AMO Racing USA’s Affirmative Lady is on track for a berth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) after taking Saturday’s $255,000 Gulfstream Oaks (G2). The 3-year-old daughter of Arrogate overcame a rough break, moved up on the turn to reach contention, then rallied down the stretch to score her first stakes victory by two lengths. Fellow OBS graduate Flakes (April ’22) checked in third. Affirmative Lady has compiled a 6-2-1-2 record to date and has earned $270,568 for trainer Graham Motion. Consigned by Scanlon Training & Sales, Agent, to the 2022 OBS Spring Sale, she went through the ring after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 2/5. watch her under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
The catalog for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2023 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training is now available via the OBS website at obssales.com.
A total of 1,221 juveniles have been cataloged for the four-day sale, now set for Tuesday through Friday, April 25th – April 28th. All sessions will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Hip No 1 – 306 will sell Tuesday, April 25th.
Hip No. 307 – 612 will be sold Wednesday, April 26th.
Hip No. 613 – 918 will sell Thursday, April 27th.
Hip No. 919 – 1222 will be sold Friday, April 28th.
The Under Tack Show will be divided into seven sessions, set for Sunday through Saturday, April 16 – April 22, all beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 16: Hip No. 1 – 175
Monday, April 17: Hip No. 176 – 350
Tuesday, April 18: Hip No. 351 – 525
Wednesday, April 19: Hip No. 526 – 700
Thursday, April 20: Hip No. 701 – 875
Friday, April 21: Hip No. 876 – 1050
Saturday, April 22: Hip No. 1051 – 1222
The catalog’s front cover is graced by photos of OBS Spring Sale graduates, winners of major graded stakes from coast to coast and overseas.
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Commonwealth Thoroughbreds, LLC, Winstar Farm LLC and Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.’s Country Grammer, a four-time graded stakes winner, with victories in the Dubai World Cup (G1) and Hollywood Gold Cup (G1). He was also second in the recent Saudi Cup (G1). The 6-year-old son of Tonalist 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. Trained by Bob Baffert, he has compiled a 16-5-6-1 career record and earned $14,897,320. watch his under tack video
HRH Prince Saud Bin Salman Abdulaziz’s Emblem Road, who captured the 2022 Saudi Cup (G1) and third in the 2023 Saudi Cup (G1). Consigned to the 2020 OBS Spring Sale by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, and purchased for $80,000 by Bruno DeBerdt, Agent, after breezing a quarter in :21 3/5 at the Under Tack Show. The 5-year-old son of Quality Road, trained by Ahmad Abdulwahid, is now 13-8-1-2 and has earned $12,021,492. watch his under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
Gerard Augustin-Normand’s Onesto (IRE), later exported to France, was consigned to the 2021 OBS Spring Sale by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, and sold to Hubert Guy Bloodstock for $535,000 after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. At 3, he captured the Grand Prix de Paris (Gr. 1) at Longchamp. It was the second graded stakes win for the now 4-year-old colt by Frankel (GB), trained by Fabrice Chappet. To date, he’s now 9-3-1-0 with earnings of $660,260. watch his under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
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LNJ Foxwoods’ OBS April Sale graduate Lighthouse was purchased for $375,000 out of the Randy Miles consignment by Solis/Litt after she breezed an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. The daughter of Mizzen Mast was a graded stakes placed stakes winner in the U.S. and a five-time stakes winner in Australia. She ended her racing career with a 19-8-5-1 record and earned 1,003,342. watch her under tack video
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Robert E. and Lawana L. Low’s Colonel Liam, was a three-time grade one stakes winner, including consecutive renewals of Gulfstrem’s Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1). The son of Liam’s Map, trained by Todd Pletcher, retired to stud with four graded stakes wins, a 12-7-0-1 career record and $1,812,565 in earnings. At the 2019 OBS April Sale, he turned in an Under Tack quarter in :20 4/5 and was purchased for $1,200,000 out of the Wavertree Stables consignment. watch his under tack video
The back cover features graded stakes winning Spring Sale rising stars.
