An Apr. 9 foal, the Kentucky-bred filly is a great granddaughter of Kitten's First (Learn Fan), dam of champion turf horse and leading sire Kitten's Joy, Grade I winner Precious Kitten and SW Justenuffheart, most notably the dam of champion juvenile filly Dreaming of Anna.

Heading the colts Tuesday were a pair of yearlings who realized co-session leading $100,000 final bids. First through the ring was Hip 193, by Omaha Beach, and later in the session, Hip 279, who is by Gormley, also hit the six-figure mark. The top three yearlings of the session were by Spendthrift stallions.

Consigned by agent Stuart Morris, Hip 193, a Florida-bred son of Courageous Cajun (Treasure Beach {GB}), was secured by Brown Water Stables. The Feb. 22 foal's dam is a half-sister to Sws Cajun Delta Dawn (Kantharos) and Mom'z Laugh (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}). Selling later Tuesday, Hip 279 is out of 10-year-old Garnet (Smart Strike), a granddaughter of dual Grade I winner and millionaire Dream Supreme, who in turn is responsible for GI Hopeful scorer Majestic Warrior. Sold by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck, agent for Spendthrift Farm, the colt was purchased by Shepherd Equine Advisors, Agent for Larry Hirsch.

For the session, 175 horses sold for a total of $3,308,500. The average price was $18,906 while the median was $12,000. The buyback percentage was 41.5%. Leading all consignors during the first session, Beth Bayer sold 17 head for a total of $374,700, highlighted by Hip 157, a colt by Volatile who realized $75,000.

The sale continues Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Hip 401 – 739 plus supplements 740 to 755 will be offered for sale. The sale will be streamed live via the OBS website as well as the TDN.

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