Lauren Morgan Named Director of Bloodstock at Buckland Sales

Lauren Morgan has joined Buckland Sales Agency as Director of Bloodstock. In her new role, she will handle client relations, horse evaluations and other bloodstock services for the consignment agency.

Morgan, who is a native of Troy, Michigan, most recently worked for Vinery Sales as a Sales and Bloodstock Consultant. Prior to that, she handled client relations and bloodstock services for Darby Dan Farm.

Morgan is a graduate of Michigan State University, during which time she completed an internship with Shadwell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky and fell in love with the Bluegrass and Kentucky's Thoroughbred industry.

“I made it a point to gain as much experience as I could in all aspects of the industry after graduating college,” she said. “I felt it was necessary to understand the importance of every job in the business, which helps me be well-rounded and appreciative of the roles that we all play in the lives of these horses. I grew to love sales and knew that I had found my niche when I started to develop my own client base. The personal relationships I have formed with my clients and seeing all of their hard work pay off in the sales ring is what makes me love this part of the business. My clients are like family and when they succeed, there is no greater feeling.”

Buckland Sales' principal Zach Madden launched the consignment agency in 2015.

“Horsemanship is such a huge part of our industry,” Madden said. “Over the 10 years I worked at Three Chimneys, the first seven of those were spent in the barn, working hands-on with horses. You can't put a number value on that kind of experience–it's exponential. Lauren has worked incredibly hard to gain hands-on experience with some of the best operations in the game. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her on our team and I am very excited for Buckland's future.”

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GISW Klimt to Turkey

According to Darby Dan Farm, GISW Klimt (Quality Road–Inventive, by Dixie Union) has been sold to the Turkish Jockey Club in a deal brokered by Jamie Lamonica and Brendan Henry.

The 7-year-old won three of eight starts during his racing career, including the GI Del Mar Futurity and the GII Best Pal S. en route to lifetime earnings of $468,960. He entered stud in 2018 at Darby Dan Farm and is currently ranked sixth on the first-crop sire list list with progeny earnings of $1,208,089. Klimt is responsible for 23 winners, including stakes-placed Rumble Strip Ron, Sea Art, Barone Cesco and Quality Bet.

Produced from the stakes-placed Inventive, Klimt hails from a deep female family–his third dam is a sister to GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner Concern. Klimt stood the 2021 breeding season at Darby Dan for $10,000 S&N.

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Grade 1 Winner Klimt Sold To Stand In Turkey

Klimt, a Grade 1 winner and freshman sire, has been purchased by the Turkish Jockey Club, and he will relocate to that country for the 2022 breeding season, the Turkish publication Yaris Dergisi reports.

The 7-year-old son of Quality Road previously stood at Darby Dan Farm in Lexington, Ky., where he entered stud in 2018.

Klimt currently ranks sixth among North American freshman sires by progeny earnings, with $1,091,435 from 72 starters and 21 winners. His best runners to date include stakes-placed runners Rumble Strip Ron, Sea Art, Barone Cesco, and Quality Bet.

During his own on-track career, Klimt won three of eight starts, and earned $468,960. His resume was highlighted by victories in the Grade 1 Best Pal Stakes and G2 Best Pal Stakes.

Bred in Kentucky by Thor-Bred Stables, Klimt is out of the stakes-placed Dixie Union mare Inventive, and he's a half-brother to Grade 3-placed West Coast Chick. His extended family includes Grade 1 winners Concern and Fara's Team.

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Leofric Relocates to Darby Dan

Grade I winner Leofric (Candy Ride {Arg}–Lady Godiva, by Unbridled's Song), who had been standing at Rockridge Stud in New York, will relocate to Darby Dan Farm in Kentucky for the 2022 breeding season. The 8-year-old stallion will stand for $7,500 S&N.

“There's a lot to like about Leofric. He has a stallion's pedigree, and his first foals are outstanding,” said Ryan Norton, stallion director at Darby Dan Farm. “Being a Grade I winner by Candy Ride, it makes a lot of sense to bring him to Kentucky now to give him every opportunity to succeed as a stallion and carry on his sire's legacy. We are excited to share him with breeders.”

Leofric won the 2018 GI Clark H., GII Hagyard Fayette S., and GIII West Virginia Governor's S. He was third in that year's GI Woodward S. On the board in 12 of 14 starts, he won eight times and earned $951,040 for owner Steve Landers Racing and trainer Brad Cox.

Leofric retired to stud in 2020 and was represented by his first foals this year. He will stand at Darby Dan as the property of a syndicate.

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