Legend and lore is wonderful, but putting it to work for your success is our current mission.  For example, the 2012 sale season established Darby Dan’s consignment for Book I Keeneland September as one of the top consignors by average.  Last year Darby Dan also experienced sales that established:

• Highest priced Speightstown filly at Keeneland September
• Highest priced Tiznow colt at Keeneland September
• Highest priced Into Mischief colt at Keeneland September
• Highest priced weanling filly at Keeneland November is Session 5
• Highest priced Northern Afleet filly at Keeneland November
• Highest priced City Zip yearling in January

As great as it is to lead various sales categories, Darby Dan prides itself in selling the harder to sell horses.  Though many owners are or hire good horsemen, Darby Dan volunteers to be present at the earliest stages to share its insight on raising the sale horse to maximize its potential.  Owners are well advised on when and where to sell, as well as provided with realistic values throughout the process so that owners can participate at sale time with confidence.  At the critical moments the Darby Dan sales team is constantly present and focused exclusively on selling your horse.  The sales team is just that, and will not get sidetracked by other sales-related endeavors.  Should results in the auction ring disappoint, experienced and aggressive post auction salesmanship is one of Darby Dan’s best qualities. Lastly, Darby Dan prides itself in developing, over the decades, relationships with buyers at every stratum and in virtually every jurisdiction in a global thoroughbred market.

From development, entry, pre-sale preparation, presentation on the sale ground, consultation, and prompt post sale accounting, Darby Dan has flourished for over a half century because our clients have.  Our passion for horses, our dedication to their owners, regardless of level, assures our success.  Come with us on the journey!