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Falling Sky Tops OBS Winter Sale Opener

Falling Sky Tops OBS Winter Sale Opener

Falling Sky, a 3-year-old colt by Lion Heart, sold for a session-topping $425,000 at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s winter mixed sale. Gross and average up during consignor preferred and the horses of racing age segments.

 Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Double-Digit Growth for Keeneland Day Six

Double-Digit Growth for Keeneland Day Six

Gross sales, average price, and median price all rose by double-digit percentages following day six of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock sale.

 Sunday, November 11, 2012

Turbo Compressor Has Proved to Be a Keeper

Purchased for $22,000 as an OBS auction 2-year-old, Turbo Compressor has become a grade I winner and a near millionaire.

 Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Turbo Compressor On Engine in United Nations

Turbo Compressor On Engine in United Nations

Easy front-runner Turbo Compressor, ridden expertly by Joe Bravo, put his six rivals to sleep and coasted to victory over Air Support in the $505,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) July 7 at Monmouth Park.

 Saturday, July 07, 2012
Turbo Compressor Takes Colonial Cup

Turbo Compressor Takes Colonial Cup

Turbo Compressor proved once again that speed can be dangerous. The 4-year-old Halo's Image ridgeling, who makes it a habit of being in front, got out to a narrow lead in the Colonial Turf Cup and won.

 Saturday, June 16, 2012

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,

 Friday, April 20, 2012
Times Sizzle in F-T Sale's Under Tack Show

Times Sizzle in F-T Sale's Under Tack Show

If the results of the under tack show Feb. 28 were any indication, the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training is in the process of making a successful transition to its new home, Palm Meadows.

 Monday, February 28, 2011
Stabilization the Hope During F-T 2YO Sale

Stabilization the Hope During F-T 2YO Sale

The Florida auction, which has fancy pedigrees, is scheduled for March 2 at Calder Casino and Race Course.

 Monday, March 01, 2010

Sky Mesa Filly Works Fastest Quarter

Four fillies are the quickest at an eighth of a mile during the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Florida select juvenile auction.

 Friday, February 26, 2010
Juvenile Sale Outlook: Modest Expectations

Juvenile Sale Outlook: Modest Expectations

Several consignors make predictions about the market's performance.

 Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Average Falls 32.6% at OBS

Average Falls 32.6% at OBS

Still reeling from the effects of the worldwide financial crisis, buyers approached the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training cautiously, and their reluctance to spend the really big bucks was a major factor in the opening session's setbacks. Compared to a year ago, when the auction enjoyed a record-setting run, the gross revenue dropped 29.6% while the average price fell 32.6%,and the median price declined 22.2% March 17 in Central Florida.

 Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Grand Slam Colt Brings $400,000 at OBS

Grand Slam Colt Brings $400,000 at OBS

A smooth-striding Grand Slam colt brought $400,000 early in the afternoon during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

 Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Workout Times Slow Down at F-T Sale

Workout Times Slow Down at F-T Sale

The fastest times were slower than they were a year ago during the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training. But the auction firm's officials and consignors said they weren't surprised or disappointed for a couple of reasons.

 Friday, February 27, 2009
Downward Trend Continues at OBS Sale

Downward Trend Continues at OBS Sale

Double-digit percentage drops hit the first open session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s fall mixed sale Oct. 7, continuing a trend from the previous day's consignor-preferred session.

 Tuesday, October 07, 2008
March Review: Discussing the OBS Sale

March Review: Discussing the OBS Sale

Participants talk about the market at the OBS March juvenile auction.

 Monday, March 24, 2008