THOROUGHBRED SALES - SOUND

The video covers the sale of high-kicking thoroughbreds at New Market Stables, where over 600 lots were auctioned over four days. Auctions are conducted in Guineas, but settlements are made in dollars. A chestnut filly by Todman from Chicola fetched the top price of $11,550, purchased by New Haven Park stud. The auction saw a record high price of $39,900 for a colt, with total sales exceeding $1.5 million.

What is the traditional currency used for verbal bidding at the New Market Stables auction?

• Euros

• Guineas

• Dollars

• Pounds

Which lot number was a chestnut filly that fetched a high price?

• Lot 500

• Lot 700

• Lot 671

• Lot 550

Who is responsible for finalizing the bids during the auction?

• The buyers

• The spectators

• The sellers

• The auctioneer

What was the top price paid for a colt at the auction?

• $1.5 million

• $5,000

• $39,900

• $11,550

How much did buyers spend in total at the auction?

• $2 million

• $1.5 million

• $1.2 million

• $1 million