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Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.’s And Tell Me Nolies has already captured the Del Mar Debutante (G1) and the Chandelier Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita. Consigned by Off the Hook LLC, Agent, to the 2022 OBS Spring Sale, she was sold for $230,000 after turning in an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. The 3-year-old daughter of Arrogate, trained by Peter Miller, is now 6-3-1-0 and earned $392,800. watch her under tack video Spring Sale walking video
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Pierre Jean Amestoy, Jr., Leslie A. Amestoy and Roger K. Beasley’s Practical Move is hot on the Derby Trail after his recent victory in Santa Anita’s $402,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2). It was the second graded stakes win for the 3-year-old son of Practical Joke, 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 videoSpring Sale walking video
Red Baron’s Barn LLC and Rancho Temescal LLC’s Packs a Wahlop, a 3-year old colt by Creative Cause trained by Jeff Mullins, is a two-time graded stakes winner, with a 6-3-0-0 record and $246,000 in earnings. Consigned to the 2022 OBS Spring Sale by Envision Equine, Agent, he was sold for $270,000 after breezing an eighth in :10 flat at the Under Tack Show. watch his under tack video
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Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.’s Arabian Knight is two for two and a graded stakes winner after taking the Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park in January and is being pointed to a summer campaign. The 3-year-old colt by Uncle Mo, trained Bob Baffert, has earned $544,275 to date. At the 2022 OBS Spring Sale, he was purchased for a sale-topping $2.3-million out of the Top Line Sales consignment by Gary Young on behalf of Zedan Racing after speedng an Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5. watch his under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
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Michael E. Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman’s Havnameltdown is a three-time graded stakes winner, scoring in the Best Pal (G3), San Vicente (G2) and Bob Hope (G3). The two-time OBS graduate 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. The 3-year-old Florida-bred colt by Uncaptured, trained by Bob Baffert, was second in the recent Saudi Derby (G3) and is now 6-4-2-0 and has earned $708,000. watch his under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
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Nasser Bin Omairah’s Mo Strike, a 3-year-colt by Uncle Mo trained by Brad Cox, scored in Saratoga’s Sanford Stakes (G3) last summer. Purchased for $325,000 out of the Gene Recio consignment at the 2022 OBS Spring Sale after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat, he’s now 3-2-0-0 and earned $183,710. watch his under tack video
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D.J. Stable LLC’s Renegade Rebel took the Mazarine Stakes (G3) at Woodbine to end her 2-year-old campaign. Consigned by Eisaman Equine, Agent, to the 2022 OBS Spring Sale, she was purchased for $700,000 after breezing an eighth in :10 flat at the Under Tack Show, The 3-year-old daughter if Nyquist is now 6-2-1-1 and earned $125,474 for trainer Mark Casse.. watch her under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
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Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing’s Red Carpet Ready began her career with three straight wins, the last in Gulfstream’s Forward Gal Stakes (G3). The 3-year-old daughter of Oscar Performance, trained by Rusty Arnold, is now 4-3-0-1 and has earned $284,870. 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 videoSpring Sale walking video
OBS will again offer Online Bidding during the Spring 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 Spring Sale will be streamed live on the OBS website at obssales.com, YouTube and the Blood-Horse, Daily Racing Form, TDN and Past The Wire websites.
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 and conformation photos 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.
Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated 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 Spring Sale or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.
Red Baron’s Barn LLC and Rancho Temescal LLC’s Dance to the Music pressed the pace from the start of Saturday’s $100,000 Desert Stormer Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita, took the lead a furlong from home and eased away to score by a length. It’s the first stakes victory for the 4-year-old filly by Macleans Music, sold for $575,000 by Paul Sharp, Agent, at the 2022 OBS Spring Sale after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. Trained by Mark Glatt, she has compiled a 9-3-2-0 record and earned $229,080. watch her under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
Stud Carmen Cristina, LLC’s Zydeceaux, never far from the front in Sunday’s $125,000 Ocala Breeders’ Sales Sophomore Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, went after the leaders on the turn, took charge after straightening away in the stretch and was best by a length and a quarter at the wire. It’s the second stakes win for the 3-year-old Florida-bred son of Cajun Breeze, trained by Ramon Minguet, now 8-4-1-1 with $229,540 in earnings. He was for sold for $15,000 by Summerfield (Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck), Agent, at the 2021 OBS October Yearling Sale.
