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Double Honor Filly Sets Pace At OBS Under Tack Show

Wonderful Honor zipped three eighths in :33 3/5 Saturday to post the fastest work at the distance during the fourth and final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Sunday, April 20, 2003

Proud And True Colt Works Fastest Three Furlongs In OBS Under Tack Show

Gallant and Proud (by Proud and True) whipped through three furlongs in :33 4/5 Friday to post the fastest time at the distance during the third session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Friday, April 18, 2003

Larrupin' Filly Sets Pace at OBS Under Tack Show

A filly by Larrupin' zipped a quarter mile in :21 to post the fastest work at the distance Thursday during the second session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. April sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Thursday, April 17, 2003

Concerto Filly Among Fastest Workers For OBS April Sale

A filly by Concerto and Easy Swinger, a colt by Minister's Mark, worked quarter miles in :21 1/5 Wednesday to post the fastest times at the distance during the first session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Wednesday, April 16, 2003

OBS Catalogues 1,236 Juveniles For April Sale

The catalogue for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April sale of 2-year-olds in training is slightly larger than it was a year ago.

 Friday, March 28, 2003

Gross, Average Increase At Adena Springs Juvenile Auction

Frank Stronach likes to conduct a sale of 2-year-olds in training his way. And that strategy appears to be paying off for the racetrack mogul, who is one of North America's top breeders and owners.

 Thursday, March 20, 2003

Gross Increases At OBS, But Average And Median Fall

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select auction of 2-year-olds in training had its ups and downs during a two-day run that ended Wednesday.

 Wednesday, March 19, 2003

OBS March Sale Gets Off To A Strong Start

The looming war with Iraq did not diminish the enthusiasm of buyers at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select auction of 2-year-olds in training Tuesday. The sale got off to a strong start in Florida, posting significant increases in gross revenue and average price over last year's first session.

 Wednesday, March 19, 2003

The Name's Bond Scores Record-Setting Win In OBS Championship Stakes

When The Name's Bond scored his first career added-money victory and shattered a track record at the Ocala Training Center Monday, his trainer, Frank Gomez wasn't surprised.

 Monday, March 17, 2003

Storm Boot Filly Among Fastest Workers At OBS; Roar Filly Breaks Down

A Storm Boot filly and a Crafty Friend colt shared the honors for the fastest work at an eighth of a mile Sunday, covering the distance in :10 1/5 during the second session of the final under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select auction of 2-year-olds in training. The weather in Central Florida was cloudy and warm, with a light wind.

 Sunday, March 16, 2003

Ventura Hoping For Stable Market At OBS March Sale

Even though the world is full of uncertainty, Ocala Breeders' Sales Company executive Tom Ventura is hoping for another steady performance from the March select auction of 2-year-olds in training, which begins Tuesday in Florida.

 Saturday, March 15, 2003

Roar Filly Among Fastest Workers In OBS Under Tack Show

A Roar filly named Reverberation zipped an eighth of a mile in :10 1/5, posting the fastest time for the distance Saturday during the first session of the final under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Saturday, March 15, 2003

Maria's Mon Colt Blazes Quarter In :21 2/5 At OBS

A Maria's Mon colt blazed a quarter mile in :21 2/5 Sunday, turning in the fastest time at that distance during the second session of the inaugural under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Monday, March 10, 2003

Salt Lake Filly Turns In Fastest Quarter Mile Work At OBS

A Salt Lake -- Checkerspot filly zipped a quarter mile in :21 flat to post the fastest work at the distance Saturday during the first session of the under tack video preview for the OBS March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Sunday, March 09, 2003

TVG Airs Sales Feature Sunday, Monday

After a substantial absence, TVG is back in the feature-story business. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the network will air the first installment of a two-part series titled "In Training: The Sales," which will conclude the following evening. Airtime both nights is 8-8:30 p.m. ET.

 Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Gill Sends Back Three OBS Calder Purchases

Three horses purchased by leading buyer Michael Gill at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s select sale of 2-year-olds in training have been returned because of possible unsoundness.

 Wednesday, February 12, 2003

OBS Catalogues 503 For March Juvenile Auction; Adena Springs Sale To Offer 88

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has catalogued 503 horses for its March select sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florid.. The number represents a 23.6% increase over last year's total of 407.

