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OBS October Sale Catalog Now Online

The catalog for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2020 October Sale is now available via the OBS website at obssales.com. The two-day sale is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13 and 14. Supplemental entries are being accepted until Sept. 25.

The sale begins on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at noon with the 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age section, cataloged as Hip No.'s 1 – 54. The Selected Yearling Sale begins immediately following the Horses of Racing Age, with 142 horses cataloged as Hip No.'s 101 – 242. The Open Yearling Sale, with 391 horses cataloged as Hip No.'s 301 – 692, is set for Wednesday, Oct. 14 and will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The Under Tack Show for the 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age is set for Sunday, Oct. 11 and will start at 10:00 a.m.

The Under Tack Show and Sale will be streamed live via the OBS website as well as the DRF, TDN and BloodHorse websites.

OBS will again offer online bidding during the October Sale. Buyers will be able to go to the OBS website and register to gain bidding approval, then access the OBS Bidding Screen with their credentials. For complete information on registration and online bidding please go to the OBS website: obs-online-bidding

The online catalog's main page contains a link to a sortable master index providing searchable pedigree and consignor information as well as access to pedigree updates occurring since the catalog was printed.

The sortable master index has advanced search and filter capability and allows shortlist creation. A link to instructions for using these features can be found in the index header and a step by step tutorial is available in the index as well.

The iPad version of the catalog can be accessed via the equineline Sales Catalog App. The App allows users to download and view the catalog, receive updates and results, record notes and also provides innovative search, sort and rating capability. For more information and downloads go to: equineline.com/SalesCatalogApp/

Current information about OBS sales, consignors and graduates is now also available via social media sites Facebook and Twitter. A link on the homepage directs users to either site.

Sales results will be available on the OBS website, updated frequently during each session of the Sale.

To view the online catalog, click here.

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Graded Stakes Winner Synchrony Retired; Stud Plans Pending

Pin Oak Stable's multiple graded stakes winner Synchrony, has been retired from racing.

According to Pin Oak general manager Clifford Barry, Synchrony exited his last race with a minor injury. Barry stated that the unfortunate timing would require time away from the races, missing all significant fixtures, so the decision was made to retire the homebred son of three-time leading sire Tapit.

Carrying the colors of Pin Oak owner Josephine Abercrombie, Synchrony has been an ultra-consistent campaigner. Over a six-year career, he won nine races and placed 11 times in 29 starts, and amassed earnings of $956,652.

His six graded stakes victories include a game rally in Woodbine's one-mile Grade 2 King Edward Stakes, back-to-back wins in the 1 1/8-mile G3 Fair Grounds Handicap, and a 2 1/4-length win in the 1 1/16-mile G3 Oceanport Stakes at Monmouth Park. In addition, he won or placed in 14 graded stakes at seven different race tracks, including Del Mar, Arlington Park, Churchill Downs, and Oaklawn.

As a 2-year-old, Synchrony signaled his talent early, with dominant wins at Churchill and Keeneland, posting impressive speed figures for a juvenile.

By Tapit, Synchrony is out of Pin Oak homebred Brownie Points. A daughter of Forest Wildcat, Brownie Points was a graded stakes winner of eight black type stakes, earning over $950,000. Her best performances included a victory in the G3 Ouija Board Distaff Handicap and a runner-up finish in the G1 Apple Blossom Handicap to Horse of the Year Zenyatta.

In addition to Synchrony, she is the dam of graded stakes winner Chocolate Kisses as well as stakes winner Point System.

Synchrony will be arriving at the farm later this week and stud plans have not been finalized.

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Group 1 Winner, International Sire Muhtathir Dies At Age 25

Muhtathir, a top-class miler who developed into a leading sire, has died aged 25 due to the infirmities of old age.

Bred by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, the son of Elmaamul will be best remembered for his Group 1 victories in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville and in the Premio Vittorio Di Capua at San Siro when trained by Saeed bin Suroor.

Muhtathir began his career with John Gosden, for whom he won five races across two seasons in Sheikh Hamdan's silks – his biggest success coming in the Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood.

The imposing chestnut was transferred to the yard of Saeed bin Suroor for his 4-year-old campaign, during which he tasted top-flight glory in Italy. However, it was as a five-year-old that he gained his biggest success when striding clear to take the Prix Jacques le Marois by three lengths under Frankie Dettori.

Muhtathir stood at Charles-Henri de Moussac's Haras du Mezeray in Normandy for most of his stud career, which has yielded a host of talented flat performers headed by Prix de l'Opera heroine Satwa Queen and top-class middle distance performer Doctor Dino, who is now a leading jumps sire in France.

In recent years, Muhtathir has made a significant impact as a sire of jumpers, producing the likes of dual Cheltenham Festival winner Envoi Allen and Grade 1-winning hurdler Quel Destin.

Shadwell Stud director, Richard Lancaster, said: “Muhtathir was a hugely talented performer on the racecourse and transferred that ability and will to win to his stock.

“He produced several high-class flat performers and in his later years became a highly sought-after sire of jumpers. He was still hugely popular this year, covering a limited book of 40 mares at €6,000 (US$7,077)

“I must give a special mention to the team at Haras du Mezeray, who did a superb job managing the horse and giving him the platform to flourish in his second career.”

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Keeneland’s 2020 September Yearling Sale Opens Sunday

Keeneland will kick off its 77th annual September Yearling Sale on Sunday, Sept. 13 at noon with the first of 12 sessions of the internationally important sale of Thoroughbred racing prospects, which will be conducted amid COVID-19 protocols that are designed to create the safest environment possible.

