Sales News

Hip No. 409, a yearling daughter of Omaha Beach consigned by Fly By, went to Discovery Bay Bloodstock for $100,000 to top the entire sale and Open Session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2023 Winter Mixed Sale. The bay filly is out of Gardenista, by Curlin, a daughter of graded stakes winner Valbenny (IRE).

• Hip No. 494, Sweet Mitole, a yearling bay filly by champion OBS graduate Mitole, was sold for $90,000 to Exclusive Equine Investments. Consigned by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent, she’s out of Pointe Du Hoc, by Soldat, a daughter of graded stakes winner Storm Mesa.
• Hip No. 610, a yearling daughter of Uncle Chuck consigned by Fly By, was purchased by Grade One Investments LLC for $80,000. The bay filly is out of Champina, by Daredevil, from the family of graded stakes winning OBS graduate Jack Milton.
• Supernova Stables went to $70,000 for Hip No. 445, a yearling daughter of Audible consigned by New Horizons Bloodstock LLC. The chestnut filly is out of Lemoncita, by Lemon Drop Kid, a half sister to graded stakes winner Chewing Gum. walking video
• Hip No. 659, a yearling daughter of Girvin consigned by Hare Hill Farm, sold for $65,000 to Tahoe Bloodstock. The bay filly is out of stakes placed Awesome Dama, by Corinthian, from the family of graded stakes winner Ms. Mostly.
• Hip No. 640, a yearling daughter of Lexitonian consigned by 4 M Ranch, Agent, went to Albert Davis for $50,000. The chestnut filly is out of Electric Rose, by Flashback, a daughter of stakes placed Bud’s Little Edge.
• Hip No. 599, a yearling son of Volatile consigned by Beth Bayer, Agent, was purchased for $45,000 by Lambholm, Agent. The chestnut colt is out of Blameitonthebadboy, by Blame, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Sky Haven. walking video
• Hip No. 545, Boston Soldier, consigned by Colin Brennan Bloodstock, Agent, was purchased for $42,000 by LMB Farms. The dark bay or brown yearling colt by Aurelius Maximus is out of stakes placed Sweet Alice Benbow, by Wildcat Heir, from the family of stakes winner Nothing Sweeter.
• FMQ Stables went to $42,000 for Hip No. 567, a yearling daughter of City of Light consigned by Beth Bayer, Agent. The bay filly is out of Yes It’s Jackie, by Yes It’s True, a half sister to champion Abel Tasman. walking video
• Hip No. 621, Candle Ina Wind, a yearling son of Flameaway consigned by Summerfield, was sold to Grade One Investments LLC for $40,000. The chestnut colt is out of Curious Luck, by Trust N Luck, a daughter of stakes winner Silent Ridge.

For the Open session, 166 horses sold for a total of $2,025,900 compared with 186 horses bringing $2,065,700 in 2023. The average price was $12,204 compared with $11,106 last year, while the median price was $5,100 compared with $7,500 a year ago. The buyback percentage was 19.8%; it was 8.4% in 2023.

For the Consignor Preferred session, 83 horses sold for a total of $1,913,400, compared with 99 horses grossing $2,696,700 in 2023. The average price was $23,053, compared with $27,239 a year ago, while the median price was $16,000, compared to last year’s $20,000. The buyback percentage was 23.1%; it was 13.2% last year.

For the Horses of Racing Age section, 31 horses grossed $545,000 compared with 95 selling for a total of $1,583,800 in 2023. The average was $17,581 compared with $16,672 a year ago, while the median price was $11,000 compared to $10,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 18.4%; it was 13.6% in 2023.

For the entire Winter Mixed Sale, 280 horses sold for a total of $4,484,300, compared to 380 horses bringing $6,346,200 last year. The average was $16,015, compared to $16,701 in 2023 while the median price was $8,000, compared with $9,500 a year ago. The buyback percentage was 20.7%; it was 11% in 2023.

Next on the OBS agenda is the March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, scheduled for March 12 – 14. The Under Tack Show is set for March 6 – 9, 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.

Hip No. 87, a yearling son of champion OBS graduate Mitole consigned by Silver Oaks Farm (Danielle Loya), Agent, was sold to Calumet Farm for $95,000 to top the Consignor Preferred Session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2024 Winter Mixed Sale. The bay colt is out of Wild Hickory, by Terrell, a half sister to graded stakes winner Alert Bay. walking video

