first foal out of the placed Uncle Mo mare, who is herself a half-sister to two black type earners and one black type producer. Grade 2 winner Azul Leon can be found further down the page.

Iowa
Hip 1739 – Bites the Wind, B. c., Mendelssohn x Bridgette Bordeaux, by Medaglia d'Oro
Sold to Dennis O'Neill for $110,000
Consigned by Grovendale Sales, agent
Bred by Asiel Stable

Out of a stakes-placed mare whose produce includes the stakes-placed Elusive d'Oro (by Medaglia d'Oro). Each of this colt's first four dams are stakes producers.

Kentucky
Hip 97 – B. c., Quality Road x True Feelings, by Latent Heat
Sold to Talla Racing, Woodford Racing, West Point LEB, agt, for $2.5 million
Property of Stonehaven Steadings
Bred by Stonehaven Steadings

The overall sale topper, out of a Grade 3-placed mare whose three foals to race are all winners, including stakes winner Feeling Mischief (by Into Mischief) and Grade 3-placed Royal Act (by American Pharoah). Champions Wait a While and Lookin at Lucky can be found in the female family.

Louisiana
Hip 1279 – B. c., Audible x You Laughin, by Sharp Humor
Sold to Heiligbrodt, Green, Castille for $175,000
Consigned by Eaton Sales, agent for Coteau Grove Farms
Bred by Coteau Grove Farms

This colt from the first crop of Audible is a half-brother to G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner Zenden. The unplaced dam You Laughin is a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Sweet Reason and Grade 3 winner Don't Forget Gil, among others.

Maryland
Hip 679 – New King, B. c., Into Mischief x Hollywood Royal, by Distorted Humor
Sold to Donato Lanni, agent for SF/Starlight/Madaket for $700,000
Consigned by Scott Mallory, agent for Determined Stud
Bred by 2500 Determined Stud

The third foal out of the winning dam, who is herself a half-sister to Grade 2-placed stakes winner Laurie's Rocket, stakes winner Greeley's Rocket, and the dam of Grade 3-placed stakes winner Necker Island. The page also features Grade 1 winner Adieu.

Minnesota
Hip 3282 – Dk. b. or br. f., by Dialed In x Thigh High Boots, by Storm Boot
Sold to Jim Thares for $50,000
Consigned by Ballysax Bloodstock, agent
Bred by Richard Bremer & Cheryl Sprick

All eight of the runners out of Thigh High Boots are winners, including Midwest stakes winners Bet Your Boots (by Birdstone), Shipmate (by Midshipman), and Bet Your Life (by Giacomo), along with two additional stakes-placed runners.

New Jersey
Hip 3287 – Gr. or ro. c., The Factor x Tipsy at Midnight, by Midnight Lute
Sold to Linehan Bloodstock for $14,000
Consigned by Trackside Farm (Tom Evans), agent
Bred by New Dawn Stable

A half-brother to Grade 2-placed Midnight Crome (by California Chrome), out of a winning half-sister to Grade 3 winner Itty Bitty Pretty and stakes winner Greeley's Conquest.

New York
Hip 140 – B. c., Into Mischief x Artemis Agrotera, by Roman Ruler
Sold to White Birch Farm for $450,000
Consigned by Sequel New York, agent for Chester and Mary Broman
Bred by Chester Broman & Mary R. Broman

Grade 1 winner Artemis Agrotera is the dam of three winners from as many runners, including stakes winner Chesterfield (by Tapit), who topped the 2019 OBS March sale at $2 million. Grade 1 winner and sire Stephen Got Even is in the extended family.

Ohio
Hip 1212 – B. c., Vino Rosso x Storm Raven, by Bodemeister
Sold to Winchell Thoroughbreds for $375,000
Consigned by Baccari Bloodstock, agent
Bred by Smokin C

The second foal out of winner Storm Raven, and from the debut crop of Vino Rosso. His third dam is multiple Grade 1 winner Dream Supreme, putting him in the family of Grade 1 winner Majestic Warrior.

