Next Year's OBSC March to be Open Format
The March sale of 2-year-olds in training will kick off the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s 2015 juvenile schedule with a new open-style format designed to expand selection.
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OBSC August Yearling Sale Catalog Posted
Boasting an increase in size and several new additions to the consignor ranks, the catalog for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2014 August yearling sale is now available via the OBS website.
OBS Supplemental Catalog Available Online
The supplemental catalog to the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June sale of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age is now available on the company's website at obssales.com.
OBS Spring Sale Catalog Now Available Online
The catalog for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2014 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training April 21-24 is now available via the OBS website.
First OBS Under Tack Show Moved Back a Day
Due to inclement weather forecast for the Ocala, Fla., area, the first session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March 2-year-olds in training sale has been rescheduled for Friday, March 7.
Consignor Brennan Aiming for Another Big Year
Photographs of stakes-winning graduates typically adorn Niall Brennan's shedrows at 2-year-olds in training sales. With the latest crop of stakes horses emerging, this season will be no exception for the Florida consignor.
OBS Hosts 'Day of Champions' Races Jan. 21
The 25th annual Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's "Day of Champions" races will be run Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Ocala, Fla.
'Champions' Races to Open OBS Winter Sale
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2014 "Day of Champions" races will be run Jan. 21 in conjunction with the OBS Winter Mixed Sale for the first time.
Expectations High for OBS Fall Mixed Sale
Results from the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August yearling sale and high expectations for this week's OBS fall mixed sale indicated growing confidence in additional segments of the Florida marketplac
OBS Fall Mixed Sale Catalog Available Online
The catalog for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2013 Fall Mixed Sale is now available on the OBS website. The site's sortable master index will provide access to pedigree updates.
OBS Yearling Sale Still Surging on Day 2
Figures rose across the board for the second straight day at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August yearling sale Aug. 21 in Ocala, Fla.
OBS August Yearling Sale Begins Aug. 20
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2013 August Yearling Sale, with 841 youngsters cataloged, begins its three-day run Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Plenty to Like at Final OBS Under Tack Show
Fillies by Afleet Alex and Graeme Hall breezed the fastest quarters at the third and final session of the Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2013 June sale of 2-year-olds and horses of racing age.
Red Giant Filly Tops in OBS Under Tack Show
Two youngsters worked eighths in :9 4/5, posting the fastest at the distance at the second session of the Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2013 June Sale of Two-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age.
More Than Ready Colt Zips at OBSC Show
A colt by More Than Ready and a filly by Even the Score worked quarter miles in :21 flat to post the fastest moves at the distance during the first session of the under tack show for the upcoming OBSC June sale.
Numbers Soar at OBS Spring Juvenile Sale
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company officials could not have scripted a better start to the OBS spring sale of 2-year-olds in training in Ocala, Fla., on Monday, April 22. Bidding proved fast and furious, fueling large gains.
Record Smart Strike Colt Brings $1.8M at OBS
A hush fell over the jam-packed pavilion at Ocala Breeders' Sales Company March 13 when Hip No. 333 entered the auction ring late in the OBS March select 2-year-old sale.
Business Brisk During First OBS Session
The average rose 9.2% and the median was up 23.1% during the first session of the OBS March sale of 2-year-olds March 13 in Ocala. David Ingordo went to $480,000 for the day's topper, a son of Flatter for $480,000.
Horses to Watch at OBS March Sale
An inside look and consignor comments from some of the top hips for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s March 2-year-old sale March 12-13.
OBS, Consignors Ready for 2-Year-Old Sale
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s juvenile sale season kicks off on Tuesday, March 12 with the first of two sessions of the March selected sale of 2-year-olds in training in Ocala, Fla.
Tale of the Cat Yearling Tops OBS Finale
A yearling filly by Tale of the Cat was sold to Bill Fleming for $57,000 Jan. 16 to top the open session of Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s 2013 winter mixed sale.
OBS Mixed Sale Begins Jan. 15
A total of 641 horses are cataloged for the two-day Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s winter mixed sale that will be held Jan. 15-16 in Ocala, Fla.
420 Offered at OBS Fall Mixed Sale Oct. 16-17
The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2012 Fall Mixed Sale begins Oct. 16 with a total of 420 horses cataloged for the two-day event which is scheduled t
OBS August Yearling Sale Finishes Positively
A colt by Old Fashioned consigned by Bobby Jones Equine topped the final open session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's August Yearling Sale in Central Florida on Aug. 23, selling to trainer Greg Gilchrist for $55,000.
OBS August Yearling Open Session Starts Well
A colt by Kitten's Joy topped the first open session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August Yearling Sale in Central Florida on Aug. 22, selling to Al Pike, agent, for $110,000.
