Kingmambo mare Sweet Baby Jane topped the non-preferred final session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sale in Florida on Wednesday on a final bid of $35,000 from Off the Hook Agency.

Sweet Baby Jane won three races and her first foal is G2 2009 American Derby winner Reb (Stormy Atlantic).  She is from the immediate family of former Vinery shuttler Southern Image (Halo’s Image).

Compared to results for Tuesday’s consignor preferred session, Wednesday’s open session turned in a much weaker performance.  The average declined 8% to $4,798.  

But, due to strong business on Tuesday, the two-day auction posted substantial gains.  Overall, 346 horses sold for $3.46 million an the average lifted 28% to $10,011.

The Florida sale was boosted by quality offerings in the dispersal of Westbury Stables.  “We certainly were helped by the dispersal,” Ocala director Tom Ventura said.  “Younger mares with quality weanlings with some sire power did fine but the horses in the lower end of the market are still struggling.”