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Updated - 02 March, 2006


   

Friday the 24th of February 2006

   

  Hong Kong Update

Douglas Whyte continues to lead in the Jockey’s Ranking holding a twenty six win advantage. Whyte has recorded 62 winners, 58 second placings, 43 third placings, 44 fourth placings and 27 fifth placings from his 385 rides. Brett Prebble is in second position with 36 winners, 23 second placings, 21 third placings, 18 fourth placings and 19 fifth placings from 247 rides. Chris Munce is in third position with 34 winners, 23 second placings, 21 third placings, 24 fourth placings and 20 fifth placings from 296 rides. Shane Dye is in fifth position with 28 winners, 27 second placings, 33 third placings, 20 fourth placings and 23 fifth placings from 296 rides.

 

The Australian contingent continue their dominance at the top of the Trainer’s ranking with John Size in the lead having recorded 48 winners, 34 second placings, 27 third placings, 40 fourth placings and 24 fifth placings from 325 runners. John Moore is in second position with 44 winners, 31 second placings, 33 third placings, 19 fourth placings and 24 fifth placings from 281 runners. David Hall has recorded 15 wins, 18 second placings, 23 third placings, 13 fourth placings and 14 fifth placings from his 167 runners and is in tenth position.

 

All statistics current to 22 February 2006.

 


  Quinella to Arrowfield in First Griffin Race in Hong Kong

Arrowfield bred and sold the two year olds INSPIRATION and MONEY MAN that ran the

quinella in the first race for Griffins (2YOs) in Hong Kong on 19 February 2006. Both colts were sold by Arrowfield at the 2005 William Inglis Easter Yearling Sale and continue the success that Arrowfield sales graduates have enjoyed in recent years. Inspiration, by Arrowfield stallion FLYING SPUR out of the Last Tycoon mare LA BAMBA, was purchased for $420,000 by Gary Moore Racing at Easter last year. Trained by Gary’s brother John Moore for owners Mr & Mrs Hui Sai-Fan, Inspiration brilliantly won the HK$750,000 Nigato Plate over 1000m by 1¾ lengths in the fast time of 57.6 seconds. Inspiration is the second winner produced by La Bamba to race in Hong Kong following on from her 3yo son Lucky Unicorn (by Redoute’s Choice) who has won three of his five starts to date. In addition to her two winners in Hong Kong, La Bamba is also the dam of stakeswinning Redoute’s Choice filly PROVENCE who was purchased from Arrowfield at the 2003 William Inglis Easter Yearling Sales. La Bamba hails from a family that is a prolific producer of stakeswinners which includes triple G1 winner Dracula as well as Inspiration’s close relation BRANNIGAN who is also by Flying Spur. La Bamba has an Orientate yearling filly selling at this year’s Easter Sale. Money Man is by fellow Arrowfield stallion REDOUTE’S CHOICE out of the Bluebird mare WHAT A JOY, who incidentally is a half sister to La Bamba. Purchased for $280,000 by Apollo Ng as Agent at Easter last year, Money Man is trained by Casper Fownes for owner Wilfred Ng. Although he found Inspiration too slick on the day, Money Man finished half a length ahead of the third placegetter First Baby. What a Joy had an Orientate colt sell for $100,000 to Magus Equine at this years Magic Millions Yearling Sale. Inspiration and Money Man are just the latest success stories to graduate from Arrowfield yearling sales drafts. This season’s undefeated filly MISS FINLAND (by Redoute’s Choice ex Forest Pearl), who currently is joint favourite for next week’s G1 Blue Diamond Stakes, made $450,000 at the 2005 William Inglis Easter Yearling Sale. Another recent sales success for Arrowfield is the 2005 Champion 2YO Filly and multiple G1 winner Fashions Afield, who was sold at the 2004 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. Arrowfield will take its best draft ever this year to the Melbourne Premier Sale (March 5th, 6th and 7th) offering 38 yearlings under both its own banner and that of its wholly owned Bellerive Stud. This draft features progeny of its exciting new sires Hussonet, French Deputy and Orientate as well as yearlings by proven stallions Danzero, Flying Spur, Dehere, Red Ransom and Encosta de Lago. Arrowfield and Bellerive will offer a further 60 yearlings at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale (April 18th to 20th).

