M.V. Magnier prevailed over Godolphin following a spectacular bidding duel for the half-brother to the dam of the outstanding Scandinavia DEAUVILLE, France (Special for Turf Diario).— Some duels unfold on the racetrack, while others take place inside the sales ring. Coolmore and Godolphin, two of world racing's greatest powerhouses, staged one of those unforgettable clashes at Arqana, driving the price of a colt by Wootton Bassett to a staggering €4.6 million. Lot 306 thus be

Victoriam Racing made a major investment to partner with John Oxley on the son of Tacitus, recently third in the Jim Dandy (G2); the Mark Casse-trained colt now sets his sights on the Travers Stakes (G1) SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—Just two weeks shy of the defining challenge of his sophomore campaign, Silent Tactic has secured a new ownership partner at a valuation that speaks volumes about his prospects. Victoriam Racingacquired a 50 percent stake in the colt for $1,500,000

The world's premier yearling auction will offer 4,635 yearlings across 12 sessions from September 14 through 26;following a historic 2025 that generated over $531,700,000 in total sales, expectations are soaring once again LEXINGTON, Kentucky—If one auction serves as the definitive barometer of the global Thoroughbred market, it is Keeneland's September Yearling Sale. The countdown to the 2026 edition is officially underway following the release of a massive, star-studded cat

The nursery owned by Alfredo Farioli will offer the bulk of its current crop this Saturday, including 15 offspring by the standout sire Outside the circuit of the most traditional breeding operations, Haras La Valkiria has stood out as one of the fastest-rising nurseries in recent times. Led by Alfredo Farioli alongside the unwavering support of his family, the breeding project quickly delivered major results on the track, propelled largely by the discovery of one of the most

The agency will offer starting at 6:15 p.m. yearlings by Gouverneur Morris, Gershwin, Ivar (pictured), Remote, Señor Candy, Full Mast, Mask, Cityscape, Lizard Island, and Treasure Beach, among other prominent stallions In the continuation of the thoroughbred auction calendar, Thursday brings the Gran Venta de Productos 2024 by Racehorse, offering an appealing lineup of colts and fillies from recognized nurseries and sired by successful stallions. The event is set to kick off

The Saratoga Sale closed with unprecedented numbers: $118,215,000 in gross sales, with an average of $777,730; Flying Dutchmen emerged as the main protagonist, bidding $4,200,000 for a colt by Into Mischief If any doubts remained regarding the extraordinary momentum driving the thoroughbred market in the United States, The Saratoga Sale by Fasig-Tipton swept them completely away. Over two nights, buyers and sellers staged a flat-out spectacular auction, shattering records set

The opening session of Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale produced extraordinary numbers, with 15 offerings eclipsing the million-dollar mark and a colt by Nyquist topping the day at $3.2 million SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York—The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale once again reaffirmed why it is considered the most prestigious select yearling auction in the United States. The opening of its 105th edition delivered a true flurry of seven-figure prices, an intensely competitive market, a

Matías Cullen's nursery will offer the second crop of promising stallion Nicodemus, along with the debut crop of G1winner Marignac Marignac makes his sales ring debut as a stallion this afternoon / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Not many people have the slightest idea of the sheer effort demanded by breeding racehorses. And it is not just financial. It is a daily battle against the unexpected; a constant glance up at the sky every second when rain is scarce; a prayer that a stray wire fenc

The daughter of champions Ivar and La Laguna Azul was acquired for US$ 56,000 by Tomás Rivas Following a brief interlude, the yearling sales returned this Tuesday with the Haras Carampangue Select Sale, held at the Hipódromo de San Isidro Tattersall under the management of Blacktype Bloodstock Sales. Despite the difficult economic climate facing the country—and the local racing industry in particular, marked by elevated costs and generally modest purse structures—the overall

