KEE SEPT SALE: Nicole Russo's Hips to Watch

[Kasept]

BOOK 1, DAY 1

Hip 8, colt by Tapit – Havre de Grace, by Saint Liam. Consigned by Timber Town Farm, agent.

Horse of the Year Havre de Grace sold for a record $10 million at the conclusion of her racing career. She is the dam of winners Heavenly Grace and Graceful Princess, both full siblings to this colt. Tapit, a perennial leading sire, averaged $950,000 at last year’s Keeneland September sale, leading that category for the third time.

Hip 33, filly by Uncle Mo – Icon Project, by Empire Maker. Consigned by Dromoland Farm, agent.

Grade 1 winner Icon Project is the dam of Fashion Business, who won the Grade 2 Del Mar Handicap in August. The second dam is Grade 1 winner La Gueriere, and this is the immediate family of multiple Grade 2 winner and sire Munnings.

Hip 56, colt by Bernardini – Issues, by Awesome Again. Consigned by Paramount Sales, agent.

This colt is a half-brother to leading Breeders’ Cup Classic contender Accelerate, who rolled by 12 1/2 lengths in the Pacific Classic to become the third horse to win the Santa Anita Handicap, Gold Cup, and Pacific Classic in the same year. Stakes-placed Issues also is the dam of Grade 1-placed stakes winner Daddy D T and Grade 3-placed stakes winner Amarish.

Hip 63, filly by American Pharoah – Ivanavinalot, by West Acre. Consigned by Eaton Sales, agent.

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is averaging $626,338 with his first-crop of yearlings this season. Among the outstanding mares in his first book was Grade 2 winner Ivanavinalot, dam of two-time Eclipse Award champion Songbird, who sold for $9.5 million as a broodmare prospect last fall.

Hip 76, colt by Tapit – Justwhistledixie, by Dixie Union. Consigned by Clearsky Farms.

Multiple Grade 2 winner Justwhistledixie is the dam of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner New Year’s Day and multiple Grade 2 winner Mohaymen. Mohaymen sold for a co-sale-topping $2.2 million here in 2014.

Hip 87, colt by American Pharoah – Khancord Kid, by Lemon Drop Kid. Consigned by Sequel New York, agent for Chester and Mary Broman.

Grade 3 winner Khancord Kid is the dam of the versatile millionaire Bar of Gold, who capped her career by winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. The third dam is Grade 1 winner Key Phrase, who produced American Pharoah’s broodmare sire, stakes winner Yankee Gentleman.

Hip 98, filly by Uncle Mo – Kakadrie, by Coronado’s Quest. Consigned by Woodford Thoroughbreds, agent.

This is a half-sister to champion sprinter Kodiak Kowboy, as well as to stakes winner Wilbo and stakes producer Maria’s Quest. It is the immediate family of Grade 1 winners West by West and Little Missouri.

Hip 105, filly by Galileo – Lady Shakespeare, by Theatrical. Consigned by Four Star Sales, agent.

This is the only yearling in the sale by international leading sire Galileo, and Grade 2 winner Lady Shakespeare is already the dam of a winner by the stallion. The mare is a full sister to multiple Grade 1 winner Shakespeare, as well as a half-sister to Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf winner Perfect Shirl and to stakes winner and producer Fantastic Shirl.

Hip 120, colt by Medaglia d’Oro – Leslie’s Lady, by Tricky Creek. Consigned by Clarkland Farm.

Medaglia d’Oro is in the midst of his strongest commercial season, and was represented by three seven-figure yearlings on a single night at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale. This colt is a half-brother to four-time Eclipse Award champion Beholder, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf and U.A.E. Derby winner Mendelssohn, and Grade 1 winner and successful sire Into Mischief. Mendelssohn sold for $3 million to top this sale in 2016.

Hip 135, colt by Tapit – Lotta Kim, by Roar. Consigned by Gainesway, agent.

This is a half-brother to 2009 Horse of the Year and Hall of Fame racemare Rachel Alexandra, as well as to Grade 3-placed Dolphus. Rachel Alexandra is the dam of Grade 1 winner Rachel’s Valentina. Lotta Kim, a stakes winner herself, is half to two other stakes winners.

Hip 141, colt by Tapit – Love the Chase, by Not For Love. Consigned by Bedouin Bloodstock, agent.

