The 2026 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale was one for the record books. President and CEO Boyd Browning said, “Genuinely believe it was the greatest horse sale I’ve ever seen in my life,” and he might not have been exaggerating. 152 horses sold for over $118 million, an average surpassing $777,000 – all records. It is an incredible testament to our team of Dr. Carr and Paula Parsons that they found two colts who not only met our high physical and pedigree standards, but came within our preferred price range, well below that average. The first, Hip 88, forms the 2026 Bravado, LLC. The second, Hip 132, is available as the 2026 Spa City, LLC.
BAY COLT
HARD SPUN – YALLA YALLA by EMPIRE MAKER
Purchased for $400,000
Centennial Farms is no stranger to success with offspring of Hard Spun, including millionaire and G1 winner Wicked Strong and multiple graded stakes winner and three-time track-record setter Rocketry. This colt hails from a family developed by the late, great Marylou Whitney for generations. His dam is by Empire Maker, one of the nation’s top 10 broodmare sires. A full pedigree analysis is currently being prepared and will be available shortly.
View PedigreeThis exciting colt has already settled in at the farm in Middleburg, Virginia to begin the breaking process. The partnership’s total capitalization is $700,000 with all expenses paid through 2027 and includes contributions to our Equine Retirement Fund. Minimum investments start at $35,000 for five percent (5.0%) investment. Please contact the office for more information or if you would like a hard copy of the brochure.