The following is the summary of the Selection Sale of Haras Carampangue, held on Tuesday, August 4, at the San Isidro Tattersall under the direction of Blacktype Bloodstock Sales. Hip Name (sex, sire, dam) Prize (US$ total) 3 Lady (h., Ivar -foto- y La Laguna Azul) 56.000 13 Kim Karnes (h., Ivar y Kesia) 50.000 4 Waka Waka (h., Señor Candy y Walnut Grove) 46.000 6 Wuthering Heights (m., Ivar y Watering Place) 45.000 1 Kershaw (m., Señor Candy y Krysia) 44.000 12 Page (m., Iva

Starting at 5:00 p.m. at the San Isidro Tattersall, the nursery will auction off 49 lots, including offspring of Ivar, Señor Candy, Forge, Equal Stripes, and Treasure Beach After a brief pause, the 2-year-old sales return to take center stage. The time has arrived for the 2026 Selection Sale of Haras Carampangue, scheduled for this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. at the San Isidro Tattersall, organized by Blacktype Bloodstock Sales. The Chilean-owned nursery will bring to the ring a c

To celebrate another anniversary, the firm will offer 39 yearlings from the 2025 crop this Thursday starting at 6 p.m. via an online format As it does every July, the bloodstock agency Racehorse will celebrate another anniversary with its traditional Grand Anniversary Sale—now in its 37th edition. Scheduled for this Thursday starting at 6:00 p.m. in an online-only format, the event will feature a select group of 39 yearlings from the 2025 crop. Consignors including Haras La N

The following is a summary of the Copa Bullrich July Sale, which took place on Monday, July 13, via an online-only format under the banner of Antonio Bullrich SA. Hip Name (sex, sire, dam) (consigned by) Prize (US$ total) 5 Alba Mater (h., Hi Happy -foto- y Albina) (Haras Las Retamas) 24.000 17 Baby Gone Wild (h., Ivar y Ballado's Queen) (Haras Las Retamas) 19.000 1 Westfallia (h., Cosmic Trigger y Crazy Nistel) (Haras Las Retamas) 16.000 6 Pocho Querido (m., Treasure Beach y

The following is a summary of the 2024 and 2025 yearling and foal sale from Haras Don Yayo, held this past Tuesday under a virtual format by the Márketing Equino bloodstock agenc 2yos Hip Name (sex, sire, dam) Prize ($ total) 1 Princess Mischief (h., Mutasaabeq -foto- y Jazz Rye) 13.500.000 2 La Misteriosa (h., Safety Check y Equaling) 7.500.000 3 La Pulga (h., Have At It y Xassarina) No se vendió 4 Gala Fest (h., Valid Stripes y Gala Night) No concurrió Yearlings 10 Doble Of

The following is a summary of the Gran Venta de Productos held under an online format by the Racehorse bloodstock agency on Thursday, June 25 Hip Name (sex, sire, dam) (consigned by) Prize (US$ total) 21 Baby Gone Wild (h., Ivar y Ballado's Queen) (Haras Las Retamas) 26.400 8 Irrigada (h., Fortify -photo- e Ishka Baja) (Haras La Leyenda) 22.800 9 Royal Passion (h., Seahenge y Royal Cup) (Haras La Luisa) 18.000 13 Warpaint (m., Gouverneur Morris y Ladies First) (Haras La Nora)

Bidding kicks off at 6:00 p.m. under an online-only format, with the consignment firm showcasing a select 34-head catalog of colts and fillies featuring top-shelf pedigrees from leading breeders The 2026 juvenile auction season continues its steady march in Argentina this Thursday with Racehorse’s Gran Venta de Productos 2024. The event will be conducted entirely under a virtual format, with bidding scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. following a digital pre-sale inspection windo

The daughter of Equal Stripes, a full-sister to Grade 1 winner Infartame and Grade 2 winner Issa, was purchased for $50,000 by Stud Laredo With purses at an all-time low and daily training rates and expenses soaring, it should come as no surprise that even at the most prestigious auctions from top-tier operations, the market is showing clear symptoms of crisis. What transpired this Tuesday at Haras Abolengo’s Gran Venta Estrellas was the clearest indicator yet that the curren

