March 10, 2026 Edition

 
 

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Inside This Issue

• Three Juveniles Make Seven-Figure Price Tags on Notable First Day of OBS March

• Rugelach Tries to Break Runner-Up Streak as Favorite in Tampa Bay Allowance

• 2025-2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks

• Ancient Ingredients: Proven Results

• Ticket Options and Hospitality Packages Announced for 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland

• Check Florida Sire Eligibility: 2026 March Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale

• Top Sellers in the 2026 March Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale

• Florida-breds in the 2026 March Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale - Tuesday’s Results

• NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll and Top Thoroughbred Poll

• FTBOA Announces $1 Million Florida Sire Racing Incentives Program for 2026

• Florida-breds in Stakes

• Florida Stallion Progeny

• Florida Breeders' List

• W2W Business Place

 
 
 

Hip 95, a colt by Corniche - ©Judit Seipert


Three Juveniles Make Seven-Figure Price Tags on Notable First Day of OBS March

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company kicked-off their prestigious season of 2-year-old Thoroughbred auctions Tuesday with decided gains highlighted by three million-dollar juveniles leading 142 head that garnered $23,049,500 in gross sales.

 
 
 
 

Sam Wilenski - ©Benoit



Rugelach Tries to Break Runner-Up Streak as Favorite in Tampa Bay Allowance

BY BROCK SHERIDAN


Second in her last three starts, Florida-bred Rugelach looks to snap that streak with a victory as the 9-5 morning line favorite in Wednesday's featured ninth race, a second condition, $32,000 optional claiming for fillies and mares, 4-years-old and older.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Ancient Ingredients: Proven Results

BY CYNTHIA MCFARLAND


Performance is paramount, but a horse's appearance in the sales ring, winner's circle or show pen completes the picture. That dazzling coat and overall well-being reflect quality of care and concern with the horse's welfare.

 
 
 
 
 

Ticket Options and Hospitality Packages Announced for 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland

Tickets On Sale to the General Public April 21


LEXINGTON, KY-A variety of seating and hospitality options for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships were unveiled today on BreedersCup.com as Thoroughbred racing's iconic international festival returns Oct. 30-31 to Keeneland Race Course.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FTBOA Announces $1 Million Florida Sire Racing Incentives Program for 2026

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OCALA, FL - The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association today announced a new $1 million Florida Sire Racing Incentive Program for 2026, providing win incentives to owners and breeders of FSS-eligible 2-year-olds at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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