Attendees to the Run for the Roses Sale where treated to a tour of the majestic Taylor Made Farms to see racing legend California Chrome followed by the sales hosted by Winstar & GenoSource. This world-class event showcased some of the World’s biggest genetics. The sale averaged $18,600 on 88 lots.
Topping the sale was Genosource Remorse 80110 at $118,000 by ABS Global. This August 17, Merry Josuper Frazzled daughter has high production traits and great health as well and a GTPI of +2827. From the Sandy-V+alley Robust Ruby cow family that has produced such sires as Rubicon, her dam is currently milking over 101lbs a day and delivering on the promise of her strong genomic tests.
The 2nd highest seller of the day was Brabantdale Medley Sangria at $95,000 by Peak Genetics. This March ’18 ABS MEDLEY daughter is from Jedi then a Kingboy followed by DES-Y-GEN PLANET SILK. She is A2A2 and haplotype/recessive free with a GTPI of +2872. She was consigned by Brabantdale Farms Ltd., ON.
Rounding out the top sellers was Ms 9882 Achiever 4512 at $81,000 by Peak Genetics. This Oct ’17 ABS ACHIEVER-ET 3128557482 daughter has breed leading GTPI and NM$ for her age group. With a GTPI of +2856 she traces back to the great Ammon-Peachey Shana. She was consigned by the 9882 Partners, ID,
20 lots each sold for over $20,000.
| Lot | BUYER | CITY | STATE | Cost |
| 91 | ABS Global | DeForest | WI | $118,000 |
| 92 | Peak Genetics | Watertown | WI | $95,000 |
| 1 | Peak Genetics | Watertown | WI | $81,000 |
| 2 | Winstar Genetics | Shelley | ID | $70,000 |
| 52 | Select Sires | Plain City | OH | $52,000 |
| 90 | Select Sires | Plain City | OH | $51,000 |
| 49 | ABS Global | DeForest | WI | $49,000 |
| 19 | Peak Genetics | Watertown | WI | $42,000 |
| 6 | Higher Ransom Holstiens | Valley Falls | NY | $41,000 |
| 17 | ST Genetics | Navasota | TX | $40,000 |
| 25 | Peak Genetics | Watertown | WI | $34,000 |
| 44 | ST Genetics | Navasota | TX | $30,000 |
| 86 | Jason Lamoreaux | Ada | MI | $30,000 |
| 80 | ST Genetics | Navasota | TX | $27,500 |
| 14 | Select Sires | Plain City | OH | $27,000 |
| 29 | Peak Genetics | Watertown | WI | $25,500 |
| 5 | ST Genetics | Navasota | TX | $24,500 |
| 56 | AOT Genetics | Valley Falls | NY | $24,000 |
| 21 | Pine Tree Dairy | Marshalville | OH | $22,000 |
| 8 | Winstar Genetics | Shelley | ID | $20,000 |
