It was an unprecedented day at the 2020 Atlantic Classic Yearling Sale, held at the Crapaud Exhibition Grounds in P.E.I.
Due to the closure of the bridge, the sale was only able to offer 59 of its 72 entries on Friday, however, buyers turned out in full force, setting Maritime records in several categories.
Hollis Newson of Kingston, P.E.I. purchased an attractive son of Malicious named Soul Assassin from breeder Greg MacKenzie for a Maritime record price of $35,000.
Donnie MacRae of Vernon, P.E.I. purchased the top filly from the Robin Burke consignment for $30,000, and Clare MacDonald and Wayne Burley were the winning bidder on the Tad The Stud colt Cadillac, from breeder Eldred Nicholson of North Wiltshire, P.E.I., for a Maritime record of $25,000 for a regionally sired trotter.
Buyers are anxiously awaiting Part 2 of the sale, which will be held Saturday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Crapaud Exhibition Grounds.
(With files from Red Shores)