The sale was a success as was getting some new foal photos and video! Keeneland’s 2018 January Horses of All Ages Sale concluded Thursday, 1/11 with growth in all prices to yield strong results. Reportedly, two 2018 foals were born just in time to make their own debut in the sale as well and I have some adorable images of one. Watch her short video included in this concise sales summary.
Here is an easy to follow comparison of 2017’s sale versus this year’s auction:
- 2017 featured 1,892 cataloged Thoroughbreds/ while 2018 listed 1,583
- In 2017, 961 head sold/ in 2018, 909 horses were sold at the auction
- The gross amount in 2017 was $28,785,500/ this year, $34,996,000 was grossed
- $29,954 was the average price in 2017/the price was up to $38,499 in 2018
- The median price was $10,500 in 2017/while 2018 saw a rise to $12,000
- The top price went to Siren Serenade in 2017 at $1,025,000/ this year, Mrs McDougal topped out at $1,600,000
While money may drive the sale I am also a big fan of the cuteness overload. I was looking for brand new foals and two were in the auction. Hip 539 was a lovely bay mare, Moonshine Bertie. She foaled a filly by Speightster early this January. She is featured in the photos and video throughout this story. Hip 1104 also had her baby in time for the sale. Bijoux, a bay mare, was accompanied by her filly, sired by Shackleford.
Without further delay, watch this video I uploaded to Thoroughbred U’s YouTube page last night:
It was a nice sale in some strange weather that spanned from chilling temperatures to Spring like weather with a lot of rain throughout. I attended on days 1 and 4. The burgoo was delicious and improved from the October race meet. I will be posting my burgoo recipe, which tastes much like Keeneland’s version, very soon as well as more Thoroughbred insights and adventures. Please, check back and share with your friends.
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