StallioneSearch releases Day 1 webcast recap of the 2026 LQHBA Yearling Sale in Kinder, Louisiana.

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By StallioneSearch.com

KINDER, LA—AUGUST 1, 2026—StallioneSearch.com has released its Day 1 video recap from the 2026 LQHBA Yearling Sale, held Friday at the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana, featuring the session's top-selling yearlings and highlights from one of the Quarter Horse industry's premier state-bred auctions.

The opening-day video showcases the sale's three highest-priced yearlings, all of whom are eligible for the $1 million 2027 LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity (RG1) at Evangeline Downs.

The first session posted strong gains over a year ago, with 169 of 212 yearlings selling for a gross of $3,111,000, a 3.4 percent increase over the opening-day gross of $3,008,200 in 2025. The average sale price climbed 22.4 percent to $18,408, while the median increased 34.9 percent to $14,500, reflecting continued demand for Louisiana-bred racing prospects.

Topping the sale was Hip 96, Gunzzablazzin, a colt by world champion sire Freighttrain B out of Rogue One by Heza Fast Dash. Consigned by Robicheaux Ranch Inc., Agent for Rogue Equine LLC, the colt sold for $90,000 to Jerry Deville Jr. Gunzzablazzin is a half-brother to LQHBA Louisiana Million Futurity (RG1) runner-up Jedi James.

The session's second-highest seller was Hip 54, Gold MVP Z, a colt by Gold Heart Eagle V out of the Valiant Hero mare Ms Valiant Perry. Consigned by Robicheaux Ranch Inc., Agent for Slash Z Quarter Horses, the colt was purchased for $80,000 by Jude Robicheaux. Gold MVP Z is a half-brother to Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2) winner San Lorenzo Blood.

Completing the day's top three was Hip 191, Power House Train, a colt by Freighttrain B from Newport Lily, by Stoli. Consigned by S & E Sales Prepping LLC, Agent for Harold Gus Jeanotte, the colt brought $70,000 from Jerry Deville Jr. Power House Train is a half-brother to six black-type performers, including Speedhorse Futurity (G2) winner Hiclass Vodka.

Coverage of the 2026 LQHBA Yearling Sale is sponsored by the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association. For additional information, visit www.lqhba.com.

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