Already crowned with a name that portends great things, Dynasty, a full brother to 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure , sold for $750,000 to Wathnan Racing at the Aug. 4 opening session of The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale.
As Hip 10, the bay colt by Quality Road out of the Medaglia d'Oro dam Treasure was consigned by Bridie Harrison, acting as agent for Peter Blum who bred National Treasure, a winner of $5,578,000 during his racing career.
Case Clay, United States racing manager for Wathnan Racing, did the bidding and signed the slip as Case Clay Thoroughbred Management. Wathnan's principal is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.
"Peter Blum is an excellent breeder," Clay said. "Bridie Harrison raises a great horse. He's a full brother to National Treasure, and the mare seems to keep doing it. We're very happy to get him.
"He looks like a really well-balanced horse and is athletic. He really catches the eye at first impression."
The Quality Road colt is the first of three horses who are related to Preakness winners to sell this year at this sale. Also selling on the final day of the sale, Aug. 5, is Hip 165, a half sister to Journalism, the winner of this year's middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
Hip 209, a half to 2024 Preakness winner Seize the Grey , will also sell on the final evening of the sale.