Intrepid Thoroughbreds LLC’s Star Moment went right to the front in Saturday’s $100,000 Crescent City Stakes at the Fair Grounds and never looked back, cruising to a 4-1/2 length victory. It’s the first stakes win for the 3-year-old daughter of Star Guitar, now 4-2-0-0 with $91,530 in earnings for trainer Ron Faucheux. Consigned by Centofanti Thoroughbreds, Agent, to the 2022 OBS Spring Sale, she was sold for $110,000 after turning in an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. watch her under tack videoSpring Sale walking video
Flurry Racing Stables LLC and Hoffman Family Racing, LLC’s Key of Life scored a frontrunning 2-1/2 length victory in Saturday’s $150,000 Purple Martin Stakes at Oaklawn Park. That’s two stakes wins for the 3-year-old daughter of Mo Town, two-time OBS graduate, sold by K P Sales, Agent, at the 2021 October Selected Yearling Sale, then purchased for $350,000 out of the Top Line Sales consignment at the 2022 Spring Sale after breezing an eighth in :9 4/5. Trained by Brad Cox, she’s now 7-4-0-3 and has earned $391,475. watch her under tack video Spring Sale walking video Selected Yearling Sale walking video
Rocket Ship Racing, LLC’s Nosilverspoonshere picked up her first stakes win in Sunday’s $75,000 Shantel Lanerie Memorial Stakes at the Fair Grounds, coming from well off the pace, taking the lead in the final furlong and winning by a length. Trained by Tom Amoss, she’s now 7-4-1-0 and has earned $154,094. The 4-year-old daughter of Connect was purchased for $125,000 out of the Lucan Bloodstock consignment at the 2021 OBS Spring Sale after breezing an eighth in :10 1/5 at the Under Tack Show. watch her under tack video
Hip No. 558, a daughter of Munnings consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, was sold to Donato Lanni for Frank Fletcher Racing Operations for $1,000,000 to top the third and final session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2023 March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training. The bay filly, whose quarter in :20 4/5 was the co-fastest at the distance at Thursday’s Under Tack session, is out of In Full Compliance, by Smart Strike, a half sister to stakes placed Devon Rock from the family of champion La Chaposa (PER).
Hip No. 626, a son of Practical Joke consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, was purchased for $925,000 by Speedway Stables, LLC. The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :9 4/5 on Friday, is out of Louisiana Voodoo by Big Brown, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Givemeaminit.
Hip No. 600, a daughter of Twirling Candy consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, was purchased by Hideyuki Mori for $900,000. The dark bay or brown filly, who breezed an eighth in :9 4/5 on Thursday, is out of stakes winner Laudation, by Congrats, a daughter of graded stakes winner Rite Moment.
CSLR Racing Partners LLC went to $700,000 for Hip No. 806, a son of Justify consigned by Niall Brennan Stables, Agent. The chestnut colt, who breezed an eighth on Friday in :9 4/5, 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.
Hip No. 752, a daughter of Omaha Beach consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, went to Kerri Radcliffe, Agent, for $690,000. The bay filly, who worked an eighth in :9 4/5 on Friday, is out of stakes winner Pacific Heat, by Unusual Heat, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Long Hot Summer.
Hip No. 598, a son of Munnings consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, went to OXO Equine LLC for $685,000. The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :9 4/5, is a half brother to stakes winner Opus Forty Two out of Laquesta by Lemon Drop Kid.
Hip No 574, a son of Constitution consigned by Sequel Bloodstock, Agent, went to Lauren Carlisle, Agent, for $675,000. The chestnut colt, who breezed an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat, is out of graded stakes placed Jungle Tale, by Lion Heart, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Mary Kies.
Hip No. 612, a son of Constitution, consigned by Pike Racing, Agent, was sold for $625,000 to Boardshorts Racing. The dark bay or brown colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 1/5, is out of grade one stakes placed OBS graduate Libby’s Tail, by Tiz Wonderful, a daughter of stakes winner Christmas Lily.
