Fasig-Tipton

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The Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc. is an American auction house for Thoroughbred horses. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest auction company of its kind in North America.[1] The company has offices in Lexington, Kentucky, Elkton, Maryland, and Saratoga Springs, New York. In 2008, Fasig-Tipton Co. was purchased by Synergy Investments Ltd., a Dubai-based company headed by Abdulla Al Habbai. Of the 13 Triple Crown winners, two of the three which were offered at public auction were sold at Fasig-Tipton: 2015 winner American Pharoah, sold at the 2013 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale and 1975 Seattle Slew, sold at the 1973 Fasig-Tipton July Sale in Kentucky.[2]

  1. ^ Riddle, Becky. "Glengarry Field/ Cool Meadow and Fasig- Tipton". Government of Kentucky. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Seattle Slew". TwinSpires Racing, Sports & Casino. Retrieved 21 March 2021.