The 2026 May Performance Horse Sale, held on May 2, brought together a thoughtful and well-rounded group of horses. From broodmares and embryos to yearlings, young prospects, and finished show horses, the offering reflected every stage of a performance horse’s journey.
What stood out most was not just individual highlights, but the overall depth of the group. Each division contributed its own strengths, showcasing horses with strong pedigrees, natural ability, and carefully considered bloodline pairings.
Standouts at the Top End: The Leading Three Sellers
At the top of the sale, three entries stood apart, each representing a different stage of development while sharing a strong genetic foundation. These horses reflected the effective pairing of leading sires with proven mare families.
Leading the way was Alcohol U Latr, a 2022 mare by Metallic Cat out of Sugar Railena (Kit Cat Sugar), who brought a whopping $270,000. With the influence of a dominant sire line and a proven maternal background, she set the tone early and drew significant buyer interest.
Next was a foal in utero by Metallic Rey Mink,from the mare Blackish (Hottish), which sold for $136,500. This result highlighted continued demand for carefully planned crosses that combine sire power with established mare performance.
Rounding out the top three was Mis America, a 2023 mare by Metallic Cat out of Blackish (Hottish), selling for $116,500. Her placement further reinforced the consistency of high-value pedigrees across multiple entries.
Together, these results underscored a clear trend: top prices were driven by the alignment of proven sire lines with strong maternal influence.
Catalog Snapshot: Sold Results
Across the full catalog, 51 hips were offered, with 35 horses sold for a total of $1,611,500.00. Prices ranged from a high of $270,000.00 to a low of $5,500.00, showing a wide spread of offerings and steady participation across all sections of the sale.
Activity remained consistent throughout the catalog, with horses representing embryos, yearlings, developing prospects, and finished show horses all contributing to the overall flow of the sale. With the full results in view, attention naturally turns to the bloodlines behind these horses.
Stallions at Work: Sire Lines Across the Catalog
The presence of influential sires was evident throughout the offering. Names like Metallic Cat appeared multiple times, continuing to shape the direction of performance horse breeding. Other sires, including Reyzin The Cash, Metallic Rey Mink, Metallic Rebel, and High Brow Cat, contributed to a diverse and well-balanced group. Their influence could be seen not just in pedigree, but in the consistency and quality of the horses presented.
| # | Sire | Total Progeny Sales | Horses Sold | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metallic Cat | $471,500.00 | 4 | $117,875.00 |
| 2 | Reyzin The Cash | $166,000.00 | 3 | $55,333.33 |
| 3 | Metallic Rey Mink | $136,500.00 | 1 | $136,500.00 |
| 4 | Metallic Rebel | $126,000.00 | 3 | $42,000.00 |
| 5 | High Brow Cat | $102,000.00 | 2 | $51,000.00 |
| 6 | Boon Too Suen | $80,000.00 | 2 | $40,000.00 |
| 7 | Dual Smart Rey | $78,500.00 | 2 | $39,250.00 |
| 8 | Badboonarising | $67,500.00 | 1 | $67,500.00 |
| 9 | Dual Reyish | $51,000.00 | 1 | $51,000.00 |
| 10 | Stevie Rey Von | $45,000.00 | 1 | $45,000.00 |
| 11 | Smooth Talkin Style | $44,500.00 | 2 | $22,250.00 |
| 12 | Once In A Blu Boon | $37,000.00 | 1 | $37,000.00 |
| 13 | Rollz Royce | $35,000.00 | 1 | $35,000.00 |
| 14 | High Brow CD | $25,000.00 | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| 15 | Countin Hot Checks | $25,000.00 | 2 | $12,500.00 |
| 16 | NRR Cat King Cole | $22,000.00 | 1 | $22,000.00 |
| 17 | Cool N Hot | $21,500.00 | 1 | $21,500.00 |
| 18 | One Time Pepto | $17,500.00 | 1 | $17,500.00 |
| 19 | Hit Tha Flo | $16,000.00 | 1 | $16,000.00 |
| 20 | Meteles Cat | $15,500.00 | 1 | $15,500.00 |
| 21 | Bet Hesa Cat | $14,500.00 | 1 | $14,500.00 |
| 22 | Mui Fuego | $8,500.00 | 1 | $8,500.00 |
| 23 | My Pistols Hott | $5,500.00 | 1 | $5,500.00 |
What becomes clear is that certain stallions continue to appear across a wide range of entries, reinforcing their role in shaping the next generation of performance horses.
