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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, 2003A 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, 2003The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has catalogued 915 lots for its 2003 winter mixed sale, which is scheduled for Jan. 13-15.
Tuesday, December 17, 2002The 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, 2002Artistic 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, 2002Tres 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, 2002The 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, 2002Showing 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, 2002A total of 1,423 horses has been cataloged for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's fall mixed sale.
Friday, September 06, 2002Satish 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, 2002The 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, 2002So 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, 2002Afleet 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, 2002The 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, 2002Multiple 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, 2002Four 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, 2002Business 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, 2002A 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, 2002A 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, 2002Hope 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, 2002A 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, 2002A 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, 2002With 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, 2002An 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, 2002Tattersalls' Breeze-Up Sale and EquineSpectrum's online Mixed Sale both start Wednesday, as do workouts for the upcoming OBS sale.
Wednesday, April 17, 2002The 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, 2002A 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, 2002Mountain 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, 2002A 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, 2002OBS 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, 2002A 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, 2002A 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, 2002A Glitterman colt turned in the fastest work Sunday during the under tack show for the OBS March sale.
Monday, March 11, 2002The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's will offer slightly fewer horses at its March sale of 2-year-olds in training this year. The catalogue will have 407 head, down by nearly 3% from last year's total of 419. The auction is scheduled for March 19 and 20 in Ocala, Fla.
Monday, February 11, 2002Frank Stronach, chairman of Magna Entertainment, is proceeding with plans to build a racetrack complex near Ocala, Fla., despite facing several governmental and legislative hurdles.
Thursday, February 07, 2002The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's winter mixed sale that ended on Tuesday produced results that were both positive and negative. The 494 horses sold grossed $4,231,900 and averaged of $8,567. Compared to last year's figures, the number sold and gross dropped by 27.8% and 21.5%, respectively. The average rose by 8.5%. In 2001, the 683 horses sold grossed $5,393,400 and averaged $7,897.The auction last for two days last year compared to four this year.
Wednesday, January 16, 2002A yearling colt by Maria's Mon, sire of 2001 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Monarchos, brought $160,000 on Monday to top the consignor preferred session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's winter mixed sale in Central Florida. Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey bought the dark bay or brown colt out of the winning Farma Way mare Cowgirl.. He was consigned by Nancy Bauman, agent for Bob Seeger.
Tuesday, January 15, 2002The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company will restrict the use of certain medications in the 2002 2-year-old sales. Clenbuterol may not be used within 72 hours of the under tack show and the use of procaine penicillin and furosemide (Lasix/Salix) will not be permitted.
Friday, January 11, 2002A total of 720 lots has been catalogued for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's winter mixed sale.
Wednesday, December 12, 2001A total of 720 lots has been catalogued for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's winter mixed sale.
Wednesday, December 12, 2001The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's fall mixed sale ended on Thursday with big declines from a year ago. The figures for the auction's four sessions combined were 838 horses sold for a gross of $6,210,700, and an average price of $7,411. The number sold and gross were down by 24.3% and 56.3%, respectively, and the average was down by 42.3%. In 2000, the 1,107 horses sold grossed $14,223,600 and averaged $12,849.
Friday, October 12, 2001The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's fall mixed auction got off to a sluggish start on Monday during the first of two consignor preferred sessions. Gross revenues, average price, and median price all declined significantly from a year ago. And more than 30% of the horses offered were bought back by their consignors or failed to get a bid.
Monday, October 08, 2001A law allowing the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company to sell horses and operate an inter-track wagering facility was declared unconstitutional Thursday in a unanimous vote by the Florida Supreme Court. The same law had been repealed last year by the Florida State legislature.
Friday, August 17, 2001A pilot in trouble saw the "luscious green grass" of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's racetrack, and bailed out in the center of the Florida oval on Sunday morning. Neither the pilot, Leroy Morse, nor his passenger were injured, according to the Ocala Star-Banner.
Monday, July 16, 2001The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June 2-year-olds in training sale concluded Wednesday with increases in overall gross and average price.
Thursday, June 21, 2001The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring auction of 2-year-olds in training established sale records for gross revenue and median price during its four-day run that ended April 26 in Florida. In addition, the auction's record for the highest-priced horse was equaled when a Grindstone filly sold for $550,000 on the final day. The mark first was set in 1998, when Kaaren and Hays Biggs purchased Etbauer, a son of Silver Deputy who won the 1999 Rebel Stakes (gr. IIII).
Friday, April 27, 2001Stormy Kris, a daughter of Whitney Tower, turned in the fastest eighth-mile work Wednesday during the first under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April auction of 2-year-olds in training. Consigned by Rising Hill Farm, agent, Stormy Kris covered the distance in 10 :2/5 seconds. The filly was produced from the 11-year-old Kris S mare Surely Kris.
Wednesday, April 18, 2001Rubbing his eyes, Randy Hartley tried to stop the tears from flowing. His voice cracked with emotion as he described what it was like to sell a son of Dehere for $1,050,000 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select auction of 2-year-olds in training.
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