Oklahoma
Hip 2691 – Gr. or ro. f., Frosted x Kiawah Cat, by Lemon Drop Kid
Sold to James W. Rogers for $57,000
Consigned by Four Star Sales, agent
Bred by Center Hills Farm

Out of a Grade 3-placed mare who has thrown a black type producer. This filly's third dam is the multiple Grade 1 winner Nastique, and her second dam is Grade 3 winner Thunder Kitten, whose 10 winners include five black type earners.

Ontario
Hip 1917 – Ch. f., Ghostzapper x Mexican Hat, by Street Cry
Sold to Solis/Litt for $450,000
Consigned by Anderson Farms, agent
Bred by Narola, LLC and Anderson Farms Ont. Inc.

The second foal out of a placed half-sister to Grade 1 winner Secret Spice. The extended family includes two-time Canadian Broodmare of the Year Loving Vindication, whose runners include Canadian Horse of the Year Wonder Gadot and Grade 1 winner Hard Not To Love.

Pennsylvania
Hip 1881 – Ch. c., Vino Rosso x Lady Pomeroy, by Pomeroy
Sold to Zap/Murphy for CA Racing Partners & Ciaglia for $75,000
Consigned by Nicky Drion Thoroughbreds, agent
Bred by Whysper Wynd Farm

Out of a winning mare, and from the first crop of Vino Rosso, this colt hails from the family of Grade 1 winner Curalina and graded-placed runners including Whatdreamsrmadeof, Ladyecho, and Dream Spinner.

Texas
Hip 826 – B. c., Not This Time x Song of Melody, by Flat Out
Sold to Repole Stables & St. Elias Stables for $320,000
Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
Bred by Jeff Kerber

The second foal out of seven-time winner Song of Melody. Third dam Words of War is the pivot point to runners including European champion Rainbow View, Grade 1 winner No Matter What, and Grade 2 winner E Dubai.

Virginia
Hip 2031 – Dk. b. or br. f., Audible x Summertime Green, by Empire Maker
Sold to Maverick Racing & Siena Farm for $160,000
Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Ann Mudge Backer (Smitten Farm)
Bred by Ann Mudge Backer & Smitten Farm

From the first crop of Audible, this is a half-sister to Virginia stakes winner Tryon Summer (by Discreetly Mine). Grade 3 winner Exclusive Enough can be found further down the page.

West Virginia
Hip 1449 – Dk. b. or br. c., Tonalist x Holiday Shopping, by Harlan's Holiday
Sold to Breeze Easy for $130,000
Consigned by Machmer Hall Sales, agent
Bred by Schiano Racing Inc.

All four foals to race out of the unplaced Holiday Shopping are winners. Grade 1 winner Miss Shop is on this colt's page, along with Grade 2 winners Trappe Shot and Imprimis.

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Keeneland's September Yearling Sale ended its record run on Saturday with gross sales of $405,495,700, the highest in Keeneland auction history, and September Sale records for average ($142,429) and median ($70,000) prices.

Keeneland sold a total of 2,847 yearlings through the ring during the 12-day auction, held Sept. 12-24, for $405,495,700 to best the previous record of $399,791,800 set during the 2006 September Sale. This year's gross represents a 14.93 percent increase over $352,815,500 for 2,671 horses sold through the ring at last year's 11-day sale.

Cumulative average and median prices surpassed September Sale records established in 2021. Average price of $142,429 rose 7.83 percent over last year's $132,091, while the median was up 7.69 percent from $65,000 to $70,000.

Additionally, 114 horses that did not meet their reserve price in the ring were sold privately for a total of $12,725,500 to push total gross sales to $418,221,200 as of Sept. 24.

“This sale went beyond our expectations and reflects the energy and excitement in racing right now,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “We are grateful to our consignors, sellers and buyers for their support of Keeneland and the September Sale. And a special thanks to the breeders. We appreciate how much hard work goes into breeding and raising quality horses, and we are very happy they were rewarded for their efforts through the ring.”

