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October 2009 - Posts

Sikura: Bad Economy an 'Easy Excuse' for Market Downturn

• 22 Oct 2009 4:20 PM
• 61 Comments

John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale Farms said the global finanical crisis isn't the only reason -- or even the more most important reason -- why the Thoroughbred auction business is struggling.... Read More

Do You Remember? It Was Tough to Sell Horses Before the Recession

• 16 Oct 2009 3:49 PM
• 16 Comments

Here are a couple of reasons why it was tough to sell horses even before the recession. Economic problems have only made the situations worse.... Read More

Looking for the Bottom in the Thoroughbred Marketplace

• 9 Oct 2009 10:39 AM
• 7 Comments

Even though the stock market has found its bottom and has started to rebound, the Thoroughbred marketplace is still sinking.... Read More

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