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$1.3 Million Big Brown Colt Named Darwin

A Big Brown -- Cool Ghoul colt that was the most expensive 2-year-old in training sold this year at public auction has been named Darwin.

Horsemen's Profits Fall at Saratoga Sale

Commercial breeders and pinhookers found the going tougher at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale as prices and profits declined from a year ago.

Average, Median Rise at F-T Florida Sale

The Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training lived up to its high risk/high reward reputation March 26. For the lucky consignors who hit the jackpot, the riches were greater than they had been in 2011.

F-T Stars: These Juveniles Could Sell Big

Which horses will be the stars at the Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training? Following is a list of horses that could bring the highest prices during the auction.

Market Chatter: What to Expect at F-T's Sale

The Fasig-Tipton Florida select juvenile auction is known for its good-looking horses with attractive pedigrees and expensive prices. Here is what people had to say about their predictions for the market and other topics.

Browning: 'All Signs Positive' for F-T Sale

If Fasig-Tipton's Boyd Browning expressed his outlook for the Florida select juvenile auction in terms of a weather forecast, his prediction would call for sunny skies and no chance of rain.

Woods' Juveniles Shine in F-T Under Tack Show

Pinhooker Eddie Woods enjoyed a very good day at Palm Meadows Training Center near Boynton Beach, Fla., March 23.

Strong OBS March Sale Posts Record Median

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training concluded its two-day run with a spectacular show of financial fireworks.

OBS Market Comments: Enthusiasm Prevails

Read what people had to say following an upbeat first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

Ado Tops Exciting Day at OBS March Sale

The action-packed first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training ended with a flourish after approximately five hours of enthusiastic bidding from a variety of shoppers.

OBS March Session 2: Horses to Watch

Numerous horses in the second and final session have been attracting the attention of buyers attending the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

OBS March Session 1: Horses to Watch

If this list is any indication, plenty of attractive prospects will be available March 13 during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

Indian Charlie Filly Dazzles in OBS Preview

An Indian Charlie filly was among standouts during the second and final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

Johannesburg Colt Sizzles in OBS Preview

A son of Johannesburg was the fastest worker at an eighth of a mile during the first session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training.

BH.com to Stream Video of OBS March Sale

BloodHorse.com and the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. are teaming up to provide live streaming video of the OBS March select sale of 2-year-olds in training and its under tack shows.

Saratoga Stars: Session Two's Standouts

Which horse is going to bring the most money during the Aug. 9 second session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga selected yearling sale? Nobody knows for sure, but here's a list of horses that are generating buzz.

Dobson an Eager Investor in Tough Times

Everett Dobson is increasing his involvement in the Thoroughbred business at a time when many people are pulling back.

Outlook Uncertain for Saratoga Select Sale

Predicting how the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale will perform isn't an easy task. There are reasons to be encouraged and there are reasons to be concerned heading into the boutique auction.

Blog: Small Catalog a Boost for Saratoga Sale

In 2005, when only 153 horses were cataloged, the Saratoga select yearling sale enjoyed a rebound

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Video: Fasig-Tipton July Feature: Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor of Taylor Made Sales Agency explains the importance of the Fasig-Tipton Select Sale in July. Mark also explains the history of Taylor Made's 35th anniversary to Esther Marr.

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Video: Fasig-Tipton July Sale Preview 2011

Esther Marr talks with Boyd Browning, president of Fasig-Tipton, about the July Select sale. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales

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OBS March Sale Offers Quality and Quantity

They say two heads are better than one, but is one sale better than two? We'll find out March 15 and 16 when the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. conducts its March select juvenile auction in Central Florida.

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.

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.

Empire Maker Filly Among F-T Sale Standouts

She is in Murray Smith's consignment for the select Florida auction, which is scheduled for March 3 at Palm Meadows Training Center.

Dubai Majesty Brings $1.1 Million at F-T

Dubai Majesty was in the news again, two days after she won the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

Breeders' F-T July Goal: Survive and Advance

The sale kicks off what probably will be another tough year for commercial breeders.

