MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 BLOODHORSE.COM/DAILY FASIG-TIPTON PHOTOS FASIG-TIPTON SALE OF THE CENTURY Anticipation High for 100th Edition of Saratoga Sale See page 4 IN THIS ISSUE 14 Cox to Map Course to BC Classic for Knicks Go 18 Well-Connected Yearlings in Saratoga Spotlight 23 Wicked Halo Prevails in Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga BLOODHORSE DAILY Download the FREE smartphone app PAGE 1 OF 48 CONTENTS 4 Anticipation High for 100th Edition of Saratoga Sale 12 Leading First-Crop Sires 14 Cox to Map Course to BC Classic for Knicks Go 18 Well-Connected Yearlings in Saratoga Spotlight 23 Wicked Halo Prevails in Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga 26 Con Lima Leads All the Way in Saratoga Oaks 28 Brown’s Filly Named for McKulick Wins on Debut 29 Zoffarelli Wins U.S. Debut Via DQ in La Jolla 31 Bluegrass Parkway Streaks to Preview Turf Cup Victory 34 HBA Summer Sale Catalog Features 17 Drefong Yearlings 35 Marianafoot Rolls to Prix Maurice de Gheest Victory 37 Ebro River Lands Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh 39 Everything Goes to Plan in Berlin for Alpinista 40 Results & Entries FASIG-TIPTON PHOTOS FASIG-TIPTON TAA a ccreditation: The G o l d S t a n d a r d in aftercare. A publication of The Jockey Club Information Systems, Inc. and TOBA Media Properties, Inc. ON THE COVER A yearling walks in the pavilion before Editorial Director General Manager heading to the sales ring at The Saratoga Sale Claire Crosby Scott Carling Visuals Director Digital Media Manager Anne M. Eberhardt Erin Morgan Bloodstock Editor Senior Web Producer Eric Mitchell Christine Wittmer Features Editor Digital Content Coordinator Frank Angst Michelle Benson News Editor Regional Sales Managers Byron King Kristi Heasley Catherine Johnston Sales Editor Ellen Lambertus Lauren Gash Amanda Ramey Assistant Editors Director of Technology Debbie Tuska Courtney Bearse Christine Oser Senior Columnist Molly Rollins Jay Hovdey Senior Correspondent Pedigree Analyst Bob Ehalt Alan Porter Contact Us: Editor: Advertising: [email protected] • [email protected] BENOIT PHOTO Rock N Rye and jockey Umberto Rispoli win the Graduation Stakes at Del Mar BLOODHORSE DAILY MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 PAGE 3 OF 48 FASIG-TIPTON SARATOGA ANTICIPATION HIGH FOR 100TH EDITION OF SARATOGA SALE By Lauren Gash t @BH_LGash stone's throw from the iconic A red and white awnings of historic Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where the country's leading owners, breeders, and trainers converge each summer to run the top horses in the game, lies the Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. The iconic building and its EBERHARDT ANNE M. surrounding grounds are home to A buyer looks through the catalog for The Saratoga Sale The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton's This year marks two historic desire has been enhanced from not place for elite yearlings to shine. The moments for the sale. It returns to being able to be here last year," atmosphere is relaxed yet storied, the marketplace after Fasig-Tipton said Fasig-Tipton's president Boyd laced with traditions and memories. was forced to cancel in 2020 due to Browning Jr. "At the end of the day The boutique nature of the sale adds the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is it all depends upon the quality of the to what makes the Spa a tradition also the 100th edition of the sale, horse you have on offer and the way in the equine industry, drawing in with 210 yearlings cataloged to sell people support you. We couldn't be the world's biggest buyers. Long Aug. 9-10 during sessions slated to more excited and pleased with the regarded as a top source for racing start at 6:30 p.m. ET daily. group of horses we have lined up for prospects worldwide, the catalog "We are very excited and looking this year." brings forward a draft of talented, forward to the 100th Saratoga active families. Yearling Sale. The optimism and (continued on page 6) The best of the best, name brand sires, top-class physicals. Going through the catalog, page after page of jaw dropping pedigrees … it’s a tip of the hat to Fasig-Tipton (for) putting this strong catalog together.” —JACOB WEST ANNE M. EBERHARDT Yearlings out for inspection at The Saratoga Sale BLOODHORSE DAILY MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 PAGE 4 OF 48 He’s struck here before. Now, his first yearlings are ready to electrify Saratoga. FASIG-TIPTON SARATOGA ANTICIPATION HIGH FOR 100TH EDITION OF SARATOGA SALE (continued from page 4) The last time this sale was held in 2019, 135 horses sold for gross receipts of $55,547,000, an average of $411,459, and a