Hip 69, a Tapit full-sister to GI Gold Cup winner Cupid and a half to GSWs Heart Ashley (Lion Heart) and Ashley's Kitty (Tale of the Cat), raised the bar at Keeneland September Monday afternoon, selling for $2.7 million to M.V. Magnier. Consigned by VanMeter-Gentry Sales as agent, the gray was bred in Kentucky by Turner Breeders. Grade II-placed dam Pretty 'n Smart (Beau Genius) is also responsible for stakes winner Indianapolis (Medaglia d'Oro).
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