• Love’s Equine, Agent for Classic Automations LLC paid $85,000 for Hip No. 30, Mighty Yaupon, a yearling son of OBS graduate Yaupon consigned by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent. The dark bay or brown colt is out of stakes placed Mighty Souper, by War Front, from the family of graded stakes winner Harmony Hall.
• Hip No. 110, a yearling daughter of Charlatan also consigned by Summerfield, was purchased for $85,000 by Latinos y mas. The bay filly is out of Charge of Angels, by Distorted Humor, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Bluegrass Cat.
• Hip No. 80, a bay yearling colt by Practical Joke, also went to Latinos y mas for $75,000. Consigned by Beth Bayer, Agent, he’s out of Valley Oak, by Yes It’s True, a daughter of graded stakes winner How About Now. walking video
• Hip No. 125, a yearling daughter of Silver State consigned by Silver Oaks Farm (Danielle Loya), Agent, went to Bill & Corinne Heiligbrodt for $72,000. The dark bay or brown filly is out of Home Again, by Speightstown, a daughter of grade one stakes winner Passing Shot. walking video
• Hip No. 40, a yearling daughter of Girvin consigned by Get Away Farm, Agent, was sold for $70,000 to AAA Thoroughbreds. The bay filly is out of Presage, by Jimmy Creed, from the family of graded stakes winner Ventana.
• H & E Ranch paid $70,000 for Hip No. 105, a yearling bay colt by Maximus Mischief consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent), Agent. He’s out of Bratouttahell, by Distorted Humor, a half sister to grade one stakes placed stakes winner City Style. walking video
• Hip No. 21, a yearling daughter of Lexitonian consigned by Beth Bayer, Agent, went to Boots Bloodstock for $62,000. The bay filly is a half sister to stakes winner Know It All Audrey out of stakes placed Know It All Anna, by champion OBS graduate Midnight Lute. walking video
• Hip No. 39, Rileytole, a yearling daughter of champion OBS graduate Mitole, was purchased by Bill & Corinne Heiligbrodt for $50,000. Consigned by Summerfield, the bay filly is out of Picolata, by Bellamy Road, from the family of graded stakes winner North East Bound.
• H & E Ranch paid $50,000 for Hip No. 88, a yearling son of Silver State consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent), Agent. The dark bay or brown colt is out of Will Take the Gal, by Will Take Charge, from the family of graded stakes placed stakes winner Lyracist. walking video
• Summerfield also consigned Hip No. 77, Trust Me, a 4-year-old stakes placed broodmare prospect by The Big Beast, sold to Speriamo for $50,000. The bay filly is out of Trust, by Bodemeister, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Hello Don Julio.

For the Consignor Preferred session, 75 horses sold for a total of 1,738,400, compared with 99 horses grossing $2,696,700 in 2023. The average price was $23,179, compared with $27,239 a year ago, while the median price was $16,000 compared with $20,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 30.5%; it was 13.2% last year.

Hip No. 227, a 3-year-old daughter of Enticed consigned by Gutierrez Sales, Agent, went to Emerald Sales, Agent for K E M Stables for $70,000 to top the Horses of Racing Age Section. The dark bay or brown filly, who breezed three eighths in :33 flat at the Under Tack Show, is out of Pyrite Storm, by Formal Dinner, from the family of graded stakes winner Miss Pickums.  breeze video

• Hip No. 217, Benvolio, a 3-year-old son of Tapit consigned by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent for Stonestreet Stables LLC, was sold to A B Thoroughbreds for $60,000. The bay colt, who worked three eighths in :33 1/5, is out of grade one stakes winner Molly Morgan. breeze video
• Hip No. 262, Saint George, a son of St Patrick’s Day consigned by Journeyman Bloodstock Services, Inc. (Brent & Crystal Fernung, Agent) who sped the fastest three eighths at the Under Tack Show in :32 1/5, was sold to Barry Arnason for $55,000. The 3-year-old chestnut colt is out of Crowninshield, by Aldebaran, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Quiet Cash. breeze video
• Hip No. 263, a 3-year-old son of Bucchero consigned by Golden Thoroughbreds Training and Sales Agent, went to Joseph Brocklebank, Agent for Glenn Lostritto for $50,000. The chestnut gelding, who worked three eighths in:32 2/5, is out or Devilsfrostreport, by Devil His Due, from the family of stakes winner Prayforthesoldiers.

For the Horses of Racing Age section, 26 horses grossed $505,000 compared with 95 selling for a total of $1,583,800 in 2023. The average was $19,423 compared with $16,672 a year ago, while the median price was $11,000 compared to $10,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 31%; it was 13.6% in 2023.

The Winter Mixed Sale continues Wednesday at 12:00 noon with Hip No.’s 401 – 633 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.

Hip No. 262, Saint George, a son of St Patrick’s Day consigned by Journeyman Bloodstock Services, Inc. (Brent & Crystal Fernung, Agent), sped three eighths in :32 1/5 to post the fastest work at the distance at the Under Tack Show for the Horses of Racing Age section of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales’ Company’s 2024 Winter Mixed Sale. The 3-year-old chestnut colt is out of Crowninshield, by Aldebaran, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner  Quiet Cash.  breeze video

A pair of horses worked the distance in :32 2/5.

