Tapit, War Front Shine at Keeneland September Opener

The first colt out of multiple graded stakes winner Iotapa started things off with a bang, dropping the hammer at $1.9 million. The colt, by War Front, was consigned by Taylor Made and purchased by Donato Lanni on behalf of an undisclosed client. “He’s a...

Big-Race Drefong Named Champion Male Sprinter

“Bloodstock agent Donato Lanni and I work together,” trainer Bob Baffert said after the Breeders’ Cup. “We don’t do anything without each other’s OK. This horse was so beautiful. He was a perfect specimen…”...

Into Mischief Filly Tops Early at Midlantic Sale

Bidding on behalf of an undisclosed client, Donato Lanni went to $425,000 to acquire an Into Mischief filly to top the early portion of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale May 22…...

Vibrant Market in Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale Opener

Prominent horse owner Susan Chu is a big fan of American Pharoah  and very much wanted a mare to breed to the Triple Crown winner who stands at Ashford Stud.  So she asked Hill ‘n’ Dale’s Donato Lanni to scout the sales in search of a mare and with time running out,...