Classic Empire Filly Gets the Ball Rolling at OBS

A filly from the first crop of champion Classic Empire (Pioneer of the Nile) set the early pace, bringing $410,000 from Donato Lanni. “She breezed great [:20 2/5] and looked good doing it,” said Lanni. “She got over the ground really well and came back great....

Another Rocket for Fletcher

“He was a big, strong colt,” bloodstock agent Donato Lanni said after signing the ticket on behalf of Fletcher. “He was a beast. He had a great work. Runhappy is slowly coming on. I believe in that stallion. I think he’s coming. And this colt is a big, strong...

Fireworks for Gun Runner Colt

The big sales results from the first crop of juveniles by champion Gun Runner (hip 118) continued Tuesday at OBS when a son of the Three Chimneys stallion sold for a session-topping $850,000 to the bid of bloodstock agent Donato Lanni, acting on behalf of Michael Lund...

Strong Trade at OBS Opener

A colt from the first crop of Horse of the Year Gun Runner (Hip 118) was the day’s hottest commodity, bringing $850,000 from Donato Lanni, acting on behalf of Michael Lund Petersen… Strong Trade at OBS...