(Arrowfield Media Release)

 


  Tattersalls Graduate Vague Wins UAE 1000 Guineas

The Jeremy Noseda trained filly VAGUE ran away from her rivals to record an exciting victory in the Listed UAE 1000 Guineas at Nad Al Sheba and continued the amazing run of Tattersalls graduates at the Dubai International Racing Carnival. Under the guidance of Mick Kinane, the daughter of ELUSIVE QUALITY recorded her third victory and remains unbeaten on her only two starts in Dubai for her owner, Californian based Canadian J Paul Reddam. VAGUE was purchased at the 2005 Tattersalls December Mare Sale by London based bloodstock agent Jamie McCalmont for 300,000 guineas on behalf of Reddam, for whom he also purchased 2004 Grade 1 Breeders' Cup winner WILKO. Whilst the UAE Oaks in three weeks beckons for VAGUE, connections indicated that a tilt at the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks was also being considered. The win of VAGUE completed a double for Noseda following the win earlier in the evening of MONTGOMERY'S ARCH in the Tabloid Cup. A 20,000 guineas graduate of the 2004 Tattersalls Breeze Up Sale, MONTGOMERY'S ARCH recorded his third victory having won the Group 2 Richmond Stakes and and being placed in the Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes as a two-year-old. The other Tattersalls graduates to win on the eight race card were SIR EDWIN LANDSEER, a 23,000 guineas graduate of the 2003 Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale, who won the Entertainment Plus Trophy over 6 furlongs whilst the SINGSPIEL colt ROCK MUSIC recorded his second successive victory on the Nad Al Sheba dirt when winning the Aquarius Cup for Godolphin.

(Tattersalls)

   
 

Thursday the 16th of February 2006

 

  

  Hong Kong Update

Douglas Whyte continues to lead in the Jockey’s Ranking holding a twenty eight win advantage. Whyte has recorded 61 winners, 55 second placings, 41 third placings, 44 fourth placings and 27 fifth placings from his 367 rides. Brett Prebble is in second position with 33 winners, 22 second placings, 21 third placings, 17 fourth placings and 19 fifth placings from 232 rides. Chris Munce is in third position with 33 winners, 22 second placings, 20 third placings, 24 fourth placings and 20 fifth placings from 282 rides. Shane Dye is in fifth position with 26 winners, 26 second placings, 32 third placings, 18 fourth placings and 23 fifth placings from 282 rides.

 

The Australian contingent continue their dominance at the top of the Trainer’s ranking with John Size in the lead having recorded 48 winners, 31 second placings, 27 third placings, 40 fourth placings and 23 fifth placings from 311 runners. John Moore is in second position with 39 winners, 31 second placings, 32 third placings, 17 fourth placings and 22 fifth placings from 266 runners.

 

All statistics current to 15 February 2006.

 


  Major Race Results – New Zealand

The Group 1 International Stakes 2000 metres

1. Snazzy (NZ) (Danske(NZ)-Ballini(NZ))

2. Tusker (NZ) (Volksraad(GB)–Stella Artois (NZ))

3. Kerry O’Reilly (NZ) (O’Reilly (NZ)–Pegarah (NZ))

 

The Group 1 Waikato Sprint 1400 metres

1. Kristov (NZ) (Slavic (USA)–Santa Barbra (NZ))

2. Darci Brahma (NZ) (Danehill (USA)–Grand Echezeaux (NZ))
3. Gee I Jane (NZ) (Jahafil (GB)–Miss Distinction (NZ))

 


