Horse of the Year Azeri brings $2.25 million
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updated 3:45 p.m. ET Nov. 10, 2009
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -Horse of the Year Azeri has brought $2.25 million in the opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale in Lexington.
Shunsuke Yoshia purchased the 11-year-old mare in foal to Distorted Humor on behalf of his family's Japan-based Northern Farm.
John G. Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farm consigned Azeri on behalf of the Allen E. Paulson Living Trust, who campaigned her to a 17-4-2 record from 24 lifetime starts and earnings of more than $4 million.
Azeri, who was named champion older female in 2001 and 2002 and earned Horse of the Year honors in 2002, was sold during Tuesday's session.
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