Record Number of Entries Catalogued for Tattersalls Online October

A record number of 90 entries have been catalogued for the Tattersalls Online October Sale which takes place Oct. 19 – 20.

A wide range of lots are on offer from both Flat and National Hunt disciplines, including 55 horses in/out of training, 17 yearlings, 11 broodmares, three stores, a single point-to-point offering, a filly foal by Tirwanako (Fr) (Sin Kiang {Fr}) and breeding rights to Alkumait (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) and Cracksman (GB) (Frankel {GB}).

The 42 horses in training are headed by the 2-year-old Beauty Thunder (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}), who was a game winner of a Roscommon maiden in August. Consigned by Ger Lyon's Glenburnie Stables, the colt boasts a Timeform rating of 87. Another smart 2-year old colt to feature is Blue Prince (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), who shed his maiden tag at York in July and boasts a Timeform rating of 86. The colt is consigned by Richard Fahey's Musley Bank Stables on behalf of Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd.

No fewer than 17 yearlings are on offer by both Flat and National Hunt stallions, including the Norris Bloodstock consigned filly by Mehmas (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) out of a winning Noble Mission (GB) mare. New Approach Investments present a colt by Kuroshio (Aus) (Exceed and Excel {Aus}) from the family of Group 1 winner Lady Bowthorpe (GB), and Whitsbury Manor Stud consign two fillies by Sergei Prokofiev (Scat Daddy) whose first crop have been well received at the recent yearling sales.

Listed among the 11 Flat and National Hunt broodmares set to go under the virtual hammer, Night Approaching (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}) who hails from the family of recent listed winner My Prospero (Ire). Another catalogued lot who makes plenty of appeal is Vedela Dream (Fr) (Oasis Dream {GB}), who is offered in foal to Bungle Inthejungle and is a close relation to last year's Champion European 3-year old Vadeni (Fr) (Churchill {Ire}).

A pair of breeding rights are on offer-Cracksman, sire of G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Ace Impact and a breeding right to G2 Mill Reef S. winner Alkumait.

For more information, visit www.tattersallsonline.com. Prospective buyers are required to join the sale ahead of the commencement of bidding from 12 noon, Thursday, Oct. 19, with bidding scheduled to close from 12 noon Friday Oct. 20.

 

 

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First Foal By Alkumait Touches Down At Crohane House

The first foal by Alkumait (GB), who stands at Castlefield Stud in Ireland, was born on Tuesday morning and is reported to be a cracker of a colt by his breeder Joey Fallon of Crohane House.

He said, “This lad is a fine, big and strong Alkumait. He's a solid foal. I'll definitely be sending the mare back to Alkumait on the strength of this foal and I'm gonna send him a second mare now as well.”

Alkumait was a high-class performer at two. Winner of the G2 Mill Reef S., the son of Showcasing (GB) is a half-brother to the G1 Dewhurst winner and leading 2000 Guineas fancy Chaldean (GB) (Frankel {GB}). Alkumait stands for €5,000 this year.

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Alkumait Sponsorship Heads First 2yo Race of Irish Season

As part of the IRE Incentive Scheme, Curragh hosts the first juvenile race of the Irish racing season Saturday. The five-furlong test is sponsored by Castlefield Stud on behalf of G2 Mill Reef S. winner Alkumait (GB) (Showcasing {GB}–Suelita {GB}, by Dutch Art {GB}), who stands at the nursery for €5,000.

Highlighting the sponsorship, the connections of the first season sire are offering a €100,000 bonus to the connections of the first black-type winner from the stallion's first crop of 2-year-olds.

”We have long-term ambitions, and we are going to be there to support breeders in the ring and on the racetrack,” said Jack Tuohy, who was behind the deal. “This is evident at the Curragh on Saturday where we are sponsoring the opening 2-year-old maiden of the year we are putting the foundations in place to make Alkumait a long-term success.”

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Alkumait Part of a New Sponsorship Agreement With The Curragh

New Castlefield Stud stallion Alkumait (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) is part of a new sponsorship agreement with The Curragh. The two-race package includes the first 2-year-old race of the new Flat Racing season on Mar. 26 and a 10-furlong maiden for 3-year-olds and up on Apr. 10. Both races will be an important part of launching and marketing the stallion's career. The G2 Mill Reef S. winner was purchased by Capital Bloodstock to stand at Castlefield Stud in County Kilkenny after his Mill Reef win. In addition, the breeder of the winner of the “Alkumait standing at Castlefield Stud with a €100,000 Bonus 2yo EBF Maiden” will be presented with a free nomination to the stallion. There is also a €100,000 bonus that will be awarded for the connections associated with his first black-type winner in 2025, with the breeder receiving 50%, the trainer 25% and the owner 25%.

Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager, commented, “We are delighted to play an important role in the promotion of such an exciting new sire and the two year race in particular is a perfect fit to promote a racehorse who was such a high class juvenile.”

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