For those unable to attend the sale, Keeneland will offer online bidding and expanded phone bidding capabilities. The digital September Sale catalog also has been enhanced to deliver more information, such as walking videos of yearlings and comments from consignors, directly to customers.

“The September Sale is incredibly vital to our industry as a key annual marketplace for Thoroughbred breeders and sellers, a proven source of top-quality racing prospects for buyers from around the world and an invaluable economic driver for Central Kentucky,” Keeneland president-elect and interim head of sales Shannon Arvin said. “Though COVID-19 presents a unique set of operational challenges for everyone, we are confident that the protocols we have put in place will provide a stable marketplace and promote safety across the sales grounds. We thank everyone for their cooperation and their tremendous effort to make this sale happen.”

The September Sale produces horses that win at racing's highest level around the world. Through Labor Day, September Sale graduates had won 261 stakes, including 36 Grade/Group 1 events across North America as well as in Great Britain, Japan and Australia. Leading the graded stakes winners over the Labor Day weekend were Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Authentic and Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Shedaresthedevil.

Other September Sale graduates alumni who won Grade 1 races during the past weekend were Global Campaign (Woodward), Jackie's Warrior (Runhappy Hopeful), champion Monomoy Girl (La Troienne Presented by Oak Grove Gaming and Racing, Princess Noor (Del Mar Debutante) and Vequist (Spinaway).

Follow the sale on TVG2, Keeneland.com

Coverage of the September Sale begins Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. when TVG2 will air “Rising Stock,” an hourlong preview show hosted by Christina Blacker, Gabby Gaudet and Scott Hazelton.

TVG2 will have live coverage of the first four days of the auction: noon to 7 p.m. on Sept. 13-14 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 16-17.

As always, Keeneland will livestream the entire September Sale at Keeneland.com.

2020 September Sale schedule

A total of 4,272 yearlings are cataloged in this year's September Sale, which will cover a total of 12 sessions:

Book 1 – Sunday-Monday, Sept. 13-14. Sessions begin at noon. A total of 448 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 – “Dark day” with no sale.

Book 2 – Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 16-17. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. with a total of 770 horses in the two-day catalog.

Books 3-6 – Friday-Friday, Sept. 18-25. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. A total of 3,054 yearlings are cataloged for these sessions over the final eight days of the sale.

Yearlings represent such leading sires as American Pharoah, Bernardini, Candy Ride (ARG), Constitution, Curlin, Dark Angel (IRE), Distorted Humor, Empire Maker, Frankel (GB), Frosted, Galileo (IRE), Ghostzapper, Hard Spun, Honor Code, Into Mischief, Kingman (GB), Kitten's Joy, Malibu Moon, Medaglia d'Oro, More Than Ready, Munnings, No Nay Never, Nyquist, Pioneerof the Nile, Quality Road, Speightstown, Street Sense, Tapit, Uncle Mo, Union Rags, Violence and War Front.

Stallions with their first crop of yearlings in the catalog include Arrogate, Battle of Midway, Caravaggio, Churchill (IRE), Classic Empire, Cupid, Gun Runner, Keen Ice, Mastery and Practical Joke.

Credentials required at Keeneland during the September Sale

All September Sale participants who attend the auction must request a credential through Virtual Badge in order to access the sales grounds through Sept. 25. (Click here for more information.)

This year's September Sale is closed to the public.

Proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required for all Keeneland employees, consignors and their staffs, veterinarians and their staffs, farriers, van representatives and media.

Buyers, owners and agents are not required to be tested, but they must submit a health questionnaire prior to the September Sale. Testing will be available if requested.

Everyone entering the Keeneland grounds will undergo a daily health screening with a temperature check and questions.

Face coverings must be worn both inside and outdoors, and social distancing of at least six feet is required. There will be reduced capacity in the Sales Pavilion, including the Sales Arena and Back Holding Ring. Social distancing when inspecting yearlings will be observed, and buyers, owners and agents are not permitted to enter the barns.

Tools for buyers

Keeneland encourages buyers to take advantage of the following information regardless if they will attend the sale in person or participate remotely:

The enhanced online September Sale catalog, which includes walking videos of yearlings, comments from consignors about their yearlings and links to each consignor's website.
An online account on the Keeneland sales portal.
A Directory of Bloodstock Agents who plan to be at Keeneland and can inspect a yearling.
Expanded bidding opportunities include phone bidding and online bidding.
An additional location for on-site bidders is at the Back Show Ring.

Please contact Director of Sales Accounting Brent Hacker to answer questions about expanded bidding options: 859 288-4231 or bhacker@keeneland.com.

On-Site Experience Guide

While the September Sale provides unprecedented challenges, Keeneland is committed to providing exceptional services and dining to ensure guests are safe and comfortable. Click here for the On-Site Experience Guide to learn more:

The Sales Pavilion will operate at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing.
Keeneland Hospitality will offer a variety of culinary options throughout the grounds ranging from seated meals to grab-and-go snacks. Venues include First Floor Grandstand lunch service featuring elevated concession menus, Terrace Grill (weather permitting), Phoenix Room and Track Kitchen. The Limestone Café will not offer food for the September Sale due to social distancing limitations.
Patrons may self-park in any spot not marked as reserved. For the health and safety of our guests and employees, valet parking will not be available.
For the convenience of our customers, golf cart shuttles are available throughout the grounds. Drivers will sanitize golf carts after each ride.

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