  Records fall at Tattersalls February Sale

MARGARET RIVER and a yearling by SELKIRK shared top billing at the one day Tattersalls February Sale when they sold for 92,000 guineas apiece whilst a new record for turnover was posted. A total of 203 lots were sold for 1,957,900 guineas, up 22% on last year's corresponding sale, for an average of 9,645 guineas and a median of 4,200 guineas. MARGARET RIVER, the unraced three-year-old filly by SEEKING THE GOLD out of the ZILZAL mare MENIATARRA was purchased by locally based bloodstock agent Hugo Lascelles for 92,000 guineas after he outlasted Tattersalls' Martin Mitchell who was taking phone bids from Dublin-based bloodstock agent John McCormack. MARGARET RIVER, a grand-daughter of the Oaks winner SNOW BRIDE, the dam of Derby and Arc de Triomphe winner LAMMTARRA, was purchased by Lascelles on behalf of United States based clients and he indicated that the filly would probably be covered by MONTJEU in Ireland before heading stateside. The SELKIRK colt out of the MACHIAVELLIAN mare FIRST EXHIBIT was the first of four yearlings consigned from Kirsten Rausing's Lanwades Stud, on behalf of Matthews Breeding and Racing. The grandson of Matthews' two-time Group 1 winner MY EMMA was the equal top priced lot for the day at 92,000 guineas when secured by Irish pinhooker Paddy Twomey after he outlasted a spirited effort by fellow Irishman Ger Hourigan. The final of the four Matthews yearlings was the filly by DOMEDRIVER out of the NIGHT SHIFT mare PORTELET. The half-sister to Group 2 Champagne Stakes winner ETLAALA was purchased by Yeomanstown Stud's Gay O'Callaghan for 62,000 guineas after stiff competition from underbidder Seamus Burns and Niarchos' Alan Cooper. National Hunt prospects were in demand at Tattersalls, none more so than the three-time winner AMORIST who scored an impressive all the way win at Lingfield over 10 furlongs twelve days ago. Consigned from Sir Mark Prescott's Heath House Stables in Newmarket, AMORIST was purchased by Irish bloodstock agent Bobby O'Ryan for 80,000 guineas on behalf of owner Graham Wylie and trainer Howard Johnson. Wylie and Johnson have enjoyed great success buying Heath House Stables consigned lots at Tattersalls with Cheltenham Festival winners INGLIS DREVER and NO REFUGE both graduates of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale. The twelve strong consignment from Prince Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms realised a total of 228,800 guineas with the filly PURPLE VISION proving the most popular at 56,000 guineas. The daughter of RAINBOW QUEST out of the NORTHERN DANCER mare KAMKOVA is a half-sister to Group 2 winner and sire KIRKWALL and was purchased by Yorkshire based bloodstock agent James Delahooke. EXPECTATION, the dam of Group 2 Richmond Stakes winner ALWAYS HOPEFUL proved the most popular of the mares on offer when she sold for 70,000 guineas to Emerald Bloodstock's Brendan Gallagher. By NIGHT SHIFT out of the ADONIJAH mare PHANTOM ROW, EXPECTATION was purchased by Gallagher on behalf of a group of Irish Breeders who intend to send her to the recently retired three-time Group 1 winner WHIPPER. At the conclusion of the 2006 Tattersalls February Sale, Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony commented; "It was never going to be easy to follow a year as spectacular as 2005 where a record turnover was recorded at every sale, so it's very pleasing to begin 2006 in such a positive manner, with another record turnover. "The February Sale has grown in size from year to year and it was encouraging to see so many familiar faces at the seventh edition of what is now an important fixture on the sales calendar. A cosmopolitan cast of buyers is a feature of any Tattersalls sale and it was a great pleasure to welcome buyers from many European countries as well as Egypt, Kuwait and the United States to complement the typically strong English and Irish clientele. "The support of many of Europe's leading owner/breeders has allowed the February Sale to grow in both size and quality and we look forward to it's continued expansion."

(Tattersalls)

  
 

Friday the 10th of February 2006

 

   

  New Zealand 2006 National Yearling Sales Series Summary

The past eight days have seen a successful Sales Series at Karaka with good quality yearlings attracting high demand right throughout the three sales sessions. A total of 1,528 yearlings were catalogued for sale, with 1,043 lots sold for NZ$65,721,500.

