The early action at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga continued hot and heavy, as hip 135 became the third million-dollar seller within the first 15 horses offered when hammering to Aron Wellman's Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners for $1.5 million, the most expensive of the three early headliners. The colt's breeder, Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, will also stay in for a piece. The dark bay is a son of the all-conquering Into Mischief and was produced by 'TDN Rising Star' and GI Spinaway S. heroine Rachel's Valentina (Bernardini). The latter is, of course, a daughter of Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra (Medaglia d'Oro) and is one of just two foals out of the 2009 Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old filly. The cross of Into Mischief over Bernardini mares has been successful, having accounted for GSWs Twenty Carat and Owendale. Hip 135 was consigned by Taylor Made Sales as agent for Barbara Banke's operation.
📽️ Watch Hip 135 c. INTO MISCHIEF o/o G1W Rachel's Valentina sell for $1,500,000 at The Saratoga Sale!#FasigSaratoga @TaylorMadeSales @spendthriftfarm @EclipseTBP pic.twitter.com/n4KRBKXU2N
— Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) August 8, 2023
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