Ocala Breeders’ Sales News Archives

March grad Last Samurai scores in Oaklawn’s G3 Essex Handicap

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Willis Horton Racing ‘s OBS March millionaire Last Samurai rated just off the pace on the outside in Saturday’s Essex Handicap (G3), went after the leaders on the turn, took command a furlong out and was best by a length at the wire. It’s second straight graded stakes victory for the 5-year-old son of Malibu Moon, consigned to the 2020 March Sale by Gene Recio, Agent, and sold for $175,000 after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5. Trained by D. Wayne Lukas, he’s now 24-6-4-4 has earned $1,908,264. watch his under tack video

Lauren King  photo

Lea Farms, LLC’s Super Chow broke slowly in the $100,000 Hutcheson Stakes at Gulfstream on Saturday, but took lead coming to the quarter pole and drew away down the stretch to score by 5-1/4 lengths over fellow OBS graduate Live is Life (April ’22). It’s the fourth stakes win for the graded stakes placed 3-year-old Lord Nelson colt, trained by Jorge Delgado, now 8-6-1-1 with $384,230 in earnings. He was purchased by Lea Farms for $75,000 out of the Eisaman Equine consignment at the 2022 OBS Spring Sale after breezing an eighth in :10 flat at the Under Tack Show. watch his under tack video   Spring Sale walking video

March Sale begins Monday

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OBS March graduate Cafe Pharoah (JRA photo)

The 2023 OBS March Sale of Two Year Olds in Training begins Monday March 20th. There are 833 juveniles cataloged for the three-day sale, continuing through Wednesday, March 22nd, with all sessions starting at 11:00 a.m. Hips 1 – 278 will sell Monday; Hips 279 – 556 on Tuesday and Hips 557 – 833 on Wednesday.

There are 164 stallions with offspring in the sale, headed by OBS March graduate and leading sire Into Mischief,  represented by 12 youngsters, The roster also includes the rest of North America’s 2022 Top Ten leaders: Curlin, Gun Runner, Uncle Mo, Tapit, Munnings, Not This Time, Speightstown, Quality Road and Constitution.

The stallion roster also includes the top ten Freshman Sires of 2022: Bolt d’Oro, Good Magic, Army Mule, Justify, Girvin, OBS April and August grad Sharp Azteca, Mendelssohn, Mo Town, Oscar Performance and City of Light.

It also includes 2023’s promising first crop Two Year Old sires: Omaha Beach, Audible, champion OBS April graduate Mitole, Vino Rosso, Catalina Cruiser, Catholic Boy, Maximus Mischief, Flameaway, Preservationist and OBS August graduate World of Trouble.

 

At the Under Tack Show, two horses shared honors for the fastest eighth, clocked in :9 3/5.

  • Hip No. 546, is a son of Good Magic consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent. The bay colt is out of Hoppa, by Uncle Mo, from the family of graded stakes winner Wandering Star. breeze video
  • Hip No. 654, is a son of Not This Time consigned by GOP Racing Stable Corp., Agent. The chestnut colt is a half brother to stakes placed Bridgette Bordeaux, out of stakes winner Meadow Bride, by Runaway Groom. breeze video    walking video

 

There were two quarters in :20 3/5

  • Hip No. 406, a son of Bucchero consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, The chestnut colt is a half brother to stakes winning OBS graduate My Sassenach out of Cynthia’s Fury, by Utopia (JPN).  breeze video  walking video
  • Hip No. 631, a daughter by Enticed, consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, the gray or roan filly is a half sister to stakes placed J C’s a Legend out of Love’s Illusion, by Tapit, a daughter of graded stakes winner Love Match. breeze video   walking video

 

The following are significant March Sale catalog updates.

  • Hip 38, by Bee Jersey, is half sister to newly graded stakes placed Shirl’s Bee, second in the recent Nakheel U.A.E. Two Thousand Guineas (G3).
  • Hip 76 by Union Rags, is from the family of Karakatsie, second in the recent Honey Ryder (G3) at Gulfstream.
  • Hip 200, a filly by Union Rags, is a half sister to OBS graduate Skinner, third in Santa Anita’s San Felipe S. (G2).
  • Hip 232 a colt by Goldencents is a half brother to Reincarnate, winner of Santa Anita’s Sham Stakes (G3) and third in the Rebel S. (G2).
  • Hip 351 a filly by Enticed, is a half sister to recently stakes placed Itzel.
  • Hip 523, a filly by Air Force Blue, is a half sister to Dorth Vader, winner of Gulfstream’s Davona Dale S. (G2).
  • Hip 649, a filly by The Big Beast, is a half sister to OBS graduate R Adios Jersey, third in Gulfstream’s recent Hurricane Bertie S. (G3).
  • Hip 706 a filly by Classic Empire, is from the family of Palos Verdes S. (G3) winner
  • Hip 753, a filly by Mitole is from the family OBS graduate Freedom Flyer, winner of the recent Wishing Well Stakes at Santa Anita.
  • Hip 786 a filly by Girvin, is a half sister to graded stakes placed Giroovin, second in the Mine That Bird Derby.
  • Hip 806 a colt by Justify, is a half brother to OBS graduate Freedom Flyer, winner of the recent Wishing Well Stakes at Santa Anita.

 

Sales results will be posted on the OBS website at obssales.com and can be viewed on kiosks in the breezeway and in the Video Room adjacent to the Horsemen’s Lounge. In-room viewing is available at The Courtyard by Marriott, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and the Ocala Hilton, plus lounge viewing is available at the Hilton.

Online bidding is available. Bidders must register in advance. For more information, please go to the OBS website at: online bidding information.

The catalog can be viewed via the OBS website at http://obssales.com. The website’s searchable and sortable master index provides links to under tack videos, pedigree and consignor information and pedigree updates occurring since the catalog was printed. It has also been updated to allow shortlist creation. A link to instructions can be found in the index header and a step by step tutorial is available in the index as well.

The iPad version of the entire catalog is available via the equineline Sales Catalog app. The app allows users to download and view the catalog, record notes and also provides innovative search, sort and rating capability. For information and downloads visit: http://www.equineline.com/SalesCatalogApp/.

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

Colt by Not This Time fastest at March Under Tack finale

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Tibor Szlavik photo

Despite a headwind that strengthened as the day went on, Hip No. 654, a son of Not This Time consigned by GOP Racing Stable Corp., Agent, sped an eighth in :9 3/5, the fastest work at the distance at the final session of the Under Tack Show for Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s expanded 2023 March Sale of Two Year Olds in Training. The chestnut is a half brother to stakes placed Bridgette Bordeaux, out of stakes winner Meadow Bride, by Runaway Groom.  breeze video    walking video

 

Tibor Szlavik photo

Hip No. 631, a gray or roan filly by Enticed, consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, worked the session’s swiftest quarter, clocked in :20 3/5. She’s a half sister to stakes placed J C’s a Legend out of Love’s Illusion, by Tapit, a daughter of graded stakes winner Love Match.  breeze video   walking video

 

 

 

 

There was a single work in :20 4/5.

  • Hip No. 758, a chestnut colt by Exaggerator consigned by Gene Recio, Agent, is out of Party of Four, by Tale of the Cat, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Barrier Reef. breeze video

Four horses worked quarters in :21 flat.

  • Hip No. 645, a dark bay or brown colt by Flatter consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, is out of Marcy Darcy, by Smart Strike, a daughter of grade one stakes winner Hot Dixie Chick. breeze video
  • Hip No. 650, also consigned by Golden Rock, is a dark bay or brown colt by Violence out of Maritimeconnection, by Lookin At Lucky, a half sister to graded stakes winner Passion for Action. breeze video
  • Hip No. 693, also consigned by Golden Rock, is a bay filly by El Deal out of Moonlit Bayou, by Mr. Greeley, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS graduate K P Wildcat. breeze video
  • Hip No. 775, a dark bay or brown filly by Air Force Blue consigned by New Way, Agent, is a half sister to graded stakes winner Big Call out of stakes winner Prettypriceygirl, by Scat Daddy, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Lacie Girl. breeze video walking video

Seven youngsters breezed quarters in :21 1/5.

  • Hip No. 637, consigned by Ordonez Thoroughbreds, Agent, is a dark bay or brown colt by Runhappy out of Lutetia, by Midnight Lute, from the family of champion Forte. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 649, a gray or roan filly consigned by Ocala Stud, is a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS March graduate R Adios Jersey, third in the recent Hurricane Bertie Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream, out of Marion Theatre, by OBS graduate Montbrook, a full sister to graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS March graduate Royal Lad. breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 689, consigned by Pick View LLC, Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Uncle Mo out of Monthly, by Malibu Moon, a half sister to graded stakes winner Four Wheel Drive. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 700, a chestnut filly by Solomini consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, is out of graded stakes winner More Than Love, by More Than Ready, a half sister to graded stakes winner Match Maker (IRE). breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 800, consigned by Thorostock LLC, is a gray or roan filly by graded stakes winning OBS graduate Bucchero, out of Rate Change, by Exchange Rate, a daughter of stakes winner Commercialize. breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 811, Oso, a bay filly by Destin consigned by Longoria Training & Sales, Agent, is out of Reservation Blues, by Indian Charlie, from the family of graded stakes winner Christmas Gift. breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 817, a bay colt by Audible consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is a half brother to Rhythm of Grace, by OBS graduate Kitten’s Joy, a full sister to graded stakes winning OBS graduate Conquest Panthera. breeze video    walking video

Two horses were clcked in :21 2/5 for a quarter.

