Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association

Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association Thoroughbred breeding, owning, and racing in the state of Iowa has never been more lucrative and exciting.

So much so that the growth and success of the thoroughbred racing program has contributed significantly to the state of Iowaโ€™s economic wellbeing.

09/05/2026

The 2026 Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association All Age Thoroughbred Sale delivers record-setting results, highlighted by a $95,000 sale topper, a record average and a record median.

Sale photos part 2
09/05/2026

Sale photos part 2

๐Ÿ’œ20 YEARSโ€ฆ AND MY BEST SALE YET! ๐Ÿ’œMy 20th ITBOA Fall Sale is officially in the books, and what a sale it was!๐Ÿ† Record Sa...
09/05/2026

๐Ÿ’œ20 YEARSโ€ฆ AND MY BEST SALE YET! ๐Ÿ’œ

My 20th ITBOA Fall Sale is officially in the books, and what a sale it was!

๐Ÿ† Record Sale Topper โ€” $95,000
๐Ÿ† Record Average - $28,485
๐Ÿ† Record Median - $20,000

Twenty sales. Itโ€™s hard to believe! Looking back over the past 20 years, Iโ€™m incredibly proud of how much this sale has grown and so grateful for all the people who have been a part of it.

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this yearโ€™s sale such a success, and to everyone who has helped me along the way over the last 20 years. There are so many people behind the scenes who give their time, work long hours, answer my calls, help solve problems and step in wherever theyโ€™re needed. I could do none of this without you!

Thank you to our consignors for bringing such an outstanding group of yearlings and for continuing to support the ITBOA Sale and Iowa Thoroughbred racing.

And to all of the owners who purchased horses, thank you and GOOD LUCK! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‡ I canโ€™t wait to follow these yearlings and see what they accomplish on the racetrack. Thereโ€™s nothing better than watching a horse come through our sale and go on to succeed!

My 20th sale was one Iโ€™ll never forget. Thank you to everyone who made it the best one yet! ๐Ÿ’œ

โ€” Brandi Jo Fett
Executive Director, ITBOA

WOW!!!! What a sale. 42 consigned, 4 outs, 7 RNAs. 31 sold for $882,200. Record average $28,458 & record median $20,000....
09/03/2026

WOW!!!! What a sale. 42 consigned, 4 outs, 7 RNAs. 31 sold for $882,200. Record average $28,458 & record median $20,000. High seller was Hip 34, sold to John Mentz for $95,000. 2025 total was $803,950 with average of $16,749 and median $12,500. Results:https://iowathoroughbred.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Preliminary-Results.pdf

๐ŸŽ Fall Sale week is HERE! ๐ŸŽI spent today starting to get everything set up for my favorite event of the year, the ITBOA ...
08/31/2026

๐ŸŽ Fall Sale week is HERE! ๐ŸŽ

I spent today starting to get everything set up for my favorite event of the year, the ITBOA Fall Sale! This year is especially meaningful to me as I celebrate my 20th Fall Sale. ๐Ÿ’œ

Seeing the catalogs stacked up, the sales ring coming together, signs going up and everything starting to fall into place always gets me excited. A lot of work goes into this week, but I truly love it!

๐Ÿ“… WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
๐Ÿด Sale Preview โ€ข 2โ€“5 PM
โญ General Membership Meeting โ€ข 5:30 PM
๐Ÿฅช Free brisket sandwiches provided

๐Ÿ“… THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
๐Ÿด Horses available for viewing beginning at 10 AM
๐Ÿ‡ITBOA Fall Sale โ€ข 2 PM

Come out to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and be part of it!

It Pays to Breed, Sell & Buy in Iowa! ๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŽ

08/30/2026

๐Ÿ‡ Racing Schedule Update!

Weโ€™re moving up the post times for a few upcoming live racing days at Prairie Meadows!

๐Ÿ“… Sunday, September 6 โ€ข Post Time: 2:30 PM
๐Ÿ“… Monday, September 7 โ€ข Post Time: 2:30 PM
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 12 โ€ข Post Time: 1:40 PM

Mark your calendar and join us for an exciting day at the races!

๐Ÿ‡ IOWA BREDS ARE MAKING NOISE NATIONWIDE! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ”ฅTwo Iowa-bred 2-year-olds are ranked among the TOP 10 2-year-olds in the na...
08/27/2026

๐Ÿ‡ IOWA BREDS ARE MAKING NOISE NATIONWIDE! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Two Iowa-bred 2-year-olds are ranked among the TOP 10 2-year-olds in the nation!

โญ #6 WILD VEKOMA
3 Starts โ€ข 3 Wins โ€ข $205,095

โญ #8 DIAL IT DOWN
4 Starts โ€ข 3 Wins โ€ข $192,525

๐Ÿ’ฐ IT PAYS TO OWN AN IOWA BRED!!

Find your next winner at the ITBOA Fall Sale, Thursday, September 3rd! ๐ŸŽ

Catalog, supplements & sale info: iowathoroughbred.comโ ๏ฟผ

Purse increases at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel announced. Come join us!
08/20/2026

Purse increases at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel announced. Come join us!

08/20/2026

IOWA BRED & ITBOA SALE GRADUATE DIAL IT DOWN wins the open $100,000 Prairie Meadows Freshman, after adding in Iowa bred supplement, he earned $85,695 Congratulations to owners Jason Riggs, Carmen McShane, Josie McShane & Michelle McShane and to breeder Christine Hicklin. Trained by David McShane.

Iowa breds A.P. Score ran 3rd earning $14,282 & Pearly Mischief ran 4th earning $6,649.

Sharing the Story of Iowa Horse Racing!On August 12 at 7:30 a.m., I had the honor of speaking to the East Polk County Ro...
08/19/2026

Sharing the Story of Iowa Horse Racing!

On August 12 at 7:30 a.m., I had the honor of speaking to the East Polk County Rotary Club at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona about Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Iowa.

This was actually a presentation I had originally been scheduled to give at the end of March. After my accident, they were gracious enough to reschedule and give me the opportunity to come speak once I was back on my feet. I truly appreciated their understanding and patience!

I shared information about our Thoroughbred industry, including its impact on Iowaโ€™s economy, the jobs it supports, our breeding program, and why horse racing continues to be important to our state. I brought along several handouts, and they asked a lot of great questions.

I always enjoy the opportunity to talk about an industry that has been such a big part of my life and to help others understand everything that goes into racing and breeding beyond what they see at the racetrack.

Thank you to the East Polk County Rotary Club for the invitation, the warm welcome, and most of all, for graciously working with me when life changed my plans a little!

Horse racing is more than a sport. Itโ€™s agriculture, jobs, investment, and an important part of Iowa.
-Brandi Jo Fett
ITBOA Executive Director

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