Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 14, 2022 Journalists Share Posted May 14, 2022 A diverse field led by the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner Modern Games (Ire) and ranging from some fancy homebreds to a €5,000 yearling purchase. Iffraaj (GB) features prominently among the entries for the colts' Classic, as sire, grandsire or great-grandsire of six of the 16 runners in the field. WELWAL (GB), Shalaa (Ire)-Cheriearch (Arch) Owner: Al Shaqab RacingBreeders: Oceanic, A Gravereaux and OTI ManagementTrainer: Jean-Claude RougetSales history: €80,000 at Arqana Deauville Select Yearling Sale (Mandore International Agency).Pedigree insight: A half-brother to the stakes-placed duo of Epistrophy (Fr) (Charm Spirit {Ire}) and Chic Cherie (Fr) (Muhaarar {Ire}) out of a Listed-winning miler. SCHERZO (Fr), Wootton Bassett (GB)-Persian Belle (GB) (Machiavellian)Owner: Al Wasmiyah FarmBreeders: T de la Heronniere, Mme D and A de la HeronniereTrainer: Elias MikhailidesSales history: €70,000 at Arqana Deauville Select Yearling Sale (private sale), €420,000 Arqana Arc Sale (Charles Gordon-Watson Bloodstock).Pedigree insight: Group 2 winner Volta (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) and Group 1-placed Calvados Blues (Fr) (Lando {Ger}) are among his seven winning half-siblings. Their unraced dam is sister to American Grade II winner Beautyandthebeast (GB) and half to German Group 1 winner and sire Neatico (Ger) (Medicean {GB}). TEXAS (Fr), Wootton Bassett (GB)-Texalova (GB) (Dream Ahead)Owner: Ecurie JeffroyBreeders: SCEA Prairies, T Jeffroy, B JeffroyTrainer: Henri DevinSales history: not sold at €110,000, Arqana Deauville Select Yearling Sale.Pedigree insight: A third generation homebred for the Jeffroy family, he second foal of an unraced half-sister to Meydan Group 2 winner Frankyfourfingers (Fr) (Sunday Break {JPN}). NIRLIIT (Fr), Iffraaj (GB)-Llanita (GB) (Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire})Owner: Ecurie La Vallee Martigny EARL, Guy Pariente, Ecurie de Pradel, Bernard GiraudonBreeders: Ecurie La Vallee Martigny EARLTrainer: Christophe EscuderSales history: N/APedigree insight: Half-sister Almeida Girl (GB) (Temple City) was a multiple winner and Listed-placed, giving Llanita two black-type performers from her first two foals. The mare was herself stakes-placed, both in France and America. MAKING MOVIES (Ire), Dabirsim (Fr)-Grace Lady(Fr) (Muhtathir {Fr})Owner: Ecurie Hugo and Pierre Pilarski and Jean-Philippe DuboisBreeders: Jean-Philippe DuboisTrainer: Didier GuilleminSales history: €125,000 at Arqana Deauville Select Yearling Sale (private sale).Pedigree insight: A half-brother to the Group 2-placed duo of Epic Hero (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) and Alhadab (Fr) (Camelot {GB}), his dam won the G2 Prix Corrida and is herself out of a winning hurdler. NESR SHALGHODA (GB), Due Diligence-Lady Macduff (Ire) (Iffraaj {GB})Owner: Elbashir Salem AB ElhariBreeder: Whitsbury Manor StudTrainer: Romain Le Dren DoleuzeSales history: 9,000gns Tattersalls December Foal Sale, £16,000 Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale, 45,000gns Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-up Sale.Pedigree insight: A family synonymous with Hampshire's Whitsbury Manor Stud; grand-dam Tamora (GB) (Dr Fong) is a half-sister to the G1 Prix de l'Abbaye winner Gilt Edge Girl (GB) (Monsieur Bond {Ire}) and G2 Flying Childers winner Godfrey Street (GB) (Compton Place {GB}). MODERN GAMES (Ire), Dubawi (Ire)-Modern Ideals (GB) (New Approach {Ire})Owner/breeder: GodolphinTrainer: Charlie ApplebyPedigree insight: The G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner is a half-brother to recent Listed winner Modern News (GB) (Shamardal), while their dam is a half-sister to the French-based stallion and former champion juvenile Ultra (Ire) (Manduro {Ger}). TRIBALIST (GB), Farhh (GB)-Fair Daughter (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire})Owner: GodolphinBreeder: Car Colston Hall StudTrainer: Andre FabreSales history: 130,000gns at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, Book 3 (Stroud Coleman Bloodstock).Pedigree insight: The first foal of an unraced half-sister