  • Hip No. 705, a bay filly by Liam’s Map consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is out of Magical Mystery, by Concerto, a full sister to grade one stakes winning OBS Rigoletta. breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 774, consigned by All Dreams Equine, is a dark bay or brown colt by Demarchelier (GB) out of Prehistory, by Palace Malice, a half sister to champion r Wonder Wheel. breeze video    walking video

Eight horses turned in quarters in in :9 4/5.

  • Hip No. 626, consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, is a bay colt by Practical Joke out of Louisiana Voodoo, by Big Brown, a half sister to grade one stakes placed stakes winner Givemeaminit. breeze video
  • Hip No. 627 a chestnut colt by Mendelssohn consigned by Old South Farm LLC, Agent, is out of Love Ava Love, by Mr. Greeley, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Global Power. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 732, a bay filly by Justify consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, is out of graded stakes winner Notapradaprice, by Paddy O’Prado, a daughter of stakes winner Brenda’s Slew. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 738, a bay filly by champion OBS graduate Mitole consigned by Cesar Loya Training & Sales, Agent, is out of graded stakes placed Olive Branch, by Speightstown, a half sister to graded stakes winner Moonlight d’Oro. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 742, consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is a bay colt by Dialed In out of stakes placed One More Wild Ride. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 752, a bay filly by Omaha Beach consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, is out of stakes winner Pacific Heat, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Long Hot Summer. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 780, Prize Worthy, a gray or roan colt by Khozan consigned by Blas Perez Stables, is out of stakes winner Prize Informant, by Marciano, a half sister to stakes winner Wise Answer. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 806, a chestnut colt by Justify consigned by Niall Brennan Stables, Agent, is a half brother to graded stakes placed stakes winner Freedom Flyer, winner of the recent Wishing Well stakes at Santa Anita, out of Rebuke, by Carson City, a half sister to graded stakes winner Sandbar. breeze video walking video

The OBS March Sale begins Monday March 20th and continues through Wednesday, March 22nd, with all sessions starting at 11:00 a.m. Hips 1 – 278 will sell Monday; Hips 279 – 556 on Tuesday and Hips 557 – 833 on Wednesday

Sales results are posted on the OBS website at obssales.com and can be viewed on kiosks in the breezeway and in the Video Room adjacent to the Horsemen’s Lounge. In-room viewing is available at The Courtyard by Marriott, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and the Ocala Hilton, plus lounge viewing is available at the Hilton.

Online bidding is available. Bidders must register in advance. For more information, please go to the OBS website at: online bidding information.

The catalog can be viewed via the OBS website at http://obssales.com. The website’s searchable and sortable master index provides links to under tack videos, pedigree and consignor information and pedigree updates occurring since the catalog was printed. It has also been updated to allow shortlist creation. A link to instructions can be found in the index header and a step by step tutorial is available in the index as well.

The iPad version of the entire catalog is available via the equineline Sales Catalog app. The app allows users to download and view the catalog, record notes and also provides innovative search, sort and rating capability. For information and downloads visit: http://www.equineline.com/SalesCatalogApp/.

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

Good Magic colt quickest at March Under Tack day three

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Tibor Szlavik photo

Hip No. 546, a son of Good Magic consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, sped an eighth in :9 3/5, the fastest work at the distance at the third session of the Under Tack Show for Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s expanded 2023 March Sale of Two Year Olds in Training. The bay colt is out of Hoppa, by Uncle Mo, from the family of graded stakes winner Wandering Star. breeze video

Four horses shared honors for the day’s fastest quarter, stopping the timer in :20 4/5.

  • Hip No. 469, consigned by Galvan Brothers Equine, is a chestnut filly by OBS graduate Goldencents out of Fixer Upper, by Distorted Humor, from the family of graded stakes winner Kitten’s Point. breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 526, a gray or roan filly by Arrogate consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, is out of graded stakes placed Heart of Paradise, by More Than Ready, from the family of graded stakes winner Megascape. breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 531, a dark bay or brown colt by Valiant Minister consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, is out of Her Special Way, by Put It Back, a half sister to stakes placed Forbidden Bear. breeze video
  • Hip No. 558, a bay filly by Munnings consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, is out of In Full Compliance, by Smart Strike, from the family of champion La Chaposa (PER). breeze video walking video

There were 15 eighths in :9 4/5.

  • Hip No. 421, consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is a bay colt by Maximus Mischief out of Denali Tizadream, by Colonel John, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS graduate Sophia’s Song. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 427, a bay filly by Malibu Moon consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, is out of Diane’s Ready, by More Than Ready, a daughter of graded stakes winner Dianehill (IRE). breeze video
  • Hip No. 433, consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is a gray or roan colt by Twirling Candy out of graded stakes placed Divine Dawn, by Divine Park, a full sister to graded stakes winner Divine Miss Grey. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 444, a dark bay or brown filly by Bucchero consigned by Really and Truly Thoroughbreds, is out of Elusively, by Pioneerof the Nile, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Colonel Sharp. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 456, a bay filly by Maximus Mischief consigned by Dark Star Thoroughbreds (Stori Atchison), is out of stakes placed Exploden Moonshine, by Black Moonshine, from the family of graded stakes winner Sound of Summer. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 460, a gray or roan filly by OBS March graduate Cinco Charlie consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, is out of Fantasy Slam, by Smoke Glacken, from the family of champion Choral Group. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 485, consigned by Global Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, is a chestnut colt by Frosted out of OBS graduate Funny Bay, by Medaglia d’Oro, a half sister to graded stakes winner Stanford. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 544, a bay colt by Vino Rosso consigned by RiceHorse Stable (Brandon & Ali Rice), Agent, is a half brother to graded stakes winner Get Smokin out of Hookah Lady, by Smoke Glacken. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 551, a dark bay or brown filly consigned by Dynasty Thoroughbreds, is a half sister to graded stakes placed Dubby Dubbie, out of I’m Cozy , by Grand breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 563, a dark bay or brown filly by Good Samaritan consigned by G. A. Thoroughbred Sales, Agent, is a half sister to stakes placed OBS graduate Pipes out of Introvert, by Smarty Jones. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 565, consigned by GOP Racing Stable Corp., is a chestnut colt by Flameaway out of Isle Get Ready, by More Than Ready, a half sister to stakes winner Talk Is Money. breeze video
  • Hip No. 568, a chestnut colt by Cat Burglar consigned by Triple J Equine Sales, is a half brother to stakes placed Sharetheblame out of Janice Sue, by Harlan’s Holiday.  breeze video
  • Hip No. 570, a bay filly by St Patrick’s Day consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, is out of Jazil’s Dream, by Jazil, a half sister to graded stakes winner Maram. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No 598, a bay colt by Munnings consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is a half brother to stakes winner Opus Forty Two out of Laquesta, by Lemon Drop Kid. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No 600, a dark bay or brown filly by Twirling Candy consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, is out of Laudation, by Congrats, a daughter of graded stakes winner Rite Moment. breeze video   walking video

Two horses worked quarters in :21 flat.

  • Hip No. 504, a chestnut colt by Cajun Breeze consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, is out of Goldminer’s Dream, by Distorted Humor, a daughter of stakes winner Quite a Ruckus. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 557, consigned by Parrish Farms, Agent, is a bay colt by Bolt d’Oro out of Infliction, by Stormy Atlantic, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Rock Candy. breeze video

Three youngsters breezed quarters in :21 1/5.

  • Hip No. 442, consigned by Blas Perez Stables, Agent, is a a dark bay or brown filly by OBS graduate Klimt out of Earth’s Moon, by Malibu Moon, a half sister to stakes winner Red Hot Buddah. breeze video    walking video
  • Hip No. 489, a dark bay or brown colt by Arrogate consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, is a full brother to grade one stakes winner Cave Rock out of graded stakes winner Georgie’s Angel, by Bellamy Road. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 594, also consigned by Tom McCrocklin, is a dark bay or brown filly by Practical Joke out of stakes winner Lady Banks, by Successful Appeal, from the family of graded stakes winner Soviet Sojourn. breeze video walking video

One horse breezed a quarter in :21 2/5.

  • Hip No. 471, a dark bay or brown colt by Practical Joke consigned by Wildheart Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, is out of Flawsome, by Morning Line, from the family of graded stakes winner Sister Star. breeze video

The March Sale’s fourth and final Under Tack session begins Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. with Hip No.’s 625 – 833 scheduled to breeze, streamed live via the OBS website at obssales.com, and also on the Blood-Horse, DRF, TDN and Past The Wire websites.

Under Tack results and videos are posted on the OBS website at obssales.com and can be viewed on kiosks in the breezeway and in the Video Room adjacent to the Horsemen’s Lounge. In-room viewing is available at The Courtyard by Marriott, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and the Ocala Hilton, plus lounge viewing is available at the Hilton.

