Day One of Black Book Sale in the Books

The first day of the Black Book Sale at Harrisburg attracted international buyers to purchase yearlings with top-notch bloodlines. Top breeders Hanover Farms, Perretti Farms, Peninsula Farms, Fashion Farms, All American Farms and many more combined to sell 253 yearlings on the first day of four for the yearling sale.

Churchill Hanover after being sold for $380,000

The day’s sales topper was Churchill Hanover. The colt that was consigned by Hanover Shoe Farms is by Well Said, out of the mare Cathedra by Run The Table. E & M Stride Condell Park bought him for $380,000.

The second highest purchase was Blister Hanover. The colt that was consigned by Hanover Shoe Farms is by Somebeachsomewhere, out of the mare Boldnbrash Hanover by The Panderosa. Myron Bell purchased the colt for $350,000.

The third highest purchase was Sweet Talkin Clyde. The colt that was consigned by Concord Stud Farms is by Well Said, out of the mare Sweet Future by Falcons Future. Kevin McDermott purchased the half-brother to Bettor Sweet for $325,000.

High And Tight in the stall after selling for $295,000

The fourth highest purchase was Joost Hanover. The colt that was consigned by Hanover Shoe Farms is by Somebeachsomewhere, out of the mare Jasmine Hanover by Western Hanover. Odds On Racing bought the colt for $300,000. 

The fourth highest purchase was High And Tight. The filly that was consigned by Diamond Creek Farms is by Somebeachsomewhere, out of the mare Thong by Western Hanover. Chris Oakes purchased her for $295,000.

Idealbeach Hanover in the sales ring

The fifth highest purchase was Idealbeach Hanover. The colt that was consigned by Hanover Shoe Farms is by Somebeachsomewhere, out of the mare Ideal Weather by Western Ideal. Jeff Gillis purchased the colt for $260,000.

The sixth highest purchase was Classics Greatwish. The colt that was consigned by Winbak Farms is by Somebeachsomewhere, out of the mare Classic Wish by Armbro Emerson. Thomas Cancelliere purchased him for $185,000.

The seventh highest purchase was Ariel Salute. The colt that was consigned by Blue Chip Farms is by Credit Winner, out of the mare Fireworks Hanover by Muscles Yankee. Alan Hainsworth purchased him for $170,000.

Fortis Deo in the sales ring

The eighth highest purchase was Fortis Deo. The colt that was consigned by Preferred Equine is by Well Said, out of the mare Lisjune by Camluck. Jeff Snyder and Four Friends Stable bought the colt for $160,000.

The ninth highest purchase was Peron Blue Chip. The filly that was consigned by Blue Chip Farms is by Credit Winner, out of the mare She’s So Savvy by Malabar Man. Albert Adams bought her for $150,000.

The eleventh highest purchase was Westward Hanover. Consigned from Hanover Shoe Farms, the yearling was by Somebeachsomewhere, out of the mare Western Duel by Western Hanover. Joe Pavia Jr. purchased the colt for $145,000.

Graceful Kelly eating in her stall after being sold for $145,000

Equaling the eleventh highest purchase was Graceful Kelly. Consigned by Perretti Farms, the filly is by Muscles Yankee, out of the mare Graceful Touch by Pine Chip. Black Horse Racing purchased the filly for $145,000. 

Yearlings Hip 260-572 will be sold at tomorrow's session, which begins at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.