Off the Hook Strategy Pays Off With $625,000 Colt
The colt bought by Phoenix Thoroughbreds is one of two dozen homebreds offered by Off the Hook in its consignment at the Ocala Breeders' Sales April 2-year-olds in training sale.
Keyword: Joe Appelbaum
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Report: N.Y. Equine Industry Jobs Surpass 42,000
New York is bullish on its equine industries, racing executives say, in pointing to a new report that shows more than 42,000 jobs are tied in some fashion to equine activities, with an economic impact of $5.3 billion—up 121% in the past 13 years.
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OBS Spring Sale to Test Strength of Broad Market
With a catalog totaling 1,222 and spread over four days of trading, the Ocala Breeders' Sales spring 2-year-olds in training sale April 24-27 has a diversity of offerings that should have broad appeal to buyers.
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Fastest OBS Under Tack Show Times Equaled
A colt by Shakin It Up breezed a quarter-mile in :21 3/5 and colts by Flatter and Mark Valeski worked an eighth-mile in :09 4/5 during the April 20 under tack show session for the Ocala Breeders' Sales spring 2-year-olds in training sale.
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NYRA Launches Starter Loyalty Program
The New York Racing Association is poised to implement a loyalty program that will award added purse money for each runner in a non-maiden race making five or more starts at NYRA tracks in a one-year period.
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Appelbaum Elected President of National THA
Succeeds Rick Violette Jr., who was elected the first THA director emeritus.
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NYRA, Industry Leaders Back Sports Gambling at Tracks
NYRA president and CEO Chris Kay argues that NYRA is already heavily regulated by the state and is well-positioned to offer sports wagering if the gambling is legalized in New York.
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Horsemen All Aboard Improved Belmont Train Stop
The new head of the group representing owners and trainers at New York Racing Association tracks says the plan to relocate the NHL's New York Islanders to Belmont Park could boost interest in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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TOBA July Member of the Month
Joe Appelbaum owns nearly 70 horses, including some in partnership; about 22 of these are broodmares.
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Appelbaum Eyes $3 Million NHC Bonus
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge winner eligible for lucrative bonus.
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Appelbaum Wins Breeders' Cup Contest
Joe Appelbaum of New York City zoomed from 47th place to first with a big exacta score in the Breeders' Cup Classic to win the $1 million Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge at last week's Breeders' Cup World Championships.
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The Big Apple's Big Vote
The outcome of this year's New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association could significantly change the priorities of the owners and trainers organization.
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Four-Day OBS Spring Sale Kicks Off April 21
Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s four-day spring sale, the largest offering of 2-year-olds in training at public auction each season, is expected to once again produce a number of stakes winners from a catalog of more than 1,200.
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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.
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Market Views: Looking Back at F-T July Sale
Read what buyers and consignors had to say about the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale.
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Sale Forum: The Effect of Synthetic Tracks
Now that some horses race on synthetic tracks or are sold at juvenile auctions after working over synthetic surfaces, have buyers at Thoroughbred sales changed how they make their selections?
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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.
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Juvenile Sale Outlook: Modest Expectations
Several consignors make predictions about the market's performance.
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Market Chatter: Lots of Concern About Market
Read what people have been saying about their expectations for the Fasig-Tipton July select yearling sale, which is scheduled for July 20 and 21 in Lexington.
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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.
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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.
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March Review: Discussing the OBS Sale
Participants talk about the market at the OBS March juvenile auction.