  

 

2004

2005

2006

Catalogued

1,532

1,477

1,528

Withdrawn

175

158

202

Offered

1,357

1,319

1,326

Passed

244

290

284

Sold

1,113

1,029

1,043

Clearance

82%

78%

79%

Average

$54,476

$67,666

$63,012

Turnover

$60,631,650

$69,628,350

$65,721,500

 

New Zealand Bloodstock's 10th anniversary at the helm of the National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka has marked significant growth to the New Zealand industry over the past ten years. In 1997, New Zealand Bloodstock's first year conducting the National Yearling Sales following the purchase by Peter and Philip Vela of Wrightson's Bloodstock Ltd, the Premier Sale average was NZ$60,258. In ten years, the final sale average across all three sales sessions is now in excess of that figure, at NZ$63,012. The expectation leading into the Sale was that results were unlikely to exceed the record-breaking results of 2005. This was supported by general comment from buyers that the overall strength of the catalogue was down on previous years. New Zealand Bloodstock General Manager, Andrew Seabrook, remarked, "New Zealand Bloodstock is acutely aware of the necessity to present the strongest catalogue possible and that in order to attract buyers from our leading markets, in particular from Australia, we need to stem the flow of our top yearlings to Australia. "We are on the whole pleased with the outcome of this year's Sale, given that the quality of the catalogue presented was not as strong overall as previous years. Our aim is to address this as a matter of urgency and we will be canvassing breeders and vendors in the coming months to discuss these vital issues now facing our industry." The top ten lots for the sale were:

 

Lot

Type

Breeding

Vendor

Purchaser

Location

Price (NZ)

341

b.c

Stravinsky / Grand Echezeaux

PENCARROW STUD

MR DC ELLIS

TE AKAU

$2,200,000

461

b.c

Zabeel / Miss Power Bird

CAMBRIDGE STUD

ROGERSON BLOODSTOCK

HAMILTON

$1,600,000

59

b.f

Zabeel / Silk Slipper

CAMBRIDGE STUD

MR DAVID HAYES

VICTORIA

$850,000

440

b.c

Zabeel / Marquise

CAMBRIDGE STUD

MR DC ELLIS

TE AKAU

$800,000

343

bb.f

Redoute's Choice / Great Bouquet

ASCOT FARM

KIERAN MOORE BLOODSTOCK

NSW

$725,000

318

b.f

Dehere / Fleur de Chine

WINDSOR PARK STUD

MR DC ELLIS

TE AKAU

$700,000

505

b.c

Zabeel / Pretty Buttons

CAMBRIDGE STUD

MR DC ELLIS

TE AKAU

$560,000

445

b.c

Rock of Gibraltar / Mazarine

ASCOT FARM

BRUCE PERRY BLOODSTOCK

MASTERTON

$520,000

150

c.f

Rock of Gibraltar / What Can I Say

RICH HILL THOROUGHBREDS

MR K YOSHIDA

JAPAN

$500,000

211

br.c

No Excuse Needed / Beyond the Sunset

PENCARROW STUD

MR GARY HENNESSY

HONG KONG

$500,000

(NZTM Media Release)

 


  Hong Kong Update

Douglas Whyte has increased his lead again in the Jockey’s Ranking and now holds a twenty nine win advantage having recorded 61 winners, 54 second placings, 41 third placings, 43 fourth placings and 27 fifth placings from his 359 rides. Brett Prebble is in second position with 32 winners, 22 second placings, 21 third placings, 16 fourth placings and 19 fifth placings from 225 rides. Chris Munce is in third position with 30 winners, 21 second placings, 20 third placings, 23 fourth placings and 20 fifth placings from 273 rides. Shane Dye is in fifth position with 25 winners, 26 second placings, 32 third placings, 18 fourth placings and 22 fifth placings from 270 rides.

 

The Australian contingent continue their dominance at the top of the Trainer’s ranking with John Size in the lead having recorded 47 winners, 31 second placings, 27 third placings, 40 fourth placings and 23 fifth placings from 301 runners. John Moore is in second position with 36 winners, 29 second placings, 31 third placings, 17 fourth placings and 22 fifth placings from 253 runners.

 

All statistics current to 8 February 2006.

