Colts By Doctor Dino And Saint Des Saints Lead The Way In Deauville

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Wednesday's session of the Arqana Autumn Sale consisted of 117 lots of National Hunt-bred yearlings. Of the 106 offered, 69 (65%) sold for a gross of €2,192,500. The average was up slightly to €31,775 (+1%) from €31,493. The median rose 10% to €22,000.

A total of 208 National Hunt yearlings went under the hammer during the Autumn Sale this year, with 22 more lots than in 2024. The clearance rate increased five points at 68%. The average, at nearly €30,000, was slightly down by four points. The turnover increased by 10%, finishing at €4,265,500.

Topping the third and final day of the sale were a pair of colts by Doctor Dino (lot 613) and Saint Des Saints (lot 636), who each sold for €135,000. The former, offered by Haras des Sablonnets, sold to Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot's Xavier Papot. He is a half-brother to Network's duo of Thrilling, a listed winner and placed twice at Grade 1 level, and Placenet, who won a brace of listed races over obstacles.

“He's a magnificent horse, and in addition, he is very well bred,” said Papot. “We're delighted that he'll join our stable and are looking forward to seeing what the future holds.”

The second lot to reach €135,000 was offered by Windermere Stud. Dan Astbury signed for the son of the winner Nee Pour Vaincre (Poliglote). The extended family features multiple graded winner Saint Macaire (Saint Des Saints) and Grade 3 winner and Grade 1-placed Sleeping Mat (Sleeping Car).

“He's a superb horse, and we can see that he's made to race,” said Astbury. “He was the one we wanted today, and we're very happy. He'll come back to England and be broken first, and then we'll give him a bit of time following that.”

A filly by Goliath Du Berlais was the day's third and final six-figure lot when selling to SAS Seror Racing Management for €125,000. Already named Miss Moonie, the daughter of multiple listed winner Madame Moonie (Sea The Moon) who ran third in the G3 Prix Andre Michel is related to G1 Oaks d'Italia heroine Meridiana (Lomitas).

“She's a lovely filly,” said Ruben Seror. “We know her dam well, and she was a good racemare.”

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