The Million-Dollar Thoroughbreds: Most Expensive Horses in Racing History

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Ever wondered what a $70 million racehorse looks like?\nWe're diving into the record-breaking sales of the most expensive horses in racing history.\nDiscover the legendary bloodlines and staggering price tags behind these equine superstars.

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00:00In the world of horse racing, speed is king, but legacy is priceless.

00:05From the thunder of hooves on the final stretch to the hushedaw of the auction house,

00:09some names echo through history. We'll meet a legendary dancer and the undefeated wonder,

00:14Frankl, uncovering the staggering fortunes paid for these equine athletes.

00:19What's the highest price you'd guess for a horse? Our journey begins with Seattle Dancer,

00:24a colt who made headlines before ever setting foot on a track.

00:28In 1985, he shattered records when he was sold as a yearling for a staggering $13.1 million.

00:35A son of the legendary Northern Dancer, his pedigree promised greatness.

00:40Though his racing career was hampered by a virus and yielded only two wins,

00:45his value was proven in his successful stud career, siring many champions across the globe.

00:51His story proves that value isn't just one on the track.

00:54Next is a name that serves as a cautionary tale, the Green Monkey. Also a descendant of Northern Dancer,

01:01he was sold in 2006 for an incredible $16 million. Hopes were astronomically high, however,

01:08he never lived up to the hype, racing only three times and failing to win once. His career earnings

01:14were a mere $10,440. He reminds us that in racing, genetics are a promise, not a guarantee.

01:23Do you think pedigree is more important than true? Not all high-priced horses disappoint.

01:28Sharif Dancer, another son of Northern Dancer, was syndicated for an immense $40 million in 1983.

01:35Unlike some others, he backed up his price with performance. He won prestigious races like the

01:40Irish Derby Stakes and the King Edward VII Stakes. After retiring from the track, he became a highly

01:47successful sire, proving his immense value both as a racer and as a breeding stallion.

01:53His legacy is a testament to the power of a champion. In 2000, a yearling named Fusichi Pegasus sold for

01:59$4 million, but his true value skyrocketed later. After a spectacular racing career, including a victory

02:07in the prestigious Kentucky Derby, he was sold to the Irish breeding operation Coolmore Stud for a

02:12reported $70 million. This made him the most expensive racehorse in history at the time.

02:19His story is one of pure triumph, where raw talent on the track translated directly into one of the

02:24biggest price tags ever seen. Hit like if you love a true champion's story.

02:30Finally, we arrive at a horse whose value transcends a simple sale price, Frankl.

02:35Never sold at public auction, this British champion was undefeated in his 14-race career.

02:42His dominance was so absolute that experts have valued him at over $200 million,

02:47making him arguably the most valuable horse in history. He now commands one of the highest stud

02:53fees in the world, passing his legendary genetics to a new generation of champions.

02:59Frankl isn't just a horse, he is a horse.

03:01From the auction block to the winner's circle, the value of these magnificent animals is measured in

03:06millions, but their legacy is truly priceless. They represent the pinnacle of breeding, training,

03:12and raw athletic talent. Their stories are a mix of triumph, disappointment, and the enduring hope

03:18for the next great champion. These horses are more than just investments, they are legends of the turf,

03:24whose names will be remembered as long as the races are run.

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