Justify Colt Takes the Lead at Fasig-Tipton Oct
On the heels of a September getting spree, a different expensive Justify colt took the eye of agent Gavin O’Connor Oct. 23 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Oct Yearlings Sale. O’Conner outlasted the competitiveness to receive Hip 227 for $500,000 from Woods Edge Farm on behalf of customer John Stewart deep into Day 1 of the 4-working day sale.
“The horse is a gorgeous specimen we wished to choose up a pair much more horses at this sale before coming out sturdy at the November breeding inventory sale,” Stewart mentioned. “We have some points planned and are making an attempt to harmony out the portfolio of horses we have correct now. This Justify colt is a good addition and a fantastic bodily we preferred everything about the horse.”
Named Just Royal, the colt is out of the stakes-put French Deputy mare Champagne Royale he is a 50 % sibling to Majestic Harbor , a quality 1-winning millionaire by Rockport Harbor, and Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Danza , by Road Boss .
The Kentucky-bred from Spry Family members Farm created his initially vacation through an auction ring as a weanling past 12 months throughout the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, advertising for $250,000 to Brady Bloodstock. This yr, Woods Edge Farm despatched him by way of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, where by he unsuccessful to attain his reserve at $325,000.
John Stewart
The colt was the optimum-priced offering halfway by the initial session Monday. Previously, yet another son of Justify commanded $300,000 from De Meric Product sales.
“I am a customer, not a bidder, so we were purchasing the horse no matter,” commented Stewart. “I’m happy at $500,000, and I feel we acquired a good deal. There is a whole lot of cash remaining on the desk for us.”
Not very long soon after their initially invest in O’Connor signed for a Fantastic Magic filly, Hip 266, from Indian Creek for $150,000. The 2nd dam, Traditional Acceptance, boasts the likes of many grade 3 winners Gulch Approval, Rusty Slipper , quality 2 positioned Greatest Class , and Acceptance Rating two times quality 3 placed.
The chestnut filly was bred in Maryland by Walter Nelson Vieser II and sold previous month for $75,000 to Miacomet Farm.
Stewart and O’Connor produced a splash in the course of the Keeneland September Sale in which he acquired 13 yearlings for a whole of $8,425,000.
Stewart said of his September buys, “They are all undertaking great most are now broke, and now we are chatting with trainers, striving to get the right fit.”
As Blue Grouper Racing, Stewart experienced his very first starter Oct. 15 at Keeneland with trainer Michael McCarthy. The juvenile, a Vino Rosso filly named Shiloh’s Mistress , ran sixth in a maiden exclusive bodyweight with John Velazquez in the saddle. Stewart obtained her in 2022 for $235,000 at the September Sale.
Stewart dealt with repeated conversations at the income grounds that he was acquiring the Midway procedure of Shadwell Stud by confirming his intention to invest in the 800-acre home.
“We have place an provide in to purchase the Shadwell Farm, so we are hoping to inventory up 800 acres with horses,” he mentioned.
