Springboard Mile Stakes victor Express Kid (Bodexpress), a California-bred with 10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, brought down the gavel for $800,000 on the Fasig-Tipton Digital platform Friday. The freshly minted 3-year-old sold to Brad Kleven and was consigned by Paramount Sales, agent.
“We live for results like this one,” said Paddy Campion of Paramount Sales. “A good horse really can come from anywhere and it's made all the more rewarding when you have connections like owner Steve Haahr and trainer Wade Rarick who, from the little time I've spent dealing with them, it's obvious are genuine people and love the sport. There were some serious judges that were after this horse. We wish Mr. Kleven the very best of luck with his purchase and hope to see Express Kid on the first Saturday in May.”
Express Kid posted a 6 1/4-length win in Remington Park's Springboard Mile Stakes Dec. 20 and also placed in the Prairie Meadows Freshman Stakes last year. He has three wins and a third from five career starts with earnings of $236,902.
“This flash sale was a great way to kick off our digital sales for 2026,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “Our platform continues to offer quality horses and produce outstanding results for sellers. We look forward to launching our regularly scheduled January Digital Sale on Thursday, January 15, which will include nearly 250 offerings.”
The January Digital Sale, to be held Jan. 15-20, is Fasig-Tipton's next digital offering. Express Kid was offered in a one-horse flash sale.
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