Strong Trade at Canada's Premier Yearling Sale

The 2022 CTHS Ontario Division Premier Yearling Sale took place Aug. 31 at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion with a son of Cairo Prince   out of Hopping Not Hoping topping the sale at CA$115,000 (US$87,835). Consigned by Woodlands Farm (Gail Wood) as Hip 130, the colt sold to Dr. Robert McMartin, agent.

Sales Figures:

• Sales median increased by 95%
• Gross Sales 2022 = CAN$3,837,700 ($2,931,153) to show a 22% increase over last year at CAN$3,144,400 ($2,524,362)
• Average 2022 = CAN$25,585 ($19,541) to post a 28% increase of CAN$19,901 ($15,876) in 2021
• Median 2022 = CAN$19,500 ($14,894) an increase of 95% over the 2021 figure of CAN$10,000 ($7,927)

"Our sales week got off to a great start with our race day at Woodbine on Sunday, featuring the four sales stakes for previous sales grads," Peter Berringer, president and sales chair for CTHS Ontario, said. "Ontario Racing's promotion of the Sales Credit Program in 2022 has undoubtedly increased interest from our owner-buyer base. We've also enjoyed welcoming many returning customers who we last saw pre-COVID-19, as well as a diverse new international buyer base. We thank the breeders/owners who have supported the sale as more than ever it pays to breed, buy, and race in Ontario."

For full sales results, click here.

The next CTHS Ontario Sale will be held Oct. 19, with entries closing Sept. 9. The sale will provide Ontario consignors the last opportunity to sell Ontario-bred yearlings in Ontario in 2022—as well as horses of racing age, foals, and broodmares.