Thousand Words
by Pioneerof the Nile · Spendthrift Farm · KY · first season 2021
Projections as of October 2026 · model forward-v1.2e · Yearling sales through Oct 22, 2026 (The October Sale)
Stud fee
2027 fee
$12,500
Stud fee history
| Season | Stud fee |
|---|---|
| 2027 fee | $12,500 |
| 2026 fee | $12,500 |
| 2025 fee | $12,500 |
| 2024 fee | $5,000 |
| 2023 fee | $5,000 |
| 2022 fee | $7,500 |
| 2021 fee | $7,500 |
Crop counts
| Cover year | Mares bred |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2021 | 182 |
Yearling auction results
Ring sales only. 103 sold, average $27,941.
| Sale year | Sold | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | $8,275 |
| 2025 | 10 | $23,600 |
| 2024 | 25 | $30,500 |
| 2023 | 60 | $30,220 |