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Building on the success of the 2007 OK City Summer Yearling Sale, the date for the
second installment of the event has been announced - August 23 at the Oklahoma
City Fairgrounds Sale Arena. Organizers of the premier sale for Oklahoma-bred Thoroughbred yearlings expect to offer twice as many horses this year, compared
to the total in 2007.
“The response this year is so far ahead of last year. We’re going to be able to offer
such quality.” said Terri Carter, sales manager. “With Oklahoma-bred maidens running
for $30,000, racing in our state now demands this type of sale,” Carter said.
“Second year sales are always much stronger and our average sales price of $8,360 last
year was well above what thoroughbred yearlings had been averaging at area sales. I
can’t wait to see what the average is this year. The owners obviously know the draw of a second year sale,” Carter continued.
The sale will again offer radiographs and endoscopic exams on all entries. “Even the
owner who really wants to keep and race his horse can test the market and be better
prepared to race with the information offered with these tests,” said Dr. Joe Carter.
With the sale in August now is the time to start prepping the yearlings. “The horses
that were in good flesh at last year’s sale sold extremely well. These yearlings need to
be where you can feel the ribs, but not see them.” Dr. Carter said.
Carter said the Harlan’s Holiday filly that topped the inaugural sale at $50,000 was that
type of filly. “She was in perfect condition and she proved it in the sales ring. I really
believe that is the secret to getting the best sale price.” he said.
Click here to download a contract/entry form (.pdf file). Entries are due June 2, 2008.
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