The Ocala sale kicked off with record-setting figures and demand that continues to surge OCALA, Florida (Special to Turf Diario).— The OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale opened in emphatic fashion, wasting no time in delivering its first major headline: a colt by Epicenter brought $1.95 million, becoming the first seven-figure juvenile of the sale and one of the highest prices recorded in its recent history. The winning bid came from agent Justin Casse , acting on behal

By The Leopard, in foal to champion Irwin and with Ketiapina ( Leofric ) at her side, she stood out as the top offering a few days ago The past week brought strong activity on the sales front, highlighted by Racehorse’s Gran Venta de Yeguas Madre y Destetes, which featured consignments from leading operations such as El Alfalfar , Garabo , Tres Jotas , Doña Pancha and Esece , among others. Topping the session was Key Secreta , a daughter of The Leopard consigned from a diver

Juan Carlos Bagó’s nursery is offering a significant lot of broodmares and 2024 fillies, featuring their most popular pedigrees Almost 50 years of genetic development at Firmamento / JUAN I. BOZZELLO For nearly 50 years, Haras Firmamento has developed an enviable genetic foundation, the kind any breeder would aspire to own. This Tuesday, the nursery owned by Juan Carlos Bagó will hold a Mixed Sale in a fully virtual format, offering the chance to acquire portions of the p

The daughter of Roman Ruler, in foal to Fortify, was acquired for 22,100 dollars by Rubén Encinas Ilusionaria, top price at the Vacación Broodmare Sale / (ARG) SALES Ever since the catalog for the Haras Vacación Annual Broodmare Sale was released, it wasn't hard to identify the likely top price. With a strong pedigree, a solid pregnancy, and already a generous producer, Ilusionaria was the heavy favorite. When the moment of truth arrived, the daughter of Roman Ruler indeed

A total of 35 broodmares will head to the digital auction block, with a catalog highlighted by daughters of Fortify, Equal Stripes, and Roman Ruler Ilusionaria, offered in-foal to Fortify / (ARG) SALES Starting at 6:00 PM this Sunday, Haras Vacación will host its Annual Broodmare Sale . Conducted by (Arg) Sales , the auction will be held exclusively online and features a high-quality selection of 35 mares from one of South America’s most prestigious nurseries. The catalog b

Cósmico, consigned by Haras El Chañar, topped the group of 2024 yearlings offered this Thursday at the San Isidro Tattersall Equal Stripes: Among the all-time legendary Argentine sires / HARAS ABOLENGO Yearlings from Haras El Chañar dominated the Copa Bullrich Abril Sale on Thursday, with the farm securing the two highest prices of the afternoon. Held at the San Isidro Tattersall under a hybrid format organized by Antonio Bullrich SA , the auction saw spirited bidding for

The following is a summary of the Copa Bullrich April Sale, held Thursday, April 9, at the San Isidro Racecourse Tattersall and organized by Antonio Bullrich SA. Equal Stripes sires the top seller at the Copa Bullrich April Sale / HARAS ABOLENGO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmae sire) (consigned by) Prize (US$ total) 5 Cósmico (m., Equal Stripes y La Acuariana, por Wild Event) (El Chañar) 80.000 7 Pícaro (m., Hi Happy y Burg Aniñada, por Johannesburg) (El Chañar) 60.000 2

Hamburgo hammers for $37,000 to Blacktype Bloodstock, agent; selective market leads to several RNAs First-crop yearlings by Ivar continue to impress at sales / JUAN I. BOZZELLO The first crop by the standout Ivar (BRZ) continues to make waves in the sales rings. Following excellent results for his offspring at the Haras Abolengo Select Sale and the Haras La Nora Annual Sale, the stallion shone once again during the traditional Haras Santa María de Araras Annual Sale . The e

The following is a summary of the 2024 Haras Santa María de Araras Annual Yearling Sale, held Wednesday, April 8, via online format and organized by (Arg) Sales Hamburgo, by Ivar, the top lot / (ARG) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 2 Hamburgo (m., Ivar y Hony Boone, por Daniel Boone) 37.000 4 Químico (m., Capensis y Quick Eagle, por Forestry) 32.000 10 Clix (m., Cityscape y Cartomancie, por Catcher In the Rye) 26.000 3 Siete y Medio (m., Daniel B

Beginning at 2 p.m., in a combined in-person and online format, Antonio Bullrich SA. will offer a select group of 2024 yearlings A half-brother to Derby winner Niño Guapo highlights Tuesday's catalog / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Just hours after the conclusion of the Haras Santa María de Araras annual sale, the local market continues its fast-paced momentum with the Copa Bullrich April Sale . Scheduled for this Thursday at 2 p.m. at the San Isidro Tattersall , the auction will be held

