Tommy Wente Jr. celebrated a career-defining moment at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 16. His homebred Speaker’s Corner colt (Hip 704), co-bred with Scott Stephens, drew a massive $875,000 bid—the highest price ever for a homebred sold by Wente.
Hip 704 turned in a speedy furlong workout in :09 4/5 during the under-tack show for consignor Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, agent.
“He worked lights out,” Wente said. “I thought maybe he’d bring $300,000-$400,000, then he just kept going. I’m so proud…