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated hourly during each session of the Spring Sale. In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

 

Bucchero colt fastest at second OBS March Under Tack session

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Tibor Szlavik photo

Hip No. 406, a son of Bucchero consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, breezed a quarter in :20 3/5 to post the fastest work at the distance at the second session of the Under Tack Show for Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s expanded 2023 March Sale of Two Year Olds in Training. The chestnut colt is a half brother to stakes winning OBS graduate My Sassenach out of Cynthia’s Fury, by Utopia (JPN).  breeze video   walking video

Four horses shared honors for the session’s fastest eighth, stopping the timer in :9 4/5.

  • Hip No. 247, a dark bay or brown colt by Frosted consigned by Grade One Investments LLC, Agent, is a half brother to stakes placed Ananroad out of Ananda, by Scat Daddy, a full sister to graded stakes winner Daddy Nose Best. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 312, Mitole Magic, a dark bay or brown filly by champion OBS graduate Mitole consigned by S B M Training and Sales, Agent, is out of Blake’s Magic, by Bernstein, a half sister to champion Mobil. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 342, a bay filly by Brethren consigned by Goldencents Thoroughbreds is out of stakes placed Carmel Coffee, by Holy Bull, a half sister to grade one stakes winning OBS graduate Premium Tap. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 392, consigned by Kings Equine, Agent, is a bay colt by War Front out of Corps de Ballet, by Speightstown, a daughter of stakes winner Private Banking (FR). breeze video walking video

Four horses worked quarters in :21 flat.

  • Hip No. 224, a bay colt by Demarchelier (GB) consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is out of stakes placed Aesculus, by Horse Chestnut (SAF), a half sister to champion Plantagenet. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 229, consigned by Jose Munoz, is a bay colt by Tapiture out of Agent Romanoff, by Empire Maker, a daughter of graded stakes winner Bridge Game. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 231, a dark bay or brown filly by Girvin consigned by Ortiz Training Stable LLC, Agent, is out of Albea Star, by A. P. Warrior, a half sister to stakes winner R Kinsley Doll. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 313, a bay colt by The Factor consigned by Richardson Bloodstock, Agent, is out of Blameitonthebadboy, by Blame, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Sky Haven. breeze video  walking video

There were two quarters in :21 1/5.

  • Hip No. 235, a bay filly by OBS March graduate Adios Charlie consigned by Ocala Stud, is a half sister to stakes winning OBS graduate King Cab out of OBS graduate Alotofappeal, by Trippi. breeze video  walking video 
  • Hip No. 366, consigned by Pick View LLC, Agent, is a bay filly by Bolt d’Oro out of Cheeky Cherub, by Pioneerof the Nile, from the family of champion Boston Harbor. breeze video walking video

A trio of youngsters worked quarters in :21 2/5.

  • Hip No. 314, consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, is a bay filly by Maximus Mischief out of Blasé, by Leroidesanimaux (BRZ), a half sister to graded stakes winner Howe Great. breeze video
  • Hip No. 318, a bay filly by Upstart consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is out of Bode On Tap, by Bodemeister, from the family of graded stakes winner Sindy With an S. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 331, a bay filly by Enticed consigned by Ocala Stud, is a half sister to graded stakes placed OBS March graduate Bet On Mookie out of Brown Glaze, by War Front. breeze video walking video

Twenty-six horses turned in eighths in :10 flat.

  • Hip No. 209, consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, is a bay filly by Hard Spun out of Yes Its Factual, by Yes It’s True, a half sister to graded stakes winner Big John B. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 215, Saturday Dreams, a dark bay or brown colt by Justify consigned by Hartley / DeRenzo Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, is a half brother to graded stakes placed stakes winner Moon Over Miami, out of graded stakes placed Zinzay, by Smart Strike. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 223, a bay filly by champion OBS March graduate Midnight Lute consigned by Julie Davies LLC, Agent, is out of Adler, by Unusual Heat, a full sister to stakes winner The Hunted. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 251, consigned by Really and Truly Thoroughbreds, is a gray or roan filly by Leofric out of Angel Wave, by Malibu Moon, from the family of graded stakes winner Greatsilverfleet. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 252, a dark bay or brown colt by Mor Spirit consigned by Longoria Training & Sales, Agent, is out of Annie Trust, by Super Ninety Nine, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Our Braintrust. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 258, consigned by S G V Thoroughbreds LLC (Steven Venosa), Agent, is a dark bay or brown colt by Dialed In out of Apalachee Song, by Songandaprayer, a half sister to champion Artax. breeze video
  • Hip No. 262, a bay colt by Good Magic consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is a half brother to stakes winner Adventurous Lady out of Ari the Adventurer, by Pioneerof the Nile. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 268, consigned by Thorostock LLC, is a dark bay or brown filly by Yoshida (JPN) out of Astral Favor, by Astrology, from the family of graded stakes winner Great Intentions. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 269, a chestnut colt by Good Samaritan consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, is out of At First Speight, by Speightstown, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner First Again. breeze video
  • Hip No. 272, a bay colt by Maximus Mischief consigned by GOP Racing Stable Corp., Agent, is a half brother to stakes placed Dare Day out of Atlantic Zip, by Stormy Atlantic. breeze video
  • Hip No. 273, consigned by GOP Racing Stable Corp., Agent, is a gray or roan filly by The Factor out of Audrique, by Malibu Moon, a daughter of graded stakes winner Hour Glass. breeze video
  • Hip No. 277, a bay filly by Mitole consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, is out of Awesome Figure, by Paynter, a half sister to graded stakes winner Ventana. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 285, consigned by CM Thoroughbreds, is a dark bay or brown filly by Nyquist out of Balandra Bay, by Tiznow, a daughter of champion Morena (PER). breeze video
  • Hip No. 298, a dark bay or brown filly by Catalina Cruiser consigned by Lucan Bloodstock (Karl Keegan), Agent, is a half sister to stakes winner Howgreatisnate out of Bee Dees Bid, by Tapit. breeze video
  • Hip No. 300, a chestnut filly by Speightster consigned by Golden Thoroughbreds Training and Sales, is out of Bella Joy, by Kitten’s Joy, from the family of grade one stakes winner Miss Oceana. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 317, consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, is a gray or roan filly by Mitole out of Bodaciousness, by Bodemeister, a half sister to grade one stakes winner The Factor. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 320, a bay colt by Rogueish consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, is out of Born to Jazz, by Student Council, a daughter of stakes winner Guard Dance. breeze video
  • Hip No. 325, consigned by Old South Farm LLC, Agent, is a bay colt by Tapiture out of Bridal Arch, by Archarcharch, a half sister to stakes winner Rachel’s Temper. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 329, a gray or roan colt by Anchor Down consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, is out of Bristol’s Brooke, by Speightstown, a full sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Coastline. breeze video
  • Hip No. 345, consigned by Gene Recio, Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Bernardini out of stakes winner Cartwheelin Lulu, by Bustin Stones, from the family of graded stakes winner Regally Appealing. breeze video
  • Hip No. 352, a bay filly by Vino Rosso consigned by Cardozo’s Brothers, Agent, is a half brother to stakes winner Checkered Past out of Catch the Flag, by A.P. Indy. breeze video
  • Hip No. 359, a dark bay or brown colt by Munnings consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is out of stakes placed Cayman Croc, by Bob and John, a half sister to graded stakes winner Sailors Sunset. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 360, a bay colt by Mastery consigned by Six K’s Training & Sales LLC, Agent, is a half brother to stakes placed Assemble out of Changing Plans, by Perfect Soul (IRE). breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 381, consigned by Parrish Farms, Agent, is a gray or roan filly by Tapiture out of Coldgreydawn, by Flashy Bull, from the family of graded stakes winner Miss Macy Sue. breeze video
  • Hip No. 408, a bay colt by Mo Town consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is out of Dance Play, by Malibu Moon, from the family of grade one stakes placed U S Ranger. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 415, consigned by Pick View LLC, Agent, is a bay filly by Candy Ride (ARG) out of Darlin’issues, by Sky Mesa, a half sister to champion Accelerate. breeze video walking video

The Under Tack Show continues Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. with Hip No.’s 417 – 624 scheduled to breeze, streamed live via the OBS website at obssales.com, and also via the Blood-Horse, DRF, TDN and Past The Wire websites.

Under Tack results and videos are posted on the OBS website at obssales.com and can be viewed on kiosks in the breezeway and in the Video Room adjacent to the Horsemen’s Lounge. In-room viewing is available at The Courtyard by Marriott, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and the Ocala Hilton, plus lounge viewing is available at the Hilton.

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated hourly during each session of the Spring Sale. In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

 

Mo Town filly fastest at March Sale’s Under Tack opener

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Hip No. 2, a daughter of Mo Town consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, sped a quarter in :20 4/5 in the final group of the day, posting the fastest work at the distance at the opening session of the Under Tack Show for Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s expanded 2023 March Sale of Two Year Olds in Training. The dark bay or brown filly is out of Salty Soul, by Itsmyluckyday, a daughter of stakes placed Pyramyst. breeze video  walking video

One horse worked a quarter in :21 flat. Hip No. 66, a son of Catalina Cruiser consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent. The bay colt is out of Special Code, by Ghostzapper, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Mani Bhavan. breeze video  walking video

Ten horses shared honors for the session’s fastest eighth, stopping the timer in :9 4/5.

