The culmination of three years work to build a foundation uniting the efforts of Mill Ridge Farm and Nicoma Bloodstock into one cohesive unit, came together in September at the Keeneland Yearling Sales. We congratulate John and Jerry Amerman for whom we consigned the sale-topping first foal by A.P. Indy, out of Grade 1 winner Balance for $4.2 million to Benjamin Leon Jr.'s Besilu Stables. This would be the most expensive yearling sold in North America since 2006. Our Mill Ridge Sales team outdid themselves in preparation and execution of this sale, and we are very proud to have been a part of it. The second day of the sale was significant for Nicoma in a purchase for our dear friends Roy and Gretchen Jackson's Lael Stable. During the seventh session Nicoma signed for the sale-topper on behalf of Marc Keller. Both companies were active as one and with the results of Nicoma-bought runners and the blend of Mill Ridge Farm, the structure is in place to execute business at the highest level. We invite you to allow us the opportunity to offer our expertise to assist you with developing your Thoroughbred program and to meet your highest expectations.

Headley Bell
Managing Partner