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Ruidoso Recap

The Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale wrapped up with impressive numbers, achieving a total gross of $26,164,000 from 314 yearlings sold. The average price for the sale was an impressive $83,293.


Royal Vista Ranch Stallion Highlights

Night 2 of the sale showcased a great lineup by the progeny of our Royal Vista Ranch stallions. The offspring of Apollitical Jess and Flying Cowboy 123 stood out, with several yearlings commanding top prices. Apollitical Jess sired two standout yearlings: HIP #234, LOOKATME Z, which sold for $350,000, and HIP #270, SPECIAL SESSON, who brought in $310,000. Additionally, the Flying Cowboy 123 filly, HIP #267, LAREDA, secured a spot in the top ten highest sellers of the evening.


RVR Stallion Sale Totals for the Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale

  • Apollitical Blood: Three yearlings sold for a total of $305,000, averaging $101,667 each.

  • Apollitical Jess: Yearlings accumulated a grand total of $3,564,000, with an impressive average of $114,698.

  • Flying Cowboy 123: Achieved a total sales figure of $3,183,000 from his yearlings, averaging $138,392.

In addition, two Eagles Fly Higher yearlings made their debut at the sale and averaged $20,000.


Top Sellers Sired by Royal Vista Stallions

  • $550,000 - HIP #47, HARDTOXPLAIN by Flying Cowboy 123, out of Hardtoget by Foose, consigned by Marty Powers, Agent for Louis A. Malechek III.

  • $350,000 - HIP #234, LOOKATME Z by Apollitical Jess, out of Shezgothelook by FDD Dynasty, consigned by Robicheaux Ranch Inc., Agent for Slash Z Quarter Horses.

  • $315,000 - HIP #156, DARE TO FLY by Flying Cowboy 123, out of Daring Diversion by Strawfly Special, consigned by Marty Powers, Agent for Laura & Dan Erickson.

  • $310,000 - HIP #270, SPECIAL SESSON by Apollitical Jess, out of Eyema Special Candy by Oak Tree Special, consigned by Robicheaux Ranch Inc., Agent for Simmons Racing.

  • $300,000 - HIP #267, LAREDA by Flying Cowboy 123, out of Ms Kates Angel by First Down Dash, consigned by Jerry Windham.


Thank you and congratulations to all the consignors, sellers, and buyers who contributed to this successful sale. We cannot wait to see these exceptional yearlings make their mark on the track in 2025!

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