Saturday, September 20, 2008

Closing Argument Filly Brings $70,000 on Saturday at Keeneland

Lexington, KY (September 20, 2008) – A filly from the first crop of Closing Argument brought the day’s highest price of $70,000 at Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale.

Consigned by Claiborne Farm, agent, the filly is the first foal of the Arch mare Arch Enemy, she a half-sister to Thoroughbred Club of America (G3) winner Tenacious Tiffany.

On Saturday, Keeneland sold 248 horses for gross receipts of $3,412,900, down 35.4 percent from 2007 when 285 horses brought $5,285,300. The average of $13,762 was down 25.8 percent from last year’s figure of $18,545, while the median of $9,000 was down 25 percent from $12,000 in 2007.


Cumulatively, Keeneland has sold 3,016 horses for $322,700,800, down 14.4 percent from the corresponding period last year when 3,135 horses brought $377,172,400. The average of $106,996 represents an 11.1 percent decrease from $120,310 in 2007. The median dipped 16.7 percent from $60,000 in 2007 to $50,000 this year.

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale continues through Tuesday. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. daily.

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