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A Spotty WTBA
Winter Mixed Sale

good crowd and good weather failed to produce good results for most consignors at the annual WTBA Winter Sale on December 4. The gross receipts and average prices were down significantly from last years venue, but as usual, the horses fancied most fetched good prices, while the majority of others did not. All told, the sale grossed $634,000 for the 197 head that changed hands, an average of $3,218 each.

Most significant of those purchases were hip numbers 164 and 180. The first of those to pass through the ring was a grand looking yearling colt by Free At Last--Northern Whirl that brought a high bid of $38,000 from Frank Gaunt of Covington, Washington. The sales topping colt was consigned by Griffin Place, agent, on behalf of Robin Mason and Stormy Hull. It should be noted that the buyer also bought the top-priced yearling at the same sale last year.

The next highest price of $25,000 was for an 11-year-old broodmare named Prado’s Joy. She is in foal, carrying a full sibling to Washington-bred champion Spanish Highway. She was offered by Blue Ribbon Farm, agent, on behalf of Fell Hill Farm, and was purchased by Ron Stolich of California.

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