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Virtual Conference Highlights Pedigrees, Conformation

The 2022 Thoroughbred Owner Conference virtual series continued Apr. 5 with a panel who discussed pedigree and conformation considerations when selecting racehorses. The series is hosted by The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and presented by Bessemer Trust, Dean Dorton Equine, and Stoll Keenon Ogden.

Sponsored by Ocala Breeders' Sales Company (OBS), Tuesday's session was moderated by Caton Bredar and included panelists Phil Hager, Taproot Bloodstock; Chad Schumer, Schumer Bloodstock Agency; Gayle Van Leer, Gayle Van Leer Thoroughbred Services; and Tod Wojciechowski, director of sales, OBS.

Highlights of the webinar include how to read five-cross pedigrees and catalog pages, the importance of a horse's female family and conformational flaws and how they can affect a horse's potential as a racehorse. Additionally, conversation included the role of veterinarians in sales inspection, selection and purchases, the importance of a good airway and the different tools available to assist in the purchasing process.

The next session of the virtual owner conference is a veterinary panel and will be held on Tuesday, May 10, at 2 p.m. ET. Sponsored by Mersant International LTD and OCD Pellets, the session will be moderated by Mike Penna of Horse Racing Radio Network and include Dr. Larry Bramlage, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital; Dr. Lisa Fortier, Cornell University; and Dr. Steve Reed, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.

This year, OwnerView will also host an in-person conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, July 25-26.

Registration information for both the in-person and virtual conferences can be found at www.ownerview.com/event/conference.

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California Stallion Mr. Big Moving To Legacy Ranch

Pete and Evelyn Parrella have welcomed Mr. Big to their Legacy Ranch in Clements, Calif., to stand at stud for the 2022 breeding season. A son of Dynaformer out of the stakes-winning Fappiano mare Fashion Delight, Mr. Big is the sire of 2021 stakes winners Big City Lights (Fasig-Tipton Futurity) and Big Fish (California Derby, champion California-bred 2-year-old).

“We thoroughly enjoyed standing Mr. Big at Rancho Temescal and watching his foals find great success in 2021,” stated Tim Cohen president of Rancho Temescal. “We have decided to stop breeding and foaling going forward. Rancho Temescal will continue to provide care for all our clients, while leaving the niche of breeding and foaling to larger farms in California. We will continue to support Mr. Big at Legacy Ranch.”

“Rancho Temescal is a first-class operation and I have enjoyed working with Tim and his skilled staff over the last two years,” said George Krikorian, owner and breeder of Mr. Big. “I am very excited to be able to position Mr. Big in a different part of the state at such an outstanding facility as Legacy Ranch.”

“Myself and my staff led by farm manager Terry Knight look forward to the 2022 breeding season with Mr. Big added to our stallion roster that also includes leading sire Clubhouse Ride and the hot freshman sire Straight Fire,” said Pete Parrella.

Mr. Big stood for $4,500 in 2021. His 2022 stud fee will be announced at a later date. Mr. Big will be available for inspection by appointment (call 209 759-3315) at Legacy Ranch after Aug. 11. Breeding inquiries should be directed to Gayle Van Leer. 858 775-6262 or gayle@gaylevanleer.com.

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Curlin Filly Tops OBS Spring Sale’s Third Session

Hip No. 830, a daughter of Curlin consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, went to Bradley Thoroughbreds LLC for $670,000 to top the third session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2021 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.

The bay filly, who breezed an eighth in :10 1/5 at Friday's under tack session, is out of graded stakes winner Funny Proposition, by Medaglia d'Oro, a daughter of stakes winner Humorous Miss.

Hip No. 644, a son of Flatter also consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, was sold to Lauren Carlisle, Agent & Myracehorse.com for $625,000. The chestnut colt, who breezed an eighth at Thursday's under tack session in :10 1/5, is a full brother to stakes winner Search Results, recent winner of Aqueduct's Grade 3 Gazelle Stakes, out of graded stakes placed Co Cola, by Candy Ride (ARG), from the family of millionaire Grade 1-winning OBS graduate Mind Your Biscuits.

Hip No. 786, a son of Pioneerof the Nile consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, was sold to Gayle Van Leer, Agent, for $575,000. The dark bay or brown colt, whose quarter in :20 4/5 into a stiff headwind was the fastest work at the distance at Thursday's under tack session, is out of Fancy Day (IRE), by Shamardal, a daughter of graded stakes winner Tizdubai, a full sister to champion Tiznow.

Hip No. 744, a son of Curlin consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, went to Mike Ryan, Agent, for $425,000. The dark bay or brown colt, who worked an eighth in :10 2/5 on Thursday, is a half brother to Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Drefong out of Eltimaas, by Ghostzapper, a half sister to Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Action This Day.

For the day, 155 horses brought a total of $14,491,000, compared with 163 selling for a total of $11,151,000 at last year's third session. The average price was $93,490, up 36.6 percent compared to $68,411 in 2020 while the median price was $50,000, compared with $40,000 a year ago. The buyback percentage was 18.8 percent; it was 18.5 percent last year.

The Spring Sale concludes Friday at 10:30 a.m. Hip No.'s 913 – 1217 will be offered for sale.

To view the full results from Thursday's session, click here.

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