OBS March Sale Results Provide Hope

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

OBS March Sale: Session 1 Hot Horses

What horses do the buyers like? Here's a list of 2-year-olds that were attracting a lot of attention before the auction started.

OBS Makes March Sale Time Changes

OBS officials want to give buyers more time to look at the auction's horses.

Japanese Sale Has 161 Yearlings, 336 Foals

The Japan Racing Horse Association has cataloged 161 yearlings and 336 foals for its July select sale. The auction will be held at the Northern Horse Park on the island of Hokkaido, with the yearlings being offered July 13 and the foals being offered July 14-15.

Four OBS March Horses Work in :20 2/5

Four horses tied for the fastest work at a quarter mile during the March 12 first session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida.

F-T Chatter: The Market at Calder

The Fasig-Tipton Florida select sale of 2-year-olds in training, held March 3 at Calder Race Course, suffered downturns of 25.5% in gross revenue, 31.5% in average price, and 34.8% in median price. The number of horses sold rose 8.8% while the buy-back rate dropped to 35.5% from 40.4% a year ago. Read what people at the auction had to say about the market:

Times Are Tough for Pinhookers

If the recent Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. (OBS) February select sale of 2-year-olds in training was any indication, it's going to be a tough year for yearling-to-juvenile pinhookers. The rate of return (ROR) on their investment, 30.7%, ranked among their worst ever based on figures that date back to 1990. It was the weakest since the ROR dropped to its lowest point during the 20-year period of 17.1% in 1993.

OBS 2YO Sellers Hoping for Better Market

After generating a grim series of results for breeding stock and weanlings, the Thoroughbred marketplace switches its focus to racing prospects beginning with the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. February select sale of 2-year-olds in training in Central Florida. Auction firm officials and consignors are hoping buyers will be more enthusiastic about acquiring young horses nearly ready for competition even though the global economy continues to struggle.

Horses to Watch at OBS February Sale

The selling season for select 2-year-olds in training kicks off Feb. 17 in Central Florida. Following are lists of some of the more interesting horses in the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. February auction based on yearling purchase prices, pedigrees, and workout times.

Barretts March Sale Has 124 Horses

Barretts has cataloged 124 horses for its March select sale of 2-year-olds in training. The number is down 35.1% from last year's total of 191.

Better Than Honour Up Last in F-T Sale

Better Than Honour, the 2007 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year, will be the last horse through the ring during the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale, which has 188 lots in its catalog. The auction will be conducted Nov. 2 in Lexington beginning at 3 p.m. (EST).

F-T Review: What Happened to the Market?

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select auction got the yearling selling season off to a sobering start in Central Kentucky. The buy-back rate rose while the number of horses sold, gross revenue, average price, and median price all declined.

High Buy-Backs and $330k Colt Open FTK

A colt from the first crop of Unforgettable Max sold for $330,000, and the buy-back rate rose to 44.1% during the first session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling auction July 14. The average price rose 5.4% and the median stayed steady at $75,000. The sale continues Tuesday.

F-T Day 1: Ghostzapper Filly Shines

A filly from the first crop of Horse of the Year Ghostzapper is among the yearlings in the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton July select yearling auction.

JRHA Sale Set for July 14-16

The Japan Racing Horse Association has cataloged 162 yearlings and 335 foals for its July select sale, which will be held at the Northern Horse Park on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Robertson, Consignors Like One Show

One under tack show is enough for Fasig-Tipton Florida select juvenile auction.

Stock Market Dip Not a Concern at Saratoga Sale

Despite the sharp decline realized in the stock market the last couple of weeks, horsemen readying for the Aug. 6-7 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale aren't particularly worried about its effects on purchasing at the auction at least for now.

Friday's Session of OBS March Sale Under Tack Show Postponed

Because of heavy rains, the first session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. March select sale of 2-year-olds in training was postponed Friday and moved to Saturday.

OBS Juvenile Auction to Offer 207 Head

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. has catalogued 207 horses for its select sale of 2-year-olds in training on Feb. 8 at Calder Race course.

Outlook Bright for Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling Auction

Everything is looking good in Saratoga, where Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale begins its three night run Tuesday.