Janis’s Joy Tops Day 8 of KEENOV

Through the first eight session of the Keeneland November sale, stats have remained in line with last year’s numbers. A total of 1,715 head sold out of the 2,331 offered for an average of $119,637, up 11.93% from last year’s figure. The median is up slightly–1.96%–to $52,000.

Last year’s eighth session was bolstered by the WinStar Farm consignment, which will be offered during Tuesday’s KEENOV session. In accordance, Monday’s session saw a slight dip in figures when compared to 2014. Out of the 324 horses offered, 253 sold for an average of $28,626, which was down 13.51% from last year’s figure. The median of $22,000 was also down from the 2014 median of $23,000. The RNA rate remained steady at 21.19%.

Janis’s Joy (hip 2687), a stakes-winning mare in foal to Hill ‘n’ Dale’s first crop sire Atreides (Medalgia d’Oro), brought $170,000 from Solis/Litt Bloodstock to top the session. The 6-year-old Broken Vow mare is out of stakes winner Ever Elusive (Forestry). She was consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dales Sales Agency.

Young Spendthrift stallions Jimmy Creed and Liason were responsible for the two co-topping weanling prices Monday at $110,000. Hip 2693, a colt by Jimmy Creed, was purchased by Alistair Roden Bloodstock. He is out of the multiple stakes winner Judy Soda (Personal Flag), was bred by Springs Farm and was consigned by Four Star Sales. Hip 2878, a filly by Liason, went to Preston Stable and Prestonwood Racing. The dark bay weanling is out of Voodoo Lounge (Pleasant Tap) and is a half to GSP Voodoo’s Argument (Closing Argument). She was bred by Laura McKinney and consigned by Stony Point (Laura McKinney), agent.

Honorable Duty (Distorted Humor) was the highest-priced stallion/racing prospect. The 3-year-old Juddmonte hombred has a career record of 3-0-1-1. He was purchased by David Ross/James Bredin, agent for $130,000 as hip 2944.

The sale will continue daily through Friday, beginning at 10 a.m. Visit Keeneland.com for a complete results.