Prices Surge During OBS Select Session
A strong storm system that swept across Central Florida Aug. 21 failed to dampen the enthusiasm of buyers attending the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s August yearling auction in Central Florida.
Headlines for Tuesday, August 21, 2012
-
-
Average Rises 2.2% at Arqana Deauville Sale
The Arqana Deauville yearling sale ended its four-session run in France Aug. 21 with a 2.2% increase in average price from a year ago. The gross revenue declined 9.6% and the median price remained the same.
-
Colonel John colt brings $220,000 at OBS yearling session
A March 27 colt from the first crop of multiple Grade 1 winner Colonel John brought a final bid of $220,000 from trainer Wesley Ward at Tuesday's selected session of the 2012 Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's August Yearling Sale. The Florida-bred was consigned by Beth Bayer, agent, and toured the ring as Hip No. 114.
-
-
Oaklawn Purses Will Total Nearly $20 Million
Oaklawn Park's 2013 live meeting will be the richest in the Arkansas track's 109-year history. Purses will total close to $20 million during the 56-day season, Jan. 11-April 13.
-
McLaughlin Juggling Top Contenders This Year
It's a good time to be Kiaran McLaughlin, but don't confuse that with an easy time. The trainer has his hands full conditioning and placing top runners for Godolphin Racing with year-end goals in mind.
-
Featured Horse Profile: I'm A Dreamer
I'm A Dreamer earned an automatic berth into the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT) with her Beverly D. win.
-
Dams of I'll Have Another, 'Bode' in F-T Sale
The dams of two of this year's Triple Crown stars, I'll Have Another and Bodemeister, will be offered at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November select mixed sale.
-
Promotional Feature: Fast Break
With the Keeneland September yearling sale just around the corner, buyers will be searching for the right facilities to teach their stars of tomorrow the basics of racing.
-
Del Mar Notebook
<i><b><font face="Arial" size="4">DEL MAR NOTEBOOK </font></b> </i>
-
Classic-Placed Bodemeister Retired
Bodemeister, who thrilled race fans with his speed while placing in both the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) has been retired. He will enter stud at WinStar Farm.
-
-
HRRN debuts HRRNLive! on XM 209
Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN), the Eclipse Award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, announced Tuesday plans to expand their extensive race coverage schedule with the debut of HRRNLive! this Wednesday. The new show will be broadcast nationwide on XM channel 209 and feature live coverage of races from designated tracks across the country. HRRNLive! debuts with a four hour broadcast Wednesday through Monday from 3-7 p.m. (EDT), with analysis, live race calls and exclusive interviews.
-
Pletcher sends out Turbulent Descent in Ballerina
Leading female sprinter Turbulent Descent will make her first start for new trainer Todd Pletcher in Friday's Grade 1, $500,000 Ballerina at Saratoga. The other top draw in the seven-horse field, multiple Grade 1 queen It's Tricky, appears likely to scratch in favor of Sunday's Grade 1 Personal Ensign at 1 1/8 miles.
-
What's Going On Here: Quality Sells
Whenever the best horses are brought together, good things happen for racing.
-
Winner's Circle: City Vet
Uncle Mo's breeder delivers again as the breeder of Mabee winner City to City.
-
Royal Delta Makes It 'Personal'
Besilu Stable's Royal Delta, the reigning 3-year-old filly champion and 2011 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic winner looms an imposing favorite in the Personal Ensign for trainer Bill Mott.
-
Who's 'Game' In the Pacific Classic?
The countdown to the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita officially hits the second half of the season with the Pacific Classic at Del Mar.
-
Turbulent Descent Heads Ballerina Field
Turbulent Descent returns to the scene of one of her most impressive victories when she makes her second start of the year Aug. 24 in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.
-