In addition to the record results, the unprecedented depth of the September Sale market and the diversity of its buying bench is reflected in the numbers:

• 88 different buyers each spent $1 million or more during the two-week sale.
• 30 yearlings sold for $1 million or more, the most since the 2007 September Sale and double the 15 sold in 2021.
• The $2.5 million sale-topping Quality Road colt was the most expensive yearling in North America and the second most expensive yearling in the world sold at public auction this year.
• The top 10 highest-priced horses sold to eight different buyers.
• The top 15 highest-priced horses represented 13 different consignors.
• 162 horses sold for $500,000 or more during the sale compared to 138 in 2021, representing consignors large and small.
• Demand for horses produced a record clearance rate of 82 percent.

“We are extremely happy with the way the sale went,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “We're very proud of having quality horses cataloged right to the end of the auction. For breeders, there's a lot more quality control in the system and we're at a point where supply and demand are pretty balanced. We are delighted for our clients and appreciate the support they've given us.”

Aidan O'Meara of Stonehaven Steadings, which sold 19 horses for $8,283,000 (including private sales), headlined by the sale-topping $2.5 million Quality Road colt purchased by Talla Racing, Woodford Racing and West Point, L.E.B., echoed comments about market strength.

“It's been a tremendous market,” O'Meara said. “We had a phenomenal run ourselves, but everybody across the board has had some seriously nice trading. It's a huge turnaround from a couple of years ago at the height of COVID and we were all fretting about what was going to unfold in that scenario. To see the turnaround in such a short period of time has been phenomenal.”

For the second consecutive year, the September Sale presented Books 1 and 2 on the first four days of the auction with more than 1,000 horses among the finest individuals based on pedigree and conformation in the catalog. The goal was to present the largest number of exceptional horses possible before major domestic and foreign buyers during Week 1.

“We listened to feedback from buyers and tried to structure the sale in a way that would enable them to see the top horses in the first few days, and they responded. Buyers showed up in droves from all over the world,” Keeneland Director of Sales Operations Cormac Breathnach said. “Growth on Day 1 was tremendous – no bigger day of growth from last year to this year than that first day of the sale.”

Day 1 grossed $57,095,000, up 48.99 percent from last year's first-day gross of $38,322,000.

The auction opened with immediate fireworks as Hip 1, a colt by Medaglia d'Oro, sold to the partnership of Talla and West Point for $850,000, the highest amount paid for Hip 1 in the September Sale since at least 1999. Seven hips later, the auction had its first seven-figure horse, a filly by Quality Road sold to Claiborne Farm, agent, for $1.2 million.

“The very first hip bringing $850,000 set the tone,” Lacy said. “That first day was incredible. We really leaned into getting Book 1 solidified by listening to our buyers and our clients. This was something we needed to reestablish to make sure we had the quality forward. It really worked. The buyers appreciated it. There was almost a sense of euphoria around the grounds for a number of days and it carried all the way through the sale.”

Gross sales of $113,660,000 for the two-day Book 1 represented a 25.42 percent increase over 2021's $90,622,000. Another sign of Book 1 strength came in the number of horses selling for $500,000 or more: 96 this year versus 43 last year. The two-day Book 1 clearance rate jumped from 65 percent in 2021 to 78 percent this year.

The bullish market continued through Week 2 of the sale, which included major Week 1 buyers such as Vinnie Viola's St. Elias Stable shopping into the final days; Viola bought session-topping yearlings on Days 10 and 11. Further strengthening Week 2 was the active participation of waves of international buyers representing such countries as Argentina, Azerbaijan, Chile, China, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, and Saudi Arabia.

“It's an incredible market. The rate of sales is amazing,” said Pat Costello of Paramount Sales, which sold 136 horses for $20,448,500 (includes private sales to date). “Today (second Thursday) out back (rear bidding and viewing area) they're clamoring over the horses. They are people who got shut out in previous books. There is depth to the market. The top-end guys kept buying back into other books (beyond Books 1 and 2) and that has driven people back into these books (5 and 6). One of the things driving the market is the shortage of horses.”

