OBS March saw its first seven-figure sale of Day 2 when a colt by freshman sire Independence Hall commanded $1 million from Muir Hut Stables on Wednesday.
The Kentucky-bred yearling, cataloged as Hip 404 from Eddie Woods’ consignment, impressed buyers after breezing an eighth in :9 4/5 during last week’s under tack show.
JPM Bloodstock secured the colt for trainer Mark Glatt.
“We just thought he was an athlete,” representatives stated after the purchase.
The March 8 foal represents a significant return on investment for Woods’ Quarter Pole Enterprises, which acquired him for $165,000 at Fasig-Tipton July last year. The colt had previously sold as a weanling for $32,000 at Keeneland November.
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners bred the promising youngster, who is out of the stakes-placed mare Orecchiette (Harlan’s Holiday).
Independence Hall, standing his first season at stud, has quickly attracted attention from prominent buyers at the select two-year-old sale.
"We just thought he was an athlete." We have our first 7-figure baby of Day 2 at #OBSMarch with Hip 404, by Independence Hall, selling for $1 million to JPM Bloodstock from the consignment of @eddiewoods2yos. Will head to trainer Mark Glatt. (OBS Photo/Penelope P. Miller) pic.twitter.com/bKNIhic0dM
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"We just thought he was an athlete." We have our first 7-figure baby of Day 2 at #OBSMarch with Hip 404, by Independence Hall, selling for $1 million to JPM Bloodstock from the consignment of March 12, 2025