 Monday, February 10, 2003

Gold Fever Filly Quickest at OBS Under-Tack Show

A filly by Forty Niner stallion Gold Fever breezed a quarter-mile in an eye-catching :21 1/5 to highlight the OBSC selected 2-year-olds in training sale at Calder Race Course on Sunday.

 Sunday, February 02, 2003

Silver Charm, Two Punch Colts Turn In Fastest Works For OBS Sale

A colt from the first crop of Silver Charm and a son of veteran sire Two Punch were the fastest workers at an eighth of a mile Monday during the first under tack show for the Ocala Breeders's Sales Company's select sale of 2-year-olds in training at Calder Race Course.

 Monday, January 27, 2003

Here and There

Bits and pieces from around the industry...

 Wednesday, December 18, 2002

OBS Catalogues 915 Lots For Winter Mixed Sale

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has catalogued 915 lots for its 2003 winter mixed sale, which is scheduled for Jan. 13-15.

 Tuesday, December 17, 2002

OBS Open Sessions Post 3.4% Gain

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. concluded their four-day fall mixed sale with the second of two open sessions Thursday afternoon with continued gains in average, but a slight dip in median. After a pair of consignor preferred sessions recorded solid increases in both average and median, the two open sessions posted a raise in average of 3.4% over a year ago.

 Thursday, October 10, 2002

Average Increases During OBS Fall Mixed Sale's Open Sessions

Artistic One, a mare by Copelan out of Artistic Miss, sold for $24,000 Thursday to top the final session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's fall mixed auction in Central Florida.

 Thursday, October 10, 2002

Average Holds Steady at OBS

Tres Fine, a 3-year-old broodmare by Star of the Crop in foal to classic winner and champion Silver Charm, went to Marion G. Montanari for $42,000 to top the first of two open sessions of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s 2002 fall mixed sale. For the session, the 179 horses sold averaged $4,474, almost identical to the $4,490 average a year ago,

 Thursday, October 10, 2002

Strength Continues on Second Day of OBSC Sale

The second day of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s Fall Mixed sale built on the strength it showed during the opening session on Oct. 8. While the opening session showed depth in the weaning end of the market, Tuesday session's breadth stretched to the mares as well. Tuesday was the second of two consignor-preferred sessions.

 Tuesday, October 08, 2002

OBS Fall Sale: Comin' On Strong

Showing continued strength in the middle market seen at Keeneland September and the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s fall mixed sale opened Monday with solid gains in both average and median. Monday's session, the first of two consignor preferred sessions, realized an average of $13,643 -- a 23.8% increase over last year's comparable figure of $11,019. The median, $9,500, posted a healthy 35.7% gain over last year's median of $7,000.

 Monday, October 07, 2002

OBS Catalogs 1,423 Horses For Fall Mixed Sale

A total of 1,423 horses has been cataloged for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's fall mixed sale.

 Friday, September 06, 2002

Padua Will Skip Keeneland September Sale; Plans To Buy Mares Later This Year

Satish and Anne Sanan's Padua Stables, which ranks among the leading buyers of yearlings in North America, will not be participating in the Keeneland September yearling auction.

 Friday, September 06, 2002

OBS Yearling Sale Experiences Declines For Four-Day Run, But Median Rises In Open Sessions

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's August yearling sale finished its four-day run in Central Florida Thursday with declines in gross revenue and average price.

 Thursday, August 22, 2002

Wagon Limit Colt Brings $55,000 At OBS Yearling Sale; Session's Average And Median Decline

So Accurate, a colt from the first crop of Wagon Limit, brought $55,000 Wednesday to top the second open session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's August yearling sale.

 Wednesday, August 21, 2002

OBS Yearling Sale's Open Portion Has Solid Opening; Northern Afleet Colt Brings $90,000

Afleet Command, a son of Northern Afleet, brought the top price of $90,000 Tuesday during the first of three open sessions of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's August yearling sale.

 Tuesday, August 20, 2002

OBS Yearling Sale Opens Off Last Year's Pace; Franks Reduction Begins

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's August yearling sale got off to a slower start than it did a year ago. During Monday's select session, the gross revenue, average price, and median price fell by 9.1%, 11.8%, and 8.6%, respectively. But OBS officials said the drops were not surprising.

 Tuesday, August 20, 2002

OBS Yearling Sale To Include Reduction Of Franks' Stock

Multiple Eclipse Award winner John Franks of Franks Farm will conduct a major reduction of stock beginning with the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's August yearling sale.

