Many will rely on the same buying strategies they used in 2009 and will continue to proceed with caution.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training suffered downturns of 30% or more in its gross revenue, average price, and median price after posting all-time highs for those figures in 2008. Here's what people had to say about the market at the auction, which was held March 17 and 18 in Central Florida.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Participants in the Keeneland April sale of 2-year-olds in training have a lot to talk about prior to the auction's two-night run, which is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Central Kentucky.
Sunday, April 06, 2008Questionable Thoroughbred industry sales practices that have been forced into the spotlight by lawsuits and legislation are apparently on the decline.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007Attorneys for James McIngvale have asked a Texas judge to drop Kentucky-based agency Eaton Sales from the list of named defendants in the horse owner's fraud lawsuit.
Monday, March 12, 2007A brisk tailwind contributed to quicker times during the second and final under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training.
Sunday, March 04, 2007Racehorse owner James McIngvale has expanded his high-profile lawsuit against three horsemen to include several consignors allegedly involved in claimed fraudulent public auction transactions.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007Prominent horsemen in a civil lawsuit involving alleged horse auction fraud are apparently taking initial steps toward an out-of-court settlement, according to documents recently filed in a Texas federal court.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006Prominent racing owner James McIngvale on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit in Texas that in part charged trainer Bob Baffert and Florida-based sales agents J.B. McKathan and Kevin McKathan with receiving secret commissions and kickbacks on "various Thoroughbred racehorses" the Houston furniture industrialist purchased at public auction.
Friday, September 08, 2006An Artax colt sparked some bidding fireworks at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August yearling sale Tuesday, bringing $160,000 during the first open session.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005The $8-million Storm Cat colt, which was the highest-priced Thoroughbred sold at public auction this year, is in Florida being prepared for racing by brothers J.B. and Kevin McKathan.
Thursday, December 09, 2004Kevin McKathan has a warning for anyone planning to shop at the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training Tuesday. "You better be ready to dig deep," said the Florida horseman, who buys horses for trainer Bob Baffert's clients.
Sunday, February 22, 2004Kevin McKathan has a warning for anyone planning to shop at the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training Tuesday. "You better be ready to dig deep," said the Florida horseman, who buys horses for trainer Bob Baffert's clients.
Sunday, February 22, 2004
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