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OBS March Session 1: Horses to Watch

Here is a list of horses with reasons to capture the attention of buyers during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida March 15.

OBS March Session 2: Horses to Watch

Here is a list of horses with reasons to capture the attention of buyers during the second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida March 16.

Dixie Union, Flatter 2YOS Set Pace at OBS

A Dixie Union filly and a Flatter colt were the fastest workers at a quarter mile March 12 during the second and final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select juvenile sale.

Scat Daddy Colt Works Eighth in :9 4/5 at OBS

A Scat Daddy colt was the standout at an eighth of a mile March 11 during the first session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

Gulf Coast Seeks to Have Lien Claim Withdrawn

A Circuit Court judge has scheduled a hearing for March 10 to determine whether Fifth Third Bank must withdraw a lien claim to 20 horses scheduled to be sold next week.

OBS March Under Tack Show Will Start March 11

The start of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March select sale of 2-year-olds in training has been postponed by a day because of expected rain and high winds March 10 in Central Florida.

OBS March Sale Has 490 Juveniles

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 490 horses for its March select sale of 2-year-olds in training. The number is up 44.1% from 2010's total of 340.

OBS January Sale's Average Rises 35.5%

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. winter mixed sale enjoyed significant upswings in its key business figures from a year ago during its latest edition, which ended Jan. 19 in Central Florida.

OBS Winter Mixed Sale Off to a Strong Start

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. winter mixed sale kicked off Jan. 18 in Central Florida with big increases in its key business figures during its consignor preferred session.

OBS Winter Mixed Sale Has 522 Horses

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 522 horses for its 2011 winter mixed sale. The number is up 5.2% from 2010's total of 496.

OBS Sale Ends With 27.8% Increase in Average

Boosted by quality offerings in the dispersal of Al and Nora Figliolia's Westbury Stables, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. fall mixed sale enjoyed major upswings in gross of 48.3% and average price of 27.8% from a year ago.

OBS Fall Mixed Sale Opens With Big Increases

The gross revenue rose 75.3% while the average price grew 41.9%. The median price was up 25%.

OBS Fall Sale Starts Two-Day Run Oct. 19

The market for yearlings this year showed signs of stability after big setbacks in 2009. But was that enough to boost the demand for breeding stock?

OBS Fall Mixed Sale Has 677 Horses

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has cataloged 677 horses for its fall mixed sale, which will be held Oct. 19-20 in Central Florida.

OBS August Sale Ends With Increases

The combined gross and average for the select and open portions enjoy upswings.

Upswings Continue at OBS Yearling Sale

The average price for the first open session rises 29.1% while the median price increases 62.5%.

OBS Select Session's Average Rises 9%

The median price rose 8% as the yearling sale began its three-day run in Central Florida.

Cancelling of OBS Feb in 2011 Not Surprising

Sale's cancellation is another sign of a contracting Thoroughbred industry.

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OBS Combines February, March Sales for 2011

There will be no selling of juveniles in February. All select 2-year-olds offered by the company will be sold in March.

Vanlangendonck: OBS Market Will Be OK

Consignor and OBS board member Francis Vanlangendonck expects fairly solid results for the August yearling sale.

Shorter, Smaller OBS Sale Opens Aug. 24

The three-day Florida auction has 901 yearlings in its catalog.

Kantharos: OBS Sale Graduate Making News

The son of Lion Heart is roaring through the juvenile ranks after selling for $250,000 earlier this year.

OBS Sale Will Begin One Day Later Than Usual

Starting the auction on a Tuesday (Aug. 24), instead of a Monday, will make the auction more convenient for buyers.

Rockport Harbor Filly Tops OBS June Sale

May Day Rose, a Rockport Harbor filly, was purchased by trainer Bob Baffert, as agent, for $220,000 to top the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2010 June Sale on June 15.

Sharp Humor Filly Among Standout OBS Workers

She worked an eighth of a mile in :10 during the first session of the under tack show for the June sale.