 


  Major Race Result– Hong Kong

The Group 1 Hong Kong Classic Mile 1600 metres

1. Sunny Sing (IRE) (Sri Pekan-Sagrada)

2. Hail the Storm (AUS) (Metal Storm(FR)-Sound Willie(NZ))
3. Happee Owner (NZ) (Towkay-Make Up)

 


  Major Race Result– Malaysia

The Group 1 Tukku Cup 1200 metres

1. Golden Rainbow (AUS) (Danewin-Cafe Opera) bred by TBNSW member Emirates Park Pty Limited

2. Free Spirit (AUS) (Citidancer-Star Party)
3. Street Talk (AUS) (Honour and Glory(USA)-Punch)

 


  Tattersalls Graduates Win Six Out of Seven at Dubai Carnival

The Tattersalls success story at the Dubai International Racing Carnival continued with Tattersalls graduates winning a remarkable six of the seven races on a night of top quality racing. DUBAI HONOR, a 120,000 guineas John Ferguson purchase at the 2000 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale started the ball rolling in the opening Dubai Cast House Trophy over 9 Furlongs on the Nad Al Sheba dirt. Bred by Fares Stables the gelding's win was followed by another impressive dirt performance from the improving four-year-old colt ROCK MUSIC in the Dubai Trophy over a mile. The son of SINGSPIEL, another John Ferguson purchase from Part 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, was the first winner of 2006 for the mighty Godolphin team. Bred by Mrs John Chandris out of the high class sprinting mare STACK ROCK, ROCK MUSIC was sold for 90,000 guineas and looks set for a successful 2006 after his comfortable 2 ¾ length defeat of the high class Argentinian bred LITTLE JIM. The Dubai Stakes over a mile on turf was an even more graphic reminder of the Tattersalls influence with the first five home all graduates from sales held by the Newmarket based auctioneers. The winner CASHIER, a striking grey son of ALHAARTH bred by Lord Vestey out of his top mare CASHEW, was the third leg of a John Ferguson hat-trick on the night and another who looks set for a fine year ahead. Purchased for 360,000 guineas at the same sale as ROCK MUSIC, CASHIER has won or been placed in all of his six starts to date for trainer John Gosden, and his year older half-brother AZAROLE, a 45,000 guineas purchase at last year's Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale, finished third with 170,000 guineas Tattersalls Houghton purchase DESERT DESTINY second. Continuing the run was bargain 11,000 guineas Autumn Horses in Training purchase MUHAREB, who was the second winner on the night for local trainer Doug Watson. Another to prove the versatility of Tattersalls graduates by winning on the dirt, MUHAREB was winning his third race on the bounce for owner Prince Turky Bin Bader beating 75,000 guineas Tattersalls Breeze Up purchase CLASP into second. CAESAR BEWARE was another impressive winner on the night leading home another Tattersalls 1-2-3 in the valuable Dubai Potline Cup over 7 ½ furlongs on the turf. The DAGGERS DRAWN four-year-old bred by Glending Blodstock, was purchased at the 2002 Tattersalls December Foal Sale by Lakin Bloodstock for 12,000 guineas, and the gelding has now won four of his seven career starts and more than £300,000 in prize money. Second was the multiple Listed winner SUGGESTIVE, a 9,000 guineas Tattersalls December Foal purchase, and third was SABBEEH, a 140,000 guineas Tattersalls October Yearling. Last of the sextet was another bargain buy in a race where the first five home were all purchased at Tattersalls. The Dubai Plate over a mile on the turf was won by the Andrew balding trained PENTECOST who was purchased at the 2000 Tattersalls Autumn Yearling Sale for 5,000 guineas. Bred at Downclose Farm the seven-year-old gelded son of TAGULA out of BOUGHTBYPHONE has now won eight races and more than £250,000 in prize money. A nose back in second was the Christian Wroe trained SPIRIT OF FRANCE, a 49,000 guineas purchase at last year's Autumn Horses in Training Sale, with the fast finishing 230,000 guineas Houghton purchase FALSTAFF in third.
(Tattersalls)

  
 

Thursday the 2nd of February 2006

 

   

  Hong Kong Update

Douglas Whyte has increased his lead yet again in the Jockey’s Ranking and now holds a twenty eight win advantage having recorded 60 winners, 51 second placings, 38 third placings, 39 fourth placings and 27 fifth placings from his 341 rides. Brett Prebble is in second position with 32 winners, 22 second placings, 21 third placings, 16 fourth placings and 19 fifth placings from 225 rides. Chris Munce is in third position with 27 winners, 18 second placings, 20 third placings, 22 fourth placings and 19 fifth placings from 257 rides. Shane Dye is in fourth position with 25 winners, 26 second placings, 32 third placings, 18 fourth placings and 22 fifth placings from 270 rides.

