Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 13, 2022 Journalists Posted August 13, 2022 Lot 21, a Gestut Ammerland-consigned bay son of the late Darley sire Shamardal, was the first yearling to bring seven figures during the Arqana August Sale on Saturday, with Godolphin bidding €1.6 million to secure the son of the G3 Prix de Lieurey heroine Lady Frankel (GB) (Frankel {GB}). The dam was also third in the G1 Prix de l'Opera and is a half-sister to star sire and Classic hero Lope De Vega (Ire) (Shamardal), among others. Le premier millionnaire des ventes @InfoArqana de Yearlings est un produit rare sur le marché. Ce fils de Shamardal @DarleyStallions présenté par Gestüt Ammerland atteint 1,6 million d'euros ! Sa mère est la sœur de Lope de Vega, gagnant du Jockey Club !#Deauville #bestRacing pic.twitter.com/S5ryjg871M — France Galop (@francegalop) August 13, 2022 “They're not making any more Shamardals,” said Anthony Stroud. He's been a fantastic stallion for Godolphin, and, as you know, he stood at Kildangan. We're very, very please to get him. He's from a very good family, and from an excellent farm.” “They aren't making any more Shamardals.” Anthony Stroud on his €1.6 million purchase of Lot 21 @InfoArqana pic.twitter.com/StpvvQvXkm — TDN (@theTDN) August 13, 2022 The post Godolphin Secures Shamardal Colt for €1.6 Million at Arqana appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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