OTBO Mixed Thoroughbred Sale Draws Record Entries

The annual Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Mixed Thoroughbred Sale is to be held at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio, Wednesday Oct. 19 and it has drawn enthusiastic participation. The sale will start at 2:30 p.m. The grounds are open for previews/inspections at noon Oct. 18.

There are a record-setting 120 entries with a variety of prospects among the 23 weanlings and 74 yearlings as well as 2-year-olds and broodmares. The 2022 edition of the sale includes a 36-entry dispersal from Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm, which has been atop Ohio's accredited program as breeder and owner for many years. The state offers year-round racing at three venues-Jack Thistledown Racino, Belterra Park Gaming, and Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Racetrack. There are 43 stakes held annually for Ohio-breds with purses totaling over $3.5 million distributed.

The complete catalog can be found at the OTBO website. Any further questions, please call Mike Annechino, Executive Director of the OTBO, at (330) 356 8350.

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Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders And Owners Stallion Season Auction Offers Broad Selection

The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association (OTBO) is pleased to announce their annual Stallion Season Auction on Dec. 3-9. Previews begin on Dec. 3, and the auction runs from the Dec. 8-9. Detailed information and a complete list of stallions offered can be found on Starquine.com and on the OTBO website.

More than 120 stallions are included that will appeal to breeders of all types – from those looking for commercial opportunities to those managing breed-to-race operations.

Entered in the auction are leading stallions in Kentucky from Airdrie Stud, Buck Pond Farm, Calumet Farm, Claiborne Farm, Darby Dan Farm, Darley, Gainesway, Lane's End, Spendthrift Farm, WinStar Farm, and many others. Kentucky stallions represented include West Coast, Dialed In, Game Winner, Karakontie, Alternation, Creative Cause, Keen Ice, Tapiture, Union Rags, Protonico, and Tapwrit.

Quality stallions in Indiana (from Breakway Farm, Indiana Stallion Station, and Swifty Farms); New York (Sequel, Questroyal North, Rockridge Stud, etc.); Maryland (Anchor and Hope), Pennsylvania, and West Virginia are also available for bidding. More stallions will be added daily up to the sale starting date of Dec. 8.

Leading stallions in Ohio from Poplar Creek Horse Center, Raimonde Farms, Blazing Meadows, Duncan Farms and others are also well represented.

“We are excited to offer such incredible depth and quality in our sale this year. With the help and support of all the participating farms, we feel we are providing breeders with a tremendous opportunity to produce outstanding foals. Many of the leading sires by earnings from the entire region are represented in our sale, plus multiple up-and-coming stallions that are sure to reward breeders with commercial success,” said Mike Annechino, executive director of the OTBO.

The auction is online and hosted by Starquine. Preview days are Dec. 3-7. Bidding opens on the Dec. 8 and continues until 9 p.m. on Dec. 9.

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OTBO Stallion Season Auction Set For Dec. 8-9

The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners (OTBO) will conduct a stallion season auction Dec. 8 and 9 with previews beginning Dec. 3.

Among the more than 120 stallions included are 59 that are based in Kentucky, including the likes of Creative Cause, Dialed In, Karakontie (Jpn), Union Rags and West Coast to name a few. Also among the offerings are seasons to stallions based in Indiana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

“We are excited to offer such incredible depth and quality in our sale this year,” said Mike Annechino, executive director of the OTBO. “With the help and support of all the participating farms, we feel we are providing breeders with a tremendous opportunity to produce outstanding foals.”

The auction will be held online and will be hosted by Starquine (www.starquine.com). Additional details can be found at the OTBO website at www.otbo.com.

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Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders And Owners Stallion Season Auction Opens December 7

The Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is pleased to announce their annual Stallion Season Auction Sale on Dec. 7-10. Detailed information and a complete list of stallions offered can be found on Starquine.com and on the OTBO web site – www.otbo.com.

A total of 134 stallions are included that will appeal to breeders of all types – from those looking for commercial opportunities to those managing breed-to-race operations.

Entered in the auction are leading stallions in Kentucky from Airdrie Stud, Buck Pond Farm, Calumet Farm, Darby Dan Farm, Darley, Gainesway, Lane's End, Spendthrift Farm, WinStar Farm, and many others. Leading stallions represented include Tapiture, Gift Box, Liam's Map, Candy Ride, Union Rags, West Coast, Dialed In, Kentucky Derby winner Country House, Midshipman, Take Charge Indy, Alternation, Jack Milton, Creative Cause, and a host of others.

Leading stallions in Ohio (from Raimonde Farms, Duncan Farms, Poplar Creek, Mapleton, Win Row, Fair Winds, Blazing Meadows, and others) are well represented including first-year stallion Air Strike.

Fantastic stallions standing in Pennsylvania (from WynOaks, Diamond B, Godstone, etc.) including leading Pennsylvania stallion Warrior's Reward.

Quality stallions in Indiana (from Breakway Farm, Indiana Stallion Station, and Swifty Farms); New York (Sequel New York, Questroyal North, Rockridge Stud, etc.); and Maryland (Anchor and Hope) are also available for bidding.  More stallions will be added daily up to the sale starting date of Dec. 7.

With the auction being hosted by the OTBO, all top stallions in Ohio are offered, giving breeders access to participate in the lucrative Ohio-restricted program, which features 43 stakes races for Ohio-bred and Ohio-accredited horses each year.

“We are excited to offer such incredible depth and value in our sale this year. With the help and support of all the participating farms, we feel we are providing breeders with a tremendous opportunity to produce outstanding foals, said Mike Annechino, executive director of the OTBO. “Many of the leading sires by earnings from the entire region are represented in our sale, plus multiple up and coming first-crop stallions that are sure to reward breeders with commercial success.”

Also included in this year's sale is an actual halter worn by Kentucky Oaks winner, Serengeti Empress. Her owner, Dr. Joel Politi, and his family are long supporters of Ohio racing and his donation of this halter adds a little extra fun to the proceedings.

The auction is online and hosted by Starquine. Preview days are Dec. 7-8. Bidding opens on Dec. 9 and continues until 9 p.m. on Dec. 10. Complete information can be found on www.Starquine.com and the OTBO website – www.otbo.com. All proceeds benefit the Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, the leading not for profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting Thoroughbred racing at all levels in the Buckeye State.

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