The following is the summary of Haras Abolengo’s Gran Venta Estrellas, held this Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Hipódromo de San Isidro Tattersall and organized by (Arg) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 44 Inara (h., Equal Stripes e Infanta Elena, por Lizard Island) 50.000 (Foto) 34 Aspen Girl (h., Cosmic Trigger y Aspen Days, por Exchange Rate) 41.000 58 Ishtar (h., Ivar e Issa, por Equal Stripes) 40.000 3 Care One (m., Cosmic Trigger y Care

Starting at 3:30 p.m., at the Hipódromo de San Isidro Tattersall, the nursery will sell 60 yearlings from the 2024 crop under the hammer of Antonio Bullrich Sales Inara, One of the Fillies Favored to Bring the Top Price / (ARG) SALES A busy Tuesday is ahead at the Hipódromo de San Isidro Tattersall, where Haras Abolengo will host its now classic Gran Venta Estrellas, offering a quality group of yearlings from the 2024 crop under the management of the Antonio Bullrich Sales fi

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Aniversario de Fallow Remates, held on Thursday, June 11, at Tattersall Solís, under the organization of Fallow Remates Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmares sire) (consigned by) Prize (US$ total) 9 Purple Haze (m., Fortify -foto- y Stormy Night, por Bernstein) (Haras Las Retamas) 28.000 2 Venancio (m., Mask y She Is Love, por Luhuk) (Haras La Valkiria) 25.000 5 La Walky (h., Mask y Walnut Green, por Pure Prize) (Haras La Valkiria

The 3 highest prices were claimed by offspring of the Stud RDI champion; the total gross reached 464,000 dollars The offspring of champion Ivar (Agnes Gold) continue to be a frequent highlight across the various yearling sales taking place in Argentina. At the conclusion of the Haras Gran Muñeca Annual Sale, the foals by the crack stood out once again, sweeping the 3 highest prices of the auction. Held at the farm's facilities in San Antonio de Areco and organized by the comp

The company led by Arturo Moscón will experience a special milestone this Thursday, courtesy of an auction featuring yearlings from the 2024 generation For Arturo Moscón and the entire team at Fallow Remates, Thursday, June 11th, will not be just another day, but one to remember. The firm celebrates its 25th anniversary and will mark the occasion with its Great Anniversary Sale at the Tattersall Solís facilities, located at kilometer 98.5 of National Route 8. Throughout this

The following is the summary of Haras Gran Muñeca's Annual Yearling Sale, held on Tuesday, June 9, at the farm's facilities and organized by MZ Horse Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam) Prize (US$ total) 10 Sam Cane (m., Ivar -foto- y Stormy Mecha) 40.000 9 Moro Intenso (m., Ivar y Más Mora) 34.000 8 Lujo Total (m., Ivar y Luxuria) 26.000 11 Jano Scape (m., Cityscape y Jaded) 25.000 17 Capa Cómica (h., Gidu y Cape Storm) 24.000 3 Full Stop (m., Full Mast y Sallustiana) 21.000 7 O

With the start scheduled for 2 p.m. at the farm's facilities, sons and daughters of Ivar, Full Mast, Made You Look, Gidu, and Cityscape will be offered A Sibling to Champion Tan Gritona Is up for Sale / JUAN I. BOZZELLO More auctions appear on the horizon. This Tuesday, it will be Haras Gran Muñeca’s turn with its annual yearling sale, scheduled under a mixed format (in-person and virtual) and taking place at the farm's facilities, located at kilometer 112 of National Route 8

By Fortify, and a maternal brother to the Gran Premio Jockey Club (G1) winner Imagen de Roma, he was acquired for $33,600 by Hugo Pérez, acting on commission As expected, In My Heart took the top price at the conclusion of the Haras Vacación Great Autumn Sale, held this Thursday at the San Isidro Racecourse Tattersall and organized by Sales. A son of the established Fortify and the G1-placed In Mission (Missionary), the maternal brother to Imagen de Roma (Roman Ruler), winner

