THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
Empire Maker was the leading freshman sire at
the OBS, Barretts October, Fasig Tipton and Keeneland November 2004
sales based on both average and median. He had six mares sell
in-foal for an average of $654,167. The median sales price was
$687,500. His top-priced mare was hip 603, Ms. Strike Zone by
Deputy Minister and dam of Gr.1 winner Magistretti, who sold for
$850,000 to Shadai Farm.
TOP TEN FRESHMAN COVERING SIRES
RANK SIRE AVERAGE
1 EMPIRE MAKER $654,167
2 MINESHAFT $608,125
3 VINDICATION $592,188
4 SKY MESA $189,500
5 ALDEBARAN $154,500
6 PROUD CITIZEN $115,313
7 TRUST N LUCK $60,000
8 POSSE $58,667
9 D’WILDCAT $52,000
10 HARLAN’S HOLIDAY $47,038
Date:
23 November 2004