Sean simply smiled at her then went back to reading.<br/>"perhaps lot 5 will look good. 5 mares and a stallion. The stallion is a retired race horse, not gelded, 6 years old. The mares have not raced but have gentle dispositions. Ages range from 3 to 5. None have been bred. 2 of the mares came out of retired race horses and have pedigrees but the owners want out of the racing business. Might be a good lot. Actually there are 4 lots from that owner. Wonder why he is getting out of the racing business...... " Sean whispered to Rose as the lot five came in.<br/><br/>The stallion was a strong handsome black Arabian and the mares were Arabian as well. One grey, one black with a star and 3 were white with grey manes. All of them had good gait as they were put through the paces.<br/><br/>"Who will start the bidding on this lot? Owner wants out of the racing business totally due to health problems. Lets start the bidding at 55,000.... there.....60...60....right here in the front. Do I hear 70?... way in the back....." Lone Star called out and the bidding became very fast and finally the lot was sold for $175,000.<br/>Lots 6,7 and 8 went even higher and each lot was a set of 6 horses.<br/>Lot 8 was next and they were brought in. The stallion in the lot refused to be hurried any more than he wanted to go. He kept his mares at bay and with himself. His eyes looked about at the people without no fear.<br/><br/>"This is lot 8. This is a renegade pack. They are not broken in and were forgotten about on the back 40. The owner is not sure exactly how old the mares are but the stallion is a great grandson of The Grand Old Duke who won many races small and large. The stallion was bought as a colt when he was weaned. The ear markings match the records and the ID chip that was planted in him has established the record that it is indeed a great grandson of The Grand Old Duke. Considering that this stallion has not been broken and is 4 years old, the only reasonable use for him is a stud. Who will start the bidding at 75?..... 75?... anyone at 75?..... then how about 70 for the 6 horses? 70?...... right there in the far front row. Noow do I hear a 71? 71?.... are you going to let this prized find go at $70,000? A real steal if you ask me..... 70 going once......70 going twice....... 70 for the third and final time.... sold at $70,000." Lone Star spoke quickly.<br/><br/>Sean had put up his card to show his interest in the lot and somehow he had won the bid because no one else would bid against him. He was very puzzled and wondered why but that question would be left alone until he was alone with Uncle Jesse.