median price of $350,000. There were 47 horses that failed to meet their reserve. Two youngsters tied for the top price at $1.5 million, both sons of Curlin, among four to achieve seven-figure status. The Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa stallion is represented by five in the catalog this year. The yearling season kicked off with a strong market at The July Sale, Fasig-Tipton's selected yearling sale in Kentucky, with gross receipts of $21,608,500 and 208 horses changing hands. ANNE M. EBERHARDT ANNE M. (continued on page 7) Boyd Browning Jr. BLOODHORSE DAILY MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 PAGE 6 OF 48 FASIG-TIPTON SARATOGA ANTICIPATION HIGH FOR 100TH "Quality—racing, EDITION OF SARATOGA SALE atmosphere, horses on offer—any time you (continued from page 6) have your partners come and experience "We are very encouraged by what we saw in the all of that, from marketplace in July and with the 2-year-old season racing to the sales, this year. The level of activity and interest at the it's amazing," said two premier race meets in Del Mar and Saratoga … bloodstock agent Jacob the handle and overall interest, all indications are West. "The dates are very positive at this stage and we are looking for a circled on everyone's very healthy marketplace," said Browning. "We saw calendar every year. a vibrant and active marketplace that we think will First the weekend continue in Saratoga." of racing that leads This year's catalog reflects a 5.8% decline from the into the week at the 223 cataloged in 2019, and as of Sunday afternoon, 18 sales, it's something yearlings had been withdrawn. that everyone looks EBERHARDT ANNE M. Drew Nardiello "Since 1960 I don't like to miss The Saratoga Sale. forward to." It's a great showcase for a relaxed atmosphere to see West said this year's catalog delivers the quality that all the horses. As agents and buyers it's a good way to buyers have come to expect from Fasig-Tipton. get our feet wet," said Drew Nardiello, stable manager "The best of the best, name brand sires, top-class for Lothenbach Stables, which has found continued physicals. Going through the catalog, page after success buying horses from this sale. page of jaw dropping pedigrees … it's a tip of the The Saratoga experience combines the best of the hat to Fasig-Tipton (for) putting this strong catalog historic town with top-class racing and two nights of together," West noted. lively bidding for the most sought-after yearlings in America. (continued on page 8) FASIG-TIPTON PHOTOS BLOODHORSE DAILY MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 PAGE 7 OF 48 FASIG-TIPTON SARATOGA ANTICIPATION HIGH FOR 100TH "I love the tried and true sires in Tapit, Twirling EDITION OF SARATOGA SALE Candy, Curlin, and Quality Road—horses of that nature," Ingordo said. "There are a few up-and- (continued from page 7) coming horses I am hot on. City of Light, he was a top-class horse. He follows along in the mold of his Many Fasig-Tipton graduates have gone on from sire (Quality Road) and they are only going to get The Saratoga Sale to remarkable success. Triple more expensive. I like Accelerate; we supported him Crown winner American Pharoah and U.S. classic at The July Sale." winners Taprwrit, Tonalist, and Union Rags are just Thirty-seven consignors have brought their best a few of the elite horses that have done the sales to the upstate town. Taylor Made Sales Agency is the company proud. Breeders' Cup winners Battle of leading consignor by volume, with 21 yearlings on offer Midway, Corinthian, Four Wheel Drive, and Tepin as of Sunday afternoon. are among many that have all gone through the ring Consignor Reiley McDonald of Eaton Sales is a in Saratoga Springs. Saratoga stalwart. "You get good racehorses, good families," said "Last year was the first year I had missed since Nardiello. "Fasig-Tipton always does a good job of 1979 when I was in college," he said. "It has a special getting consignors to bring attractive, precocious place in my heart. It was my first yearling auction I racehorses to the sale, which prove it on the attended after working on the racetrack. I love the racecourse." racing and the people. The sales are difficult, but if "We have had a lot of success (from this sale), but you get the formula right it works. I think it all goes back to the consignors and breeders "Saratoga provides us with the 'All American' that bring those top-class horses," said West. "Eclipse yearling sale. I feel if you take an American-style (Thoroughbred Partners) has had a lot of success pedigree, solid physical, and the horse is by a good purchasing out of this sale. A classic winner in Tapwrit sire or out of a good mare, it's a good spot.