Joe Appelbaum

Appelbaum Eyes $3 Million NHC Bonus

• November 22, 2016
• Handicapping, Industry Press Releases

Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge winner eligible for lucrative bonus.

Appelbaum Wins Breeders' Cup Contest

• November 11, 2016
• Handicapping, Breeders' Cup, Industry Press Releases

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.

The Big Apple's Big Vote

• By Eric Mitchell
• October 24, 2014
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region

The outcome of this year's New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association could significantly change the priorities of the owners and trainers organization.

Four-Day OBS Spring Sale Kicks Off April 21

• By Michael Compton
• April 20, 2014
• Thoroughbred Sales, Southeast Region

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.

Market Views: Looking Back at F-T July Sale

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• July 16, 2012
• Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Read what buyers and consignors had to say about the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling sale.

Sale Forum: The Effect of Synthetic Tracks

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• May 26, 2010
• Thoroughbred Sales

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?

Stabilization the Hope During F-T 2YO Sale

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• March 1, 2010
• Thoroughbred Sales, Southeast Region

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

Juvenile Sale Outlook: Modest Expectations

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• February 2, 2010
• Thoroughbred Sales

Several consignors make predictions about the market's performance.

Market Chatter: Lots of Concern About Market

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• July 18, 2009
• Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

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.

Average Falls 32.6% at OBS

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• March 17, 2009
• Thoroughbred Sales, Southeast Region

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.

Grand Slam Colt Brings $400,000 at OBS

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• March 17, 2009
• Thoroughbred Sales, Southeast Region

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.

March Review: Discussing the OBS Sale

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• March 24, 2008
• Thoroughbred Sales, Southeast Region

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