Fasig-Tipton Digital to Offer Major Reduction of Harris Farms

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The Fasig-Tipton Digital August Sale will offer 90 horses as part of a major reduction of Harris Farms, the Thoroughbred operation of leading California breeder and owner John C. Harris, who passed away in July at the age of 81. The auction will be conducted from Aug. 14 through 19.

“John Harris was a pillar of racing, both in California and nationally,” said Leif Aaron, Fasig-Tipton Director of Digital Sales.  “We are honored to be entrusted with the reduction of Mr. Harris's breeding and racing stock, which he carefully cultivated for more than 40 years. These offerings present prospective buyers with a rare opportunity to access bloodlines that have seldom been available in the commercial marketplace.”

Harris took the reins of his family's Thoroughbred operation in 1981, following the passing of his father, Jack Harris. He expanded the Harris Thoroughbred operation to become one of California's premier stallion farms, standing such stallions at Cee's Tizzy, sire of Horse of the Year Tiznow; Lucky Pulpit, sire of Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome; Unusual Heat, leading California sire by earnings multiple times; as well as prominent California sires Moscow Ballet and High Brite.

Alone or in partnership, Harris campaigned the likes of Soviet Problem, California Horse of the Year who finished second in the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint; Unzip Me, a multiple graded stakes winner who finished third in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint; Grade I winner Alphabet Kisses; and graded stakes winners Closing Remarks, Lucky J.H., and High Standards.

Since 2000, Harris runners have won 695 races for earnings of more than $22 million.

The reduction includes horses of racing age and breeding stock, including mares with foals at foot. Pedigree previews are available here.

Prospective buyers can register to bid at digital.fasigtipton.com.

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