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Sales pipeline & 2YO/yearling watch

Sales pipeline & 2YO/yearling watch

Key Questions

What were the highlights from Day 2 of the OBS April under-tack show?

Three juveniles tied for the fastest quarter-mile on Day 2. Hip 74, an Omaha Beach filly and sister to Percy’s Bar, was among the bullets, following her strong Day 1 performance.

Who are the leading sires in the current sales pipeline?

Gun Runner and Into Mischief are leading the sire rankings. Not This Time has seen a surge, particularly at the Dubai World Cup meeting.

What European freshman sires are gaining attention?

Minzaal, Baaeed, and Mehmas are prominent Euro freshmen, with Shadwell's Minzaal and Baaeed in pole position. Afandy won the Djebel Stakes, boosting interest.

Tell me about the Nyquist-related horse in recent racing.

Where Luck Lives, a maiden special weight winner by Nyquist, is a half-sister to G1 winner Vahva. She broke her maiden at Keeneland.

What is featured in the Canadian Sires April Online Semen Sale?

The sale includes Glacier, from a productive cow family with dam Coleman Donna, a Pathfinder-designated mare. It highlights Canadian sires' offerings.

What was the result of the Inglis Easter sale?

The Inglis Easter sale grossed $19.4 million. It underscores the strong yearling market alongside other sales like OBS April.

What upcoming sales involve KatieRich and OBS?

KatieRich Farms is active ahead of the OBS April 14 sale of 2YOs in Training. The farm continues to flourish in the sales pipeline.

What supplements were added to the Chairman’s Sale?

Chayan and Philia were added as supplementary entries to the Chairman’s Sale. This enhances the catalog for the upcoming event.

OBS Apr under-tack Day2 three tie fastest quarters (hip74 Omaha Beach filly bullet Percy’s Bar sis); Gun Runner/Into Mischief leaders; Not This Time DWC surge. Euro freshmen Minzaal/Baaeed/Mehmas (Afandy Djebel); Nyquist Where Luck Lives MSW half-sis G1W Vahva. Canadian Sires April Online Semen Sale (Glacier/Coleman Donna); Inglis Easter $19.4M; KatieRich/OBS Apr14; Chairman’s Sale supps. BH turf sires stats.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026