Okey Dokey Dale highlights day 1 Heritage Fall Mixed

Nov. 4, 2011 - The sale was highlighted today by the sale of Okey Dokey Dale for $165,000. The purchaser was Pierce Family Partnership. Consigned by Belle Mere Farm, Ltd. Agent. All sessions of day one realized healthy increases over 2010. Detailed sales results showing the percentage increases and statistical data will be available at the conclusion of the sale.

The auction started today with the rare offering of two original Orin Mixer paintings consigned by Melvin and Judy Hatley. Lot 1 was the Go Man Go oil painting purchased by Jerry Windham for $37,000. Immediately after purchasing this magnificent painting Windham informed the crowd the painting would be donated to AQHA where it will be permanently displayed at the AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum. Lot 2 was Triple Chick original oil painting. This beautiful painting was purchased by Judd Little for $20,000.

The day one sessions for Thoroughbreds, Paints and Quarter Horses all realized healthy increases over 2010 fall sales. The sale company will release percentage and statistical data at the conclusion of the sale.

"If you were not at Heritage Place last night for the pre-sale party and the first annual Legends of American Quarter Horse Racing ceremony, you missed something special," said Heritage Place General Manager Jeff Tebow.

Marvin Barnes, Jack Brooks, Dr. Charles Graham, John T.L. Jones Jr., Pat Thompson, Bubba Casio, Joe Kirk Fulton and Ben Hudson were honored for their contributions to the industry. Heritage Place and Track Magazine hosted the event. Joe Merrick and his band provided entertainment. A video of this event will be made available by AQHA in the coming weeks. 

Sunset Well Servicing Inc. purchased the high-selling yearling, Ms Flashy Eyes, for $88,000 from Jumonville Farms. The Mr Jess Perry filly is out of Grade 2 winner Louisiana Eye Opener, by Mr Eye Opener.

The aforementioned Pierce Family Partnership was the leading buyer on day one with the one purchase for $165,000. Sunset Well Service Inc. bought two head totaling $94,000, and JK Running Horses Inc. had four for $65,000.

Belle Mere Farm Ltd., agent, was the leading consignor with 10 head totaling $204,000, followed by Bobby D. Cox with eight for $93,300.

Mr Jess Perry was the leading yearling sale sire with three head averaging $47,000, and Corona Cartel had three for an average of $28,333. PYC Paint Your Wagon had two yearlings average $21,750. Carters Cartel was the leading first-crop sire with two averaging $14,500.

Saturday’s Quarter Horse Mixed Session, featuring hips 271 through 539, will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Heritage Place Fall Mixed Preliminary results / Top twenty report