Rexdale, ON – The countdown is on for Canada’s premier yearling sale – the 2009 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale – where 464 racing prospects will be showcased to buyers around the world. The two-day sale takes place at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion, Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, with the Selected Session on September 8th and the Open Session on September 12th.
According to a recent Market Watch survey of North American yearling sales, Toronto’s Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale has one of the best price-to-earning ratios and ranks among the highest for return on investment with a 53% positive return rate. In addition, statistics provided by The Jockey Club Info Systems show an average of 220% return on purchases within three years.
Long recognized as the largest Thoroughbred sale in Canada, this sale is a hidden gem in the world of Thoroughbred racing, with over 105 sires represented. Top U.S. sires include Broken Vow, Candy Ride, Cozzene, Forest Wildcat, Grand Slam, Holy Bull, Langfuhr, Medaglia d’Oro, Milwaukee Brew, Mutakddim, Northern Afleet, Smart Strike, Stormy Atlantic, Street Cry (IRE), Tale of the Cat and Tapit. Also offered are yearlings by top Canadian sires, including Best of the Bests (IRE), Bold Executive, Niigon, Old Forester, Philanthropist, Survivalist, Tomahawk and Trajectory.
“We’re very pleased with the high quality and diversity of this year’s catalogue,” said Julie Coulter, General Manager of the Ontario CTHS. “These yearlings look destined for success on the track.”
Other highlights of this year’s Sale include airfare rebates to out-of-Province buyers, special horsemen rates at hotels located just minutes from Toronto airport and the Sales Pavilion, and the opportunity to take part in the Thoroughbred Improvement Program (TIP) worth nearly $20.9 million. The CTHS will also be offering a live webcast throughout both Sales.
For complete information regarding the 2009 Canadian-Bred Yearling Sale, please visit www.cthsont.com. For those needing assistance with travel or hotel bookings, or simply a catalogue, contact the CTHS at 416-675-3602.
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