Catalogue Unveiled For Arqana August Online Sale

The inaugural Arqana Online August Sale catalogue is now online. Consisting of Flat and National Hunt horses-in-training and a mare and filly out of training, the sale is set to begin at 3 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. French time on Aug. 26. Heading the catalogue is lot 1, the 95-rated 4-year-old Tornadic (GB) (Toronado {Ire}), who has won three times this season. He is joined by German Group 3 winner Sahib's Joy (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) (lot 2). Jean-Claude Rouget will offer the dual winner Viatore (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}) and seven-furlong victress Sudaf (War Front) as lots 3 and 4, respectively. Broodmare prospect Bellport (Ire) (Bated Breath {GB}), from the family of German Group 1 winners Borgia (Ger) (Acatenango {Ger}) andBoreal (Ger) (Java Gold), is lot 6.

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Arqana Releases 2022 Online Sale Dates

Following the release of its Apr. 6 Pop-Up Sale, the schedule for the Arqana Online Sale calendar was announced by the sales company on Thursday.  There will be four formal Arqana Online Sales set for the second half of the year and several pop-up sales, that have yet to be announced. The quartet of online sales are as follows:

  • Friday, Aug. 26
  • Thursday, Oct. 13
  • Thursday, Nov. 22
  • Thursday, Dec. 15

Since the creation of the Arqana Online Sale platform, 25 mixed sales have been held, with listed winners Vedevani (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Mascha (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}) knocked down for €800,000 and €450,000, respectively. A share in French Champion Sire Siyouni (Fr) went for €960,000 and a share in rising sire star Zarak (Fr) made €380,000. In addition, broodmare Blissful Beat (GB) (Beat Hollow {GB}) found a new home for €235,000; and, in foal to Zarak, Burkina Faso (GB) (Mukhadram {GB}) hammered at €185,000 on Apr. 6. More details and closing dates for entries will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Arqana Unveils Pop-Up Sales, First Scheduled For Apr. 6

Expanding Arqana Online, Arqana is launching pop-up sales, with the initial five-lot sale taking place on Wednesday, Apr. 6 from 4-6 p.m. local time. The first sale catalogue features Burkina Faso (GB) (Mukhadram {GB}) (lot 1), who is a half-sister to Group 2 winner Angel Power (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) in foal to smart, young sire Zarak (Fr); lot 2, Bonito Cavallo (Fr) (The Grey Gatsby {Ire}), who was runner-up on his Flat debut and filled that spot again in his first try over hurdles; Impaire Et Passe (Fr) (Diamond Boy {Fr}) (lot 3), a winning AQPS 4-year-old gelding; lot 4, the 95-rated Super Khali (Fr) (Shalaa {Ire}), who has won his last two races over 1300 metres at Chantilly and has qualified for the Apr. 14 All-Weather Championships' Finals at Newcastle; and a breeding right in Belardo (Ire) (lot 5). The latter stands for €9,000 at Darley's Kildangan Stud in Ireland this season and is the sire of group winners Isabella Giles (Ire), Lullaby Moon (GB), and Elysium (Ire). For more information on the new concept and the complete catalogue, please visit the Arqana website.

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Arqana Online to Offer Magalen Bryant Dispersal Horses-in-Training

The next Arqana Online Sale will feature horses-in-training from the Magalen Bryant Dispersal. An owner, breeder, and a leading figure in the National Hunt World, Bryant's horses won at the highest level. Slated for 2:30 p.m.on Mar. 29, the sale has catalogued a total of 28 horses-in-training. Some of the offerings include Iamastar (Fr) (Balko {Fr}) (lot 12), a 4-year-old AQPS gelding out of listed winner Victoria's Star (Fr) (Poliglote {GB}), who was placed at the graded level in 2021; another 4-year-old AQPS gelding, In Love (Fr) (Great Pretender {Ire}) (lot 13), a winner on debut at Pau at the beginning of this year; and Hetre Rouge (Fr) (Saddex {GB}) (lot 19), a six-time winner over hurdles and fences.

Freddy Powell, Arqana's Executive Director, said, “For administrative reasons, the late Mrs. Bryant's estate must be auctioned off, however, some of her family members are determined to keep her silks on French racecourses once the legal issues are resolved. Please do not hesitate to contact the Arqana team, Richard Powell or the trainers for further information.”

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