The Dam Effect: The Power Beneath the Surface
Equally important is the strength of the mares behind these horses. Broodmares remain at the heart of every pedigree, carrying forward traits that define consistency and reliability. Blackish stood out in this regard, appearing in multiple notable entries and demonstrating the lasting impact a mare can have across generations. Sugar Railena also played a key role as the dam of one of the standout individuals in the offering.
| # | Dam | Total Progeny Sales | Horses Sold | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Railena | $270,000.00 | 1 | $270,000.00 |
| 2 | Blackish | $253,000.00 | 2 | $126,500.00 |
| 3 | Lil Rattler | $106,500.00 | 2 | $53,250.00 |
| 4 | That Catomine | $66,000.00 | 1 | $66,000.00 |
| 5 | CD Frosted Lights | $60,000.00 | 1 | $60,000.00 |
| 6 | Stylin Playgirl | $58,000.00 | 1 | $58,000.00 |
| 7 | Lil Sue Von | $58,000.00 | 1 | $58,000.00 |
| 8 | Quite The Cat | $57,000.00 | 1 | $57,000.00 |
| 9 | Dees Cats Meow | $51,000.00 | 1 | $51,000.00 |
| 10 | TF Cee Dee Stars | $47,000.00 | 1 | $47,000.00 |
| 11 | DMAC Piccolo Pete | $45,000.00 | 1 | $45,000.00 |
| 12 | Lil Lena Long Legs | $44,000.00 | 1 | $44,000.00 |
| 13 | Button Down Supercat | $44,000.00 | 1 | $44,000.00 |
| 14 | Somekinda Shiney | $42,000.00 | 1 | $42,000.00 |
| 15 | Cinca Im Hot | $41,000.00 | 1 | $41,000.00 |
| 16 | Coureygous | $40,000.00 | 1 | $40,000.00 |
| 17 | Champayne Dreams | $37,000.00 | 1 | $37,000.00 |
| 18 | One Catty Cupid | $35,000.00 | 1 | $35,000.00 |
| 19 | Twisting Playdough | $26,000.00 | 1 | $26,000.00 |
| 20 | Shesa Show Stopper | $25,000.00 | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| 21 | Ashado | $23,000.00 | 1 | $23,000.00 |
| 22 | Josepha Chipita Dual | $22,000.00 | 1 | $22,000.00 |
| 23 | CR Tuff Boonie | $21,500.00 | 1 | $21,500.00 |
| 24 | Rockin KW | $18,500.00 | 1 | $18,500.00 |
| 25 | Prowlin By Starlight | $18,500.00 | 1 | $18,500.00 |
| 26 | Jitters Brown | $17,500.00 | 1 | $17,500.00 |
| 27 | Smooth As I Can | $16,000.00 | 1 | $16,000.00 |
| 28 | Scantly Clad | $15,500.00 | 1 | $15,500.00 |
| 29 | Dona Dey | $15,500.00 | 1 | $15,500.00 |
| 30 | Imascotchrooster | $14,500.00 | 1 | $14,500.00 |
| 31 | Miss Placed Pistol | $14,000.00 | 2 | $7,000.00 |
| 32 | SVR Shesgotthatlook | $9,500.00 | 1 | $9,500.00 |
These mares represent more than lineage—they reflect continuity, care, and the enduring influence of strong maternal lines.
Damsires: The Subtle but Significant Factor
Completing the pedigree picture is the damsire, whose influence often appears just beneath the surface but remains an important part of the overall equation. In this sale, names like Hottish and Kit Cat Sugar appeared behind the top entries, contributing to the depth and balance seen in their pedigrees.
| # | Damsire | Total Sold Price | Horses Sold | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kit Kat Sugar | $270,000.00 | 1 | $270,000.00 |
| 2 | Hottish | $253,000.00 | 2 | $126,500.00 |
| 3 | Dual Rey | $206,000.00 | 5 | $41,200.00 |
| 4 | High Brow Cat | $192,500.00 | 4 | $48,125.00 |
| 5 | Metallic Cat | $104,000.00 | 4 | $26,000.00 |
| 6 | Smart Little Lena | $84,500.00 | 3 | $28,166.67 |
| 7 | CD Lights | $60,000.00 | 1 | $60,000.00 |
| 8 | Stevie Rey Von | $58,000.00 | 1 | $58,000.00 |
| 9 | Docs Stylish Oak | $58,000.00 | 1 | $58,000.00 |
| 10 | CD Olena | $47,000.00 | 1 | $47,000.00 |
| 11 | WR This Cats Smart | $45,000.00 | 1 | $45,000.00 |
| 12 | Spots Hot | $41,000.00 | 1 | $41,000.00 |
| 13 | One Time Pepto | $35,000.00 | 1 | $35,000.00 |
| 14 | Freckles Fancy Twist | $26,000.00 | 1 | $26,000.00 |
| 15 | Peptoboonsmal | $25,000.00 | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| 16 | Dual Pep | $22,000.00 | 1 | $22,000.00 |
| 17 | Woody Be Tuff | $21,500.00 | 1 | $21,500.00 |
| 18 | Rockin W | $18,500.00 | 1 | $18,500.00 |
| 19 | Smooth As A Cat | $16,000.00 | 1 | $16,000.00 |
| 20 | MJG Dzign By Rooster | $14,500.00 | 1 | $14,500.00 |
| 21 | Playgun | $14,000.00 | 2 | $7,000.00 |
Though less visible at first glance, their contribution remains an essential part of how these horses come together. Together with sires and dams, damsires help explain the consistency seen across many of the sale’s standout horses.
Closing Perspective: A Consistent and Balanced Offering
The 2026 May Performance Horse Sale came together as a reflection of thoughtful breeding and dedication to the horse. Across all stages—from unborn foals to finished performers—the common thread was clear: balance, intention, and respect for strong bloodlines.
Rather than standing on individual highlights alone, the offering told a broader story—one of continuity, careful planning, and appreciation for the qualities that define a true performance horse.