This is a half-brother to two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome, a dual classic winner who banked more than $14.7 million. Love the Chase sold for $1.95 million carrying this colt, who is bred on a similar cross to the champion.

Hip 195, colt by Pioneerof the Nile – Mining My Own, by Smart Strike. Consigned by Betz Thoroughbreds, agent.

This is a half-brother to Kentucky Derby winner and Canadian champion Mine That Bird and to multiple Grade 1 winner Dullahan. He is bred on the same Unbridled-line cross.

Hip 203, filly by Tapit – Miss Macy Sue, by Trippi. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, agent.

Grade 3 winner Miss Macy Sue is the dam of Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Liam’s Map, Grade 3 winner Not This Time, and stakes winner Taylor S.

Hip 208, colt by American Pharoah – Mo Chuisle, by Free House. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, agent.

This is a half-brother to champion sprinter Points Offthebench, as well as Grade 3 winner Bench Points and stakes winner Molto Allegro.

[Merlinsky]

I thought the Gunthers were keeping the Will Take Charge-Stage Magic colt. He's Hip 443 at the sale. I guess he's going through with a high reserve.

[Kasept]

BOOK 1, DAY 2

Hip 251, colt by Ghostzapper – Oatsee, by Unbridled. Consigned by Denali Stud, agent.

Broodmare of the Year Oatsee is the dam of Preakness Stakes winner Shackleford, Grade 1 Alabama Stakes winner Lady Joanne, Grade 2 winner Afleeting Lady, Grade 3 winner Baghdaria, and stakes winner Stephanoatsee.

Hip 298, colt by American Pharoah – Ponche de Leona, by Ponche. Consigned by Eaton Sales, agent.

This is a half-brother to Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Mucho Macho Man. Stakes winner Ponche de Leona also has produced stakes winner Southern Girl, Grade 3-placed Marconi, and stakes-placed Mucho Mans Gold. Marconi sold for $2 million at this sale in 2016.

Hip 306, filly by American Pharoah – Pretty ’n Smart, by Beau Genius. Consigned by VanMeter-Gentry Sales, agent.

This filly, a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Cupid, is also half to last year’s sale-topper, sold to Coolmore for $2.7 million. They are out of the Grade 2-placed Beau Genius mare Pretty ’n Smart, whose eight foals to race are all winners, including Grade 3 winners Heart Ashley and Ashley’s Kitty and stakes winner Indianapolis.

Hip 321, colt by War Front – Quarter Moon, by Sadler’s Wells. Consigned by Four Star Sales, agent.

Group 1 winner Quarter Moon was an Irish highweight and second in both the Irish and Epsom Oaks. A full sister to Group 1 winner Yesterday and several other stakes performers, she is the dam of nine winners, including Group 1 winner Diamondsandrubies, Group 1-placed You’ll Be Mine, Group 3 placed Born to Be King, and stakes-placed How High The Moon.

Hip 327, colt by Candy Ride – Quiet Giant, by Giant’s Causeway. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, agent.

This is a full brother to 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner, a six-time Grade 1 winner with victories including the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Grade 2 winner Quiet Giant is a half-sister to Horse of the Year Saint Liam, Grade 1 winner Funtatastic, Grade 3 winner Congressionalhonor, stakes winner Dance Quietly, Grade 1-placed Miss Besilu, Grade 2-placed American Dance, and to the dams of Grade 1 winner Beatem Buster and Grade 3 winner Lull.

Hip 378, filly by Medaglia d’Oro – Sealy Hill, by Point Given. Consigned by Gainesway, agent.

Canadian Horse of the Year Sealy Hill is the dam of Grade 2 winner and Canadian champion Hillaby and Grade 3 winners Belle Hill and Gale Force.

Hip 389, filly by War Front – Seeking Gabrielle, by Forestry. Consigned by Hinkle Farms.

This is a half-sister to Kentucky Derby winner and juvenile champion Nyquist. Seeking Grabielle is a half-sister to four stakes performers, including Grade 3 winner Seeking the Sky, dam of Grade 1 winner Sahara Sky.

Hip 393, colt by Tapit – Serena’s Cat, by Storm Cat. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales, agent.

