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Return to ‘normal' OBS spring sale coincides with graduates' chase for Derby

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. is relishing a return to normalcy this week with its flagship spring sale, which offers more 2-year-olds in training than any other auction in North America, back in its traditional April dates after the calendar was pushed asunder by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. But OBS continued to do steady business last year through the challenges. Several 2020 graduates, now 3, are possible Kentucky Derby starters, led by Medina Spirit, who will attempt to give Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory.

Nicole RussoApr 19, 2021

OBS spring sale set to begin four-day run

More than any other segment of the North American Thoroughbred marketplace, the 2-year-old sales season was turned upside down in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the majority of sales either postponed or canceled and figures down across the board. And thus, all eyes were on this season's early sales as the market seeks a return to normalcy. Early figures have been encouraging.

Nicole RussoApr 16, 2021

Six juveniles tied at top of leaderboard at OBS spring sale breeze show

As the under-tack preview show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s spring sale of 2-year-olds in training reached its midpoint Wednesday evening, a half-dozen juveniles were tied for the fastest furlong, the traditional yardstick.

Nicole RussoApr 14, 2021

$240,000 Tiznow filly tops Texas 2-year-old sale

A filly by Tiznow brought $240,000 to top the Texas 2-year-olds in training sale Wednesday at Lone Star Park near Dallas.

Mary RampelliniApr 08, 2021

First-crop sires well represented at Texas 2-year-old sale

The Texas 2-year-olds in training sale Wednesday at Lone Star Park near Dallas features prospects from the first crops of a number of young stallions, including Practical Joke, Klimt, and Lord Nelson. The auction will be held in the sales pavilion at the entrance to the stable area and starts at noon Central.

Mary RampelliniApr 02, 2021

Nyquist colt tops Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream 2-year-old sale at $2.6 million

A $2.6 million Nyquist colt led a trio of seven-figure horses as the boutique Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale of 2-year-olds in training returned with a solid edition that continued the early season momentum for the North American juvenile sales market.

Nicole RussoMar 31, 2021

Nyquist colt works fastest at Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream breeze show

A colt by leading young sire Nyquist worked a furlong in 9 4/5 seconds to stand alone atop the leaderboard as juveniles entered in the boutique Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale of 2-year-olds in training were showcased at an under-tack preview show Monday.

Nicole RussoMar 29, 2021

Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream sale looks to build on market momentum

Off an encouraging start to the 2-year-old sales season, the boutique Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream selected sale returns Wednesday afternoon, hoping to continue that market momentum.

Nicole RussoMar 26, 2021

Practical Joke filly sells for $750,000 to top OBS March sale

A filly from the first crop of Practical Joke sold for $750,000 to lead the way as the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s March sale of 2-year-olds in training opened the juvenile sales season in encouraging fashion. The sale posted double-digit gains compared to the tumultuous season opener of 2020.

Nicole RussoMar 17, 2021

Juvenile season opens with robust numbers at Ocala Breeders' Sales' March auction

A colt by Violence and a filly by Munnings tied for the top price of the opening session at $550,000 as the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s March sale of 2-year-olds in training opened the season with gains compared to a tumultuous opening day a year ago.

Nicole RussoMar 16, 2021

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