Camilo Bautista’s stable acquired Onerepublic and Suigeneris, sons of Ivar and Dr. Post, respectively Ivar generates high expectations with his first crop of yearlings / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Camilo Bautista’s Stud Las Monjitas appears determined to play a stronger hand than ever this sales season. At the conclusion of the Haras La Nora Annual Yearling Sale , the blue-and-orange silks were once again the center of attention, securing the two highest-priced lots of the day—both b

The Brazilian operation is set to sell 50 head this Wednesday, carrying a storied track record of marketing elite Grade 1 performers Vortice, brother to champion Village King / (ARG) SALES The string of yearling auctions continues this Wednesday with Haras Santa María de Araras taking center stage for its traditional Annual Sale . The event will offer 50 yearlings from the 2024 crop in a 100% online format, organized by the (Arg) Sales auction house. Bidding is already und

The following is a summary of the Haras La Nora Annual Yearling Sale , held via a virtual format on Monday, April 6, and organized by the Racehorse auction house Ivar, sired the top lot / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 32 Onerepublic (h., Ivar y Cloudbuster, por Empire Maker) 79.200 16 Sui Generis (m., Dr. Post y Lap of Luxury, por Galileo) 78.000 38 The Machine (h., Dr. Post y Salty Mo, por Uncle Mo) 50.400 23 Babyshambless (h.

A premier roster of producers will go under the hammer, boasting top-tier pedigrees and outstanding pregnancies Vomba, a daughter of Candy Ride (ARG), highlights the offerings at the Santa Inés sale / HARAS SANTA INÉS Boasting the quality seal that has made it a mandatory market reference, Haras Santa Inés returns to the spotlight this Tuesday for its traditional Annual Broodmare Sale , an event firmly established as a highlight of the bloodstock calendar. The logic behind

The farm will offer its entire production, featuring yearlings by Fortify, Equal Stripes, Gouverneur Morris, Mutasaabeq, Dr. Post, and Ivar Gouverneur Morris enjoyed a standout Saturday, highlighted by the gritty victory of Nevado Catedra JUAN I. BOZZELLO Haras La Nora will hold its total dispersal of the 2024 foal crop this Monday, featuring a high-impact roster. The catalog includes yearlings by established sires such as Fortify (Distorted Humor) , Equal Stripes (Candy S

Camilo Bautista’s stable secured Blomqvist, Es Lógica, and Candy Rock, paying $49,000, $42,000, and $41,000,respectively The Las Monjitas silks / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Stud Las Monjitas has been playing strong in the season's early auctions, and the Haras Rodeo Chico Total Yearling Sale was no exception, as the stable secured the three most expensive lots. Camilo Bautista’s operation added Blomqvist ( Village King ), Es Lógica ( Satono Flag ), and Candy Rock ( Capensis ) to

The following provides a summary of the Haras Rodeo Chico Total Yearling Sale, conducted virtually on Monday, March 30, under the management of Monasterio Tattersall Village King, sire of the sale topper / JUAN I. BOZZELLO Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 8 Blomqvist (h., Village King y Canta Bonita, por Aerosol) 49.000 4 Es Lógica (h., Satono Flag y Embrace Her, por Editor's Note) 42.000 1 Candy Rock (h., Capensis y Candy Explotion, por Equal Stri

Stud Toroquemero secured the Pneumatic colt, a half-brother to Galicado and Got Talent, with a winning bid of US$ 129,600; solid demand noted across mid-level offerings Got Skill, was bought by Stud Toroquemero / (ARG) Sales Despite the current economic climate—both domestically and globally—and the challenging math facing owners dealing with rising costs and modest purses, the season’s opening auctions continue to provide reasons for optimism, or at least help clear the dar

The following is the summary of the Gran Venta Selecta of Haras Abolengo, held on Tuesday, April 31, at the Tattersall of San Isidro Racecourse, under the organization of the firm (Arg) Sales Got Skill, the top price of the Haras Abolengo sale. / (ARG) Sales Hip Name (sex, sire, dam, broodmare sire) Prize (US$ total) 9 Got Skill (m., Pneumatic y Galicada, por Halo Sunshine) 129.600 10 Niña Cósmica (h., Cosmic Trigger y Stormy Niña, por Bernstein) 128.000 1 In House (h., Ivar

Il Campione colt El Duque emerged as the session topper during the Haras El Paraíso Annual Sale , hammered down for 52,000,000 pesos . The auction also featured a selection of 2025 weanlings, further highlighting the nursery's deep pipeline. Additionally, the racing prospect El Madrugador commanded the day's highest price in the horses-in-training segment, selling for 80,000,000 pesos Il Campione (CHI) continues to be the gold standard for Haras El Paraíso sales Haras El P