Stakes winner Serena’s Cat is the dam of champion Honor Code, Grade 2 winner Noble Tune, stakes winner Declarationofpeace, and stakes-placed Lady Peace. Serena’s Cat is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Vocalised, and her second dam is Hall of Fame racemare and blue hen Serena’s Song, dam of Group 1 winner Sophisticat, Grade 2 winners Grand Reward and Harlington, Grade 3 winner Schramsberg, and stakes winner Serene Melody. This family has been commercially prominent in recent years. Serena’s Harmony, a full sister to this colt, sold for $3 million as a weanling at the 2014 Keeneland November sale. Declarationofpeace sold for $2.6 million as a weanling in 2015. Both are among the top prices in Keene-land November history. Serena’s Cat was a $1.4 million weanling.

Hip 406, colt by Empire Maker – Silver Colors, by Mr. Greeley. Consigned by Gainesway, agent.

This is Empire Maker’s first crop since being repatriated to the United States. This colt is a half-brother to Grade 1 Alabama winner Eskimo Kisses. The second dam is Kentucky Derby winner Winning Colors.

Hip 443, colt by Will Take Charge – Stage Magic, by Ghostzapper. Consigned by Glennwood Farm.

From the second crop of champion Will Take Charge, this is a half-brother to unbeaten Triple Crown winner Justify, who sold for $500,000 at this sale in 2016. Grade 3-placed Stage Magic is the dam of three winners from as many starters, including Grade 3 winner The Lieutenant.

Hip 486, colt by Curlin – Take Charge Brandi, by Giant’s Causeway. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales.

This is the first foal out of champion Take Charge Brandi, who topped the 2015 Keeneland November breeding stock sale at $6 million. Her second dam is Grade 1 winner Take Charge Lady, dam of champion Will Take Charge and Grade 1 winner Take Charge Indy.

Hip 489, Carter Expedition, colt by Pioneerof the Nile – Tapicat, by Tapit. Consigned by Lane’s End, agent.

Grade 3 winner Tapicat sold for $2.2 million carrying this colt, and her first foal, Lebron J, fetched a sale-topping $1.2 million at Fasig-Tipton Midlantic. This is the family of Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Cat Thief and Grade 1 winner Pohave.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

I thought the Gunthers were keeping the Will Take Charge-Stage Magic colt. He's Hip 443 at the sale. I guess he's going through with a high reserve.

RNA at $1.75MM. Returns to Glennwood and will start training.

[Kasept]

BOOK 1, DAY 3

Hip 513, filly by Awesome Again – Tizso, by Cee’s Tizzy. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, agent.

Tizso, a full sister to Horse of the Year Tiznow and graded stakes winner Budroyale, is a multiple stakes producer, highlighted by classic-placed Grade 1 winner Paynter, a full brother to this filly. She also is the dam of stakes winners Tiz West and Tizakitty and stakes-placed Tizalovelylady, Tizprecious, the dam of stakes winner Tiz Gianni, and Tizsotrue, dam of Grade 3-placed Tizso Wicked and stakes-placed Classy Dancer.

Hip 593, colt by Tapit – Wine Princess, by Ghostzapper. Consigned by Denali Stud, agent.

Grade 2 winner Wine Princess, who sold for $3 million as a broodmare, is out of Horse of the Year Azeri.

Hip 596, colt by Tapit – Winter Memories, by El Prado. Consigned by Darby Dan Farm.

Multiple Grade 1 winner Winter Memories is out of multiple Grade 1 winner Memories of Silver, also the dam of Grade 3 winner and stakes producer La Cloche, stakes winners British Blue and War Trace, and stakes producers Recollect, Star Silver, and Bridal Memories.

Hip 617, filly by Medaglia d’Oro – African Jade, by Seeking the Gold. Consigned by Clearsky Farms.

African Jade, out of Argentinian champion Miss Linda, is the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Lord Nelson. Other Grade 1 winners in the family include Miss Match and Carina Mia.

Hip 654, filly by American Pharoah – Arch’s Gal Edith, by Arch. Consigned by Brookdale Sales, agent.

This filly is a half-sister to 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner and champion I’ll Have Another.

Hip 676, filly by Tapit – Baffled, by Distorted Humor. Consigned by Gainesway, agent.

Baffled topped the 2016 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall selected mixed sale for $3.5 million carrying this filly, a full sibling to her multiple Grade 1 winner Constitution. The Grade 3-placed mare, a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Emcee, also is the dam of Group 2 winner Boynton and Grade 3 winner Jacaranda.

