Midshipman Filly Tops Penultimate KEENOV Session

A $50,000 weanling filly by Midshipman (hip 3976) topped the first of two Book 7 sessions Thursday, which was day 11 of the 12-day Keeneland November Sale. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency on behalf of breeder Tony Citarrella and RAM Racing, the chestnut was purchased by Blue Sky Stables.

A total of 134 horses changed hands Thursday for a gross of $775,500, an average of $5,787 and a median of $3,000. Throughout the 11 days of selling, 2,420 head summoned $187,966,900 for an average of $77,672 and a median of $30,000.

The day's top-priced mare was Fantastic Girl (Pioneerof the Nile), who hammered for $45,000 to Levy Bloodstock. Consigned by Paramount Sales, the 3-year-old daughter of stakes winner Ayla Bella (hip 3996) (Touch Gold) sold as a racing/broodmare prospect.