For decades, Glen Hill Farm, located in Ocala, has built a reputation for producing top-quality female bloodlines, especially recognized within their home state. This reputation was clearly on display during the opening day of the 2026 Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co. (OBS) October Yearling Sale, held right on their home turf.
Just minutes into the first session on October 6, the tone for the two-day sale was set when Hip 12—a bay filly bred by Glen Hill and sired by Girvin—sold for $190,000. The winning bid came from agent Marette Farrell, representing CJ Thoroughbreds, making her the highest-priced horse of the day. Glen Hill is no stranger to leading the leaderboards, having sold three of the top six horses at the 2025 sale, including Medinah, a daughter of OBS alumnus Into Mischief, who commanded $275,000.
The Girvin filly is out of the Curlin mare Jewish Guilt, a winner herself, and is a half-sister to stakes winner Unwritten Rule. Beyond her impressive physical attributes—which are highly prized at the sale—her sire, the late Girvin, who unexpectedly passed away at Airdrie Stud in August, added motivation for Farrell to bid aggressively. Farrell explained they are strong supporters of Girvin and wanted to secure a filly to race under CJ Thoroughbreds, especially following their recent success with a filly named Revenge of Sis.
The filly’s lineage traces back to some deeply rooted Florida bloodlines, with Jewish Guilt descending from Coco’s Wildcat, a stakes-winning Florida-bred by Wildcat Heir, and belonging to the same family as Ivanavinalot, dam of the Hall of Fame mare Songbird. Craig Bernick, president of Glen Hill Farm, emphasized the importance of this heritage as a key reason for their interest. He noted they have investments in Curlin and prefer mares carrying Curlin out of speed-oriented families. Bernick expressed satisfaction with the sale price, believing the filly is not only well-bred but also physically suited for training and potentially racing as a two-year-old.
Despite rainy weather, the opening session posted strong numbers, with an average price rising to $27,326—up from $22,266 in 2025—and a median increase from $15,000 to $20,000. Total sales for the session reached $3,525,000 for 129 horses, slightly below last year’s $3,562,600 from 160 head. The RNA (reserve not attained) rate was 32.1%, a bit higher compared to 25.9% in 2025. Bernick commented on the broad range of prices, highlighting the sale’s diversity and robust buyer demand for quality horses.
The prominence of first-crop sires was notable, as seen when Hip 120, a bay colt by Pappacap, sold for $120,000 to Willow Creek Ranch. Consigned by Colin Brennan Bloodstock, this colt is from the Honor Code mare Quiet Talk and half-brother to stakes-placed Just Be Quiet. Brennan praised the colt’s exceptional quality, saying he stood out among other Pappacap offerings.
Four horses fetched six-figure prices on Tuesday, including Hip 144, a bay filly by Mandaloun that went for $115,000 to trainers Saffie Joseph Jr. and Stephen Rousseau, and Hip 175, a bay colt by Leinster, which sold for $100,000 to Dew Sweepers. The Mandaloun filly, consigned by JM Horse Land Stables, descends from the Street Sense mare Sense When and is a half-sister to graded stakes winner Nic’s Style, campaigned by Rousseau. The Leinster colt, consigned by Abbie Road Farm, is out of the Munnings mare Stifled Heiress, making him a half-brother to multiple graded stakes winner Mad House.
The OBS October Yearling Sale continues Wednesday at noon ET with Hips 251 through 439, plus supplemental horses 440 through 464, set to be auctioned. For complete results, visit obssales.com.
This story originally appeared in the Paulick Report on October 6, 2026, in their News section. To add the Paulick Report as a Preferred Source, click here.
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Fan Take: The success of Glen Hill Farm at the 2026 OBS October Sale highlights the enduring value of strong bloodlines paired with physical excellence—an encouraging sign for fans looking forward to the next generation of top racehorses. As fresh sires like Girvin and Pappacap make their mark, the sport continues to evolve with new stars, fueling excitement and investment in Thoroughbred racing’s future.
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