The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) Yearling Sale (Ontario division) concluded Wednesday, Aug. 28 with increases in average and median over the 2023 edition, while a colt by Nyquist topped the sale when bringing $250,000.
The topper, consigned by Bernard and Karen McCormack of Cara Bloodstock, went to Clay Scherer, agent. The colt (hip 88) is out of Mrs. Hudson (Street Cry {Ire}) and was bred by David Anderson of Anderson Farms. He is a half to SW Airosa (Uncle Mo), while his dam is out of MGSW Sara Louise (Malibu Moon), who is the dam of MGSP and 'TDN Rising Star' Nash (Medaglia d'Oro).
“On behalf of the CTHS, we thank and commend our Ontario breeders for bringing forward an exemplary group of Ontario-sired and -bred horses,” said Anderson, who is also president of the CTHS Board of Directors. “Our sale continues to produce champions and offers a great return on investment for buyers. Thanks to everyone who bid and purchased. Thank you to our board, management, and all of our industry supporters who helped make this the most successful sale we have had in recent years.
“The CTHS remains committed to promoting and supporting the Canadian Thoroughbred industry and looks forward to building on this success in future sales. Plans are already underway for next year's event, which promises to be even bigger and better.”
Held at the Sales Pavilion at Woodbine Racetrack, the sale's average was $26,500, which marked an 11% increase over 2023. The median also rose to $19,000, which was up 27% from the previous year. In total, 143 yearlings sold for $3,727,700.
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