  • Hip No. 16, a dark bay or brown colt by Hard Spun consigned by Kings Equine, Agent for Spendthrift Farm LLC, is out of Scent of Summer, by Rock Hard Ten, a daughter of grade one stakes winner Paradise Woods. breeze video
  • Hip No. 24, also consigned by Kings Equine, Agent, is a gray or roan colt by Arrogate out of graded stakes placed Sensitively, by Street Sense. breeze video
  • Hip No. 44, a dark bay or brown filly by Twirling Candy consigned by GOP Racing Stable Corp., Agent, is out of graded stakes winner Silver Screamer, by Cozzene. breeze video
  • Hip No. 54, a dark bay or brown colt by Bernardini consigned by McKathan Bros. Sales, Agent, is a half brother to stakes placed Smokie Eyes out of graded stakes placed Smoke Signals, by Street Sense. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 122, consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, is a bay filly by Munnings out of Tensas Cowgirl, by Cowboy Cal, a half sister to grade one stakes winning OBS graduate Big World. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 123, a bay filly by City of Light also consigned by Top Line Sales, is a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Jo Jo Air out of Tessie Flip, by Grand Slam. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 130, consigned by Kings Equine, is a chestnut filly by Liam’s Map out of Tiger Silk (AUS), by All American (AUS), a half sister to grade one stakes winner Stronger. breeze video
  • Hip No. 143, a bay colt by champion OBS graduate Mitole, consigned by Dynasty Thoroughbreds, is a half brother to stakes winner Conquest Sandman out of Toula, by Bold Executive. breeze video
  • Hip No. 149, consigned by GOP Racing Stable Corp., Agent, is a bay filly by Khozan out of True Bliss, by Yes It’s True, a half sister to graded stakes winner Hierro. breeze video
  • Hip No. 161, a gray or roan colt by Omaha Beach consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is out of Two Sugars, by Scat Daddy, a half sister to graded stakes winning OBS graduate Calculator. breeze video     walking video

There was one quarter in :21 1/5.

  • Hip No. 64, a dark bay or brown colt by Tapwrit consigned Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, is out So You Say, by Flatter, from the family of graded stakes winner Lovely Lil. breeze video

Four youngsters breezed quarters in :21 2/5.

  • Hip No. 36, a chestnut colt by Get Stormy consigned by Fast Horses, is out of She’s Live, by Artie Schiller, a daughter of stakes placed Living On the Line. breeze video
  • Hip No. 59, consigned by Thorostock LLC, is a bay colt by Bourbon Courage out of Society Hill, by City Zip, a daughter of stakes winner Frued’s Notebook. breeze video  walking video
  • Hip No. 74, a bay colt by Into Mischief consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, is out of Star of the East, by Medaglia d’Oro, a daughter of graded stakes winner Stars to Shine. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 145, a gray or roan colt by Enticed consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, is a half brother to graded stakes placed stakes winner Isolate, out of Tranquil Song, by Unbridled’s Song.  breeze video

Twenty youngsters turned in eighths in :10 flat.

  • Hip No. 3, consigned by White Lilac (Katie Miranda), Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Mitole out of stakes placed Sam’s Bliss, by War Front. breeze video
  • Hip No. 10, Esperon, a colt by Chitu out of stakes placed Satan’s Mistress, by Songandaprayer, is consigned by Silvestre Chavez Thoroughbreds, Agent. breeze video
  • Hip No. 48, a bay colt by Bernardini consigned by Whitman Sales LLC, Agent, is out of Siren’s Song, by Unbridled’s Song, a daughter of stakes winner Misty Mission. breeze video
  • Hip No. 57, consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, is a chestnut colt by Vino Rosso out of Snow Dancer, by Bernardini, a daughter of stakes winner Snow Fall. breeze video
  • Hip No. 61, a chestnut colt by Mitole consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, is out of graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS graduate Sophia’s Song, by Bellamy Road. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 81, a bay filly by Catalina Cruiser consigned by Cesar Loya Training & Sales, Agent, is a half sister to graded stakes placed Lightscameraaction out of Stop the Lights, by Storm Cat. breeze video
  • Hip No. 89, consigned by Parrish Farms, Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Dialed In out of Sugar Babe, by Candy Ride (ARG), a half sister to graded stakes winner Yesbyjimminy. breeze video
  • Hip No. 95, a bay colt by Uncle Mo consigned by Hartley / DeRenzo Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, is out of Sunshiny Day, by Bernardini, a daughter of champion Storm Song. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 112, consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is a dark bay or brown colt by Audible out of Syllable, by Super Saver, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Telekinesis. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No 118, a dark bay or brown filly by Run Happy, is a half sister to graded stakes winning OBS graduate Adios Charlie out of stakes winner Teak Totem, by Northern Afleet. breeze video
  • Hip No. 119, a bay colt by Cloud Computing consigned by Little Farm Equine LLC, Agent, is out of Teelfa, by Northern Afleet, a daughter of stakes winner Tonight’s Wager. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 120, consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, is a dark bay or brown colt by West Coast out of Tela, by Smart Strike, a daughter of graded stakes placed Tejida. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 136, a gray or roan filly by Curlin consigned by Kings Equine, Agent, is a half sister to graded stakes winner Bravazo out of Tiz o’Gold, by Cee’s Tizzie. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 146, Nurcan, a bay colt by Copper Bullet consigned by Havens Bloodstock, is a half brother to stakes placed Wild Wes out of Tricia’s Trama, by Article of Faith. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 163, a gray or roan filly by Macleans Music consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, is a half sister to stakes placed Taylors Tap out of Ultimate Shopper, by Yes It’s True. breeze video walking video
  • Hip No. 164, a bay colt by Lea consigned by Cruzin’ Thoroughbreds, is out of Unabashed, by Elusive Quality, a daughter of graded stakes winner Golden Temper. breeze video
  • Hip No. 168, a bay colt by Laoban consigned by Paul Sharp, Agent, is out of Untapped Secret, by Read the Footnotes, from the family of graded stakes winner Motovato. breeze video
  • Hip No.196, a dark bay or brown filly by Munnings consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, is a full sister to stakes winner Never Enough Time out of stakes placed What Time It Is, by Partner’s Hero. breeze video  walking video
  • Hip No. 199, a bay filly by Maximus Mischief consigned by Pike Racing, Agent, is a half sister to stakes placed Cyberviking out of Wildcat Affair, by Wildcat Heir. breeze video   walking video
  • Hip No. 203, a chestnut colt by Catalina Cruiser consigned by Advanced Thoroughbreds LLC, is a half brother to graded stakes placed Convict Pike out of Witchy One, by Smart Strike. breeze video

The Under Tack Show continues Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. with Hip No.’s 209 – 416 scheduled to breeze, streamed live via the OBS website at obssales.com, and also via the Blood-Horse, DRF, TDN and Past The Wire websites.

Under Tack results and videos are posted on the OBS website at obssales.com and can be viewed on kiosks in the breezeway and in the Video Room adjacent to the Horsemen’s Lounge. In-room viewing is available at The Courtyard by Marriott, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and the Ocala Hilton, plus lounge viewing is available at the Hilton.

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated hourly during each session of the Spring Sale. In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

March Sale’s Under Tack Show begins Tuesday

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The Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s expanded 2023 March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training begins Tuesday, March 14th.

There are now four sessions, with Hips 1 – 208 breezing the first day. Hips 209 – 416 will go Wednesday, March 15th, Hips 417 – 624 will work Thursday, March 16th and Hips 625 – 833 will breeze on Friday, March 17th. All four sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. Under Tack Show results are posted on the OBS website.

A total of 833 juveniles are cataloged for the three-day sale, now set for Monday March 20th through Wednesday March 22nd, with all sessions starting at 11:00 a.m. Hips 1 – 278 will sell Monday; Hips 279 – 556 on Tuesday and Hips 557 – 833 on Wednesday.

The Under Tack Show will be streamed live via the OBS website at obssales.com and via the TDN, DRF, Blood-Horse and Past The Wire websites. The workouts are recorded and can be viewed on the website, in their entirety or by individual hip number. They will also be available in the Video Room at the Sale grounds as well as several kiosks in the breezeway and covered walking ring. Walking videos and conformation photos may be available in addition to under tack videos for each horse. Visitors to Ocala will find the videos available for in-room viewing at The Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and the Ocala Hilton, plus lounge viewing is available at the Hilton.

Online bidding will again be available. Bidders must register in advance. For more information, please go to the OBS website at: online bidding information.

The catalog can be viewed via the OBS website at http://obssales.com. The website’s searchable and sortable master index provides links to under tack videos, pedigree and consignor information and pedigree updates occurring since the catalog was printed. It has also been updated to allow shortlist creation. A link to instructions can be found in the index header and a step by step tutorial is available in the index as well.

