Lot 174, a Pioneerof the Nile son of MSW Uptown Twirl (Twirling Candy), was knocked down for $1.05 million to agent Ben McElroy acting on behalf of Qatar Racing during a flurry of expensive lots during the first session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. His dam is a half-sister to champion juvenile male and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile hero Classic Empire (Pioneerof the Nile), as well as MSW Anytime Magic (Fusaichi Pegasus). Qatar Racing has enjoyed great success with sales graduates from Keeneland, with the late Cartier Horse of the Year and quadruple Group 1 winner Roaring Lion (Kitten's Joy) a $160,000 purchase back in 2016. Bred by Three Chimneys Farm, LLC in Kentucky, the dark bay was consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, Agent CXCII.
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