Stonewall Horses Added to OBS June Sale

Thirty-four horses, including 25 head consigned by Leprechaun Racing as agent for Stonewall Farm and Related Entities, have been added to the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June sale.

Hilmer Schmidt, Leader in Florida, Dies

Hilmer C. Schmidt, a leading figure in the Florida racing and breeding industry for years, died May 26 at his Brenham, Texas, home following a lengthy illness.

OBS June Sale Has 399 Horses in Catalog

The auction is scheduled for June 15 in Central Florida.

FTBOA Gets Quarter Horse Permit

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, under a new state law, could use the permit to run a not-for-profit Thoroughbred meet at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. track.

De Meric: Outlook in Market Getting Brighter

Gloom and doom is dissipating as many juvenile auction results stabilize or improve.

OBS Spring Sale Enjoys Upswing in Key Stats

Gross, average, and median all rise, and a Limehouse filly named Delightful Mary brings $500,000.

Whywhywhy Filly Tops OBS Third Session

The chestnut juvenile, which posted the fastest three-furlong work of :32 4/5, brings $150,000 during the spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.

OBS Second Session Posts Big Increases

The gross rises 28.2% while the average grows 29.4%. The median soars 33.3%.

OBS Spring Sale Opens With Median Increase

Pleasantly Perfect colt brings $260,000 while the gross and average fall 15.6% and 10.5%, respectively.

Bahia Beach Tops Adena Springs Juvenile Sale

Bahia Beach topped the ninth annual Adena Springs sale of 2-year-olds in training, bringing $115,000 April 18 in Central Florida.

OBS Spring Sale to Test Depth of 2YO Market

The Central Florida auction, which starts April 19 and runs for four days, has 1,221 horses in its catalog.

High Fly Filly Sizzles in OBS Under Tack Show

A High Fly filly turned in a sizzling work April 16 during the fourth and final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. spring sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida.

Adena Springs Sale Renewal Has Sizzle

Graduates include recent Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Stately Victor, whose $250,000 price topped the 2009 edition of the auction.

Congrats, Yes It's True Progeny Excel at OBS

A Congrats filly and a Yes It's True colt each work a quarter mile in :20 3/5 during the third session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. spring sale of 2-year-olds in training.

Freud Filly Turns in Fastest Quarter at OBS

A Freud filly posted the fastest workout time for a quarter mile April 14 during the second session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. spring sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida.

Da Stoops Filly Works Fastest Quarter at OBS

A filly by Da Stoops was among the standouts April 13 during the first session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's spring sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida.

Bone Chip Sidelines Odysseus

Derby contender finished last under Rajiv Maragh as the 5-1 co-third choice in the April 10 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I); has a bone chip in his left knee according to owner Satish Sanan.

OBS April Under Tack Show Begins Apr. 13

The under tack show for Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s four-day April sale of 2-year-olds in training begins at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13.

Crist, Seminoles Agree to Compact

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and leaders of the Seminole Tribe of Florida said April 6 that they have agreed to a Gaming Compact for the Seminoles' seven casinos in the state.

OBS February Sale: Should it Be Kept?

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. February select sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida has a reputation for producing good runners. But the size of its catalog keeps shrinking, which makes the sale's future shaky.

Market Chatter: Savoring the OBS March Sale

Participants in the auction reflect on the upbeat market and discuss the reasons why the sale was so good.

OBS Spring Sale Has 1,221 Horses

The auction is scheduled for April 19-22 in Central Florida.

Five Questions: Mike Mulligan

With three select juvenile sales in the books for 2010, the president of the NATC discusses the marketplace for Thoroughbreds.

Pinhookers' Profits Grow at OBS March Sale

Based on yearling average, financial risk has been cut for Barretts March auction in Southern California.

OBS March Sale Results Provide Hope

Average rises 10.6% and median increases 16.8% while the buy-back rate declines.