OBS June Sale Kicks Off With Under Tack Show
A filly by Exclusive Quality and colts by Bernstein and Unbridled's Song sped eighths in :10 flat, fastest at the distance at the first session of the Under Tack Show for Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2012 June sale.
Orientate Colt Leads OBS Spring Sale Session
Buoyed by a new sale topper and momentum from a robust juvenile market, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s Spring Sale continued its record pace on April 25 in Ocala, Fla.
Trio of Juveniles Pace Final OBS Work Session
Three horses breezed a furlong in :9 4/5 April 20 to share honors for the fastest work at the distance at the fourth and final session of the Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2012 Spring Sale,
Live Streaming of OBS Sale, Under Tack Show
In arrangement with the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, BloodHorse.com will stream live video of the upcoming Thoroughbred OBS spring sale of 2-year-olds in training and under tack showings in Ocala, Fla.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Formed
A group of Thoroughbred industry stakeholders announced Feb. 9 the establishment of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, an organization designed to serve the accrediting body for aftercare facilities and fundraising.
530 Cataloged for Ocala's Winter Mixed Sale
The under tack show for the new horses of racing age section of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2012 Winter Mixed Sale is set for Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. The Winter Mixed Sale begins a two-day run Jan. 17.
Macho Uno Colt Tops OBSC Sale at $825,000
A Macho Uno colt who was a standout in the crowd lived up to expectations when he was sold for $825,000 to top the record-setting Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2011 Spring 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.
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.
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.
OBS Postpones Under Tack Show
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has postponed the Under Tack Show for the 2009 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training until Wednesday, April 15 at 8 a.m.
OBS Hires Horsemen Relations Reps
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company has hired Jim Ventura and Tod Wojciechowski as horsemen relations representatives. They will be visiting racetracks and training centers throughout the country in preparation for the 2-year-old sales season.
Peace Rules Filly Tops OBS June Sale
The 2008 Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June 2-year-olds in training sale saw the number of horses sold and the gross increase over last year's figures, while the average and median price fell off slightly during the two-day sale June 17-18 in Central Florida.
City Zip Colt Tops Ocala Under Tack Show
A 2-year-old colt by City Zip consigned by agent Woodside Ranch zipped a quarter in :21 flat to post the fastest work at the distance at the second session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's "2008 June Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age."
Buyers Get First Look at OBS 2-Year-Olds
Buyers can take a look at the 1,381 2-year-olds cataloged for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s 2008 spring Sale of 2-year-olds in training in action at the Under Tack Show beginning 9 a.m. on April 15.
No Steroid Positives at OBS March Sale
There were no positive results among the 12 horses tested for anabolic steroids following the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.
Darley to Sponsor OBS Champions Day
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company announced Dec. 26 that Darley will be sponsoring the 2008 OBS Day of Champions.
Yearling Sales Down Nominally for the Year
Only three of the eight major yearling sales this year have produced gross prices in excess of their 2006 figures, as the overall market is down 1.25% to total $490.9 million through the completion of the Kentucky September Yearling Sale.
OBSC Open Sale: Strength in the Middle
- By Ron Mitchell
Analysis of prices for horses sold at Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's open sale indicates decreased demand for yearlings at the very top and bottom when compared with the 2006 sale.
Alphabet Soup Colt Tops Third OBSC Open Session
- By Ron Mitchell
- News, Sales
A colt by Alphabet Soup was purchased by Manor Farm for $185,000 to top the third open session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's yearling sale Aug. 23.
OBSC Select Sale Not Kind to Pinhookers
- By Ron Mitchell
Although there were some home runs among pinhooked horses sold at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Aug. 20 select sale, the one-day event was not particularly kind to pinhookers.
Another Victory for Lion Heart
- By Ron Mitchell
At the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's select yearling sale Monday, Lion Heart emerged as the leading first-crop sire, his second victory in that category at a major yearling sale this year.
Distorted Humor Colt Paces June Sale Finale
Tempered Fate, a colt by Distorted Humor consigned by agent Sequel Bloodstock (Becky Thomas), was sold for $260,000 to Zayat Stables to top the second and final session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2007 June Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age.
Jump Start Filly Kicks Off OBSC Sale
A filly by Jump Start was purchased R.E. Wilson, agent for Thomasina Caporella, for $190,000 to top the opening session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2007 June Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age.
More Than Ready Colt Has Fastest OBSC Workout Sunday
A colt by More Than Ready zipped an eighth in :10 flat to post the sale's fastest work at the distance at the second and final session of the Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2007 June Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age.
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