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Standardbred Canada's 2016 Canadian Yearling Sale boasted a strong 17 per cent increase in gross sales over the 2015 edition.
Pacing-bred yearling Brunos From Mars fetched the highest price topping six figures. The son of Mach Three - Boy Meets Girl, a full brother to standouts Mach Dreamer and Drain Daddy, was purchased by Jack Darling from the Icy Stables consignment for $105,000.
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"We were very happy with the sale," stated SC Sales Manager Heather Reid. "We had a huge crowd and it was a beautiful day. I'm extremely happy for the breeders and consignors."
In front of a capacity crowd on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, 144 yearlings entered the sales ring at the SC Sales Pavilion and grossed $2,972,200. That represents a 16.98 percent increase from 2015. The average dipped slightly but was still very strong at $20,640, with 25 more horses sold than the previous year.
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"We started going up last year, with our average way up," Reid said. "The positivity has continued this year. We sold more horses and we saw the sale gross increase dramatically.
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"There is clearly some very positive energy among buyers and horsepeople, excited about their new prospects."
To view the full set of sale results, click the following link: 2016 Canadian Yearling Sale Results.