Patrick Neary

For the second year in a row, a yearling out of Washington champion Bella Mia from the Griffin Place consignment has topped the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association (WTBOA) Summer Yearling and Mixed Sale, which was held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the WTBOA Sales Pavilion at Emerald Downs. This year's topper is a filly by Straight Fire (Hip 53), who was purchased by Patrick Neary, of Rancho Palos Verdes, California on behalf of Hard Five Inc. Last year's sale topper, Lead the Charge (Take Charge Indy), has already placed...