 Friday, July 12, 2002

More Than 400 Horses Catalogued for OBS June Sale

Four hundred and 40 juveniles and 14 older horses have been catalogued for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June Sale of 2-year-olds in training and horses of racing age.

 Tuesday, May 14, 2002

Gross and Average Decline at OBS Spring Juvenile Auction

Business slumped at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring sale of 2-year-olds in training, which ended its four-day run on Thursday. Compared to a year ago, the gross revenue and average price for the Central Florida auction declined by 15.1% and 13.6%, respectively.

 Thursday, April 25, 2002

Appealing Skier Colt Sells for $155,000 at OBS

A colt by Appealing Skier brought $155,000 Wednesday to top the third session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring auction of 2-year-olds in training.

 Wednesday, April 24, 2002

Northern Afleet Gelding Brings $120,000 At OBS

A gelding from the first crop of Northern Afleet topped the second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring juvenile auction Tuesday, bringing a $120,000 bid from New Jersey bloodstock agent Buzz Chace.

 Tuesday, April 23, 2002

Fortunate Prospect Filly Tops First Session of OBS Spring Sale

Hope for Love, a filly by Fortunate Prospect, brought the top price of $110,000 Monday during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring sale of 2-year-old in training.

 Monday, April 22, 2002

Grand Slam Colt Turns In Fastest Quarter in OBS Under Tack Show's Final Session

A colt by Grand Slam whipped through a quarter mile in :21 1/5 to post the fastest work at the distance Saturday during the fourth and final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Saturday, April 20, 2002

Ponche Colt Among Fastest Workers in Third Session of OBS Under Tack Show

A colt by Ponche cruised through three-eighths in :34 to post the fastest work at the distance Friday during the third session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Friday, April 19, 2002

Cobra King Colt Fastest Quarter-Mile Worker in OBS Under Tack Show

With a quarter-mile in :21 1/5, a colt by Cobra King posted the fastest work at the distance Thursday during the second under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April juvenile auction.

 Thursday, April 18, 2002

Evansville Slew Filly Leads Way In OBS April Under Tack Show

An Evansville Slew filly breezed the fastest eighth of a mile Wednesday during the first under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s April juvenile auction.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2002

Wednesday Big for Sales

Tattersalls' Breeze-Up Sale and EquineSpectrum's online Mixed Sale both start Wednesday, as do workouts for the upcoming OBS sale.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2002

OBS Spring Juvenile Auction Has 1,210 Horses Catalogued

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2002 spring sale of 2-year-olds in training will be smaller this year, with 1,210 horses catalogued compared to more than 1,300 a year ago.

 Friday, March 22, 2002

Phone Trick Colt Brings $400,000 at OBSC Sale

A juvenile son of Phone Trick was purchased by Canadian veterinarian Robert McMartin on behalf of Eugene Melnyk for $400,000 to top Wednesday's second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select juvenile auction.

 Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Mountain Forum Sweeps To Victory In OBS Championship

Mountain Forum isn't nominated to the Triple Crown. But co-owner Mike Polselli was dreaming about the Kentucky Derby after the 3-year-old son of Open Forum captured the colt and gelding division of the $100,000 OBS Championship Stakes on Monday.

 Monday, March 18, 2002

Carson City Colt Works In :10 1/5 For OBS March Auction

A Carson City colt zipped an eighth of a mile in :10 1/5 seconds, turning in the fastest work for that distance Sunday during the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select juvenile auction.

 Sunday, March 17, 2002

OBS Hoping March Juvenile Auction Maintains Last Year's Pace

OBS executive Tom Ventura said he would be satisfied if the average for the March select sale of 2-year-olds in training is equal to or a little higher than last year's auction record.

 Saturday, March 16, 2002

Capote Filly Works Quarter In :21 1/5 at OBS

A Capote filly named Yester Morn posted the fastest time for a quarter mile, covering that distance in :21 1/5 during the under tack show Saturday for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select juvenile auction.

 Saturday, March 16, 2002

Comeon Dixie Breezes An Eighth In :10 At OBS

A Mr. Greeley filly named Comeon Dixie blazed through an eighth of a mile in :10 to lead the way in Monday's second session of workouts for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Monday, March 11, 2002
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