Together with Haras El Paraíso, the farm will auction 27 yearlings, including offspring of Gouverneur Morris, Il Campione, Ivar, and Le Blues (photo), among others SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (Special to Turf Diario).– A Saturday with plenty of action in the ring is just around the corner with the Gran Venta Destetes 2025, which will kick off at 1 p.m. at the facilities of Haras Santa Rita, a farm that will offer products alongside El Paraíso, all under the organization of Mon

The following is the summary of Haras Vacación's 2024 Fall Yearling Sale, held on Thursday, June 4, at the San Isidro Tattersall under the organization of (Arg) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 1 In My Heart (m., Fortify e In Mission, por Missionary) 33.600 (photo) 5 Rey del Fuego (m., Fortify y Reina del Romance, por Equal Stripes) 24.800 6 Lucky Princess (h., Fortify y Libratura, por Manipulator) 24.800 16 Buena Imagen (h., Satono Flag y Be

The sale will be conducted Thursday beginning at 6 p.m., featuring 36 members of the 2024 crop and organized by (Arg) Sales The yearling sales season will make another important stop this Thursday when Haras Vacación stages its Gran Venta Otoño de Productos 2024 at the Tattersall of Hipódromo de San Isidro, with (Arg) Sales once again handling the organization. Scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., following an inspection period starting at 5 p.m., the auction will offer 36 colts and

The son of Fortify and Group 2 winner Henestrosa topped the Haras Pozo de Luna Gran Venta de Productos, establishing a new benchmark for the year It did not take long for Oriolo (Il Campione) to lose his status as the most expensive member of the 2024 crop sold at public auction in Argentina this season. Just five days after reaching that distinction, the chestnut colt was surpassed by Henman, the star attraction of Tuesday's annual Haras Pozo de Luna sale. Last Friday, durin

The following is the summary of the Haras Pozo de Luna Gran Venta de Productos 2024, conducted on Tuesday, June 2, in a fully online format and organized by (Arg) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 1 Henman (m., Fortify y Henestrosa, por Treasure Beach) 142.000 (foto) 2 Solanas Law (m., Tiz the Law y Sopa de Lima, por Easing Along) 131.000 5 Strict Law (m., Tiz the Law y Sofrita, por Easing Along) 118.000 3 Singularis (m., Fortify y Siempre En M

José Cerrillo's nursery will bring its 2024 yearling auction to a close today through the (Arg) Sales online platform Henman, by Fortify out of G2W Henestrosa / (ARG) SALES If there is one thing that distinguishes Haras Pozo de Luna and its breeding program, it is quality. From the outset, José Cerrillo's operation set out to produce horses overflowing with pedigree, and judging by the results, the plan has worked to perfection. Associated with runners of the caliber of Sugge

Stud Tonio went to US$136,000 to secure the son of Il Campione and Group 2 winner Orpen Moon (Orpen) The Haras Santa Inés Gran Venta Selecta of 2024 foals produced one of the season's headline results last Friday, with Oriolo bringing US$136,000 to establish a new high-water mark for the Argentine sales season. Purchased by Stud Tonio, the chestnut surpassed the US$129,600 paid for Got Skill (Pneumatic) at the Haras Abolengo sale and the US$108,000 realized by Doble Apuesta (

The following is a summary of the Haras Santa Inés Gran Venta Selecta Yearling Sale, conducted at Haras Santa Inés and organized by (Arg) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 16 Oriolo (m., Il Campione y Orpen Moon, por Orpen) 136.000 (foto) 36 Valery Blame (m., Blame y Stormy Atorranta, por Bernstein) (Tiempo europeo) 93.000 10 Montpellier (m., Fortify y Marsigliese, por Mutakddim) 88.000 40 Karima (h., Il Campione y Kat Moon, por Jump Start) 70.