West Bloodstock, Agent for Repole Stable, went to $600,000 for Hip No. 742, a son of Dialed In consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent. The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :9 4/5, is out of stakes placed One More Wild Ride, by Wildcat Heir.
Hip No. 639, a son of OBS graduate and leading sire Into Mischief consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, was sold to Ben McElroy, Agent for AMO Racing for $550,000. The bay colt, who worked an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat, is out of Madame Orbe, by Orb, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Divisidero.
Hip No. 611, a daughter of Girvin consigned by Randy Miles, Agent, went to Champion Equine LLC for $500,000. The dark bay or brown filly, who worked an eighth in :10 flat, is out of Libby Knows, by Mark Valeski, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Fuerteventura.
Hip No. 698, a daughter of American Pharoah consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, was purchased by Gayle Van Leer, Agent, for $475,000. The bay filly, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat, is out of graded stakes placed More Fun Again, by Arch, a half sister to graded stakes winner Speaktomeofsummer.
Mike Maker went to $450,000 for Hip No. 581, a son of Ghostzapper consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent. The dark bay or brown colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat on Thursday, is out of stakes winner Katie’s Kiss, by OBS March graduate Kantharos, a half sister to stakes winner Stonestreet Song.
Hip No. 678, a son of Into Mischief consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, was sold to Boardshorts Racing for $450,000. The bay colt, who breezed an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat, is out of graded stakes placed stakes winner Miss Southern Miss, by More Than Ready, a daughter of stakes winner Miss Atlantic City.
Katsumi Yoshida went to $450,000 for Hip No. 830, a son of Street Boss consigned by Julie Davies LLC, Agent. The gray or roan colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat, is out of Rubindy, by Bernardini, a half sister to graded stakes winner Red Ruby.
Hip No. 650, a son of Violence consigned by Golden Rock Thoroughbreds, Agent, was sold to Novogratz Racing Stables, Inc. for $410,000. The dark bay or brown colt, who turned in an Under Tack quarter in :21 flat, is out of Maritimeconnection, by Lookin At Lucky, a half sister to graded stakes winner Passion for Action.
Hip No. 727, Gun Song, a chestnut filly by Gun Runner, was sold to Taproot for Lee Lewis for $400,000. Consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, she’s out of graded stakes winner Nicole H, by Mr. Greeley, a half sister to stakes placed Tap Attack.
For the session, 150 horses sold for a total of $23,945,000. The average price was $159,633, the median $80,000 and the buyback percentage was 19.4%. There was no corresponding session in 2022.
For the entire sale, 460 horses grossed $71,110,500 in three sessions compared with 374 bringing $49,371,633 in two sessions in 2022. The average price was $154,588 compared with $132,008 last year and the median price was $75,000, unchanged from 2022. The buyback percentage was 21.4%; it was 12.2% in 2022.
Next on the OBS schedule is the Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, set for Tuesday, April 25th through Friday, April 28th. All sessions begin at 10:30 a.m.
The Under Tack Show begins Sunday, April 16th and continues through Saturday. April 22nd with all sessions starting at 8:00 a.m.
Online bidding is available. Bidders must register in advance. For more information, please go to the OBS website at: online bidding information.
The Spring Sale will be streamed live on the OBS website at obssales.com, YouTube and the Blood-Horse, Daily Racing Form, TDN and Past The Wire websites.
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 each site.
Sales results are available on the OBS website, updated frequently during each session of all OBS sales. 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 and Spring Sales or OBS website, please call (352) 237-2154.
Hip No. 546, a son of Good Magic consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, was sold to Donato Lanni, Agent, for a sale record equaling $2,000,000 to top the second session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2023 March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training. The bay colt, whose Under Tack eighth in :9 3/5 on Thursday was the sale’s co-fastest at the distance, is out of Hoppa, by Uncle Mo, from the family of graded stakes winner Wandering Star.
The price equaled the previous March record, set in 2019 for Chestertown, a stakes winning son of Tapit.
