Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 11 Journalists Posted July 11 Resolute Racing owner John Stewart is making good on his promise that he posted on X this past Wednesday to offer a quarter stake in promising 'TDN Rising Star' Verifire (Authentic) when the flash sale goes live on the Inglis Digital USA platform Monday, July 14 at 2 p.m. ET. and will close Friday, July 18 at 2 p.m. ET., according to a press release from the sales company on Friday morning. “For me, it makes a lot of sense to offer this opportunity to a potential partner,” said John Stewart. “Resolute's core business is focused on a breed-to-race model. It is very unlikely that we will be selling any of our race mares. Since it is not my intention to stand stallions, I see the opportunity to monetize the colts that are performing as a way to generate income to support my operation. It is important to bring things to market when the demand is the highest and right now Verifire has proven himself as one of the top sprint performers in the 3-year-old division on the dirt in North America.” Resolute said via the Inglis USA release that Verifire will be based at trainer Brad Cox's barn at Churchill Downs during and after the flash sale. Per the terms of the agreement, Resolute will retain control of management decisions regarding the colt. The winning bidder will have the option to have Verifire race under their own silks next out. The new owners will then become part of a rotation. If the winning bidder in the share is a Northern Hemisphere stallion farm, they will have the right to stand Verifire at stud upon his retirement. There are no kickers included in this transaction, meaning the sale price does not increase if Verifire wins major races or awards going forward, as there might be for a typical stud deal transacted while a horse is still running. John Stewart after Verifire cleared an optional claimer at Pimlico | Bill Denver/MJC The second to the races for his stakes-placed dam Ruby Trust (Smart Strike), Verifire certainly shined bright when he debuted a winner by 6 1/4 lengths at Colonial Downs Mar. 15. For the effort, the colt garnered a coveted 'TDN Rising Star' badge and his 92 Beyer Speed Figure tied for the fifth-highest to for a maiden at six furlongs this year. Next, Verifire was entered against optional claimers on the Black-Eyed Susan Day undercard at Pimlico May 16 and the chestnut did not disappoint his backers as he won pillar to post by 6 1/2 lengths. The colt then made a successful jump into stakes competition in the Maxfield Stakes at Churchill Downs June 29 when he took control and won by 2 3/4 lengths. As for Verifire future racing plans, the colt is being pointed to the GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 23 “This is a once in a lifetime chance to see your silks in Saratoga with a very legitimate chance of visiting the winner's circle,” said Senior Director of Sales and Recruiting at Inglis Digital USA Kyle Wilson. “We applaud John Stewart for making this opportunity available and following through with his plan of strengthening racing through partnerships. “The figures do not lie,” he said. “Verifire is a very serious horse and this is a rare opportunity to get involved at the beginning of not just his racing, but potentially his breeding career. This could be a long and exciting ride for the successful bidder.” All inquiries regarding the sale should be directed to ELiTE Sales or Inglis Digital USA. #10 VERIFIRE ($7.18) and Flavien Prat won the $250,000 Maxfield Stakes at @ChurchillDowns. The three-year-old colt by @SpendthriftFarm's Authentic is undefeated in three starts. @bradcoxracing trains for @resracingky. pic.twitter.com/9be1oQyyIs — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) June 29, 2025 The post Resolute Offers Quarter Stake In ‘TDN Rising Star’ Verifire During Inglis USA Digital Flash Sale Starting July 14 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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