FUSAICHI PEGASUS - $70 MILLION (2000)
Fusaichi Pegasus, a Thoroughbred racehorse, gained fame in 2000 when he won the Kentucky Derby. That same year, he was purchased for a record-breaking $70 million, the highest price ever paid for a racehorse at the time. This purchase propelled Fusaichi Pegasus into the spotlight, and he went on to win the Irish Derby and the Dubai World Cup, setting new world records and becoming one of the most successful racehorses in history. Retired in 2003, Fusaichi Pegasus has since sired many successful racehorses.
JUSTIFY - $60 MILLION (2018)
In 2018, the sale of the Thoroughbred horse Justify for $60 million set a new record. Justify's purchase price was nearly double the previous record for a Thoroughbred horse, but it was justified by his Triple Crown win that year, making him only the 13th horse in history to achieve this feat. Justify's impressive racing record and genetics made him highly sought-after by breeders.
SHAREEF DANCER - $40 MILLION (1983)
Shareef Dancer, sold for $40 million in 1983, was the world's most expensive racehorse at the time. Descended from the legendary Northern Dancer, Shareef Dancer went on to become one of the most successful racehorses, winning prestigious races and siring successful foals.
THE GREEN MONKEY - $16 MILLION (2006)
The Green Monkey, sold for $16 million in 2006, was the most expensive two-year-old racehorse at the time. Despite high expectations due to his lineage, The Green Monkey did not live up to the hype and had a disappointing racing career.
PALLOUBET D’HALONG - $15 MILLION (2013)
Palloubet d’Halong, a $15 million showjumper, made headlines in 2013 for his success in show jumping competitions around the world.
MOORLAND’S TOTILAS (TOTO) – $15 MILLION
Moorland's Totilas, known as Toto, is a $15 million dressage horse with a successful career in dressage competitions, winning gold medals in the Olympics.
SEATTLE DANCER – $13.1 MILLION (1985)
Seattle Dancer, sold for $13.1 million in 1985, was a sought-after yearling with a prestigious pedigree. He went on to compete in races and sire stake race winners before his passing in 2007.
