7/23/2010
The annual Fasig-Tipton Texas Summer Yearling Sale, sponsored by the Texas Thoroughbred Association, is set for August 30 at 10 a.m. at the Texas Thoroughbred Sales Pavilion at Lone Star Park. A total of 363 yearlings have been consigned to the sale, which is nearly equal to last year’s 370.
Among the nationally-prominent stallions represented in the sale are Afleet Alex, Awesome Again, Birdstone, Closing Argument, D’Wildcat, El Corredor, Forestry, Forest Wildcat, Smarty Jones and Stormy Atlantic.
There are 101 Texas-breds in the sale representing many of the state’s top sires, including Captain Countdown, Early Flyer, Lexicon, Magic Cat, Midway Road, My Golden Song, Primal Storm, Sand Ridge, Special Rate, Supreme Cat, Touch Tone, Too Much Bling, Uncle Abbie, Valid Expectations and Wimbledon.
Last year’s sale grossed $1,889,400 with 185 yearlings sold from 319 offered for an average of $10,212 and a median of $5,000.
As in past years, the TTA will host two special events in conjunction with the sale. On Sunday, August 29, a horse sale seminar will be presented covering topics such as buying, the sale company, bloodstock agents, insurance, vetting and the repository. The seminar, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the sales pavilion, will feature a number of speakers followed by a question and answer period. Attendance is free, but RSVPs are requested to (512) 458-6133 or maryr@texasthoroughbred.com.
Also on August 29, the TTA, Fasig-Tipton Texas and Lone Star Park will present a pre-sale party starting at 6:00 p.m. in the sales pavilion. The event will feature hors d’oevres, a cash bar, door prizes and music from Alan and Ali. The party is also free, and RSVPs are not needed.
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