Five yearlings purchased at Keeneland
BLANDFORD Bloodstock signed the ticket for five lots in the first week at the recent September Yearling Sale in Keeneland.
They went to $300,000 to secure a daughter of Medaglia D’Oro out of a Grade 2-winning mare by Lemon Drop Kid. She has already produced a winner in Europe by Storm Cat.
The same price tag was also paid for a filly by Dynaformer. Her dam, Merchant, has produced two Stakes winners in Distintoydiferente and Indyanne.
Another purchase that takes the eye is lot 405, a colt by Candy Ride. Blandford paid $240,000 for this striking individual who is related several top US performers.
Oasis Dream has proved himself among the very best stallions in the world and and Blandford went to $140,000 for a colt by the July Cup winner. He comes from a strong stakes producing family which includes the likes of Invincible Spirit, Kodiac and Chinese White.
Lots purchased:
405 C Candy Ride – Teenage Queen – $240,000
507 F Medaglia D’Oro – Winning Season – $300,000
996 C Giant’s Causeway – Marital Spook – $42,000
999 C Oasis Dream – Matroshka – $140,000
1008 F Dynaformer – Merchant -$300,000