Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 15 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 15 hours ago Horantzau d'Airy (Fr) (Legolas {Jpn}) topped the Tattersalls Online March Sale when selling for 50,000gns to Jim Gill. Consigned by Willie Mullins's Closutton Stables, lot 25 has been Grade 1-placed over hurdles, and he was twice third at Grade 3 level in chases last season. He will move to the yard of Michael Keady. “I'm very excited to get him today and Michael is delighted to be training him,” said Gill of his new purchase, who holds an entry in the Grand National next month at Aintree. “Even if he doesn't get into the Grand National, there is a big three-mile chase option for him at the Aintree meeting which he could run in. “I played golf yesterday and had a few pints after, when I set the maximum bid for the horse. I've had plenty of winners on the Flat but I'm new to having National Hunt runners. I really liked the look of him and thought I'd give it a go for the craic.” Shirocco (Ger) mare Lily Du Berlais (GB) brought 42,000gns from Sean McElroy on Tuesday. Lot 35, consigned by Newlands Farm, has won four times for trainer Stuart Crawford in the colours of Simon Munir and Issac Souede. The multiple black-type-placed mare is from the same clan as Bonito Du Berlais (Fr) (Trempolino) and Nikita Du Berlais (Fr) (Poliglote {GB}). Overall, 52 lots sold of 95 offered (55%) for a gross of 435,100gns. The average was 8,367gns and the median was 3,700gns. The post Legolas Gelding Tops Tattersalls Online appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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