The farm where champion Invasor was bred will offer a powerful group of 2024 foals at its Capitán Sarmiento headquarters, with the sale organized by (Arg) Sales Oriolo, by Il Campione out of Group 2 winner Orpen Moon / HARAS SANTA INÉS "Por primera vez, recibimos a nuestros clientes en casa, celebrando un remate anual muy especial”. La frase de Alejandro Miserocchi resume perfectamente el espíritu que envolverá a la Gran Venta Selecta del Haras Santa Inés, una subasta que pro

The farm offered its entire 2024 crop this Wednesday, with the daughter of Cosmic Trigger (pictured) bringing US$22,000 after being purchased by Stud Las Delicias Seeing the word “dispersal” in a sales catalog is never good news. It is another reminder that Argentine racing continues to shrink, trapped in a crisis that very few seem genuinely interested in solving, with industry leadership often more focused on survival than on the collective good. Haras La Madrina is continu

The following are the results of the 2024 Yearling Dispersal Sale of Haras La Madrina, conducted this Wednesday entirely online and organized by MZ Horse Sales Cosmic Trigger, sired the top price / HARAS ABOLENGO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare) Prize (US$ total) 11 Romana Cósmica (h., Cosmic Trigger y Splenda, por Mutakddim) 22.000 5 Le Maestro (m., Le Blues y Jugada Maestra, por Luhuk) 21.250 4 Iván (m., Ivar y Nikolayevna, por Catcher In the Rye) 19.500 10 Nonina (h.,

The brother to Kopke and Kodiak Boy (pictured) topped the sale, while the fillies by King Guillermo offered in pairs were also among the most sought-after lots at the Tattersall de San Isidro Kobuk (Hi Happy), the brother to G2 winners Kopke (Hi Happy) and Kodiak Boy (Treasure Beach), topped the Haras La Providencia Annual Yearling Sale held Tuesday at the Tattersall del Hipódromo de San Isidro, with Haras La Pasión participating as guest consignor and under the organization

The market responded strongly to the new under-tack format without official workout times, confirming that the industry is willing to prioritize horse welfare without sacrificing commercial competitiveness TIMONIUM, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).- There were doubts. Plenty of doubts. Buyers, consignors, and agents arrived at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May Sale closely watching how the market would respond to one of the most revolutionary changes in recent memory for 2-yea

Offspring by Cosmic Trigger, Le Blues, and Ivar (pictured), among others, make up the group that will be auctioned online beginning at 6 p.m. The string of yearling sales will continue this Wednesday with the complete dispersal of the 2024 colts and fillies from Haras La Madrina, conducted by Martín Zubeldía Horse Sales and scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. under an online format. A total of 18 youngsters will go through the ring, including offspring by established stallions such

The following is the summary of the Haras La Providencia Annual Sale, held Tuesday, May 19, at the Tattersall de San Isidro under the organization of Blacktype Bloodstock, with Haras La Pasión participating as guest consignor Hip Name (sex, sire, dam) (consigned by) Prize (US$ total) 3 Kobuk (m., Hi Happy y Kokola) (La Providencia) 81.000 6A Indumati (h., King Guillermo e Intuicao Direta) (La Providencia) 52.000 16A Op Artbasel (h., King Guillermo y Op Art) (La Providencia)

The phenomenon surrounding champion Flightline continues to grow, and this time it was a colt offered at Timoniumwho stole the spotlight, in a sale that also debuted a revolutionary format eliminating official workout times during the under-tack previews TIMONIUM, Maryland (Special to Turf Diario).- The impact of Flightline as a stallion is only beginning, but the market already appears fully convinced that it is dealing with a phenomenon. After the historic colt sold at OBS

