‘Outstanding Quality’ On Show As Tattersalls Release Book 1 Catalogue

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The hunt for the next Group 1 star is now officially on after Tattersalls released the Book 1 catalogue for the October Yearling Sale, which has produced high-class horses like Camille Pissarro, Dynamic Pricing, Royal Patronage, Al Riffa, Believing and many more in recent years.

This year alone, there have been three Group 1-winning graduates from Book 1 and 22 Group winners all told. There is no shortage of potential top-notchers in this year's sale with 31 Frankels, 11 Dubawis, 30 Wootton Bassetts and 35 horses by Sea The Stars catalogued in what appears to be a typically good Book 1 offering. 

Camille Pissarro is without doubt the poster boy for this year's sale. The hammer dropped at 1.25 million gns on the Clara Stud-offered Wootton Bassett colt at Park Paddocks in 2023 and he has justified that price tag with a pair of Group 1 triumphs for Aidan O'Brien.

Not only did Camille Pissarro manage to win the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere as a juvenile, but he also became a Classic winner at three this year with an impressive display in the Prix du Jockey Club.

Speaking about this year's catalogue, Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said, “Every year, the bloodstock world eagerly anticipates the publication of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, keen to pore over the pedigrees of the finest yearlings Europe has to offer. Following last year's extraordinary results, demand for places at Europe's premier yearling sale has been significant, and we are delighted to present a catalogue of unparalleled depth and quality, showcasing many of the best yearlings available anywhere in the world.

“Time and again, Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale produces the leading racehorses of each generation on the global stage. This enduring international influence is what draws many of the world's most prominent buyers to Park Paddocks every October.”

He added, “This year's elite collection of yearlings is expected to attract a wide cast of international and domestic buyers, drawn not only by the exceptional quality on offer but also by the industry-leading £25,000 October Book 1 Bonus. Now in its tenth year, the Bonus is rapidly approaching the remarkable milestone of £10 million paid directly to owners in bonus prize money. Combined with the outstanding quality of the yearlings, it presents a compelling proposition for any potential purchaser.”

Catalogues are online now at www.tattersalls.com and will be available from Tattersalls and Tattersalls representatives from Wednesday, 20th August.

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