A quick (but impressive) history lesson on Nyquist : broke maiden in his first start; G1 winner of the Del Mar Futurity his third; Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner in his fifth; Eclipse Champion at two; Florida Derby winner in final Kentucky Derby prep; undefeated winner of the Kentucky Derby; retires to stud in 2017 and covers first book of mares; leading first crop weanling sire of 2018; leading first crop yearling sire of 2019.
An exceptional resume by any standards. Perhaps not so surprising, but you still have to produce the goods and Nyquist did just that with his first crop of foals. So much so that some of the nation's top buyers have shown strong support with purchases at this year's yearling sales. Included are:
Keeneland
Bradley Thoroughbreds, Agent, $550,000, for hip 405
Mayberry Farm, $480,000, for hip 158
Radcliffe, Agt for Lady Sheila Stable/Stud TNT, $400,000, for hip 1061
Centennial Farms, $375,000, for hip 152
Phoenix Thoroughbreds, $280,000, for hip 545
John Fort, $240,000, for hip 914
Steven W. Young, Agent, $225,000, for hip 137
Fox Hill Farm, $210,000, for hip 1029
