Epicenter Colt Brings $1.95 Million to Shake Up OBS Spring Sale

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 behalf of Amo Racing and partners, in a moment rich with symbolism—his father, Norman Casse, was among the founders of the company. “I’m happy for OBS. My father helped start this place, and everything that’s been accomplished here is very exciting,” he said, visibly emotional. “It’s special to see a horse like this bring that kind of money.”

Consigned by Wavertree Stables, the colt topped an opening session that produced standout figures, even surpassing the record-setting pace established in 2025.

A total of 159 horses sold for $24,578,000, with an average of $154,579—up 20.6% from the first day a year ago and also exceeding last year’s record final average.

The median came in at $80,000, representing a significant 33.3% increase compared to the opening session of 2025. In terms of selectivity, 47 of the 206 horses offered failed to meet their reserve, resulting in an RNA rate of 22.8%, in line with last year’s early-session trends.

The $1.95-million price ranks as the fourth-highest in the sale’s history and the highest since 2023, when a colt by Gun Runner sold for $2.2 million. Wavertree Stables also led all consignors on the day, with three sales totaling $2,455,000.

Once again, the OBS Spring Sale reaffirmed its strength within the international 2-year-olds in training market, combining sustained demand, selectivity, and firm pricing. The auction continues through Friday, with sessions beginning daily at 10:30 a.m., in a marketplace that has already made clear that interest remains as strong as ever.