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Giving Thanks Early

The Keeneland November breeiding stock auction benefited in its early days from the Overbrook Farm dipsersal and the enthusiasm of foreign buyers.

Kentucky-Breds at a Disadvantage at Sales

Being a Kentucky-bred has lost its luster at the sales.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Looking for the Bottom in the Thoroughbred Marketplace

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

Keeneland September: Musings About the Aftermath

Here are some thoughts about the just completed Keeneland September yearling sale and the short-term future of the Thoroughbred auction business.

When Big Isn't Necessarily a Good Thing

The Keeneland September yearling sale's huge size, traditionally considered one of its greatest strengths, probabably will be its biggest liability this year.

Ric's Pics: Potential Overbrook Stars at Keeneland

Ric Waldman, a key Overbrook Farm consultant, discusses which yearlings he thinks will be standouts in Overbrook's dispersal during the Keeneland September yearling sale.

Squires' New Book Worth a Read

Jim Squires' "Headless Horsemen" will make people in the Thoroughbred business cringe, but much of it is pretty close to the truth.

Fasig-Tipton and the Great Man o' War

Man o' War brought $5,000 as a yearling at Saratoga 91 years ago.

A Slew of Fun in July

Some thoughts on the market at the Fasig-Tipton July select yearling sale, which performed as expected except in the case of the average price, which didn't fall as much as most people predicted. And the return of 1975 auction graduate Seattle Slew, who appeared prominently in the families of expensive horses.

Pedigree Power in Saratoga Catalog

Catalog for select sale has more offspring by certain important veteran sires than it did a year ago.

Skimming the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July Yearling Sale Catalog

Following are some of the interesting pedigrees in the catalog for the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky select yearling auction, which is scheduled for July 20 and 21.

Hats Off to Overseas Sellers

Sellers of yearlings in Britiain and Ireland come up with a bonus scheme that would reward buyers. Should we try to do the same?
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