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Solid Results As Curtain Falls On 2023 Arqana Vente d’Elevage

The four-day Arqana Vente d'Elevage concluded on Tuesday, with four fillies and mares making €1 million or more, and 668 horses (77%) marked as sold for a gross of €47,135,000.

Overall, the average was down 8% to €70,561, however, the median rose to €20,000, an increase of 16% off of 2022's mark. The sale was topped by Group 1 winner Place Du Carrousel (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) at €4.025 million from leading buyer Portofino Bloodstock.

Taking just Tuesday's trade into account, 109 lots sold (79%) for a gross of €581,500. The day's average was down 5% to €5,335, while the median increased by 14% to €4,000.

Tuesday's top lot was lot 919, the Kingman (GB) mare Crispina (GB). From the family of stallions Cityscape (GB) and Bated Breath (GB), the Haras d'Annebault-consigned 6-year-old was sold in foal to G1 Deutsches Derby hero Laccario (Ger) and brought €52,000 from SARL Trotting Bloodstock.

A named filly foal, Laskaria (Fr) (Laccario {Ger}), was the day's dearest foal, changing hands for €25,000 from the draft of Haras d'Annebault. Richard Venn Bloodstock bought the April foal on behalf of Paola Beacco Bd.

La Motteraye Consignment was the leading vendor, offering 39 mares, fillies and foals for a gross of €4,971,000, including Channel (Ire) (Nathaniel {Ire}) for €1.2 million.

Arqana President Eric Hoyeau and Executive Director Freddy Powell said, “In a record-breaking year, the 2023 edition of the Vente d'Élevage has concluded with very good results. With four fillies and mares making over €1 million, including an historic top price of over €4 million, turnover from the December sale exceeded €45 million for the second time. Driven by buyers from all over Europe, as well as from the United States, Australia, Japan, India, Turkey and France, demand remained buoyant. The middle market segment also remained strong, with a high level of activity both internationally and domestically. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our vendors, as well as the buyers who once again turned out in force. We would also like to thank all our teams, in the yards, the stud farms and in the offices, for their involvement during this great marathon that is the Vente d'Elevage. As this marks the end of the sales year, we wish everyone a very happy holiday season.”

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GSW Sibilia Spain Heads to Arqana December

G2 Prix du Muguet winner Sibila Spain (Ire) (Frankel {GB}-L'Ancresse {Ire}), by Darshaan {GB}) has been added to the Arqana December Vente d'Elevage and is set to go under the hammer during the first evening of the sale Saturday, Dec. 9 when consigned by Haras de l'Hôtellerie. A winner of the Listed Prix de Liancourt at three, the Christopher Head-trained mare finished fourth in the G1 Prix Saint-Alary and G1 Prix de Diane. In the spring of her 4-year-old campaign, she went on to take her first group win in the Prix du Muguet.

Offered carrying her first foal by Dubawi (Ire), the 5-year-old is out of the listed winning and G1 Irish Oaks runner-up L'Ancresse and a full-sister to group winner and G1 Ascot Gold Cup-placed Master of Reality (Ire). The well-bred mare hails from the family of Group 1 winners Cerulean Sky and Moonstone as well as Honolulu, Royal Bench, Mayhem, Memphis Tennessee and US Army Ranger.

The Arqana December Vente d'Élevage catalogue will be available Monday, Oct. 30 on www.arqana.com.

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Frankel Filly Tops Final Day Of Record-Breaking Arqana December Breeding Stock Sale

Indices remained above average, as a record-breaking Arqana December Breeding Stock Sale concluded in Deauville on Tuesday. Despite more horses on offer, demand remained strong at 80% with 740 head sold of 926 offered. The gross breached the €50-million mark for the first time, totaling €56,800,500. The overall average of €76,757 was up 27%, and the median increased 15% to €17,250.

Tuesday's session posted a clearance rate of 83.5%, as 127 sold from 152 for an aggregate of €714,500. The median was unchanged at €3,500, and the average improved 23% to €5,626.

Lot 866, the 3-year-old Save The World (Fr) (Frankel {GB}), was knocked down for €52,000 to BBA Ireland. Part of the Haras d'Ombreville draft, the bay is unraced and out of the G3 Fred Darling S. second Jellicle Ball (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}). Her dam is a half-sister to G1 Prix Marcel Boussac bridesmaid Gan Teorainn (Ire) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}), who sold for 1 million gns during the Sceptre Sessions of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale also to BBA Ireland.

Jeremy Brummitt shelled out €50,000 for Theoricienne (Fr) (Kendor {Fr}) (lot 951) in foal to Intello (Ger). A dual winner, the 16-year-old from the Haras du Quesnay dispersal has foaled two stakes winners–G2 Prix du Gros-Chene hero Tour To Paris (Fr) (Fuisse {Fr}) and three-time black-type earner She's My Type (Fr) (Dunkerque {Fr}).