 

The Australian contingent continue their dominance at the top of the Trainer’s ranking with John Size in the lead having recorded 46 winners, 27 second placings, 26 third placings, 37 fourth placings and 22 fifth placings from 289 runners. John Moore is in second position with 32 winners, 28 second placings, 31 third placings, 15 fourth placings and 22 fifth placings from 241 runners.

 

All statistics current to 31 January 2006.

 


  Deep Impact named Japanese Horse of the Year

Deep Impact has been named the Horse of the Year at the Japan Racing Association’s 2005 Horse of the Year Awards. The full list of award winners are as follows:-

 

Award

Winner

Horse of the Year

Deep Impact

Best Older Male

Heart’s Cry

Best 2YO Colt

Fusaichi Richard

Best 2YO Filly

T M Precure

Best 3YO Filly

Cesario

Best Older Female

Sweep Tosho

Best Sprinter-Miler

Hat Trick

Best Dirt Horse

Kane Hekili

  


  2006 Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale Date Change

The 2006 Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale is to take place a week earlier than previously advertised. The three day sale will now take place from Tuesday 5th - Thursday 7th September rather than 12th - 14th September. Commenting on the decision Tattersalls Ireland Chairman Edmond Mahony said: "Our original dates clashed with yearling sales in North America and when the earlier week became available we felt that it would benefit both vendors and purchasers to take advantage of a week that does not coincide with any other Northern Hemisphere yearling sales. In addition, the redevelopment of Doncaster Racecourse has seen the bulk of the St Leger Meeting relocated to York on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th September which means that the September Yearling Sale will also avoid coinciding with any major race meetings. "It looks likely that we will revert to our usual week in 2007 but for this year it makes perfect sense to stage the September Yearling Sale in a week that is free of any other distractions. After the record breaking 2005 sale the new date will help us to continue to build on that success and we look forward to receiving entries in the coming weeks and to beginning yearling inspections early in the Spring.

(Tattersalls)

 


  Major Race Results– New Zealand

 

The Group 1 Wellington Cup 3200 metres

1. Envoy (NZ) (Personal Escort(USA)-Sovereign Command(NZ))

2. Viz Vitae (NZ) (Shinko King(IRE)-Mi Trestena(NZ))
3. Kajema(NZ) (O’Reilly(NZ)-Vreeland(NZ))

 

The Group 1 Thorndon Mile 1600 metres

1. Macavelli Miss (AUS) (Vettori(IRE)-Syrenka(AUS)) bred in New South Wales

2. O’Borio(NZ) (O’Reilly(NZ)-Enthral(NZ))
3. Penitentiary (NZ) (Pentire(GB)-Strangeways(NZ))

 


  Major Race Result – United States

 

The Group 1 Santa Monica Handicap 7 Furlongs

1. Behaving Badly (Pioneering-Timeleighness)

2. Miss Terrible (Numerous-Teidi)
3. Leave Me Alone (Bold Badgett-Fabulous Ballet)

 


  Major Race Result – Japan

 

The Group 1 Kawasaki Kinen 2100 metres

1. Adjudi Mitsu (Adjudicating-Ormitsu Kinen)

2. Seeking the Dia (Storm Cat-Seeking the Pearl)
3. Time Paradox (Brian’s Time-Jolie Zaza)

 


  Major Race Result – South Africa

 

The Group 1 J & B Met 2000 metres

1. Zebra Crossing (Jallad-Teclafields)

2. Ilha Da Vitoria (Candy Stripes-De Memoria)
3. Great Rhythm (I’m Great-Gallo’s Girl)

 


