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.
Articles posted August 21, 2012
Headlines and features from the Thoroughbred industry
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.
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. More
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. Download Now
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.
What's Going On Here: Quality Sells
Whenever the best horses are brought together, good things happen for racing. read blog
Winner's Circle: City Vet
- By Esther Marr
Uncle Mo's breeder delivers again as the breeder of Mabee winner City to City. read blog
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.
News By Date
Most Popular Stories
- Old Friends Retiree The Name's Jimmy Dies
- Tapiture Breezes For Rebel Stakes
- AmWest Offers Players Chance to Help TCA
- Mucho Macho Man Florida's Horse of the Year
- Campaign to Expose Newcomers to Horses
- After the Wire: Santa Anita Handicap
- Pressure Off Sherman After 'Chrome's Dazzler
- Expectations High for OBS 2-Year-Old Sale
- Judy the Beauty Splendid in Las Flores Score
- Game On Dude Captures Record Third Big 'Cap
Most Popular Profiles
Awesome Baby (KY)
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Owner: Kaleem Shah, Inc.
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
More...