Hip No. 489 a son of Arrogate consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, was purchased for $1,050,000 by Katsumi Yoshida. The dark bay or brown colt, who worked a quarter in :21 1/5 at Thursday’s Under Tack Session, is a full brother to grade one stakes winner Cave Rock, out of graded stakes winner Georgie’s Angel, by Bellamy Road.
Hip No. 433, a son Twirling Candy consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, went to Jeff Mackor, Agent for Sean Flanagan, for $1,000,000. The gray or roan colt, who breezed an eighth in :9 4/5 at Thursday’s Under Tack Show, is out of graded stakes placed Divine Dawn, by Divine Park, a full sister to graded stakes winner Divine Miss Grey.
Parks Investment paid $950,000 for Hip No. 526, a daughter of Arrogate consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent. The gray or roan filly, whose quarter in :20 4/5 was co-fastest on Thursday, is out of graded stakes placed Heart of Paradise, by More Than Ready, from the family of graded stakes winning OBS March graduate Megascape.
Hip No. 505, a son of Curlin consigned by Old South Farm LLC, Agent, went to Woodford & Talla & West Point for $900,000. The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat on Thursday, is out of grade one stakes winning OBS graduate Gomo, by Uncle Mo.
Hip No. 345, a daughter of Bernardini consigned by Gene Recio, Agent, was sold to John C. Kimmel, Agent for Sean Flanagan, for $600,000. The dark bay or brown filly, who breezed an Undtaner Tack eighth in :10 flat at Wednesday’s Under Tack session, is out of Cartwheelin Lulu, by Bustin Stones, from the family of graded stakes winner Rockport Harbor.
Mike Ryan, Agent, went to $600,000 for Hip No 472, a son of Nyquist consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent. The bay colt, who worked an eighth in :10 flat, is out of graded stakes placed stakes winner Flora Dora, by First Dude, a half sister to stakes winner Lindisfarne.
Hip No. 544, son of Vino Rosso consigned by RiceHorse Stable (Brandon & Ali Rice), Agent, was sold for $550,000 to Alex & JoAnn Lieblong. The bay colt, who breezed an Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5, is a half brother to graded stakes winner Get Smokin out of Hookah Lady, by Smoke Glacken.
Carolyn Wilson went to $500,000 for Hip No. 450, a daughter of Audible consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent. The bay filly, who breezed an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat on Thursday, is out of Enjoy This Moment, by champion OBS graduate Midnight Lute, a half sister to graded stakes winner Sum of the Parts.
Hip No. 411, a son of Blame also consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, was purchased by Michael Maker for $450,000. The Irish bred bay colt, who turned in an Under Tack eighth on Wednesday in :10 1/5, is out of graded stakes winner Daring Dancer, by Empire Maker, from the family of grade one stakes winner Crowded House (GB).
Hip No. 418, a daughter of Classic Empire consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, went to Jonathan Thomas, Agent, for $450,000. The bay filly, who breezed an eighth on Thursday in :10 flat, is a half sister to stakes winner Out of Sorts out of stakes placed Dear to All, by Tale of the Cat.
Hip No. 499, a son of Cairo Prince also brought $450,000, consigned by White Lilac (Katie Miranda), Agent, and sold to Klaravich Stable, Inc. The dark bay or brown colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat, is out of Glide On By, by Pure Prize, from the family of graded stakes winner Bandini.
Hip No.493, a colt by Candy Ride (ARG) consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, went to MyRacehorse & L and N Racing, LLC for $410,000. The chestnut colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 1/5, is a half brother to graded stakes winner Family Tree out of stakes winner Giant Mover, by Giant’s Causeway.
Carolyn Wilson went to $400,000 for Hip No. 385, a son of OBS graduate and leading sire Into Mischief, consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent. The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 1/5, is out of Conquering, by War Front, a half sister to champion Will Take Charge.
For the session, 151 horses sold for a total of $25,178,000 compared with 169 grossing $22,201,000 at last year’s second session. The average price was $166,742, compared with $131,367 a year ago, while the median price was $90,000 compared with $70,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 26.7%; it was 15.5% in 2022.