  Slip Dance Heads Largest Ever Tattersalls February Sale

The catalogue for the 2006 Tattersalls February Sale, which takes place on Thursday 9th February, is available online at www.tattersalls.com and from Tattersalls and Tattersalls representatives now. The one day sale, now in its seventh year, has attracted a record entry of 351 lots. The sale comprises yearlings of 2006, broodmares in foal, horses and fillies in training from many of Europe's leading owner/breeders and the ever popular stallion parade at which recently retired Group 1 winners AVONBRIDGE, FIREBREAK, PASTORAL PURSUITS and STARCRAFT will be amongst the 15 stallions on show. One of the highlights of the catalogue looks set to be the Listed winning four-year-old CELTIC SWING filly SLIP DANCE consigned from Eamonn Tyrell's Clunemore Lodge Stables in Ireland on behalf of owner Michael McLoughlin. The five-time winner, twice at Listed level, is also a half-sister to MISU BOND, Bryan Smart's Listed winning three-year-old who is as short as 40-1 for this year's 2000 Guineas. SLIP DANCE is out of the WARNING mare HAWALA who realised 280,000 guineas at the 2005 Tattersalls December Mare Sale. Amongst the mares on offer, EXPECTATION looks certain to attract plenty of interest as the dam of 2005 Group 2 Richmond Stakes winner and twice Group 1 placed ALWAYS HOPEFUL. The twelve-year-old NIGHT SHIFT mare will be consigned from Lostford Manor Stud and is in foal to ALWAYS HOPEFUL's sire MIND GAMES. There are also mares offered in foal to proven Group 1 sires BAHAMIAN BOUNTY, BERTOLINI, CADEAUX GENEREUX, MONSUN, PEINTRE CELEBRE and TIGER HILL and to the exciting young sires FANTASTIC LIGHT, CHOISIR, EXCEED AND EXCEL, FALBRAV, HAAFHD, KYLLACHY, NAYEF, REFUSE TO BEND, RESET and TOBOUGG. The largest consignment, numbering 18 lots, comes from Prince Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms, and features ten three-year-old fillies, five three and four-year-old colts and geldings and three mares in foal. Amongst the fillies are STARZARI, the OBSERVATORY half-sister to last year's Listed winning and Group 2 Prix Niel second RUNAWAY from the family of DANCING BRAVE and JOLYPHA, and STARLIST, the OBSERVATORY half-sister to Listed winner BIG MOMENT from the family of EVA LUNA and BRIAN BORU. The three mares on offer include BALLETA, an own-sister to the aforementioned DANCING BRAVE and JOLYPHA and dam of the Listed winning and Group 1 Prix Morny placed BARRICADE. Kirsten Rausing's Lanwades Stud has an exciting consignment of six yearlings, which features four on behalf of Matthews Breeding and Racing including the colt by SELKIRK out of FIRST EXHIBIT, who herself sold for 240,000 guineas at the 2005 Tattersalls December Sale. By MACHIAVELLIAN, FIRST EXHIBIT is a half-sister to MOMENTS OF JOY who realised 1,650,000 guineas at the 2005 Tattersalls December Sale, and out of Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks and Prix Vermeille winner MY EMMA who sold for 1,300,000 guineas at the same sale. Another yearling sure to attract plenty of interest from the Matthews consignment is the DOMEDRIVER half-sister to Group 2 Champagne Stakes winner and Group 1 July Cup third ETLAALA. A total of 59 yearlings are catalogued including those by Group 1 sires CAPE CROSS, MONTJEU, PEINTRE CELEBRE and ROYAL APPLAUSE whilst first season sires include CAPTAIN RIO, DUBAI DESTINATION, HAWK WING and NAYEF. Commenting on the catalogue, Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said; "Last year's February Sale saw rises across the board, and the size and quality of this year's catalogue suggests that the sale can continue its upward momentum. We have received good support from many of the top British based consignors as well as from Ireland and throughout Europe, and the strength of last year's December Sale suggests that we can look forward to a successful opening sale of 2006.

(Tattersalls)

   

  


 

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