A protracted bidding war over a strapping bay colt by two-time North American leading sire Into Mischief left him in the hands of Coolmore’s M.V. Magnier, who made the final bid of $2.6 million.

Watch the Into Mischief colt consigned by Gainesway as Hip 168 top The Saratoga Sale for $2.6 million when purchased by M. V. Magnier, becoming the highest-priced yearling by his sire ever sold.

The Aug. 10 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Northern California Yearling Sale posted strong gains across the board from 2020, with average yearling sales price of nearly $10,000, highest in six years.

Fasig-Tipton president and CEO Boyd Browning Jr. reflects Aug. 10 on the conclusion of the 100th edition of The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton’s selected yearling sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

A protracted bidding war over a strapping bay colt by two-time North American leading sire Into Mischief left him in the hands of Coolmore’s M.V. Magnier, who made the final bid of $2.6 million.

A protracted bidding war over a strapping bay colt by two-time North American leading sire Into Mischief left him in the hands of Coolmore’s M.V. Magnier, who made the final bid of $2.6 million.

Classic connections continued to pay handsomely on Day 2 of the Fasig-Tipton The Saratoga Sale with a Quality Road filly and half sister to Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always Dreaming selling for $1 million to Kindred Stables.

Essential Quality and Maxfield hold the second, third spots in this week’s Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic rankings.

It didn’t take long for the bid board to reach the six-figure mark Aug. 10 at The Saratoga Sale, with Larry Best’s OXO Equine striking at $1.4 million for a Bolt d’Oro half brother to Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra.

With Arlington Park on the auction block and likely running its final season, the former Arlington Million will be run Aug. 14 for $600,000 as the renamed Mister D. Stakes – but it still retains echoes of its former glamor.