Sale Starts with a BANG and the momentum continues

The Alberta Standardbred Horse Association held their 2019 Yearling Sale yesterday afternoon in Olds, AB.  The positive climate of Standardbred racing and the optimism of racing participants was clearly evident at this year’s sale and the prices reflected the feeling that racing is once again on the rise in Alberta.  On behalf of ASHA’s President William Andrew and the Board of Directors, we would like to thank all the breeders and the Alberta horsemen for their continued support and the resilience these past few years. 

A total of 42 yearlings were sold for $438,100.00, producing an average price of $10,430.95. We are pleased with the results and the 8% increased average over all, as compared to last year.

The sale started out with a bang when Hip #1, “Call Your Dragon” sold for $20,500.  Though the sale kept its momentum, the real sparks flew in the latter part of the sale when, Hip # 45 Dodger Blue was the sale topper with a final bid of $45,000. Dodger Blue, purchased by Keith Clark and consigned by Meridian Farms is a handsome colt sired by Sportswriter out of the Pro Bono Best mare Divine Justice. 

Less than ten yearlings later, Sent By Angels became co-sale topper selling for $45,000 as well.  This beautiful brown filly sired by Custard the Dragon out of the Rock N Roll Heaven mare Bin N Heaven was purchased by JJJ Stables and was consigned by James Rhodes of High River, Alberta.

The 2018 “Name That Foal” baby named by Daphne M of PEI grew into a sharp looking filly selling to Sandor Jaszai and Brent Bodor, both of Calgary, AB. 

ASHA and Meridian Farms were overjoyed to have representatives from three of the “Let the Sun Shine” groups at the sale.  Autism Speaks, The Olds and District Hospice Society, and Airdrie Vicitms Services were on hand for the blanket presentation to Lee Ibey, agent for Richard Schneider who purchased Silver Screen.  This spunky filly consigned by Meridian Farms and Dayton Rickard 4-H has been started with a great foundation of care and breeding and is sure to go on to do great things in her career.  Silver Screen (Vertical Horizon-Starring Role) spent the past five and half months with Dayton on his family’s farm in Calmar, AB and was part of the Standardbred 4-H project.  Dayton is sad to see her go, but would like to wish her new owners the best of luck and would like to thank Bill Andrew and Meridian Farms for their faith in his ability to care for this wonderful filly.  Jenna Bec of High River, AB our other 4-H member would also like to thank Dr. James Rhodes and Meridian Farms for their help and for allowing her to care for a filly out of each of their breeding operations.  Both members put a tremendous amount of work and heart into the yearlings and the project as a whole.

ASHA and all of the consignors wish the very best of luck to all purchasers.  We look forward to seeing your dreams come true as you continue to raise and train these future champions in Standardbred racing.

• Rose Robin & Jenna Bec + Silver Screen & Dayton Rickard Rose Robin & Jenna Bec + Silver Screen & Dayton Rickard
• Blanket Presentation for Let The Sun Shine groups Blanket Presentation for Let The Sun Shine groups
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