The iPad version of the entire catalog is available via the equineline Sales Catalog app. The app allows users to download and view the catalog, record notes and also provides innovative search, sort and rating capability. For information and downloads visit: http://www.equineline.com/SalesCatalogApp/.

Since the beginning of 2018, March graduates continue to excel, winning 304 stakes races, a pace of more than a stakes win per week.  One hundred fifty-seven March grads won or placed 314 times in graded stakes including 97 graded victories.

The March sale has produced 35 equine millionaires. The active list includes New York-bred Bankit, ageless 9-year-old Drafted, multiple graded stakes winner Last Samurai and is headed by Koichi Nishikawa’s multiple grade one winning Japanese star Café Pharoah, third in the recent Saudi Cup (G1).

The four-time graded stakes winner, pictured on the catalog’s front cover, is a 6-year-old son of American Pharoah, consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, to the 2019 March Sale, and sold for $475,000 to Narvick International, Agent, after breezing an Under Tack quarter in :21 1/5. Trained by Noriyuki Hori, he has compiled an 14-7-0-1 career record and earned $5,414,646. watch his under tack video 

                Photos of active graded stakes winning March graduates Champions Dream, Eda, Speed Boat Beach and White Abarrio share the catalog’s back cover.

The latest star in the OBS March galaxy is NBS Stable and Elements Racing, LLC’s Danse Macabre, winner of the recent Herecomesthebride Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Under Tack Show and Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated throughout each session of the March Sale.  In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

 

Skippylongstocking takes Tampa’s Challenger Stakes

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Daniel Alonso’s Skippylongstocking pressed the pace in the early going of the $100,000 Challenger Stakes (G3) on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, battled for command after turning for home then drew away late to win by 3-1/4 lengths. It’s the second graded stakes victory for the 3-year-old colt by Exaggerator, trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., now 16-5-1-3 with $862,810 in earnings. Consigned by Top Line Sales to the 2021 OBS Spring Sale, he was sold for $37,000 after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 2/5.  watch his under tack video

Matt Kwiatkowski, Jason Kaylor and Roger D. Browning’s Nobody Listens took the lead at the start of the $93,500 Big Daddy Stakes on Saturday night at Turfway Park and led all the way, holding off a stretch challenge and scoring by a neck. It’s the second stakes victory for the 5-year-old son of Conveyance, purchased for $40,000 out of the Southern Chase Farm consignment at the 2020 OBS Spring Sale after turning in an Under Tack  eighth in :10 1/5. Trained by Tim Eggleston, he has compiled a 20-10-6-1 career record and earned $422,806. watch his under tack video   Spring Sale walking video

 

Practical Move, Raise Cain, Danse Macabre and Congruent score Saturday stakes wins

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Four OBS Two-Year-Old Sale graduates won major races on Saturday.

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Pierre Jean Amestoy, Jr., Leslie A. Amestoy and Roger K. Beasley’s Practical Move took a step forward on the Derby Trail in Santa Anita’s $402,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2). The 3-year-old son of Practical Joke found room inside on the turn, took the lead turning for home and drew away to score by 2-1/2 lengths, with fellow OBS graduate Skinner (April ’22) checking In third.  It’s the second stakes victory for the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) winner, trained by Tim Yakteen, now 6-3-1-2 with $434,200 in earnings. He was purchased for $230,000 out of the Eisaman Equine consignment at the 2022 OBS Spring Sale after turning in an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5. watch his under tack video   Spring Sale walking video

 

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Andrew N. Warren and Rania Warren’s Raise Cain also improved his position on the Derby Trail. Unhurried early in Aqueduct’s $300,000 Gotham Stakes (G3), he rallied to reach contention on the turn, took the lead coming to the eighth pole and drew away to a 7-1/2 length victory. It’s the first stakes win for the 3-year-old colt by Violence, consigned to the 2022 OBS June Sale by Eisaman Equine, Agent, where he went through the ring after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 3/5. Trained by Ben Colebrook, he has compiled 6-2-1-1 record and has earned $268,578. watch his under tack video   June Sale walking video

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NBS Stable and Elements Racing, LLC’s Danse Macabre stalked the leaders in Gulfstream’s $200,000 Herecomesthebride Stakes (G3), took the lead a furlong from home and held on gamely to win a three-horse photo by a head. It’s the second stakes win for the  3-year-old daughter of Army Mule, purchased for $55,000 out of the Tom McCrocklin consignment at the 2022 OBS March Sale after speeding an Under Tack quarter in :20 4/5. Now 6-3-2-1 for trainer Kelsey Danner, she has earned $532,700. watch her under tack video

 

Tami Bobo and Lugamo Racing Stable LLC’s Congruent  also picked up Derby points on Saturday. Last of twelve early in the $150,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park, he rallied on the turn, blew past the entire field in the stretch and scored by 3-1/2 lengths over fellow OBS graduate Scoobie Quando (June ’22). That’s two stakes wins for the 3-year-old colt by Tapit, trained by Antonio Sano, now 9-3-0-2 with $240,825 in earnings. After turning in an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5, he was purchased for $350,000 out of the de Meric Sales consignment at the 2022 OBS March Sale. watch his under tack video    March Sale walking video

Candy Man Rocket captures Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes

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Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc.’s Candy Man Rocket tracked a rapid pace from the outside in Saturday’s  $125,000 Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes, took the lead after turning for home and eased away down the stretch to a two length victory. Fellow OBS graduate Lightening Larry (March ’21) settled for third. It’s the second stakes win for the 4-year-old colt by Candy Ride (ARG), winner of last year’s Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. Consigned to the 2020 OBS Spring Sale by Six K’s Training & Sales, je was sold for $250,000 after turning in an Under Tack quarter in :21 flat. Now 9-5-1-0 for trainer Bill Mott, he has earned $317,574. watch his under tack video   Spring Sale walking video

OBS grads set for a big day at the Saudi Cup in Riyadh

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OBS graduates are gearing up for a big day in the desert on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. A trio of OBS grads will go in the $20-million Saudi Cup (G1), five will go to the post in the $1.5-million Saudi Derby (G3) and Casa Creed will carry the OBS banner by himself in the $1.5-million 1351 Turf Sprint (G3).

Prince Saud Bin Salman Abdulaziz’s Emblem Road returns to defend his title in the $20-miilion Saudi Cup (G1). The 5-year-old son of Quality Road, trained by Mitab Almulawah, is now 11-8-1-1 and earned $10,221,492. Consigned to the 2020 OBS Spring Sale by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, he was purchased for $80,000 by Bruno DeBerdt, Agent, after breezing a quarter in :21 3/5 at the Under Tack Show.
watch his under tack video   Spring Sale walking video 

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Commonwealth Thoroughbreds, LLC, Winstar Farm LLC and Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.’s Country Grammer, second to Emblem Road in the 2022 renewal of the Saudi Cup (G1), followed that up with a victory in the rich Dubai World Cup (G1). The 6-year-old son of Tonalist, a multiple graded stakes winner trained by Bob Baffert, comes into the race off a victory in Santa Anita’s San Antonio Stakes (G2). To date, he has compiled a 14-5-5-1 career record and earned $11,277,320. He was purchased for $450,000 by Bradley Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, out of the Wavertree Stables consignment at the 2019 OBS Spring Sale after turning in an Under Tack quarter in :21 flat. watch his under tack video

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Koichi Nishikawa’s Cafe Pharoah comes into the race fresh from winning the Mile Championship Nambu Hai (G1) at Morioka Racecourse. The five-time graded stakes winning 5-year-old son of American Pharoah, trained by Noriyuki Hori, is now 13-7-0-0 with over $3-million in earnings. Consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, to the 2019 OBS March Sale, he was sold for $475,000 to Narvick International, Agent, after breezing an Under Tack quarter in :21 1/5. watch his under tack video

Masatoshi Haramura’s Ecoro Ares is the first of five OBS grads in the Saudi Derby (G3). The 3-year-old colt by Unified, trained by Hideyuki Mori, was purchased by his trainer out of the Julie Davies consignment at the 2022 OBS March Sale after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5. watch his under tack video     March Sale walking video

Ahmed Saad B Aljebreen’s Almulhem was second in the Saudi Derby Qualifier in his last start. The 3-year-old son of More Than Ready was purchased for $60,000 out of the Wavertree Stables consignment at the2022 OBS June Sale after an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5.  watch his under tack video 

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Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman’s multiple graded stakes winner Havnameltdown comes in on the heels of a score in Santa Anita’s San Vicente Stakes (G2.  A two-time OBS graduate, he was sold first by Beth Bayer, Agent, at the 2021 October Yearling Sale and then purchased for $200,000 out of the Blas Perez Stables consignment at the 2022 Spring Sale after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5. Now 5-4-1-0, the 3-year-old Florida-bred colt by Uncaptured has earned $408,000. watch his under tack video     Spring Sale walking video

 

Susumu Fujita’s graded stakes placed From Dusk was sold to his trainer Hideyuki Mori for $900,000 by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, at the 2022 OBS Sale after turning in an Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5. watch his under tack video     March Sale walking video

 

