The Most Expensive Horse Ever Sold for $70M

This thoroughbred stallion made headlines when he reportedly sold for a jaw-dropping $70 million after winning the 2000 Kentucky Derby.

Despite a racing career that didn’t match his sale price, Fusaichi Pegasus had a successful stud career, siring many winning offspring. His sale still stands as one of the highest in racing history.

Bred by the famous Northern Dancer line, Shareef Dancer won the Irish Derby and King Edward VII Stakes before being sold for stud duties. He had a successful stud career and became one of the most valuable horses of his era.

Totilas, a Dutch Warmblood, revolutionized dressage competitions. He became the first horse to break the 90 percent barrier in competition scoring and earned three gold medals at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. His exceptional talent and enduring influence made him a legend in the show rings.

This 2-year-old thoroughbred was sold at public auction for $16 million, thanks to an impressive pedigree tracing back to Northern Dancer. Unfortunately, The Green Monkey never lived up to the hype, retiring early with no wins and minimal prize money.

In the realm of show jumping, Palloubet d’Halong stood out for his agility and power. Sold for $15 million to Jan Tops, this gelding performed impressively in Grand Prix events and was considered an exceptional talent in the equestrian world.

A half-brother to Seattle Slew, this thoroughbred fetched a record-setting price for a yearling at public auction. Although his racing career was brief, Seattle Dancer went on to have a moderate impact in the breeding shed.

Named after Dubai’s elite racing venue, Meydan City was sold for nearly $12 million at a yearling auction. While his racing results were modest, his lineage linked back to top-tier bloodlines in the racing world.

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