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Post by ur on Jan 27, 2008 15:38:56 GMT -5
This is an auction to sell off ONE breeding to Loan Star Stables famed thoroughbred stallion Authers Excalaber. There are some requirements for this foal, these MUST be taken serously. * I have buybacks! Have them listed on the foals page * Foal Page within one week, that is 7 days * Have a GOOD mare for breeding * Thoroughbred mares only * Do not over breed the foal * I do ask that you show/race it, if u are racing only, there are prospect races, use them * Give me updates now and then!
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Post by ur on Jan 27, 2008 15:40:11 GMT -5
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Post by ur on Jan 27, 2008 15:59:45 GMT -5
The arena was dark as the people who were bidding filed in, only one more breeding to this boy left, who would get it? Only time would tell.
As everyone settled, a hushed murmur ran over the crowd. Then, almost as if commanded by magic large screens slowly descended down from the ceiling, the snap of projectors, then the flow of music. Ozzy Osborn I am Iron man boomed over the speakers, not enough to be damaging to the ears, but enough to get people into the mood of the bidding. On the screens there were videos going. The focus was a large gray stallion charging around turns and down the backstretch. Many of the races were recognized as he stood in the winners circle, races such as the Kentucky Derby, Twilight Stakes, Dawn Treader Cup and the Breeders Cup Classic. Not all of them he had won, but many he had. Others were of smaller races, ones were he had dominated the field, or had been challenged for his win. There were four screens, and soon two changed to Ex jumping. He was in full show stands, and was doing a dressage class, he was running cross country. Many different competitions and races flooded the screens. The lights dimmed once more, and in he came, the spotlight following his ever move. In the dark with only the bright light, he shown silver, glowing in health and power. He charged around the arena, neck arched and graceful. At the end he stopped and turned, running back, sending out a small series of bucks. As this display went on, a small woman walked into the ring, letting out a small whistle. Kim, Ex's owner and jockey for many years, he knew her well. He turned and pranced over to her, nudging her softly. Kim pats his head then turns on the microphone, and the lights come on a little more. " Thanks to everyone who has shown up, if not to bid, perhaps to see who gets this breeding. We are sad to say that this will be his last breeding offered. We have two foals comming from him this year that we are extreamly excited about. Durning the bidding, please feel free to come down and pet him, offer him treats, he will be your friend for life. If you have any questions I will be down here as well, come and talk, I will hopefully answer them for you. Thanks" Short and sweet. Kim pats Ex, who was groomed to perfection. He nudges her softly then moves away. Sniffing along the soft arena dirt he finds the perfect spot, lays down, and rolls. After he was sure he was good and dirty he stands and shakes, looking directly at Kim as if to say 'Ha ha mom'. This got a small laugh from the crowd.
The auctioneer stood up on the stand and slammed down his hammer. "Lets start the bidding at 1,000. Do I hear 1,000?"
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Post by avalon on Jan 27, 2008 16:10:36 GMT -5
$1000.
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MatabonGodolphin Stables
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Post by MatabonGodolphin Stables on Jan 27, 2008 21:03:04 GMT -5
Matty's stable was full, she had her three young racers ready to hit the tracks and next years already planned, but she would never miss a chance to come and see Ex, her opponent for many years, and Kim, fellow breeder and good friend. Matty walked down the stadium steps and jumped over the railing, walking towards the center of the ring, her eyes following the big screens, more than once seeing herself upon one of Godolphin's horses in the videos alongside Ex. Smiling she walked towards Kim and embraced her in a hug. "It's good to see you again." she whispered with a pearly smile as she brushed her blond hair behind her ear, her hands then going into the pockets of her leather Godolphin jacket, feeling the rosy apple she had brought for her silver friend. "He looks amazing. Makes me feel old remembering all those races." she laughed, tilting her head back to peer at the screens.
[ooc] Was the last time Matty and Kim saw each other at Versace's retirement party last/two years ago?[/ooc]
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Post by ur on Jan 28, 2008 19:11:58 GMT -5
Kim smiled and watched the stallion. Its good to see you too. Glad you could come out and see him. her eyes continued to follow Ex, what was now just at a slow trot around the ring. This will be his last foal, Makes me feel like a gradma. She shrugged then looked at Matty. Its been to long, we need to go work some colts together some time, I hear you have quite the filly over there at GS.
OOC-I think they saw eachother at something else, Ex's retirement party, then again at SB's sale.-OOC
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Post by quietriver on Jan 30, 2008 20:26:17 GMT -5
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Post by avalon on Jan 31, 2008 10:33:37 GMT -5
$2000
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Post by quietriver on Jan 31, 2008 19:42:02 GMT -5
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Post by Melissa on Feb 2, 2008 12:08:03 GMT -5
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Post by quietriver on Feb 2, 2008 17:00:52 GMT -5
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Post by Melissa on Feb 2, 2008 17:34:57 GMT -5
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Post by quietriver on Feb 2, 2008 17:47:42 GMT -5
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Post by Melissa on Feb 2, 2008 17:48:16 GMT -5
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Post by quietriver on Feb 2, 2008 17:55:22 GMT -5
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