Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 30, 2025, 2:16 PM

If I am reading the presale #s correctly, he has nearly spent the total amount purchased.  Maybe a 20-40 k purchase left to do if he desires to stay within budget.  Since they are still trying to sell out 10 previously purchased yearlings, it will be interesting to see.  Haven’t watched the videos and didn’t hang much with the group last night but people will talk.

Reportedly, AMac referenced Lauren Harmon having a greater roll on the track with the babies.  That’s good and limiting the number of on track handlers to 4 or 5 dedicated individuals would be a positive in my opinion.

The other bit of 3rd hand information shared last night was that AMac is rethinking staking protocol and the fairs would be a larger venue next year.  That too should be a positive, because people like me want to see their 2 year olds race in a competitive environment if they aren’t 1st or 2nd level stake horses.  Another benefit is that you don’t burn their maiden and NW 2 up as 2 year olds, so you have a softer starting point coming back at 3.

Just food for thought if anyone is tempted to buy in.  Don’t hesitate to press some questions and ideas, because it certainly feels like he is in the mode of listening and making some adjustments.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 30, 2025, 2:28 PM

Hip 146, Tactical Landing filly, only NJ eligible just purchased by AMac for $47 k.  Put her on a van to Megan Scran immediately?  

Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 30, 2025, 5:12 PM

Hip 261, King of the North filly purchased by AMac for $180k.  Somebody must have pledged a heckuva stake into her shares.   Surely, it wasn’t the rank in file crowd.  Ontario eligible only.  

Quote from Lonnie on September 30, 2025, 7:20 PM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on September 30, 2025, 5:12 PM

Hip 261, King of the North filly purchased by AMac for $180k.  Somebody must have pledged a heckuva stake into her shares.   Surely, it wasn’t the rank in file crowd.  Ontario eligible only.  

Whoa!! 

Quote from Purple Aura on September 30, 2025, 8:59 PM

I like everything he bought today. Might like 317 most, value wise. 

Quote from Purple Aura on September 30, 2025, 11:46 PM

   King Of The North sold four yearlings today. Average price 211k. I can pretty much write off the Purple Aura horse bred to King Of The North in the London sale now. I didn't want to spend much but wanted  a KY bred just to visit Norm hehehe. 317 fills the bill. Hope there's shares left, excellent video. Here's the averages.        https://www.lexingtonselected.com/cgi/lex_sales_results_2025_sireavg.php 

Quote from Bgtolex25 on October 1, 2025, 6:52 AM

If my adding machine skills are correct, the Lexington pre-sales equal $200,500.  AMac spent $501,000.

My best guess is that he has some guaranteed additional investors in his pocket, because that difference would be a lot to market.  I would think the King Of The North yearling will be trained down in Ontario under the watchful eye of James.  Seriously, the NJ filly should go straight to Megan given her demonstrated ability to develop higher end stake performers.  

Going back today to look at a few of the Friday session Ohio eligibles.  With over 900 yearlings, there is not enough stall space for all until some of the first two sessions ship out. Probably will be in Springfield, Ohio next week too.  More in my price range, I suspect.

@purple-aura and the rest of you, you don’t need an excuse to come down to Lexington to visit.  The guest rooms are ready.  We are 28 minutes to the Red Mile, 25 to Keeneland, 1 hour to Churchill and 1/2 hour to Fasig Tipton.  A few hours down the highway to Oak Grove and Corbin.  If I pick the routes right, then we drive right thru some major farms to any of those venues.  Taking reservations now for the 2027 Breeders Crown!!!

 

Quote from Lonnie on October 1, 2025, 11:49 AM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on October 1, 2025, 6:52 AM

@purple-aura and the rest of you, you don’t need an excuse to come down to Lexington to visit.  The guest rooms are ready.  We are 28 minutes to the Red Mile, 25 to Keeneland, 1 hour to Churchill and 1/2 hour to Fasig Tipton.  A few hours down the highway to Oak Grove and Corbin.  If I pick the routes right, then we drive right thru some major farms to any of those venues.  Taking reservations now for the 2027 Breeders Crown!!!

Guest rooms?  Did someone mention guest rooms?!!

Quote from Bgtolex25 on October 1, 2025, 2:08 PM

3rd day prices still robust.  The Ohio contingency showing up to inspect Friday's regional offerings.  Downbytheseasides are popular as expected.

Burke has bought a couple of yearlings since I sat down 20 minutes ago.  Not necessarily the one pictured. Despite winning everything but the Hambo it seems, he shows more restraint then many in