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"Amazing Start": First Cropshine during Jack Christopher's opening tilt of the season of one year
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Spectacular Debut: Jack Christopher’s First Cropshine Shines Bright in Season Opener

July 9, 2025 3 Min Read
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Jack Christopher made an impressive debut as a stallion at the Fasig-Tipton July sale, quickly capturing attention in his rookie season. This son of Munnings, standing at Ashford Stud, was behind two of the top three sales at the freshman sire showcase, including the highest-priced colt which sold for $350,000.

Beyond the top lot, Jack Christopher’s offspring showed strong market confidence, with nine out of ten catalogued lots selling for six figures, and a median price of $150,000. Adrian Wallace of Ashford Stud remarked that the $350,000 price tag was an excellent start and emphasized that Jack Christopher passed on his racing talent early on, which buyers find appealing.

In 2023, Jack Christopher was North America’s fourth busiest stallion, covering 247 mares with a stud fee set at $45,000. His own racing career boasted five wins in six starts and earnings exceeding $1.2 million, highlighted by victories in the G1 Champagne Stakes, G1 H. Arranger Kuns Memorial Stakes, G1 Woody Stephens Stakes, and the G2 Put Day Mile Stakes.

Owned by Castleton Lyons and the Kilboy Estate, Jack Christopher ranked among the top sires in Fasig-Tipton’s July catalogue, with Wallace citing the well-built, athletic nature of his progeny as a key selling point. His offspring are described as having strong hips, shoulders, and overall conformation, with great movement that suggests speed.

The top sale lot, hip 35, was a chestnut colt priced at $350,000 and sold to CHC Inc. and Maverick Racing on behalf of Winstar Farm. This colt’s lineage includes Grade 1 winner Strategic Maneuver and other notable runners like Japanese Group 1 winner Zoom and US Grade 2 winner Cat Fighter. Prepared by Stonebridge Farm and consigned by Susan King of Kentucky, this colt stood out immediately according to Zach Madden of Buckland Sales.

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Madden praised the colt’s professionalism and composure during the sale, highlighting his resilience in tough conditions and crediting Stonebridge Farm’s preparation. He also noted that many more promising Jack Christopher offspring were expected in the upcoming auction sessions.

The strong performance at auction aims to boost interest among breeders for the next mating season. With the breeding season now concluded, success at this July sale could influence mare bookings for 2026. Wallace expressed confidence that Jack Christopher’s debut success will generate commercial momentum leading into the upcoming breeding schedule, supported by widespread industry enthusiasm.

This story was originally published by the Paulick Report on July 8, 2025.

Fan Take: Jack Christopher’s strong start as a stallion signals a potential new star shaping the future of Thoroughbred racing. For horse racing fans, this marks an exciting opportunity to watch the progeny of a proven champion influence the sport with speed, talent, and commercial appeal.

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