Australian bred I Am Invincible mare Houtzen sold for US$1.5million at the first session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. While Australia bloodstock agent and Everest slot holder James Harron and Byron Rogers secured the first lot on offer, who is destined for Australia and a mating next year with King’s Legacy.
A Gr.3 winner and Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner that amassed over A$2million in earnings, Houtzen was bought by Stonestreet Holdings and was in foal to Curlin in her first season at stud.
She was originally bought for just A$105,000 at the 2016 Magic Millions Yearling Sale Book 2 by her trainer Toby Edmonds from the Yarraman Park draft.
The sale continues with six mares so far sold for $1million or more, the top seller at US$1.9 million being Lot 32 Indian Miss the dam of Champion Sprinter Mitole offered in foal to Into Mischief.