Strong Market Continues at KEESEP

[Wandering Eyes]

A $370,000 colt by Super Saver (Hip 2865) led the way Wednesday to kick off Book 4 during another strong day of trade at Keeneland September.

A total of 283 yearlings changed hands during the auction’s ninth session for a gross of $13,354,600. The average was $47,189 and the median stood at $35,000. Seventy-two horses failed to meet their reserves for an RNA rate of 20.3%.

Over the past nine days of trade, Keeneland has sold 1,987 yearlings for a total of $359,245,200, an average of $180,798 and a median of $100,000. There have been 669 youngsters led out of the ring unsold for an RNA rate of 25.2%.

Wednesday’s session was topped by a Super Saver colt out of GSP Welcome Guest (Unbridled’s Song), who was purchased by Solis Bloodstock on behalf of the Roth family’s LNJ Foxwoods for $190,000 at the 2012 Fasig-Tipton November sale. She raced for another season for her new connections before retiring to their broodmare band. Consigned by Darby Dan Farm, Hip 2865 hails from the family of Grade I winners Glitter Woman, Political Force and Unbridled Elaine.

The day’s top filly was a $360,000 daughter of Into Mischief (Hip 2907) purchased by agents Salusto and Albina from the Gainesway consignment. Bred by Double K and Helen K. Groves Revocable Trust, the bay is out of the unraced Asian Empress (Empire Maker), a full-sister to Grade I-winning millionaire Acoma; and a half-sister to GISW sire Arch (Kris S). The yearling herself is a half-sister to MSW Tea Time (Pulpit).

Gainesway was the session’s leading consignor with 23 yearlings selling for $1,504,00. Red Wings was the day’s top buyer, taking home five horses for $469,000.

Keeneland September continues through Sunday with sessions beginning at 10a.m.

 

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