Four Star Sales - Lacy Bloodstock

Lexington-based Four Star Sales is a leader in North American Thoroughbred consignment, specializing in yearling and breeding stock sales. The team at Four Star prides itself on not only achieving top dollar for their clients’ offerings, but also offering each client highly personalized service.

While no 2 consignment companies are alike, many are very similar in their organizational structure and services. Four Star Sales is markedly different in that regard, and I believe that is one of the company’s greatest assets.

Founded in 2002 by Johnny T. L. Jones, Jr, the late David Greathouse, Dan Kenny, and Kerry Cauthen – four of the most well-respected names in bloodstock sales – the company works much like a co-op, with everyone bringing their own unique and valuable perspective to the table for the benefit of the client. And being a partner now myself, I lend my experience and knowledge to the group.

I have been involved with Four Star Sales since its inception and worked in every facet of the sale process. I believe this has helped me work with clients to identify the best sale and book placement for their bloodstock to maximize their profitability. After meeting the team and experiencing their approach, many of my personal clients feel very comfortable placing their public sale offerings with Four Star Sales, which additionally creates a seamless process from start to finish.

You can learn more about Four Star Sales here. (www.fourstarsales.com)

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Testimonials

...when I decided to buy Pleasantly Perfect it was a very easy choice whom to use as our agent. In our dealings Tony was always very professional, straightforward and very valuable with his dealings with the other party on our behalf and his advice about how to approach the situation. It has been a long and difficult process and without Tony’s guidance I am not sure if we could have closed the deal. I can easily say that it was a pleasure to work with a capable, efficient and trustworthy agent. I don’t think we could have found a better man for the job.

Levent Sarikaya Turkish Owner, Breeder and Stallion Syndicate Manager April 14, 2015

What is the best sales deal you have done?

Nasheej, who cost about $40,000 at the Keeneland January Sale. Tony Lacy, who looks after my US bloodstock, went through the pedigree with me. Nasheej is by Swain out of a Kingmambo mare, and her pedigree suggested she might be best suited to race in England.

Mr. Malih Lahej Al Basti Owner, Breeder and Emirates Racing Authority Board Member, Dubai, United Arab Emirates July 2009, Thoroughbred Owner & Breeders Inc Pacemaker April 19, 2015

After a few years working with Arqana, I would strongly recommend Tony as he is very discreet, reliable, independent and an excellent horseman. His reporting skills are second to none and he has been wonderful to assist all our American clients to come to France in general and to Deauville in particular.

Eric Hoyeau Arqana, President April 18, 2015

A good bloodstock agent should possess a high level of personal integrity, have a vast knowledge of our industry, be ethical, be honest, and be caring. Tony Lacy, in my opinion all one and the same.

Kathie Maybee Owner of Phoenix Farm, Paris KY April 17, 2015

Tony came to my attention through my trainer, Tom Proctor. After meeting with Tony and spending a great deal of time discussing our specific goals and getting to understand his abilities, his ethical approach and enduring passion for the Thoroughbred, we engaged Tony to work the European private marketplace on our behalf. Communication is always timely, the due diligence from his team is extremely thorough and most importantly, Tony has the ability to move very quickly when he sees opportunity.

Scott C. Heider Heider Family Stables April 18, 2015