The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society Manitoba division held a successful yearling sale on Aug. 22 at the Red River Exhibition grounds.
Both the gross sales total and average yearling price had significant increases as 22 horses were sold by Manitoba breeders.
Topping the sale was a chestnut filly by Going Commando – High Pioneer by Pioneering named Island High, consigned by Cam Ziprick, Charles Fouillard, and Barry Arnason. A full sister to multiples stakes-winning Manitoba fillies Hidden Grace and Melisandre, Island High brought a bid of $52,000 from Arnason, one of the highest prices for a sale topper at the Manitoba auction.