The Alberta Sale, held at Westerner Park in Red Deer on Friday, Sept. 22 reflected positive increases across all benchmarks, the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society said in a press release Thursday.
Over $600,000 in gross sales was recorded to purchase 43 yearlings this year, compared to $443,600 on 40 yearlings the year prior. The average price was up 27% to $14,135 from $11,090 in 2022. The median increased over twofold to $10,000, from $4,750 in 2022.
The sale topper was Hip #59, a Counterforce gelding out of the Katowice mare, Chilli Chines, consigned by agent Highfield Investment Group and selling for $46,000 to purchaser, Curtis Landry.
CTHS Alberta Manager Jean Kruse said, “With the CTHS Alberta investing in programs for breeders, it's obviously had a positive impact on our sale. Purchasers and consignors have a far more optimistic outlook this year.”
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