• Hip No. 259, consigned by Golden Thoroughbreds Training and Sales, is a dark bay or brown 3-year-old colt by Dialed In out of OBS graduate Bosworthy, by Uncaptured, a half sister to stakes winning OBS graduate Let Them Watch, winner of the recent Sandpiper Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. breeze video
• Hip No. 263, a 3-year-old chestnut gelding by Bucchero also consigned by Golden Thoroughbreds, is out of Devilsfrostreport, by Devil His Due, from the family of stakes winner Prayforthesoldiers. breeze video

One horse worked the distance in :32 3/5.

• Hip No. 269, Paparazzo, a 3-year-old bay colt by American Pharoah consigned by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent, is out of Photographer, by War Front, a daughter of graded stakes winner Hostess. breeze video

Three horses turned in three eighths in :33 flat.

• Hip No. 211, a 4-year-old gray or roan gelding by Into Mischief consigned by Oscar Brown Stables, is out of Lovely Lookin, by Lookin At Lucky, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Midnight Lucky. breeze video
• Hip No. 227, a dark bay or brown 3-year-old filly by Enticed consigned Gutierrez Sales, Agent, is out of Pyrite Storm, by Formal Dinner, from the family of graded stakes winner Miss Pickums. breeze video
• Hip No. 251, consigned by Sweet River Thoroughbreds, Agent, is a 3-year-old bay filly by Redesdale out of All Bronze, by Desert Warrior, a half sister to stakes winner Danzig Queen. breeze video

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 23^rd at 12 noon with Hip No.’s 1 – 122 plus supplements 123-137 cataloged in the Consignor Preferred Session. The Horses of Racing Session, cataloged as Hip No.’s 201-265 plus supplements 266-276, begins immediately following the conclusion of the Preferred Session. The Open Session, with Hip No.’s 401 – 643 plus supplements 644-663 cataloged, is set for Wednesday, January 24^th and also starts at 12 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. Links on the homepage direct 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.

The catalog for the 2024 OBS March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training is now available via the OBS website at obssales.com.

A total of 849 juveniles, including 41 two year olds for the complete dispersal of the prominent breeding and racing Lothenbach Stables, Inc., have been cataloged for the three-day sale, set for Tuesday through Thursday, March 12^th through March 14^th with all sessions beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Hips 1 – 284 will sell on Tuesday, Hips 285 – 568 on Wednesday and 569 – 853 on Thursday.  The Under Tack Show will span four days: Wednesday, March 6^th through Saturday, March 9^th. Hips 1 – 213 will breeze Wednesday; Hips 214 – 426 will breeze Thursday; Hips 427 – 639 on Friday and Hips 640 – 853 will go Saturday. 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.

Since the beginning of 2022, OBS March graduates have been on the board 363 times in black-type races, 118 of them graded stakes including 41 graded stakes wins.

The March Sale catalog’s front cover boy is C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa Stable LLC’s multi-millionaire 5-year-old White Abarrio. (Race Day – Catching Diamonds) A 2023 Horse of the Year finalist, he’s a three-time grade one stakes winner, taking the Florida Derby (G1) at three and the Whitney (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at four. Trained by Rick Dutrow, he has compiled a 15-7-1-3 career record with $4,946,350 in earnings and is pointing toward the $20-million Saudi Cup (G1) on February 24^th. The 5-year-old son of Race Day is a two-time OBS graduate, 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

The back cover features a trio of graded stakes winning OBS March graduates.

The brightest new OBS March Sale star is Zedan Racing Stables’ Eclipse Award finalist Muth (Good Magic – Hoppa). After a sensational debut victory at Santa Anita in June, he took the American Pharoah Stakes (G1) in October and began his 3-year-old campaign with a victory in the recent San Vicente Stakes (G1). Consigned to the 2023 OBS March Sale by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, he was purchased by Donato Lanni, Agent, for a sale record equaling $2-million after speeding an Under Tack eighth in :9 3/5. The 3-year-old colt by Good Magic, trained by Bob Baffert, is now 5-3-2-0 and has earned $716,600 to date.  watch his under tack video March Sale walking video

Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman’s Speed Boat Beach (Bayern – Sophia Mia) wrapped up his 3-year-old campaign with a victory in Santa Anita’s Malibu Stakes (G1) in December.  The multiple graded stakes winning 4-year-old son of Bayern, also trained by Bob Baffert, is now 7-4-1-0 and has earned $498,000. He’s also 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.  watch his under tack video March Sale walking video October Yearling Sale walking video

Kazuo Kato’s millionaire Jasper Krone (Frosted – Fancy Kitten) is a two-time graded stakes winner in Japan, with 2023 victories in the Kitakyushu Kinen Stakes (G3) and the CBC Sho (Gr. 3). Now 17-6-1-2, the 5-year-old son of Frosted, trained by Hideyuki Mori, has earned $1,230,427. At the 2021 OBS March Sale, he was purchased for $90,000 out of the Kings Equine consignment after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5. watch his under tack video

OBS will again offer Online Bidding during the March Sale. Buyers may 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. Under Tack videos, walking videos, photos, and past performances are also available.

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.