The Keeneland sales are critical to the US bloodstock industry. When analysing the sales, industry experts often focus on the strength of the buying bench which depends on the presence or otherwise of European, Arab, Japanese and domestic buyers. The experts debate the impact of variables such as changes to exchange rates or tax charges, the size and perceived quality of the catalogue, or tinkering with the sales structure through select sessions. The presence of the offspring of star stallions or fashionable stallions may also be invoked as a way of explaining the likely sales outcome. These factors are real and do have an impact but the best indicator currently available is much more straightforward-The Dow Jones Index. I consider the issue in detail in the September edition of International Thoroughbred magazine. To read the article click here
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- Princess too good for Prix Maurice de Gheest rivals
- Moon Rise Beauty comes good in Downpatrick finale
- Elliott & Kennedy double-up with Penny
- Rexem romps home under Torrens
- Rose makes all under McGill for McNiff
- Montel Glory follows-up under 'cool' Moore ride
- Cooper celebrates 30th birthday in style aboard Uhtred
- Happy days for D'ex at Downpatrick
North American Breeding news
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- Browning Previews the 2022 Edition of The Saratoga Sale
- Awesome Strong, Lynx Take Florida Sire Stakes Divisions
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- Tiz the Bomb Sustains Injury in Hall of Fame Stakes
- Blue Stripe Punches BC Distaff Ticket With Hirsch Upset
- CARMAThon Fundraiser Returns Aug. 20
- Woodbine, Canterbury Park Cancel Aug. 7 Cards
Australian News
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- Saunter Boy lands Grand National Hurdle
- Grand Impact impresses at Sandown after Walker advice
- Agent flying towards Grand National
- Dry tracks crucial for Queen Of The Ball
- Charm turns it around for Maher and Eustace
- Empire strikes back in Missile Stakes upset