HRH Prince Sultan Bin Mishal Bin A/Aziz’s My Map is four for four with two stakes wins for trainer K. Aladhayani. The 3-year-old colt by Liam’s Map was purchased by Chad Schumer, Agent, for $100,000 out of the de Meric Sales consignment at the 2022 OBS March Sale after working an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5. watch his under tack video     March Sale walking video

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LRE Racing LLC and JEH Racing LLC’s multiple grade one stakes winner Casa Creed, second in last year’s 1351 Turf Sprint (Gr. 3), is back for another try. The 7-year-old son of Jimmy Creed was purchased for $15,000 out of the Janie Roper consignment at the 2017 OBS Winter Mixed Sale, Trained by Bill Mott, he has compiled a 29-7-4-4 career record and earned $1,741,058

March grad Last Samurai scores in Oaklawn’s Razorback Handicap

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OBS March millionaire Last Samurai came from off the pace to take the $600,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. Off slowly, the 5-yearold son of Malibu Moon rallied to reach contention turning for home, took command a furlong out and scored by a length and a half. It’s his third stakes victory, all at Oaklawn, winning the Poinsettia in 2021 and the $1,000,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) last year. Owned by Willis Horton Racing and saddled by D. Wayne Lukas, he has compiled 23-5-4-4 career record and earned $1,607,639. He was consigned to the 2020 OBS March Sale by Gene Recio, Agent, and sold for $175,000 after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5.  watch his under tack video

 

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Marsha Naify’s Freedom Flyer took the lead at the start of Saturday’s $100,500 Wishing Well Stakes at Santa Anita and kept it to the wire, holding off a late charge to win by a neck, with fellow OBS graduate Bay Storm (April ’20) another neck back in third. It’s the first stakes victory for the 5-year-old daughter of Constitution, purchased for $450,000 by Ben McElroy/Narvick International  out of the Niall Brennan Stables consignment at the 2020 OBS Spring Sale after turning in an Under Tack quarter in :20 4/5. Trained by Leonard Powell, she’s now 21-4-5-4 and has earned $272,120. watch her under tack video     Spring Sale walking video

 

Yes I Am Free wins the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint

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Golden Kernel Racing Stable’s Yes I Am Free defended his title in Saturday’s $125,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint (G3), leading from the start, turning back a stretch challenge from fellow OBS graduate Carotari (April ’18) and scoring by half a length.  It’s the fourth stakes win for the 7-year-old Florida-bred gelding by Uncaptured, consigned by Hawk’s Nest LLC to the 2018 OBS June Sale, and sold for $135,000 after breezing an Under Tack quarter in :21 1/5. Now 25-11-2-3 for trainer Laura Cazares, he has earned $553,994.  watch his under tack video

 

Two OBS grads posted stakes wins at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday.

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Team Equistaff, LLC. and Winning Stables, Inc.’s Dreaming of Snow, ignored at 38-1 in the $150,000 Suncoast Stakes, led from the start, battled champion Wonder Wheel head to head in the final furlong and was best by a neck at the wire. It’s the first stakes win for the 3-year-old Florida-bred filly by Jess’s Dream, now 5-3-0-0 for trainer Gerald Bennett with $170,850 in earnings. A two-time OBS graduate, she was sold by Bobby Jones Equine at the 2021 October Selected Yearling Sale and then purchased for $60,000 out of the Boutte Sales consignment at the 2022 March Sale after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5.  watch her under tack video     March Sale walking video

My Purple Haze Stables’ Drifaros set a rapid pace in the $50,000 Minaret Stakes, then eased away in the final furlong to score by a length and a quarter. It’s the fourth straight win and first stakes victory for the 4-year-old daughter of Kantharos, purchased for $25,000 out of the Niall Brennan Stables consignment at the 2021 OBS Spring Sale. Now 5-4-0-1 for trainer Teresa M. Pompay, she has earned $148,100. watch her under tack video     Spring Sale walking video

March Sale catalog now online

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The catalog for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s expanded 2023 March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training is now available via the OBS website at obssales.com.

A total of 830 juveniles have been cataloged for the now three-day sale, set for Monday through Wednesday, March 20th through March 22nd, with all sessions beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Hips 1 – 278 will sell on Monday, Hips 279 – 556 on Tuesday: Hips 557 – 833 on Wednesday. The Under Tack Show will span four days: Tuesday, March 14th through Friday, March 17th. Hips 1 – 208 will breeze Tuesday; Hips 209 – 416 will breeze Wednesday; Hips 417 – 624 on Thursday and Hips 625– 833 will go Friday. All four sessions will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Under Tack Show and Sale will be streamed live via the OBS website as well as the TDN, DRF and Blood-Horse, and Past The Wire websites.

A perennial source of top-class racehorses, the OBS March Sale has produced a long line of stakes winners, champions and millionaires. Since the beginning of 2021 OBS March graduates have been on the board in 340 black-type races, with 90 of them graded stakes.

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Gracing the 2023 March Sale catalog’s front cover is multi-millionaire Japanese racing star Café Pharoah, consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, to the 2019 March Sale, and sold for $475,000 to Narvick International, Agent, after breezing an Under Tack quarter in :21 1/5. His victory last fall in the Mile Championship Nambu Hai (G1) at Morioka Racecourse was his fifth graded stakes win, among them back to back victories in the prestigious February Stakes (G1). The son of American Pharoah is his sire’s leading earner. Racing in the colors of Koichi Nishikawa and trained by Noriyuki Hori, he has compiled a 13-7-0-0 record and earned $3,414,646.  watch his under tack video  watch the Mile Championship video

Four more talented recent March grads are pictured on the back cover.

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C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa Stable, LLC’s millionaire White Abarrio, trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., won Gulfstream’s Holy Bull (G3) and Florida Derby (G1) at three and been on the board in three more graded stakes.  The son of Race Day, now 11-4-1-2, has earned $1,112,550. A two-time OBS graduate, he was sold by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent, at the 2020 Winter Mixed Sale and then purchased for $40,000 out of the Nice and Easy Thoroughbreds consignment at the 2021 March Sale after turning in an Under Tack eighth in :10 2/5. watch his under tack video   March Sale walking video

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Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman’s Speed Boat Beach, part of the powerful Bob Baffert 3-year-old brigade, has won three of four starts including the $101,500 Cecil B. DeMille Stakes (G3) at Del Mar in December. It was the second stakes score for the Florida-bred colt by Bayern, bred by Richard Heysek at Caperlane Farm. He’s a two-time OBS graduate, sold by Stuart Morris, Agent, at the 2021 October Yearling Sale, and then purchased for $200,000 out of the Really and Truly Thoroughbreds consignment at the 2022 March Sale after turning in an Under Tack eighth in :9 3/5. To date, his record stands at 4-3-0-0 and he has earned $178,000.   watch his under tack video    March Sale walking video   October Yearling Sale walking video

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Rosedown Racing Stables, LLC’s Champions Dream wrapped up his juvenile campaign with a victory in Aqueduct’s Nashua Stakes (G3) in November and returned to the races with a second place finish in Tampa’s Pasco Stakes in January. The 3-year-old colt by Justify is now 4-2-1-0 with $170,250 in earnings for trainer Mark Casse.  He was purchased for $425,000 at the 2022 March Sale out of the Parrish Farms consignment after breezing an Under Tack quarter in :20 4/5. watch his under tack video     March Sale walking video

 

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Baoma Corporation’s Eda, presently training for a return to the races at Santa Anita has been idle since winning the Santa Ysabel (G3) last March in her only start last year.  At two, she was a three-time stakes winner, capping the year with a score in the Starlet Stakes (G1) at Los Alamitos. The 4-year-old daughter of Munnings, trained by Bob Baffert, returns with a 7-5-1-0 career record and $430,000 in earnings. She was consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, to the 2021 OBS March Sale, where she was purchased for $550,000 by Donato Lanni, Agent, after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. watch her under tack video     March Sale walking video

OBS will again offer Online Bidding during the March Sale. Buyers will be able to go to the OBS website and register to gain bidding approval, then access the OBS Bidding Screen with their credentials. For complete information on registration and online bidding please go to the OBS website: obs-online-bidding

The online catalog’s main page contains a link to a sortable master index providing searchable pedigree and consignor information as well as access to pedigree updates occurring since the catalog was printed. Advanced search and filter capability has been added to allow shortlist creation. A link to instructions for using the new features can be found in the index header and a step by step tutorial is available in the index as well.

The iPad version of the catalog can be accessed via the equineline Sales Catalog App. The App allows users to download and view the catalog, receive updates and results, record notes and also provides innovative search, sort and rating capability. For more information and downloads go to: http://www.equineline.com/SalesCatalogApp/

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated throughout each session of the March Sale.  In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

Unbeaten Red Carpet Ready romps in Gulfstream’s Forward Gal Stakes

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After bobbling at the break, Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing’s unbeaten Red Carpet Ready sat just off the leaders in the early going of Saturday’s $125,000 Forward Gal Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. Taking command on the turn, she opened daylight after turning for home and cruised to a facile 2-1/4 length victory. The 3-year-old daughter of Oscar Performance, trained by Rusty Arnold, is now three for three with two stakes wins and $265,470 in earnings. Consigned by Mayberry Farm, Agent, to the 2022 OBS Spring Sale, she went through the ring after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5.  watch her under tack video     Spring Sale walking video

Arabian Knight, Havnameltdown score graded stakes wins

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Arabian Knight and Havnameltdown, two members of the Bob Baffert-trained brigade of talented 3-year-olds, posted graded stakes wins over the weekend.

Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.’s Arabian Knight is two for two and a graded stakes winner after a frontrunning 5-1/2 length victory in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) on Saturday at Oaklawn Park. A 7-1/4 length winner of his debut in a seven furlong maiden test at Keeneland on the Breeders’ Cup undercard in November, the 3-year-old colt by Uncle Mo had no trouble with the two turn distance in the Southwest. He has earned $544,275 to date after his purchase for a sale-topping $2.3-million out of the Top Line Sales consignment by Gary Young on behalf of Zedan Racing after he sped an Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5. watch his under tack video   Spring Sale walking video

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Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman’s Havnameltdown bounced right to the front in Sunday’s $196,000 San Vicente Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita and never looked back, holding fellow OBS graduate Faustin (April ’22) at bay in the stretch and scoring by a length and a half. That’s three graded stakes wins for the two-time OBS graduate, sold first by Beth Bayer, Agent, at the 2021 October Yearling Sale and then purchased for $200,000 out of the Blas Perez Stables consignment at the 2022 Spring Sale after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5. Now 5-4-1-0, the 3-year-old Florida-bred colt by Uncaptured has earned $408,000. watch his under tack video     Spring Sale walking video

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MyRacehorse’s Lane Way took command of Sunday’s $100,000 Clockers Corner Stakes at Santa Anita turning for home and was never threatened down the lane, reporting home a 2-1/2 length winner. Fellow OBS graduate Respect the Code (April ’21) checked in third. It’s the first stakes win for the graded stakes placed 6-year-old son of Into Mischief, trained by Richard Mandella, now 17-4-6-5 with $367,560 in earnings. Consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, to the 2019 OBS March Sale and sold for $550,000 after he turned in an Under Tack quarter in :21 1/5. watch his under tack video

Global Campaign colt tops Winter Mixed Sale’s Open session

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Hip No. 485, a yearling son of Global Campaign consigned by Fly By, went to Machmer Hall for $80,000 to top the Open Session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2023 Winter Mixed Sale. The dark bay or brown colt is out of Im a Dixie Diva, by Henny Hughes, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Mor Spirit.

  • Hip No. 547, a daughter of Girvin consigned by Get Away Farm, Agent, was sold for $61,000 to Champion Equine LLC. The bay yearling filly is out of One Hot Drama, by Big Drama, a half sister to stakes winner She’s So Beautiful.
  • Hip No. 510, a son of Army Mule consigned by 4 M Ranch, Agent, was sold for $57,000 to Star of the North, Agent for James R. Zahler. The gray or roan yearling colt is out of Lovely Illusion, by Graydar, a half sister to stakes winner Illussion Artist. walking video
  • Robert A. Meier, IV, went to $42,000 for Hip No. 514, a daughter of champion OBS graduate Mitole consigned by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent. The yearling bay filly is a half sister to stakes placed Drinking Dixie out of stakes placed Made Up, by Bluegrass Cat.
  • Hip No. 646, a yearling daughter of Lookin At Lee consigned by McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, went to First Finds for $42,000. The bay filly is a half sister to grade one stakes winning OBS graduate Haveyougoneaway out of One Wise Cowgirl, by Wiseman’s Ferry.
  • Hip No. 583, a yearling daughter of Global Campaign also consigned by Summerfield, was purchased for $39,000 by Valentine Jimenez. The dark bay or brown filly is out of Serious I Candy, by Candy Ride (ARG), from the family of graded stakes winner Panama Canal.
  • Hip No. 626, a son of Gift Box consigned by 4 M Ranch, Agent, went to Gift Box’s Breeder for $38,000. The dark bay or brown yearling colt is out of Union Mettle, by Dixie Union, from the family of graded stakes winner Mesabi Maiden.
  • Hip No. 611, a son of Copper Bullet consigned by Noble Oaks Farm LLC, Agent, was purchased by Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC for $35,000. The bay colt is out of Sweeter Than Ever, by Exchange Rate, a daughter of stakes placed Sweet Eloise.
  • Hip No. 642, a yearling son of Global Campaign consigned by Hare Hill Farm was sold to C-G Stables for $35,000. The bay colt is out of Eclipticalspharaoh, by Eclipticalspraline, from the family of grade one stakes winner Siphonic.
  • Fast Horses went to $32,000 for Hip No. 540, a yearling daughter of Aurelius Maximus consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent), Agent. The bay filly, a half sister to stakes placed Genghis, is out of Mystic Blue, by Maimonides, a daughter of graded stakes winner Dat You Miz Blue.
  • The session’s highest priced broodmare was Hip No. 524, Pathos, in foal to OBS graduate Sharp Azteca, sold for $30,000 to MWG, LLC. Consigned by Gelfenstein Farm, the 11-year-old dark bay or brown mare is a half sister to graded stakes winning OBS graduate Faypien out of stakes winning OBS graduate Mighty Eros, by Freud.

For the Open session, 183 horses sold for a total of $2,072,200 compared with 186 horses bringing $2,075,600 in 2022. The average price was $11,323 compared with $11,159 last year, while the median price was $7,500 compared with $7,000 a year ago. The buyback percentage was 9.85%; it was 8.8% in 2022.

For the Consignor Preferred session, 99 horses sold for a total of $ 2,696,700, compared with 147 horses grossing $3,071,300 in 2022. The average price was $27,239 up 30.3% compared with $20,893 a year ago, while the median price was $20,000, double last year’s $10,000. The buyback percentage was 13.2%; it was 14% last year.

For the Horses of Racing Age section, 95 horses grossed $1,588,800 compared with 81 selling for a total of $1,499,700 in 2022. The average was $16,724 compared with $18,515 a year ago, while the median price was $10,000 compared to $11,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 13.6%; it was 10% in 2022.

For the entire Winter Mixed Sale, 377 horses sold for a total of $6,357,700, compared to 414 horses bringing $6,646,600 last year. The average was $16,864, up from $16,055 in 2022 while the median price was $10,000, compared with $8,500 a year ago. The buyback percentage was 11.7%; it was 11% in 2022.

Next on the OBS agenda is the expanded March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, scheduled for March 20 – 22. The Under Tack Show is set for March 14 – 17, beginning each morning at 8:00 a.m.

In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

For more information regarding the Winter Mixed Sale, the upcoming March Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

Tapit colt tops Winter Mixed Sale’s opening day

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Hip No. 42, a yearling son of Tapit consigned by Stuart Morris, Agent, went to Dave Cannizzo, Agent, for $225,000 to top the Consignor Preferred Session on the first day of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2023 Winter Mixed Sale. The bay colt, a half brother to stakes placed Miss Boom Boom, is out of Heat Street, by Street Cry (IRE), a half sister to stakes winner Dash of Humor. walking video

  • Hip No. 29, a yearling son of Gunnevera consigned by Silver Oaks Farm (Danielle Loya), Agent, was purchased by Machmer Hall for $100,000. The dark bay or brown colt is out of Emotional Roar, by Roar of the Tiger, a half sister to graded stakes winner Mayakovsky. walking video
  • Hip No. 53, a yearling son of Instilled Regard consigned by Beth Bayer, Agent, was sold to H. H., Agent, for $90,000. The bay colt is out of stakes placed Know It All Anna, by Midnight Lute, from the family of graded stakes winner American Chance. walking video
  • Hip No. 54, a yearling daughter of Practical Joke consigned by Noble Oaks Farm LLC also brought $90,00, going to Hanibal Smith. The bay filly, a half sister to stakes winner Ginger N Rye, is out of La Milanesa, by Mr. Greeley.
  • H., Agent paid $82,000 for Hip No. 61, a yearling colt by Global Campaign consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent), Agent. The bay colt is out of Maid in Heaven, by Yes It’s True, a full sister to graded stakes winner Yesbyjimminy. walking video
  • Hip No. 113, a yearling son of McKinzie consigned by Beth Bayer, Agent, was purchased for $82,000 by First Finds. The dark bay or brown colt is out of Speedy Bird, by Birdstone, a half sister to graded stakes winner Super Quick. walking video
  • Mansfield Racing went to $77,000 for Hip No. 48, a yearling son of Omaha Beach consigned by K P Sales, Agent. The dark bay or brown colt is out of Honorable Profit, by Honorable Dillon, a half sister to graded stakes placed OBS graduate Jealous Profit. walking video
  • Hip No. 59, a yearling son of More Than Ready consigned by Abbie Road Farm (Lisa McGreevy), Agent, was sold to Latino Y Mas for $75,000. The chestnut colt is out of Maggi O’Prado, by Paddy O’Prado, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Dream Tree. walking video
  • Hip No. 41, Awesome Debate, a daughter of Honorable Dillon consigned by K P Sales, Agent, was the session’s co-highest priced broodmare, sold to H & E Ranch for $60,000. The 7-year-old gray or roan stakes winning mare, in foal to Improbable, is out of Healthy Debate, by Freud, a daughter of stakes winner Tricky Move.
  • Hip No. 138, High Speed Stef, a daughter of Liam’s Map in foal to Girvin also brought $60,000, going to Fire At Will Syndicate. Consigned by Craig L. Wheeler, Agent, the 5-year-old chestnut mare is out of Hand Crafted, by Mineshaft, a daughter of graded stakes winner Classic Value.
  • Hip No. 104, Scamper, an 11-year-old dark bay or brown mare by Scat Daddy in foal to Vekoma, went to H & E Ranch for $50,000. Consigned by Sue Vacek, Agent, she’s a half sister to graded stakes winning OBS graduates Favorable Outcome and Mouheeb out of stakes winner Shananie’s Song, by Eltish.
  • Hip No. 2, Court of Love, a 9-year-old bay mare by Lemon Drop Kid in foal to Instagrand consigned by Beth Bayer, Agent, was sold to Fire At Will Syndicate for $45,000. She’s out of graded stakes placed Aquitane, by Empire Maker.