Hip No.’s 557 – 833 will be offered at the March Sale’s third and final session on Wednesday, March 22nd beginning 11:00 a.m. As always, it will bestreamed live on the OBS website at obssales.com and the Blood-Horse, Daily Racing Form, TDN and Past The Wire websites.
Online bidding is available. Bidders must register in advance. For more information, please go to the OBS website at: online bidding information.
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 each site.
Sales results are available on the OBS website, updated frequently during each session. 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.
Sales results are available on the OBS website, updated frequently during 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.
Ocala, Fl. – Hip No. 215, Saturday Dreams. a son of Justify consigned by Hartley / DeRenzo Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, went to Maverick Racing & Siena Farms LLC for $1,200,000 to top the first session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2023 March Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training. The dark bay or brown colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat at Wednesday’s Under Tack Session, is a half brother to graded stakes placed stakes winner Moon Over Miami out of graded stakes placed Zinzay, by Smart Strike.
Hip No. 95, a son Uncle Mo also consigned by Hartley / DeRenzo Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent, was sold to Bill & Corinne Heiligbrodt and Jackpot Farm for $950,000. The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in:10 flat at the Under Tack Show, is out of Sunshiny Day, by Bernardini, a daughter of champion Storm Song.
Hip No.123, a daughter of City of Light consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, Agent, was purchased by K S I for $750,000. The bay filly, whose eighth in :9 4/5 was co-fastest at Tuesday’s Under tack session, is a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Jo Jo Air out of Tessie Flip, by Grand Slam.
Hip No. 262, a son of Good Magic also consigned by Top Line, was sold for $725,000 to Steven W. Young, Agent. The bay colt is a half brother to stakes winner Adventurous Lady out of Ari the Adventurer, by Pioneer of the Nile.
Spendthrift Farm / Frank Fletcher Racing Operation went to $525,000 for Hip No. 24, a son of Arrogate consigned by Kings Equine, Agent, whose Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5 was the session’s co-fastest at the distance. The gray or roan colt is out of graded stakes placed Sensitively.
Hip No. 247, a son of Frosted consigned by Grade One Investments LLC, Agent, was sold for $475,000 to Three Amigos. The dark bay or brown colt, whose Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5 was the session’s co-fastest, is a half brother to Ananroad out of Ananda by Scat Daddy, a full sister to graded stakes winner Daddy Nose Best.
Hip No. 112, a son of Audible consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, was purchased by Steven W. Young, Agent, for $425,000. The dark bay or brown colt, who turned in an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat, is out of Syllable, by Super Saver, from the family of graded stakes winner Gold Mover.
John C. Kimmel, Agent for Sean Flanagan, went to $425,000 for Hip No. 168, a son of Laoban consigned by Paul Sharp, Agent. The bay colt, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat at the Under Tack Show, is out of Untapped Secret, by Read the Footnotes, from the family of graded stakes winner Motovato.
Martin Anthony went to $400,000 for Hip No. 66, a son of Catalina Cruiser consigned by Tom McCrocklin, Agent, who turned in an Under Tack quarter in :21 flat. The bay colt is out of Special Code, by Ghostzapper, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Mani Bhavan.
Hip No. 200, a daughter of Union Rags consigned by Dark Star Thoroughbreds (Stori Atchison), was sold for $375,000 to Parks Investment. The bay filly, who worked an Under Tack eighth in :10 2/5, is a half sister to graded stakes winning OBS graduate Skinner, recently third in Santa Anita’s San Felipe Stakes (G2), out of graded stakes winner Winding Way.
Sean Flanagan went to $370,000 for Hip No. 223, a daughter of champion OBS graduate Midnight Lute consigned by Julie Davies LLC, Agent. The bay filly, who breezed an eighth in :10 flat, is a out of Adler, by Unusual Heat, a full sister to graded stakes placed Huntsville..
Hip No 16, a son of Hard Spun out of Scent of Summer by Rock Hard Ten consigned by Kings Equine, Agent for Spendthrift Farm LLC, went to Ron Ellis, Agent for $325,000. The dark bay or brown colt, who sped an eighth in :9 4/5, the Under Tack session’s, co-fastest, is a half brother to grade one stakes winner Paradise Woods.
