Buyers bet big during first night of Saratoga horse sales
Buyers from China, Ireland and California led the action during the opening round of Fasig-Tipton's yearling sales Monday in Saratoga Springs, New York. A total of 73 yearlings sold for $21.2 million, nearly matching last year's opener when 70 thoroughbreds sold for $21.7 million. "We are not seeing any signs of a recession tonight," said Bob Baffert, who became the first trainer in 37 years to capture the Triple Crown with American Pharoah. "Everybody here is playing at the