Argentine Mainstay La Biznaga No More
It took just six hours to breakdown one of Argentina’s most famous farms, Haras La Biznaga. Owner Carlos Blaquier’s manager is retiring and his sons showed no interest to helm the business.
There was more than US$5 million USD collected by the end of the auction. Don Alberto secured GSW Giant Remex and GSP Giant Marked, both by Giant’s Causeway, at record breaking prices of US$260,000 each.ple to secure Group 1 winner Boca Inc (Include).
Federico Iguacel, as an agent, acquired Stormy Atorranta (dam of Classic Winner Atomica Oro) and Stormy Pursuer (the dam of Champion Hat Puntano)–also for foreign clients, at $160,000 and $155,000, respectively. GSW South Berk was acquired for US$150,000, again for Don Alberto.
La Biznaga, which raised Argentine Triple Crown winner Refinado Tom (Shy Tom) and stood champion sires Bernstein. They will sell their yearlings and weanlings in two different sales later in the year.
By Ritesh jamkhedkar-riteshjamkhedkar@secretariatsworld.com