Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 14, 2019 Journalists Share Posted January 14, 2019 The catalogue for the two-day Tattersalls February Sale is now available online. A total of 464 lots-consisting of 176 fillies in/out of training, 41 broodmares, 174 colts/gelding in/out of training, 53 yearlings and 20 2-year-olds-will go under the hammer at Park Paddocks in Newmarket on Jan. 31-Feb. 1. The February Sale will start immediately after the TBA Stallion Parade, which begins at 11 a.m. on Jan. 31 and selling commences at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1. Large consignments from Godolphin, Juddmonte and Shadwell feature, with 59 lots split between the trio. Godolphin fields the largest draft, with 43 lots, and it is 2017 Royal Ascot hero Atty Perse (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) (lot 375) and listed winner Ambassadorial (Elusive Quality) (lot 315), who anchor the consignment. Other lots of note including 2018 Italian 1000 Guineas heroine Act of War (Ity) (Mujahid) (lot 160) from Marco Botti’s Prestige Place; SW and Classic placed Sladina (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) (lot 148) hails from The Castlebridge Consignment; while East Everleigh Stables’ Graceful (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) (lot 398), Northeast Moon (Ire) (Sea The Moon {Ger}) (lot 46) from Barton Stud, and Lower Coombe Stables’ Queen of Paris (GB) (Champs Elysees {GB}) (lot 415)-all half-sisters to G1SWs Gilt Edge Girl (GB) (Monsieur Bond {Ire}), Prince Bishop (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Dariana (Aus) (Redoute’s Choice {Aus}), respectively, also feature. Baroda and Colbinstown Studs offer the group-producing mare Kalandara (Ire) (Rainbow Quest) as lot 69 in foal to Lope de Vega (Ire), as well as lot 68, Art of Dance (GB) (Medicean {GB}) carrying to first-crop champion sire No Nay Never; and The National Stud has Hestia (Fr) (High Chaparral {Ire}) (lot 66), also in foal to the Coolmore sire. “The Tattersalls February Sale goes from strength to strength and this year’s catalogue has plenty of quality,” said Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony. “The dam of last year’s Oaks winner Forever Together is a fine example of the outstanding quality to be found at the Tattersalls February Sale and there is no shortage of high-class breeding stock in this year’s catalogue, as well as horses in training, 2-year-olds and yearlings to appeal to the usual diverse mix of domestic and international buyers who have made the Tattersalls February Sale Europe’s premier midwinter fixture.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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