SELECT SALES NEWS

August 8, 2010

Select Sales has first three winning graduates

It was a lively start to the month of August as three graduates of Select Sales' consignments visited the winner's circle. El Gaucho (Smoke Glacken) won at Santa Rosa in his 2nd career start for owners Mark DeDomenico, Robert & Mary Ellen Bourque, Stuart Goldstein, and trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

On August 6, the 4-year-old filly Quick in Motion (Medaglia d'Oro) won an allowance race at Ellis Park to raise her career earnings to over $60,000.

On August 8, the two-year-old colt Printing Press (Tapit) came flying from the pack to get up and score in his debut at Monmouth Park. He is owned by Klaravich Stables and W.H. Lawrence and trained by Terri Pompay.

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July 20, 2010

Proud Citizen filly sells for $170,000 at Fasig-Tipton July

Select Sales consigned the highest priced offspring of Proud Citizen at the Fasig-Tipton July Yearling Sale, a beautiful bay filly. Cataloged as Hip 285, the filly out of Marialua was purchased for $170,000 by Buzz Chace, agent for West Point Thoroughbreds and Brad Smith. The filly was purchased last year at Keeneland November by Albert Davis and Machmer Hall for $42,000.

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Keogh New Partner in Select Sales

James Keogh has joined Lexington-based Select Sales Agency as a partner, it was announced July 9. His main role with the company will be as an account manager and consultant. A release said Keogh will also have a presence at major auctions, beginning with the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling auction July 13-14.

Keogh moved from his native Ireland to the United States in 1982, joining Gainesway Farm. Keogh worked at Gainesway from 1982 to 1990 before beginning his own consignment, Grovendale. He partnered with Jim Fitzgerald in the Fitzgerald/Keogh Sales Agency from 2000 to 2003 before continuing with Grovendale through 2007. During his career as a Thoroughbred seller, Keogh has consigned more than $125 million worth of bloodstock and more than 70 stakes winners, according to the release.

Select Sales’ founding partners are Craig and Carrie Brogden and Dr. Sandra Willwerth of Machmer Hall Thoroughbreds and Tom Ryan of Cherokee Equine International. Andrew Cary, who is also the company's general manager, also is a new partner.

Select Sales began operations in 2009, offering its first consignment at the Fasig-Tipton July sale. According to the release, the new agency sold nearly $1.7 million worth of yearlings at the Keeneland September auction and was the 11th-leading consignor at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale with gross receipts of $3.27 million from 49 head sold.
 
"His incredible knowledge of pedigrees, wealth of experience, and professionalism will help take this company to the next level," Cary said. "He is a highly respected individual in the Thoroughbred community who will make all of us at Select Sales better at what we do, and his extensive contact list will help us bring in some outstanding stock to the upcoming sales. During these challenging economic times and with major changes at the Keeneland September sale upcoming, his expertise will be a vital factor in our success this year and in the future."

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June 18, 2010
Select Sales Graduate runs 3rd in Albany S. (G3) at Royal Ascot

TIZ MY TIME (2, f by Sharp Humor - Tiz the Hour, by Tiznow) ran a gallant third in the Albany Stakes (G3) at Royal Ascot on Friday, June 18. This was the third start for the fleet filly, who had previously placed 2nd at Keeneland and 3rd at Churchill Downs in maiden races before shipping across the pond for the Royal meeting. The Albany Stakes, contested over a straight six furlongs, had 23 runners.

Tiz My Time was bred in Kentucky by Machmer Hall and Haymarket Farm. She sold for $65,000 at the 2009 Keeneland September Sale to Ken McPeek, agent.

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2009 KEENELAND NOVEMBER SALE HIGHLIGHTS

• Sold the highest priced mare (TEARS I CRY) in-foal to two-time Horse of the Year CURLIN for $735,000


• Sold the highest priced mare (SEA THE JOY) in-foal to top five second crop sire CANDY RIDE for $160000


• Was a leading consignor of weanlings, including a Dixie Union filly for $270,000, a Speightstown colt for $115,000 and a Lemon Drop Kid filly for $100,000. Including all auctions of 2009, Select Sales was the #7 overall consignor of weanlings by gross dollars sold.

2009 KEENELAND SEPTEMBER SALE HIGHLIGHTS

In Book 3, first day, we sold the highest priced offspring of Rockport Harbor for $125,000

In Book 4, first day, were the #4 leading consignor, behind only Taylor Made Sales Agency, Eaton Sales and Gainesway and ahead of such operations as Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, Denali Stud and Bluewater Sales

In Book 4, we sold the highest priced offspring of Giacomo (a colt for $180,000) and the highest priced offspring of Unbridled Energy ($140,000). The Giacomo colt was the 5th highest priced yearling of the session

In Book 5, first day, we were the #5 leading consignor.