Good Morning,
Here is the activity from last evening in Saratoga. The view above is from the Art Gallery Walk…which goes around to The Buyers’ Lounge. Many potential bidders have assigned seats located right around the sales ring. You may use these seats during the auction or bid from wherever you would like.
The sales area is open to everyone. Any fan may attend a sale and observe what is happening from various areas in the sales pavilion. It is really quite a fascinating process to watch. There are so many facets to our industry that all work together to make it such an interesting and challenging business.
This Saratoga Yearling Sale is conducted in the evening…so people ‘dress’ for the occasion. At this point in a sale, your ‘homework’ is basically completed as far as deciding on the horses you’d like to bid upon during the session. You have reviewed the pedigrees to see how the individuals would fit into your racing and breeding programs. The physical examinations of the horses have been completed by the prospective buyers and their teams.
Another important step is to have your veterinarian examine your prospective purchases IN DEPTH to be sure the physical condition of each yearling you are interested in meets your satisfaction. He or she will check and double-check the horse’s throat (for breathing purposes), basic conformation, and x-rays.
If the yearling passes all of the requirements you may have for purchase, you then need to ‘mentally appraise’ the horse. In other words, how much do you feel this horse is really worth in today’s market….and most importantly…how much are YOU willing to spend to own this colt or filly? This step is truly very important. You want to be sure you have really decided in your own mind how much this horse is worth TO YOU!
Then…let the BIDDING BEGIN!
Last night’s auction was very active. People really want to purchase and own good horses. They look to the future and the hope of running in BIG RACES! That is the driving force behind our industry. Obviously, a high purchase price does NOT guarantee success…but it must be considered. After all, LOOK AT ME! That is what helps to make this sport so much FUN!
At this time, I’d like to send a HIGH HOOF to my dear BERNIE. His yearlings sold for very substantial prices. Hip #1 was an “OUT”….which means she was withdrawn from the sale before it started. This may happen for a number of reasons.
Then the action really began. BERNIE had a colt sell for $750,000…and fillies sell for $950,000 and $600,000…to name a few.
The ‘sales topper’…which means the highest price horse sold during the entire session….was a Medaglia d’ Oro colt who is a half brother to the Kentucky Derby winner, SUPER SAVER. This yearling is named Superfection! His winning bid…….$1,200,000. WOW!
The Saratoga Yearling Sale continues this evening! HOOVES CROSSED that everything goes well for all of the horses and the participants.
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
judy berube
Dear Carolyn Caswell-Bown:
You’re so welcome. I’ll see if I can find anything on White Moonstone. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
Oh, too bad. Maybe we should keep an eye on him for next time. Hugs, J.B.
DJ
To Signofthetimes: Thank you..Good nite!
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Thank you for the Evening Prayer. Hugs, J.B.
Karen Gogue
Happy Birthday Dottie! Hope all your connections ‘connect’ tomorrow!
DJ
Thank you JB…Hugs! DJ
Karen Gogue
Kennedys in San Diego
Thank you always for all your links!
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Superfection really lives up to his name. He’s beautiful. Hope your little buddy gets adjusted soon to losing his pal. It will take some time. They really bond. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@Karen Gogue- In answer to your question-YES-YES-YES!
judy berube
Dear Kathryn Cogswell:
Love your way with words. Hugs, J.B.
Karen Gogue
DJ
A special prayer for you…our Angel Light, that shines bright on us all by your contributions to this site.
Karen Gogue
Judy B
We all love you and what you give us with your links – we’d be lost without them!
Karen Gogue
Terry Crow and Kari B.
Oh dear! What can I say, except you both are a breath of fresh air!! Would NOT be ‘right’ here without you two too! Heck! That goes for EVERYONE too!
Kathryn Cogswell
‘J.B.’-caliber-hugs yourself, Judy, & thanks. K.
DJ
Karen G: So glad I saw that before I went to bed…thank you! No more an Angel than you. God bless you and sweet dreams.
judy berube
Dear Laura J.:
You’re welcome. Yes, I had read that Chris McCarron started a school. I always liked him. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Mary Copelin:
You’re welcome. Me too. Hugs, J.B.
Karen Gogue
DJ
BLUSH! BLUSH!
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
You’re welcome. I hope Pluck makes it back to racing too. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Gary M.:
Good luck tomorrow. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Karen Gogue:
You are so sweet. I would be lost without my Z Family. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Carolyn Caswell-Brown:
This article on White Moonstone goes back to the Spring of this year. I’ll keep looking for something more recent. Hugs, J.B. http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/11/04/23/RACING_1000_Guineas.html&BID=465
judy berube
Dear Z,
Goodnight and Sweet Baby Dreams. Love you lots, Judy and Russ
Happy Birthday Dottie and Mikey. Hugs, J.B.
Charlotte Farmer
@Dottie – I hope you have a very wonderful birthday filled with laughter, smiles, and hugs.
@Jackie – She mentioned that it is also Mike Smith’s birthday, Happy Birthday!
@Z’s Website – It is nice to see the site return to the lady herself, Zenyatta.
@Terry Crow – I put your wonderful humor in the same class with Carson and Hope. Keep the smiles coming.
@Kathy Kimber – Where are you? I know you had a really bad headache today and I hope tomorrow will be better. Lots of hugs from *Noor.
@Kelso – When I read all the warm and loving thoughts about Zenyatta I more than understand since Kelso is my Zenyatta. No disrespect intended for she will always be the fair lady whom the spirit of the mighty gelding will always be her champion.
judy berube
Dear Carolyn Caswell Brown:
Here’s a recent article on Whit Moonstone. Hugs, J.B. http://icard.276868.com/news/12257-godolphin-hoping-for-white-return
J Smith
Judy Berube, thanks so much for taking the time to look up Pluck info. Glad to see he has fans on this site too. There are beautiful pix of Pluck working with Animal Kingdom, on Plucks fb. The contrast of their coats, the emerald green of the grass, & the bright blue of the sky, make a for some wonderful photo’s.
Can’t remember who was asking about an English horse, I think someone who mentioned Pluck. There is a very well informed fb group called Frankel & Other Ledgendary Horses, most of the group are from UK. They are very nice, if u care to join, they will have an answer for you in no time. Anyone that likes to view historical races, or talk about racing history in general, u’ll enjoy them, they really know their stuff. Of course, they are huge Frankel fans, but they they know a lot about horses from here too. They had posted the Red Rum clip I posted here.
s (in San Diego)
Happy Birthday Dottie!!
Karen Gogue
Happy Birthday Mike Smith, Zenny sends her horsey kisses!
Kari Bussell
I joined Frankel & Other Legendary Horses several months ago and They are a wonderful group. I highly recommend them.
Barbara Sanders
Wow! I was amazed at how many colt/fillies Bernardini had in the Saratoga auction. He certainly is coming into his prime as a stud isn’t he. High hooves to all his progeny, especially your little bundle.