A SHARE in superstar stallion Not This Time topped the second edition of the Keeneland Championship Sale, held in the paddock at Del Mar on Wednesday evening.

John G. Sikura’s Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms gave $3 million for a 2% interest in the Taylor Made stallion, which was offered by Taylor Made Sales Agency on behalf of Aaron and Marie Jones. The offering was particularly unique, as it included all income from Not This Time’s 2025 breeding season, when the son of Giant’s Causeway commanded $250,000.

“We own elite mares and we breed to elite stallions,” Sikura explained. “This is a horse whose record speaks for itself. He’s a prolific young sire who gets dirt and turf and looks like he’s here to stay.

“(Hill ‘n’ Dale stallion) Curlin is 21 years old, and we’re diversifying our interests a little bit. We’re involved in Gun Runner, Nyquist and Flightline. Every time there is an opportunity to get more involved in young, prolific stallions, it’s worth looking at. That was a fair price; it was a substantial amount of money, but you have to have a long-term view.”

Hill ‘n’ Dale later gave $1 million for a 20% share in Horse Of The Year Thorpedo Anna, who has been retired from racing.

In August, Hill ‘n’ Dale privately acquired a 50% share in the multiple Grade 1 winner from Brookdale Racing, the banner of Nader Al A’Ali , the brother-in-law of Phoenix Thoroughbreds founder Amer Abdulaziz.

It continues an astronomic rise in value for the daughter of Fast Anna, who was sourced by Kenny McPeek as a yearling for just $40,000. She has earned over $5 million during her racing career.

Two other offerings matched the price of $1 million, beginning with a share in WinStar Farm stallion Life Is Good, secured by Emerald Edge.

The prospect of a live chance at the Breeders’ Cup meeting encouraged Michael and Jules Iavarone to part with $1 million for a 25% share in Bentornato, current favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.

“We’re really excited,” Michael Iavarone said. “He’s a beautiful horse – 17 hands and really super fast. I’ve been trying to get a horse with Jose [d’Angelo, trainer and consignor] forever, so he knew that I was on this horse. I hope I paid right – we will see.”