I think the FT March sale (also called the Gulfstream Sale) will be too rich for me. It will be interesting to watch this sale to see what kind of prices are paid.
I attended this sale in 2009 and remember the striking physical appearance of the horses. They all seemed big. The all looked like they would become a Jackie’s Warrior size horse. I am sure there were exceptions, but I remember horses that looked like bodybuilders.
If you glance through the catalog, you do not find many great pedigrees, and even quite a few very bad pedigrees. I am sure the FT folks have been combing the farms looking for the most impressive physicals. There is so much money available, I really worry about horse being “over-prepped”. The works will be dirt as opposed to the synthetic at Ocala.
- My favorite Gormley is #58, or maybe #44
- My favorite Cairo Prince is #59
- My favorite Connect is #60
- My favorite Mastery is #33
- My favorite Practical Joke is #81
- If I had a spare $500,000 I might like #86 by Curlin, or #80 by Arrogate, #100 by Gun Runner, #83 by Medaglia de Oro, or #167 by Union Rags
Maybe any of the first 5 could sneak through for $150,000, but I am not sure I want to buy “at the bottom of the barrel”.
If you to be in the winners circle at Saratoga or Del Mar, this is your place to shop. If I buy a 2-yr old at all it will most likely be at Ocala in April.
Buying A Race Horse 