News Summary
The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association hosted a highly successful Breeders Sales of Louisiana on October 12, 2025, netting $881,400 from yearling and mixed sales. Hip 31 emerged as the top-selling horse, fetching $47,000. This auction demonstrated the increasing interest and investment in Louisiana’s thoroughbred breeding industry, supported by various funding sources that enhance local breeding programs.
Opelousas, Louisiana – The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s Breeders Sales of Louisiana had a successful year, highlighted by the sale of Hip 31, which fetched $47,000, making it the top-seller of the event held on October 12, 2025. The auction took place at the Louisiana Equine Sales and Event Center and featured a total of 120 yearlings in the catalog, with 16 being listed as outs.
A total of 81 yearlings were sold, generating a gross of $816,700, while the average sale price for the yearlings was set at $10,000. The median price stood at $4,000. There were 23 yearlings that did not sell, documented as RNAs (Reserve Not Attained).
In addition to the yearling sale, a mixed sale was held where 34 horses were cataloged, and 19 found buyers. This mixed sale included 14 mares, one horse of racing age, and four weanlings. In this session, 3 horses were noted as RNAs and an additional 12 were withdrawn. The mixed sale tallied a total of $64,700 with an average price of $3,405 and a median price of $2,900.
The combined gross for both the yearling and mixed sales reached an impressive $881,400.
Highlights of the Sale
The standout yearling of the auction was Hip 31, a bay filly by Bobby’s Wicked One, out of Street Smoke. This filly is a full sister to Smoken Wicked, who made headlines earlier this summer by winning the prestigious Amsterdam Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course. Hip 31 was purchased by Marc Winston from the Clear Creek Stud consignment.
A second notable sale was Hip 22, a bay filly by Lookin At Lucky out of Solo Buena, which sold for $44,000 to buyer Sandeep Patel, also from Clear Creek Stud.
Support for Louisiana-Bred Program
The Louisiana-bred program receives significant backing from multiple sources, including purse supplements derived from slot machine net wins, sports betting, historical horse racing machines, and statewide video poker franchise fees. Such support enhances the value and attractiveness of the program, helping to promote local breeding efforts.
Trends in the Market
Looking at the broader picture, the LTBA yearling sale has seen substantial success over the past three years, selling a total of 386 yearlings for a combined gross of $4,398,500. The mixed session, held concurrently, contributed an additional $214,800 to the overall totals, indicating a thriving market for Louisiana-bred horses.
In conclusion, the success of the Breeders Sales of Louisiana, both in terms of sales volume and the interest observed, reflects a growing appreciation for Louisiana’s thoroughbred breeding industry, as expressed by officials from the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.
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