Alongside Haras La Pasión, the nursery will offer a very appealing group of 2024 yearlings beginning at 5 p.m. at the Tattersall de San Isidro The Tattersall at Hipódromo de San Isidro will host the Gran Venta Anual of Haras La Providencia this afternoon, with Haras La Pasión participating as guest consignor and offering a group of 44 yearlings, several of them to be sold under the “pick-the-winner” pairing format. The sale is scheduled for 5 p.m. —with inspections beginning

By Equal Stripes and a full sister to G1 winner Infartame and G2 winner Issa, she was purchased for US$16,500 by Gonzalo Laborde A dream pedigree carried Infanta Bonita to the top price at the Haras Abolengo Annual Broodmare Sale, conducted Tuesday in a fully online format under the organization of (Arg) Sales. By Equal Stripes out of Infanta Elena (Lizard Island), making her a full sister to G1 winner Infartame and G2 winner Issa, she was purchased for US$16,500 (10 installm

The first crop of the outstanding stallion to reach the sales ring was met with tremendous demand and produced the highest prices, led by Mad Max It had been a long time since the first crop of a stallion generated as much anticipation upon reaching the sales ring as happened Tuesday around the remarkable Maxfield during the Haras Firmamento Venta Selección. When the final balance was drawn, the expectations found a perfect reflection under the hammer of Antonio Bullrich SA.

Held entirely online, the farm will offer 28 broodmares featuring outstanding pedigrees and attractive coverings Infanta Bonita is one of the highlights of the auction / (ARG) SALES As Argentina’s busy auction season continues in full swing, Thursday will bring the Haras Abolengo Annual Broodmare Sale, where pre-bidding is already underway. Organized by (Arg) Sales and conducted entirely online, the auction features a catalog of 28 mares, with the live closing session beginni

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Selección of Haras Firmamento, held Tuesday, May 12, at the Tattersall of Hipódromo de San Isidro, organized by Antonio Bullrich SA. Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 5 Mad Max (m., Maxfield y Locasa Nistel, por Van Nistelrooy) 85.000 8 Max Wave (m., Maxfield y Reina de Mollendo, por Mastercraftsman) 82.000 18 Max Day (m., Maxfield y Day Splendid, por Harlan's Holiday) 68.000 20 Te Adora Max (m., Maxfiel

Juan Carlos Bagó’s farm will experience this Tuesday a new edition of an auction that serves as a landmark every season Maxfield, the outstanding stallion who stood for two seasons at Firmamento / DARLEY STALLIONS The Venta Selección of Haras Firmamento is a landmark event every season. The extraordinary history of Juan Carlos Bagó’s operation has made it, by its own merit, one of the most anticipated sales on the calendar—and sometimes, expectations grow even higher. That is

The breeding farm, synonymous with Candy Ride and Strategos (photo), will welcome clients and friends this Sunday at its establishment in Estancia San Ernesto, in San Basilio, Córdoba At Haras Ojos Claros, traditions are non-negotiable. Much less those linked to Candy Ride (Ride the Rails), the horse that changed the Alonso family's life forever and that, with the passing of time, ended up converted into an authentic icon of world turf. That respect for roots and for history

In the presence of a massive crowd, the pavilion that originally belonged to Haras La Pasión enjoyed a happy afternoon Years ago, the enthusiasm and drive of Ricardo Benedicto and his entire team created Haras La Pasión on a field in Solís, equipping it with formidable facilities and a level of excellence typical of horse racing powers; almost unparalleled in the world. As is known, the stud farm behind Stud Rubio B. disposed of those lands a few months ago and centered its e

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Solís of 2024 foals, held on Tuesday, May 5, at Tattersalls Solís,organized by Blacktype Bloodstock Il Campione, sire of the top price at the Tattersalls Solis / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) (consignedy by) Prize (US$ total) 6 Don Lamar (m., Il Campione y Doña Alaska, por Asiatic Boy) (San Benito) 41.000 3 Joy Eléctrica (h., Fortify y Miss Eléctrica, por Violence) (El Arroyo) 38.000 7 Pimpa (h., Cosm