In Books 4-6, the clearance rate never fell below 82 percent. During the ninth session on Wednesday, Sept. 21, a Keeneland record 329 horses sold through the ring in a single session.

“The catalog is only as good as the support the breeders give you,” Breathnach said. “It's a very strong crop of yearlings that has been bred locally and nationally. That's a credit to the breeders and sellers who presented them so well. And we were supported so well by the buying base domestically and internationally all the way through the sale. It shows the hunger for racehorses is there.”

“It's been a strong sale across the board, and it's amazing it has held up so well and above last year,” agreed Marc McLean of Crestwood Farm, which sold seven-figure horses for the first time, a Gun Runner colt and a Quality Road colt, each for $1.05 million. “There has been a good floor, which is nice for the horses that aren't the stars. It had great depth. That's a healthy market to me. We had quite a few standouts in each session. It's nice to have horses that are the more elite of the day. It's such a great feeling for us and the owners and breeders and the whole farm staff to have something that you feel will stand out. We're in Book 6, and we're busier than we ever dreamed we'd be.”

Keeneland's year-round outreach to horsemen across the U.S. and around the world produced a broad and deep buying bench with many principals and interests representing 24 countries participating this year.

“Our team has been traveling around the country and the world, visiting major racing jurisdictions and race meets to promote the September Sale heavily over the past year,” Lacy said. “We've been working very hard to expand our reach. For instance, 10 groups from Japan were here for the sale. That's the busiest they've been at a September Sale in a long, long time. That's the result of a lot of hard work by our team, and we're just getting started.”

Major domestic buyers, including a number of partnerships that have become prevalent in the industry, and many international entities were actively scouting racing prospects. Among the leading buyers were Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables; Donato Lanni, agent for SF/Starlight/Madaket; Donald and Donna Adam's Courtlandt Farm; Mike Ryan; Maverick Racing and Siena Farm; Richard Knight Bloodstoock; BSW/Crow Colts Group/Spendthrift/Gandharvi; Albaugh Family Stables; Larry Best; Jim and Dana Bernhard's Lynnhaven Racing; Winchell Thoroughbreds/Three Chimneys and Talla Racing/Woodford Racing/West Point.

Japan's Hideyuki Mori bought the half-brother to Triple Crown winner Justify for $1.2 million and the full brother to Kentucky Derby (G1) and Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Authentic for $800,000.

A familiar name among Book 1 buyers was Shadwell, the global operation now under the leadership of Sheikha Hissa Hamdan Al Maktoum.

“Keeneland sponsors races at Ascot that (President and CEO) Shannon Arvin attended. Tony (Lacy) was at the Curragh in Ireland,” Breathnach said. “Mark Maronde is about to leave for Australia to recruit for the November Breeding Stock Sale. Chip McGaughey and Kate Hunter were in Japan and Chip went on to South Korea. Kyle Wilson was in South America this summer. Ed Prosser and Dean Roethemeier were in the Middle East twice for the Dubai World Cup (G1) and other events this spring and in Saudi Arabia. Ed also works diligently across Europe.

“So it's a continuous process and it's very gratifying to see the results. We did benefit from more open borders than we had last year (with the easing of pandemic restrictions on travel). But we had a feeling early on we were going to get more international participation, and we worked to encourage them to come here.”

Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent, led all consignors at the September Sale for the eight consecutive year and the 24^th year overall since 1988. Taylor Made sold 273 yearlings for $38,969,000, including three seven-figure colts by Constitution ($1.8 million), Quality Road ($1.15 million), and Into Mischief ($1 million).

Gainesway was second in total sales, followed by Paramount Sales, Lane's End Farm, Denali Stud, Eaton Sales, Woods Edge Farm, Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency and Machmer Hall Thoroughbreds.

Several consignors recorded their first million-dollar horses during the auction: Highgate Sales, the new operation of Jill Gordon and Jacob West, sold a $ 1.3 million Constitution colt during Session 2; Alex and Sarah Rankin's Upson Downs Farm sold a $1.35 million Into Mischief filly in Session 2 and sales for the aforementioned McLean family's Crestwood Farm were in Session 3.

