Grade 1 winner Echo Town has been sold and will continue his stud career in Iran. The Paulick Report first reported the news.
Echo Town, a Kentucky-bred son of Speightstown, was sold to Ana Horse Equestrian Club, which announced the acquisition on social media July 29.
He began his stallion career in 2021 at a fee of $10,000 at Ashford Stud, where he stood until this year. Echo Town stood at Leadem Farm near Leola, Ark., for $3,500
Echo Town sired 168 foals, 99 of which started. His 66 winners accumulated 167 wins with earnings of $4,899,798. He sired two black-type winners. His top performer is two-time grade 3 winner Echo Sound.
As for his career, Echo Town was 4-2-2 from 10 starts and $410,020 in earnings. His biggest win came in the 2020 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes (G1).
According to the Paulick Report, Ana Horse Equestrian Club is "located in the Golestan province of Iran, about 275 miles northeast of the capital city of Tehran." It is owned by Ahmad Pouri, CEO of Sina Golden Line Company, a "trading, importing, and exporting company specializing in gas, oil, and grain."
Echo Town was bred by J. Betz, Burns Betz, CHNNHK Thoroughbreds, Magers, et al. He was owned by L and N Racing and trained by Steve Asmussen.