Hip 735, colt by War Front – Callback, by Street Sense. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales, agent.

This is the first foal out of Callback, a Grade 1 winner whose full sister sold for $1 million as a weanling last November. Callback is a half-sister to stakes winner Deft Gravity and stakes-placed Miss Super Quick. The next dam is Supercharger, dam of Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver, Grade 3 winners Cyrus Alexander and Brethren, and stakes-placed Charge Now and Lisa T. Supercharger is a full sister to Grade 1 winner Girolamo and graded stakes winners Daydreaming and Accelerator. This is the family of champions Rhythm and Numbered Account and Grade 1 winner Bluegrass Cat.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by Kasept

RNA at $1.75MM. Returns to Glennwood and will start training.

If the bidding went another $50 K they would have sold him. Reserve was $1.799,999

[bare it all]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

If the bidding went another $50 K they would have sold him. Reserve was $1.799,999

I imagine we weren't looking at live money at $1.75M

He wasn't a terrible looking horse, but not sure what the vet report looks like on him. I think they're burned on him being by Will Take Charge and not something like Uncle Mo, Tapit, MDO.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by bare it all

I imagine we weren't looking at live money at $1.75M

He wasn't a terrible looking horse, but not sure what the vet report looks like on him. I think they're burned on him being by Will Take Charge and not something like Uncle Mo, Tapit, MDO.

Definitely dealt with unproven Will Take Charge issue. Upcoming from Stage Magic, a Pioneerof the Nile weanling colt; I/F to Quality Road; Going to Curlin in 2019.

[bare it all]

I'd like to know if anyone had a look at the MDO x Leslie's Lady. He RNA'd at $60k. Crazy with that pedigree that he couldn't even draw the "dont race him and stand him as a regional stallion" bids?

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

oxo has huge cash

[Kasept]

BOOK 1, DAY 4

Hip 743, colt by Carpe Diem – Caressing, by Honour and Glory. Consigned by Hermitage Farm, agent.

Champion Caressing is the dam of champion West Coast, as well as Grade 3-placed Juan and Bina and Gold Hawk and stakes producer My Goodness. This is the first crop for multiple Grade 1 winner Carpe Diem.

Hip 760, filly by War Front – Chatham, by Maria’s Mon. Consigned by Stone Farm.

This is a full sister to Cartier Award champion juvenile Air Force Blue. It is the family of champion Flanders, who produced champion Surfside.

Hip 791, filly by Tapit – Common Hope, by Storm Cat. Consigned by Vinery Sales, agent.

This is a half-sister to champion Shared Belief, Grade 3 winner Little Miss Holly, and stakes-placed producer Double Major. It is the family of Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint winner Bar of Gold.

Hip 823, colt by Medaglia d’Oro – Dayatthespa, by City Zip. Consigned by Gainesway, agent for Stonestreet.

This is the second foal out of champion Dayatthespa.

Hip 862, filly by Munnings – D’Wildcat Speed, by Forest Wildcat. Consigned by Denali Stud, agent for Stonestreet.

D’Wildcat Speed, Horse of the Year in Puerto Rico, is the dam of Cartier Award champion Lady Aurelia, twice a winner at Royal Ascot.

Hip 884, colt by Tapit – Enchanted Rock, by Giant’s Causeway. Consigned by Gainesway, agent.

This is a half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Verrazano and Grade 2 winner El Padrino, and a full to stakes-placed La Madrina. The second dam is Grade 1 winner Chic Shirine, a full sister to champion Queena; this is the family of Grade 1 winners Serra Lake, Somali Lemonade, and Harmonize, as well as graded stakes winners Waldoboro, Tara Roma, Cappuchino, Hungry Island, Soaring Empire, Al Khali, and others.

Hip 908, filly by War Front – Fascinating, by Smart Strike. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.

Multiple Grade 1-placed Fascinating is out of Grade 3 winner Untouched Talent, the dam of classic-placed Grade 1 winner Bodemeister.

Hip 957, filly by Super Saver – Glinda the Good, by Hard Spun. Consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent for Stonestreet.

Stakes winner Glinda the Good is the dam of champion Good Magic. Glinda the Good is a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Take the Ribbon, stakes winners Flash Forward, Flash Mash, Bright Magic, and Hot War, and three other stakes-placed winners. It is the immediate family of Grade 1 winner Magical Maiden.