Parks Investment also spent $325,000 for Hip No. 136, a daughter of Curlin consigned by Kings Equine, Agent. The gray or roan filly, who breezed an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat, is a half siter to graded stakes winner Bravazo, out of Tiz o’ Gold, by Cee’s Tizzy.
Bill & Corinne Heiligbrodt and Jackpot Farm paid $310,000 for Hip No. 164, a son of Lea consigned by Cruzin’ Thoroughbreds. The bay colt, who breezed an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat, is out of Unabashed, by Elusive Quality, a daughter of graded stakes winner Golden Temper.
Hip No. 15, a son of Bolt d’Oro consigned by Paul Sharp, went to Colts Neck Stables LLC for $300,000. The bay colt, who turned in an Under Tack eighth in :10 1/5, is out of Scenic Road, by Quality Road, a full sister to graded stakes winner Guest Suite.
Hip No 54, a son of Bernardini consigned by McKathan Bros. Sales, Agent, was purchased for $300,000 by Hideyuki Mori. The dark by or brown colt, whose Under Tack eighth in :9 4/5 was the session’s co-fastest, is a half brother to stakes placed Smokie Eyes out of graded stakes placed Smoke Signals, by Street Sense.
Hip No. 55, a son of Omaha Beach consigned by Silvestre Chavez Thoroughbreds, Agent, went to Bradley Thoroughbreds Agt. for Jay Hanley for $300,000. The bay colt, who worked an Under Tack eighth in :10 2/5, is a half brother to stakes winner Into Trouble out of graded stakes placed stakes winner Smooth Performer, by Benchmark,
John P. Fort went to $300,000 for Hip No 56, a son of Blame consigned by Global Thoroughbreds LLC, Agent. The bay colt, who worked an eighth in :10 2/5, is a half brother to graded stakes winner Valderomo, out of Snooki, by Empire Maker.
Hip No.163, a daughter of Maclean’s Music, consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, was purchased by Schwing Thoroughbreds for $300,000. The gray or roan filly is a half sister to stakes placed Taylors Tap out of Ultimate Shopper, by Yes It’s True.
For the session, 131 horses sold for a total of $20,192,500 compared with 205 horses grossing $27,170,000 at last year’s first session. The average price was $154,141, compared with $132,537 a year ago, while the median price was $90,000 compared with $75,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 32.1%; it was 9.3% in 2022.
The March Sale continues Tuesday, March 21st at 11:00 a.m. with Hip No.’s 279 – 556 set to go through the ring, streamed live via the OBS website at obssales.com and via the Blood-Horse, Daily Racing Form, TDN and Past The Wire websites.
Online bidding is available. Bidders must register in advance. For more information, please go to the OBS website at: online bidding information.
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 each site.
Sales results are available on the OBS website, updated frequently during each session. 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.
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 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.
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 videoSpring Sale walking video
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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 351a 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.
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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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 videowalking 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.
HRH Prince Saud Bin Salman Abdulaziz’s Emblem Road, who captured the 2022 Saudi Cup (G1) and third in the 2023 Saudi Cup (G1). Consigned to the 2020 OBS Spring Sale by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, and purchased for $80,000 by Bruno DeBerdt, Agent, after breezing a quarter in :21 3/5 at the Under Tack Show. The 5-year-old son of Quality Road, trained by Ahmad Abdulwahid, is now 13-8-1-2 and has earned $12,021,492. 
Gerard Augustin-Normand’s Onesto (IRE), later exported to France, was consigned to the 2021 OBS Spring Sale by Wavertree Stables, Inc. (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, and sold to Hubert Guy Bloodstock for $535,000 after breezing an Under Tack eighth in :10 flat. At 3, he captured the Grand Prix de Paris (Gr. 1) at Longchamp. It was the second graded stakes win for the now 4-year-old colt by Frankel (GB), trained by Fabrice Chappet. To date, he’s now 9-3-1-0 with earnings of $660,260. 