to G1 Racing Post Trophy winner Crowded House (GB) (Rainbow Quest) and to the dam of Group/Grade 1 winners Brando (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) and Ticker Tape (GB) (Royal Applause {GB}). THE ACROPOLIS (Ire), Churchill (Ire)-Hairy Rocket (GB) (Pivotal {GB})Owner: Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, WesterbergBreeder: Frank DunneTrainer: Aidan O'BrienSales history: €140,000 at Goffs November Foal Sale (Camas Park Stud).Pedigree insight: Dam won twice and was third in the G2 Queen Mary S. She is a half-sister to Rockliffe Stud's Listed-placed Marsh Hawk (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), who is in turn the dam of stakes-placed Mohawk King (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}). LASSAUT (Fr), Almanzor (Fr)-Lady Family (Fr) (Sinndar {Ire})Owner/breeder: Riviera Equine SARL and Haras d'EtrehamTrainer: Jean-Claude RougetSales history: Bought back by his breeder at €67,000 at the Goffs Orby Yearling Sale.Pedigree insight: His dam is a half-sister to Group 2-winning sprinter Family One (Fr) (Dubai Destination), while his grand-dam's half-sister has produced the G1 Haydock Sprint Cup winner G Force (Ire) (Tamayuz {GB}) and Group 3 winner Louvain (Ire) (Sinndar {Ire}), who is herself the dam of Poule d'Essai des Pouliches heroine Flotilla (Fr) (Mizzen Mast). CLAYMORE (Fr), New Bay (GB)-Brit Wit (GB) (High Chaparral {Ire})Owner: Mary SlackBreeder: Günther SchmidtTrainer: Jane Chapple-HyamSales history: €5,000 at the Arqana October Yearling Sale (Ardglas Stables), £10,000 at the Tattersalls Ireland Goresbridge Breeze-up Sale (Mutlaq Menahi Almutairi).Pedigree insight: His dam is an unraced daughter of Listed Harvest S winner Brisk Breeze (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}). CALIF (Ger), Arion (Ger)-Cherry Danon (Ire) (Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire})Owner: Stall HanseBreeder: Gestut BrummerhofTrainer: Dominik MoserSales history: Not sold at €95,000, BBAG September Yearling Sale.Pedigree insight: His dam was a Group 3-winning miler and runner-up in the German 1000 Guineas before going on to produce four black-type horses. Grand-dam Sherifa (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}) is a full-sister to the dam of multiple Group 2 winner and sire Sommerabend (GB) (Shamardal). ANCIENT ROME, War Front-Gagnoa (Sadler's Wells)Owner: Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier and WesterbergBreeder: Orpendale, Chelston and WyattTrainer: Andre FabreSales history: N/APedigree insight: His full-sister Etoile is a Group 3 winner over 6f, but there is also stamina in the family. His dam, who was runner-up to Zarkava (Fr) in the Prix de Diane, is a three-parts-sister to Derby winner Pour Moi (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}). ROCK BOY (Fr), Rock Of Gibraltar (Ire)-Frasque (Ire) (Iffraaj {GB})Owner: Team CalasBreeder: Legendary Rent ClubTrainer: Richard ChotardSales history: Bought for €16,000 at the Arqana October Yearling Sale (Guy Petit).Pedigree insight: One of two black-type performers for his dam, along with the G32Derby Italiano place-getter Alastor (Ire) (Helmet {Aus}) from her first three foals. Frasque, a minor winner over a mile, is a half-sister to G3 Prix Thomas Bryon winner Makaan (Swain). BAYSIDE BOY (Ire), New Bay (GB)-Alava (Ire) (Anabaa)Owner: Teme Valley and Ballylinch StudBreeder: Ballylinch StudTrainer: Roger VarianSales history: A 200,000gns graduate from Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale (Richard Ryan).Pedigree insight: Half-brother Forest Ranger (Ire) (Lawman {Fr}) was a dual G2 Huxley S. winner. They are out of a French Listed winner over 9.5f who now has three black-type performers to her credit. TUMBLER (Fr), Kingman (GB)-Distorion (GB) (Distorted Humor)Owner/breeder: Wertheimer & FrereTrainer: Carlos Laffon-PariasPedigree insight: Has two Listed-placed half-siblings and his dam is a half-sister to Poule d'Essai des Poulains winner Falco (Pivotal {GB}), who is now standing as a jumps stallion in Britain. The post Poule d’Essai des Poulains: Where did they come from? 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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