As predicted, three year old fillies Starfire and Titanium were both sold this week and even I am surprised that I pulled the trigger on these sales as both fillies had very high expectations.
Titanium was purchased at auction for $750,000 from Rivendell. She was highly regarded in our camp because her sire was Dubai Gold. We had hoped for a miler/classic type, but as we worked with her it was obvious that she was a sprinter. Unfortunately, in her stint at Otsego Farms she did not exhibit the necessary speed to compete. The Raja Stables bought her for $5000.
Starfire was bred by Otsego Farms; a full sister to Shatterstar. We really feel that this filly has some talent, but we have been unable to tap it. Sunset Ranch purchased her for $50,000 with the intention of using her as a broodmare in the future.
With stalls being at a premium at this time, and the season being half over, it was necessary to begin the culling process. We still need to move 3-4 more horses before the end of the year so eyebrows at Otsego Farms may be raised again in the very near future.
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Very excited to have Starfire in the barn Jim, I promise to keep the legacy going.
Sunset Ranch
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