Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 13, 2018 Journalists Share Posted July 13, 2018 The Stronach Group, parent company of Santa Anita Park, will team with Fasig-Tipton Co. for a pair of Thoroughbred auctions to be held at the racetrack in 2019. A sale of 2-year-olds in training is tentatively set for June 5, while a yearling sale has been penciled in for Sept. 24. “We are very excited to be returning to the auction marketplace in California,” said Fasig-Tipton President and Chief Executive Officer Boyd Browning, Jr. “Santa Anita is the perfect venue to conduct quality sales in California. We will work closely with The Stronach Group to serve the California West Coast marketplace.” The Stronach Group’s Gulfstream Park plays host to Fasig-Tipton’s Florida 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale in the spring and the executive was looking forward to welcoming the auction house back to the Golden State. “We’re thrilled to have Fasig-Tipton back in California and to host these sales at Santa Anita Park,” said Ritvo. “The Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale in March has been an incredible success for both Gulfstream and Fasig-Tipton and we want to continue building on that relationship here at Santa Anita. These sales are exciting for horsemen as well as fans. Fasig-Tipton is a wonderful partner and our work with them allows us to reenergize our facilities with different events while continuing to bring the inventory right to our horsemen.” Industry stakeholders in California have come out in support of Friday’s announcement. “We are pleased that Santa Anita and Fasig-Tipton are joining the auction arena,” said Miguel A. Santana, President and CEP of Fairplex, the parent company of Barretts Sales. “We applaud Santa Anita for stepping up and taking the lead to support the equine sales industry, and keeping a footprint on the West Coast. We look forward to supporting them, and the industry, in the future.” Barretts has heretofore been California’s flagship auctioneer, giving the state’s breeders a chance to showcase their horses. Doug Burge, president of the California Breeders Association, also expressed his satisfaction with the news. “The CTBA has worked diligently the last few years with Barretts and the Los Angeles County Fair to guarantee a smooth transition with the commercial sales offered in California. We are extremely gratified with the support shown by both Santa Anita and Fasig Tipton, as this partnership will provide the needed stability and confidence for California breeders.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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