Just three lots later, Brummitt also signed the ticket on Theoricienne's draftmate Treasure (Fr) (Anabaa) (lot 954) at €32,000. A trio of stakes horses claim the French listed winner and G3 Prix d'Arenberg third as their dam, including Listed Prix Urban Sea heroine Tresorerie (Fr) (Intello {Ger}).

Forty-seven of the 48-lot Quesnay dispersal changed hands for a gross of €2,185,500. Lot 166, a Quesnay-consigned Le Havre (Ire) half-sister to dual G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Treve (Fr) (Motivator {GB}), topped all foals offered during the four-day stand at €675,000 to Juddmonte. She was also well clear of Quesnay's most expensive mare, the €350,000 Perle d'Auge (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}) (lot 31), who sold to Jill Lamb Bloodstock and is from the same family as this year's G1 Matron S. heroine Pearls Galore (Fr) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}).

Ecurie des Monceaux sold 30 lots for €9,959,000 to take leading consignor honours, while the BBA Ireland buying spree continued with 46 head purchased for €9,211,000, making them the leading buyers.

Eric Hoyeau, President of Arqana and Freddy Powell, Executive Director, said, “The sales season is coming to a close on an excellent note after four incredible days. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the vendors who have entrusted us with mares, fillies and foals of exceptional quality. Deauville was particularly cosmopolitan, welcoming buyers from all over Europe but also from the United States, Australia, Japan, India and Turkey, the result of the prospecting work of our bloodstock team and our representatives abroad.

“A big congratulations also to the stud staff and our team in the yards, who gave their best despite the cold and the intense days, throughout this great marathon that is the Vente d'Elevage. These record results are the result of a real team effort, both among our sales staff and in our offices. We will now focus on the last sale of the year, which will take place online next Thursday, and we wish everyone a happy holiday season.”

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Clement Adds Quality to Stable Roster at Arqana

Christophe Clement said he always looks forward to his annual trip to Deauville for the Arqana December Sale. It's a bit like stepping back in time for the U.S.-based trainer as he wanders the grounds that were once the setting of childhood summers spent working for his father, French conditioner Miguel Clement Sr. The youngest of three, Clement is still often called 'Little Clement' while in Deauville.

“That always makes me laugh,” said Clement, whose own son Miguel has a handle on their stable in America while his father is away. “I come to this sale every year. It's a great way to see a lot of friends and family and still do some work.”

Clement kept busy during Saturday's select session at Arqana and will be returning to the States with several new trainees in tow, highlighted by the session-topping filly Malavath (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}). The dual Group 1-placed 3-year-old was purchased for €3.2 million by Clement's longstanding client Moyglare Stud.

“I was aware that she was going to be in the December Sale and we've been working on this for the past two months,” Clement shared. “I'm delighted. I think it's a great acquisition for Moyglare.”

The winner of the G2 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte and runner-up in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at two, Malavath returned to the starting gate this year to claim a Group 3 in Deauville and place second in the G1 Qatar Prix de la Foret for Francis Graffard. In her most recent start, Malavath finished fifth in the GI FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile.

Clement said that he has no specific races in mind yet for the new acquisition, but added that he believes she will be a good fit for American racing.

“I think she seems to be [best at] seven furlongs to a mile. One of the reasons why Moyglare was interested in the filly was that she brings speed to their program. We'll get her to the States and let her tell us what to do. We have a great program in New York. If she's doing well, plenty of good things can happen.”

Also on Saturday, Moyglare Stud purchased Amazing Grace (Protectionist) for €850,000. The Group 2 winner will continue her racing career with Clement.

“She will be a fun fit for the longer turf races,” said the 4-year-old's new conditioner.

Clement sends Moyglare Stud's Beautiful Lover to victory in the GIII La Prevoyante S. at Gulfstream this year | Nicole Thomas

The Co. Meath-based Moyglare Stud has sent horses to Clement for almost 25 years. Their greatest successes together include Grade I winners Relaxed Gesture (Ire) (Indian Ridge {Ire}) and Dress to Thrill (Ire) (Danehill). This year, American-bred Beautiful Lover (Arch) carried the black, white and red silks to victory in the GIII La Prevoyante S.

“We have a great relationship,” said Clement. “We've had plenty of good winners for them. It's fun because when you train for an owner-breeder, you get that kind of relationship where it doesn't depend on what happens today. It's more long-term, and usually that works out best for both sides.”

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, who races with Clement and has been a leading owner this year on the New York circuit, was active during the first session, purchasing listed winner By All Means (Ire) (Kodiac) for €650,000. The juvenile was Group 2-placed for owners Giacomo Algranti and Haras d'Etreham.

“She is a very nice filly,” said Clement. “I believe that one of the owners, Nicolas de Chambure [Haras d'Etreham] will stay in for a piece, which makes it even more exciting.”

Also during Arqana's opening session, Clement purchased Group winner Atomic Blonde (Ger) (The Grey Gatsby {Ire}) for €300,000 and went to €280,000 for black-type filly Lady Mia (Fr) (Outstrip).

“You have a lot to compete with in New York,” he noted. “You have to buy some good horses because the turf division is not easy. You need to bring in new blood in order to compete.”

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