In 2025, Breeders Sales of Louisiana held its annual yearling sale, followed by a mixed session on October 12 with the intention of avoiding conflict with other yearling sales in the region and across the country. While the results were respectable, the consensus was that many late-season buyers had already spent their budgets or had already filled their sheds.
The move to September 1 makes the Breeders Sales of Louisiana Preferred Yearling Sale one of the first yearling sales of the season. The board is optimistic that the earlier date will give Louisiana breeders the best opportunity to get the best price for their Louisiana-bred yearlings.
Louisiana-bred animals have become increasingly popular at sales across the country and have performed exceptionally well on the national stage in recent years, with a number of stakes winners and performers. Smoking bad sold for $38,000 to Valene Farm at the 2023 Breeders Sales of Louisiana Yearling and Mixed Sale. The son of Bobby’s villain won the Amsterdam Stakes (G2) last year and has earned $711,392 to date. The LTBA also said the breeder rewards program in Louisiana continues to grow every year.
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