For the Consignor Preferred session, 96 horses sold for a total of $2,601,700, compared with 147 horses grossing $3,071,300 in 2022. The average price was $27,101 up 29.7% compared with $20,893 a year ago, while the median price was $19,000 up from $10,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 15.8%; it was 14% last year.

Hip No. 342, Riptide Rock, a son of Point of Entry consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent), Agent, was purchased by Randy Miles for $72,000 to top the Horses of Racing Age section. The graded stakes placed 5-year-old chestnut gelding is out of Irish Influence, by Stephen Got Even, a daughter of graded stakes winner Relaxing Rhythm. walking video

  • Hip No. 349, Miss Sensible, a daughter of Street Sense consigned by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent, went to AMO Racing USA LLC for $60,000. The 3-year-old dark bay or brown filly is a half sister to stakes placed Music Festival out of Holders Season, by Speightstown. under tack video
  • Hip No. 319, a son of Quality Road also consigned by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent for Stonestreet Stables LLC was sold to Dorn Joseph Ries for $55,000. The 3-year-old bay colt is out of graded stakes winner Kauai Katie, by Malibu Moon, a daughter of stakes winner More Than Pretty.
  • Hip No. 215, Honor You Vow, a son of Broken Vow whose three eighths in :33 1/5 was the Under Tack Show’s co-fastest at the distance, was purchased by LC Racing Stables LLC for $50,000. Consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent), Agent, the 3-year-old gelding is out of Conscription, by War Front, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Much Obliged. walking video under tack video
  • Hip No. 331, Victorious Wave, a son of Stormy Atlantic consigned by Sam – Son Farm went to Rob Atras, Agent, for $45,000. The 4-year-old bay gelding is out of Victoire, by Congrats, from the family of champion Althea.
  • Hip No. 334, a daughter of Frosted consigned by Gayle Woods, Agent, was sold to Three Diamonds Farm for $45,000. The 3-year-old gray or roan filly, who worked three eighths in :33 4/5, is a half sister to graded stakes winner Irish Freedom out of Island Striker, by Smart Strike. walking video under tack video
  • Hip No. 335, Awesome Man, went to Clancy Bloodstock for $45,000. Consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent), Agent, the 4-year-old colt by Mucho Macho Man, is out of Awesome Marchesa, by Awesome Again, a daughter of stakes winner My Marchesa. walking video

For the Horses of Racing Age section, 89 horses grossed $1,466,800 compared with 81 selling for a total of $1,499,700 in 2022. The average was $16,481 compared with $18,515 a year ago, while the median price was $10,000 compared to $11,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 19.1%; it was 10% in 2022.

The Winter Mixed Sale continues Wednesday at 12:00 noon with Hip No.’s 401 – 653 in the Open Session. The sale will again be streamed live via the OBS website as well as the DRF, TDN, BloodHorse and Past The Wire websites. Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

OBS offers Online Bidding during the Winter Mixed Sale. Buyers may go to go to the OBS website and register to gain bidding approval, then access the OBS Bidding Screen with their credentials. For complete information on registration and online bidding please go to the OBS website: obs-online-bidding

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Sales results are available on the OBS website, updated frequently during each session of the Winter Mixed Sale.  In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the Winter Mixed Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.

Broken Vow, Dialed In geldings fastest at Winter Mixed Sale’s Under Tack Show

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Geldings by Broken Vow and Dialed In breezed three eighths in :33 1/5, posting the fastest works at the distance at the Under Tack Show for the Horses of Racing Age section of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales’ Company’s 2023 Winter Mixed Sale.

 

 

  • Hip No. 210, a 3-year-old chestnut gelding by Dialed In consigned by Coastal Equine LLC (Jesse Hoppel), Agent, is a half brother to graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS graduate Dubini out of stakes winner Catch My Fancy, by Yes It’s True.
  • Hip No 215, Honor You Vow, consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent) Agent, is a 3-year-old gelding by Broken Vow out of Conscription, by War Front, a daughter of graded stakes placed Much Obliged.

 

Three horses worked the distance in :33 2/5.

  • Hip No. 240, Calibrachoamatters, consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, a 3-year-old bay colt by Calibrachoa, is a half brother to stakes winning OBS graduate Love You Baby out of Katrina’s Fury, by Include.
  • Hip No. 271, a 3-year-old chestnut gelding by Hard Spun consigned by Woodside Ranch, Agent, is out of Rose Sapphire, by Congrats, from the family of champion OBS graduate Gilded Time.
  • Hip No. 325, We Shall See, consigned by Thorostock, Agent, is a 3-year-old dark bay or brown filly by Justify out of Share the Music, by Unbridled’s Song, a full sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Cat Burglar.

 

Four horses breezed three eighths in :33 3/5.

  • Hip No. 260, Chicago River, consigned by Kim Harrison (Top Speed Farm), Agent, is a 6-year-old bay mare by Awesome of Course out of Petite Riviere, by Sligo Bay (IRE), a half sister to stakes placed River Lemon.
  • Hip No. 286, Kiss Me More, a 3-year-old dark bay or brown filly by No Never No More, consigned by Wes Carter, Agent, is out of Sky Kisses, by Sky Mesa, from the family of grade one stakes winner Gal in a Ruckus.
  • Hip No. 295, Meno, also consigned by Wes Carter, is a dark bay or brown 3-year-old colt by Mosler out of Swimmer, by Rock Slide, from the family of stakes winning two-time OBS graduate Miss Running Vany.
  • Hip No 347, Jeter and Judge, a 3-year-old bay colt by Ransom the Moon also consigned by Kim Harrison (Top Speed Farm), Agent, is out of stakes placed Derek’s Girl, by Brother Derek.

 

A pair of 3-year-olds shared honors for the session’s fastest half mile, stopping the timer in :47 flat.

  • Hip No, 309, consigned by King of Kings, Agent, is a 3-year-old gray or roan filly by Micromanage out of Autumn Ash, by Tapit, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Pampered Princess.
  • Hip No. 348, D’ Composer, a 3-year-old bay colt by Mendelssohn consigned by CM Thoroughbreds, Agent, is a half brother to Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Super Stock out of Super Girlie, by Closing Argument.

 

The workouts were recorded and can be viewed on the website, in their entirety or by individual hip number. They are also available in the Video Room as well as several kiosks in the breezeway and covered walking ring. Visitors to Ocala will find the videos available for in-room viewing at The Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn and the Ocala Hilton, plus lounge viewing is available at the Hilton. Under Tack Show results are posted on the OBS website.

In addition to Under Tack Videos, Walking Videos and conformation photos may be available for the entire catalog.

The sale begins on Tuesday, January 24th at 12:00 noon with Hip No.’s 1 – 143 cataloged in the Consignor Preferred Session. The Horses of Racing Section is now cataloged as Hip No.’s 201 – 352, with the addition of late supplemental entries. It begins immediately after the conclusion of the Preferred Session. The Open Session, with Hip No.’s 401 – 653 cataloged, is set for Wednesday, January 26th and will also begin at 12:00 noon.

The Sale will be streamed live via the OBS website as well as the DRF, TDN, BloodHorse and Past The Wire websites.

OBS will again offer Online Bidding during the Winter Mixed Sale. Buyers will be able to go to the OBS website and register to gain bidding approval, then access the OBS Bidding Screen with their credentials. For complete information on registration and online bidding please go to the OBS website: obs-online-bidding

The online catalog’s main page contains a link to a sortable master index providing searchable pedigree and consignor information as well as access to pedigree updates occurring since the catalog was printed.

The sortable master index has advanced search and filter capability and allows shortlist creation. A link to instructions for using these features can be found in the index header and a step by step tutorial is available in the index as well.

The iPad version of the catalog can be accessed via the equineline Sales Catalog App. The App allows users to download and view the catalog, receive updates and results, record notes and also provides innovative search, sort and rating capability. For more information and downloads go to: equineline.com/SalesCatalogApp/

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated frequently during each session of the Sale. In addition, the latest news regarding OBS graduates, sales schedules, nominations, credit requests, travel information and other news relevant to OBS consignors and customers is also available. E-mail should be addressed to obs@obssales.com.

For more information regarding the Winter Mixed Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.