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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
After knocking heads against division heavyweights Mindframe and Sierra Leone in his most recent outing, Godolphin's First Mission faces softer company in his return to action in the $250,000 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (G3) Aug. 16 at Monmouth Park.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
BURSARD, FRANCE — Described by sales house Auctav as 'D-Day', the sale of some of the stock of Jean-Pierre Dubois ended up being a little more V-Day after a little over half of the 99 lots on offer were bought back by the legendary owner-breeder. The auction did however draw a bustling crowd to the Haras de Bois Roussel, where Helenium (lot 50), a Frankel half-sister to Calyx, stole the show when sold to Coolmara Stables for €600,000 through agent Conor Quirke. Offered in foal to Calyx's sire Kingman, the six-year-old mare already has two fillies on the ground by that same sire. The page has also been enhanced in recent years by the treble Group 1 winner Native Trail (Oasis Dream), whose dam Needleleaf is a half-sister to Helenium's dam, the Group 3 winner Helleborine (Observatory). “It didn't take much thinking as to why you'd want Helenium,” Quirke said. “Her unraced three-year-old half-sister by Kingman made 550,000gns just last month in Tattersalls. This mare has a couple of Kingmans to run for her, she is back in foal to Kingman, she's by Frankel, so she made a lot of sense.” He added, “Coolmara Stables are really looking to get into breeding at the top table by buying blue-chip mares and I think she fitted the bill perfectly. They are well known as National Hunt breeders but they are starting to move into Flat breeding and they bought some yearling fillies a few years ago that they have in training.” Quirke also bought the winning New Approach mare Sidewalk earlier in the session for €80,000 for a “very well-established Irish breeder”, describing the length of time it took for the hammer to fall at €80,000 as “painfully slow”. Indeed, the selling rate was roughly 15 lots per hour through the first half of a leisurely afternoon, though those who had turned out, either to observe or to participate, could partake of a lavish free barbecue lunch and bar. Sidewalk is a daughter of the Listed winner Discernable (Elusive Quality) and was sold in foal to Ace Impact. “Auctav have put on a good show today and I think everybody will be happy with that transaction,” Quirke added. Mathieu Alex of Haras de Beaumont, where Ace Impact stands, also signed for a mare in foal to him for €82,000. Lot 42, Blue Wings, is a Listed-winning daughter of the Derby winner Wings Of Eagles from the family of Showcasing and Camacho. Alex said, “She's in foal to our top stallion Ace Impact, whom we strive to support. We also need to support our clients, our stallions, and those who place their trust in us.” The Frankel mare Frisella (lot 15) had been the first to make a splash, when selling for €390,000 to Hervé Barjot on behalf of Pegasus Farm. The nine-year-old mare, who is out of Kingman's half-sister Panzanella (Dansili), was a winner herself and has produced the dual winner and black-type earner Grand Scoop (No Nay Never). “She's by the right sire in Frankel and the covering sire is Blue Point, who is a very good stallion and had another stakes winner recently,” Barjot said. “She was bought for plenty of money [320,000gns at Tattersalls, in foal to No Nay Never]. I think the market is recalibrating. She's made her value, and I think if she'd been at Arqana in December she would have made more. I have bought her for a client who breeds and sells.” He continued, “Jean-Pierre Dubois carved the path that we all follow today. I don't think there is another person in racing who could fill his shoes. Although, I don't know if he will completely stop his activity. He's a great man and I learned many, many things from him.” Nicolas de Watrigant's Mandore Agency went to €260,000 for Salerne (Charm Spirit), who is herself a half-sister to the G1 Prix du Moulin winner Sauterne (Kingman) and out of a half-sister to top racemare and producer Stacelita (Monsun). The eight-year-old mare (lot 39) is carrying a foal from what will be the first crop of Auguste Rodin. The penultimate horse through the ring, the two-year-old Siciliano (Time Test), brought a bid of €250,000 from Jeremy Para of Le Marais. The colt has won two of four starts in the Dubois colours for trainer Patrice Cottier. The post ‘She Made a Lot of Sense’: Quirke Signs Up Well-Related Helenium at Auctav’s Dubois Dispersal appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
6th-SAR, 100K, Msw, 2yo, 5 1/2fT, 4:02 p.m. Bloodstock agent Kerri Radcliffe signed the ticket on SCHWARZENEGGER (Not This Time), a $950,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale grad one year ago who now races for a partnershpi which includes David Fennelly, Brook Smith, Mrs. John Magnier and Resolution Road Stables. It was the colt's second time at auction having first sold for $410,000 as a weanling at KEENOV in 2023 to Violet Stables. His winning Lemon Drop Kid first dam just passed through the ring herself, realizing $350,000 from Gainesway at KEENOV in 2024. She's already produced one winner from her first foal to race with Schwarzenegger being her second to the track. Trainer Wesley Ward showed confidence in cross-entering Schwarzenegger in the Skidmore Stakes Saturday but opted for this spot as long as the race stays on the grass and has tabbed Hall of Famer John Velazquez to ride. TJCIS PPS The post Thursday Insights: $950,000 Not This Time Colt Debuts At The Spa For Ward appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a pricy breeze-up purchase. 4.38 Deauville, Debutantes, €160,000, 2yo, c/g, 7fT NORTHERN CHAMPION (IRE) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is the stand-out among the baker's dozen assembled for this valuable Arqana Series Des Poulains, being TBT Racing's €820,000 purchase from the Arqana May Breeze Up. Ed Walker has charge of the son of the G3 Bow Mistress winner Zargos (Shamardal), who is joined by compatriot Eagles Attire (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Valmont's son of the G2 Oaks d'Italia winner Fashion Statement (Rainbow Quest) from the Oliver Cole stable. 6.45 Chelmsford, Novice, 2yo, 6f (AWT) DARTREY (IRE) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) is Juddmonte's €750,000 Goffs Orby Book 1 purchase who is a half-brother to New Bay's Rothschild and Sun Chariot heroine Saffron Beach. Ralph Backett has charge of the newcomer, who meets seven rivals over a trip possibly on the sharp side. The post Arqana Breeze-Up Sensation Northern Champion The Focus In Arqana Series Des Poulains appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Tyler Gaffalione won four of the six stakes races on the card at Ellis Park Aug. 10 to cap a week of 10 wins and leading rider status. The panel of racing experts voted Gaffalione Jockey of the Week for Aug. 4-10.View the full article
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