Keeneland Day 3 average rises 4.5%

Cuvee Uncorked headlined Day 3 of Keeneland’s January Sale on Wednesday bringing a final bid of $135,000 from Glencrest Farm.

Cuvee Uncorked (Cuvee) was a Listed winner of the Poker Night Stakes at Aqueduct and was offered as a broodmare prospect by Three Chimneys Sales as agent.  She is from the family of stakes winners Looking for a Win and Holy Fashion.

Bully Bones (Hesabull) was next best at $87,000.  She was a G3 winner of the Sorrento Stakes and was sold in foal to Tapit.  She was consigned by Taylor Made Sales and was purchased by Eagle Stone Thoroughbreds.

On Wednesday, Keeneland sold 227 horses for $2.87 million at an average of $12,679 which was up 4.5% on the corresponding figure from last year.

The January Sale continues through to Friday.  The Sale is streamed live at www.keeneland.com.