Group-Placed Dioptase Leads Arqana Autumn Wildcards

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The group-placed Dioptase leads a trio of wildcards for the upcoming Arqana Autumn Sale from November 17-20 in Deauville.

Trained by Jean-Claude Rouget, the son of New Bay (lot 376) was runner-up in the G3 Prix Greffulhe and was also third in the Listed Prix Pelleas. Rated 100, the three-year-old is from the family of group winner and Classic-placed Survie (Churchill), as well as Group 1 winners and sires Contributer and King Of Steel.

Another Flat entry is Listed Grand Prix du Nord fourth Love Me Tender (lot 356). Consigned by Peter Schiergen, the son of Tai Chi is rated 96 and is a half-brother to group winner Lord Charming (Charm Spirit). He is kin to Group 1 scorers Machiavellian, Exit To Nowhere, Coup De Genie and Denebola.

The third wildcard is NH prospect Lotus Sacre (lot 395). By Ivanhowe, he was runner-up over hurdles at Auteuil in early October. Also well-related, Lotus Sacre is from the same clan as Sprinter Sacre ).

For the full Arqana Autumn Sale catalogue, please visit the Arqana website.

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