Ada Clare Tops October Digital Sale
The October Digital Sale on Fasig-Tipton Digital closed Wednesday afternoon with gross sales of $6,729,000 for 287 horses sold.
“The October Digital Sale was a tremendous success, delivering stronger numbers than last year and vibrant market activity across all market segments,” said Leif Aaron, Fasig-Tipton Director of Digital Sales. “Gross sales increased 34%, the average price increased 14%, and the median increased 28% over 2025.”
“Once again, professional consignors led the way. Horses sold through professional consignors brought 25% more on average, highlighting the value they bring through their understanding of market conditions, expert presentation, broader buyer reach, and established relationships within purchasing circles.”
Ada Clare (hip 39), a three-year-old filly by Quality Road, sold for $500,000 to DG Stables to top the sale. She was offered as a racing/broodmare prospect by X-Men Racing. A stakes placed multiple winner with earnings of $162,241 to date, Ada Clare is also a half-sister to recent Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (G1) winner American History.
“We raced Ada Clare, so it made sense for us to sell her, as we had direct contact with her,” said Donato Lanni on behalf of X-Men Racing. “I’ve never sold a sales topper before! Fasig-Tipton Digital is a proven, well-developed system. It’s a transparent process and Fasig-Tipton has a strong track record, so it just felt natural to sell online with them.”
Hadrian’s Wall (hip 13), a horse of racing age, sold for $300,000 to NRCLUB as the sale’s second-highest price. The three-year-old son of Curlin, out of Adirondack S. (G2) winner Thoughtfully, was offered by ELiTE, agent. Hadrian’s Wall is placed at two and three and has earned $100,000 to date.
Sobhy Sonbol went to $240,000 to secure the sale’s top broodmare Hillerito (hip 257), offered in foal to Maxfield by Ballysax Bloodstock, agent. The stakes winning mare was offered carrying her first foal. Hillerito hails from the immediate family of Champion Two-Year-Old Filly Countess Diana.
CRC Racing purchased racing/broodmare prospect Lee’s Baby Girl (hip 23) for $220,000 from the consignment of Carla Gaines, agent. A four-year-old daughter of Malibu Moon, Lee’s Baby Girl is a three-time winner and was graded stakes placed in the John C. Harris S. (G3) last year. She has earned $211,980 to date.
Beautiful Blome (hip 2), sold for $150,000 to Caroline and Greg Bentley from the consignment of Evergreen Equine, agent. Offered as a racing/broodmare prospect, the four-year-old filly was a stakes winner as a juvenile and sold off a victory in her most recent start on September 11. A seven-time winner, Beautiful Blome has earned $329,710 to date.
The next digital sale is the December Digital Sale, to be held December 3-8. Entries close November 18.
“As we look ahead to the December Digital Sale, I strongly encourage sellers to use a professional consignor,” noted Aaron. “The results speak for themselves. A small commission can deliver an average sales price of 25% more. That’s a difference worth considering when it comes to maximizing your horse’s value.”
For more information:
Leif Aaron
laaron@fasigtipton.com
(859) 255-1555
Additional Quotes:
Donato Lanni on behalf of X-Men Racing, on Ada Clare (hip 39, $500,000): “There is ample time for people to look at the horses. My phone rang, and serious buyers came to see her. If you put a good video online, take a full-disclosure approach and do your part to sell the horse, it works out. Especially for racehorses and broodmares, it's a simple way to sell that saves time and the expense of shipping to a sale.”
Archie St George, consignor of Coop Shoop (hip 38, $80,000): “Fasig-Tipton Digital enabled our clients to cash in on Dotsy’s Frizette S. (G1) win, selling [her half-sister] Coop Shoop quickly following the timely pedigree update. It’s an excellent platform for marketing horses at the right moment.”
Phil Antonacci, buyer of Jubilee Parade (hip 21, $105,000): “The Digital platform is very easy to use and transparent, providing access to quality horses that are ready to run. That’s what we saw in Jubilee Parade for our clients. We did our due diligence, and all the information is easily accessible through the repository, making it simple for owners to review and understand. Hopefully, we can have some fun with this horse!”
