Pierre and Leslie Amestoy

The Fasig-Tipton August Digital Sale, which attracted 830 registered bidders--a record for the platform--concluded Tuesday with 181 horses sold for $3,659,700. The clearance rate was 79% and the average was $25,592. The online auction was topped by Something Wicked (Gun Runner) (hip 5), who sold for $260,000 to HX3 Incorporated from the consignment of Northview Stallion Station, agent. The 3-year-old filly, who sold as a racing or broodmare prospect, broke her maiden at Delaware Park July 18. "This sale demonstrates that Fasig-Tipton Digital is here for all levels and segments,"...

New Mexico-based Pierre and Leslie Amestoy, partners in late GISW Practical Move (Practical Joke), closed the one-horse flash sale hosted by Inglis Digital USA Tuesday with a high bid of $230,000 for Helicity (The Factor--Chasing Helicity, by Sky Mesa), a 2-year-old colt trained by Jack Sisterson. The colt will remain with Sisterson under the new ownership. "We are delighted with the success achieved by Jack Sisterson and his partners," said Inglis Digital USA CEO Liza Hendriks. "The flash sale concept has proven to be a valuable model, enabling owners to...

Leslie and Pierre Amestoy, the co-owners of Practical Move, share their journey to this year's Kentucky Derby.

Pierre Jean Amestoy Jr. has never been to the Kentucky Derby. Not even as a spectator. However, the 2023 renewal may very well change that fact after Practical Move (Practical Joke), who he owns in partnership with his wife Leslie and Roger Beasley, stamped himself a major Classic contender with a victory in last weekend's GII San Felipe S. at Santa Anita. "My wife and I were very emotional after the win," said Pierre Amestoy. "It was phenomenal. It was exhilarating. We're just elated." "I guess we're heading to the...