$2.7M Gun Runner Tops Session 1 at F-T Saratoga
On the first day of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Aug. 4, Ron Winchell of Winchell Thoroughbreds went to $2.7M Hip 37, a Gun Runner colt out of America. The colt was consigned and bred by Stone Farm.
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On the first day of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale Aug. 4, Ron Winchell of Winchell Thoroughbreds went to $2.7M Hip 37, a Gun Runner colt out of America. The colt was consigned and bred by Stone Farm.
Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning shares his thoughts on a successful opening night of the 2025 Saratoga sale, highlighting strong demand and standout moments.
Whether in the Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion, outside its doors on a beautiful summer night in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., or bidding from afar, a crowd of enthusiastic buyers pushed the opening session of The Saratoga Sale to impressive heights.
The fillies were purchased by three different buyers for a total of $2,325,000.
Pleasant Acres Stallions has successfully concluded the 2025 breeding season with 546 mares bred across its diverse stallion roster, demonstrating continued confidence in Florida breeding despite industry uncertainties.
TJC Media Ventures announced Aug. 4 the appointment of Dan Tordjman as president. Tordjman had served as vice president since 2024, overseeing record growth in viewership and engagement with America's Best Racing content.
Among the galaxy of star pedigrees contained within the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale held Oct. 7-9 are Kirsten Rausing's Frankel brother to six-time group 1 winner and 2022 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) heroine Alpinista.
By first-crop sire Modernist, she sold for $37,000 as a yearling and $310,000 as a 2-year-old and races for owner Repole Stable and trainer Todd Pletcher.
NBC Sports' Britney Eurton and British-based racing presenter Jess Stafford will join analyst Caton Bredar for an all-star broadcast team that includes Michael Wrona returning to the announcer's booth for Kentucky Downs' 2025 race meet.