“It's been remarkably strong from start to finish,” Highgate's Jill Gordon said. “When you have a horse that hits the mark, you're well exceeding expectations. Thankfully, most of our horses were able to meet the criteria and do well. The market has held incredibly well. The depth of the buying bench has been huge. Some of your bigger partnerships and major buyers are picking up quite a few horses but beneath them you are seeing a wide variety of buyers and they are spending lots of money and coming back for more. The energy has been sensational.”

For the third consecutive year, the sale's leading sire was Into Mischief, whose 58 yearlings – including eight horses purchased for $1 million and more – sold for $30,495,000 (includes private sales to date).

Offspring of Quality Road topped the first and fourth sessions, and for the second year in a row he was the leading sires by average price (with three or more yearlings sold) with 37 horses averaging $533,514 (including private sales to date). Quality Road's yearlings included seven million-dollar horses led by the aforementioned sale topper.

During Saturday's final session, 184 yearlings sold for $2,518,000, for an average of $13,685 and a median of $8,000.

The high seller was a filly by English Channel sold to Tracy Farmer for $115,000. Consigned by Buckland Sales (Zach Madden), she is a full sister to stakes winner and Grade 2-placed Ritzy A. P. Her dam is In Dy Ritz, by A.P. Indy.

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Michael Wallace, agent for St. Elias Stables, paid $125,000 for a filly by Lord Nelson, who is a full sister to 2022 Grade 2 Saratoga Special third-place finisher Super Chow, to lead Friday's 11th of 12 sessions of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

Consigned by Legacy Bloodstock, agent for Spendthrift Farm, the filly is out of Bonita Mia, by Warrior's Reward. She is from the family of Grade/Group 1 winners Miss Match, Carina Mia and Miss Linda (ARG).

With the purchase, Wallace, agent for St. Elias, was the session's leading buyer.

With one day remaining in the September Sale, a total of 2,663 yearlings have sold through the ring for $402,977,700, for an average of $151,325 and a median of $80,000. The gross is 14.22 percent higher than the total from last year's 11-day sale when 2,671 horses sold through the ring for $352,815,500. The average price is up 14.56 percent from $132,091 in 2021, while the median is 23.08 percent above $65,000 last year.

The gross of this year's sale is a record for a Keeneland auction. The mark officially was passed during Thursday's 10th day of selling.

On Friday, Keeneland recorded sales of $3,037,700 for 175 yearlings, for an average of $17,358 and a median of $15,000. The total is below the corresponding session in 2021 when 243 horses sold for $3,930,000. This year's average price increased 7.33 percent from $16,173 in 2021, while the median was 25 percent higher than $12,000 last year.

Canuck Racing Club paid $70,000 for the session's second high seller, Curlquest, a colt by Exaggerator from the family of champion Blind Luck. Consigned by Castle Park Farm (Noel Murphy), agent, he is out of I'm the Reason, by Bernardini.

A colt by Karakontie (JPN) consigned by Lane's End, agent, sold to MC Bloodstock for $62,000. Out of the winning Dansili (GB) mare Shall We (IRE), he is from the family of Group 1 winner Dolphin Street and Group 2 winner Insight (FR).

Nicola Barron purchased a colt by Mor Spirit from Elm Tree Farm (Mr. and Mrs. Jody Huckabay), agent, for $52,000. A half-brother to stakes winner Dirty Dangle, he is from the family of Grade 3 winner Pataky Kid.

Consigned by Castle Park Farm (Noel Murphy), agent, a colt by Goldencents sold to K.O.I.D. for $50,000. Out of the Tale of the Cat mare Abounding Love, he is from the family of Grade 2 winner Sweet Vendetta.

The session's leading consignor was Taylor Made Sales Agency, which sold 20 horses for $413,500.

The 12th and final session of September Sale begins Saturday at 10 a.m. ET.

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