Deep Impact Colt Tops JRHA Yearlings

Eclipsing record overall results from the past two years, the Japan Racing Horse Association select sale soared into new territory during the opening yearling session July 13, raising the bars for gross and average. Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm helped contribute to the records, buying three colts in a historic first for an American-based stable since [...]

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Walden Strikes for WinStar

Standing as tall as some NBA guards, Elliott Walden tends to be noticeable in a crowd, but the WinStar Farm president really grabbed the spotlight when he became the first American ever to purchase a horse at Japan's premier Thoroughbred auction, the Japan Racing Horse Association select sale. Assisted by bloodstock agents John McCormack and [...]

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Waterhouse Lands Bago Colt for Oz

When the hammer fell and a euphoric cheer erupted from a corner of the Northern Horse Park pavilion, it was clear something special had happened. Australian trainer Gai Waterhouse and a bubbly group of associates could not contain their excitement after landing their first purchase at the Japan Racing Horse Association select sale. “We saw [...]

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Global Crowd Gathers For JRHA Sale

Champagne glasses were lifted in exuberant toasts as buyers and consignors gathered at the Northern Horse Park on the evening of July 12 to share good luck wishes for the Japan Racing Horse Association's two-day select sale of yearlings and foals set to begin the following morning. “Thank you for coming from all over the [...]

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