Mahony Admits To Being Bowled Over After Tattersalls Sales Bonanza

Tattersalls chairman Edmond Mahony has admitted to being blown away by the strength of the market at Park Paddocks, not only at this week's December Mares Sale where the introduction of the Sceptre Sessions played a huge role in the sky-rocketing trade, but throughout the year.

Mahony has described 2022 as the year where every expectation was exceeded and, speaking at the end of the December Mares Sale where over 80 million gns went through the Tattersalls tills, headlined by 5.4 million gns purchase Alcohol Free (Ire) (No Nay Never), he paid tribute to all key stakeholders for playing a part in the roaring trade.

Mahony said, “Every so often we experience sales at Tattersalls which defy all expectations, but in 2022 it is probably fair to say that each successive sale here at Park Paddocks has achieved levels of trade which even the most optimistic observers would have deemed unlikely, culminating in a Tattersalls December Mares Sale which at times has been truly astonishing.”

The 80,831,200gns traded at Tattersalls this week represents a 30% rise on last year's figure. The average rose by 48% to 117,147gns, the median jumped 23% to 32,000gns and the clearance rate stayed the same at 82%.

But the major success story to emerge from the sale was the strength of the inaugural Sceptre Sessions which accounted for over half of the turnover with 71 lots selling for a combined total of 45,907,000gns.

Mahony commented, “There can be no doubt that the eagerly anticipated inaugural Sceptre Sessions have added a new dimension to what was already Europe's premier sale of breeding stock. When we launched the Sceptre Sessions back in the summer our goal was to create a format which would allow us to showcase elite fillies and mares to the global audience which defines the Tattersalls December Sale. The response from breeders and consignors to the new initiative was overwhelmingly positive, and this was widely recognised as an exceptional catalogue, but we could not have predicted the extraordinary atmosphere which enveloped Park Paddocks throughout a sale which has seen the record books completely rewritten.”

A staggering 11 fillies and mares sold for seven figures at Tattersalls in a week where BBA Ireland dominated by snapping up 39 lots for 14,567,000gns. Featuring among the haul was the overall top lot Alcohol Free while BBA Ireland also paid 1,000,000gns for Prix Marcel Boussac runner-up Gan Teorainn (Ire) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}).

Mahony reflected, “Turnover, average and median have all soared past the previous record levels and to see the packed sale ring as the succession of outstanding fillies and mares took to the stage will live long in the memories of all those present. The huge number of overseas buyers here at Park Paddocks for the duration of the December Sale reflects the incredible support we have received from the vendors who entrusted us with such an illustrious cast of race fillies and broodmares. Every one of the 11 fillies and mares who sold for one million guineas or more was special and the 5.4 million gns sale of the gorgeous Alcohol Free was not only the highest auction price in the world this year for a filly in training, but also a wonderful reward for her owner Jeff Smith, her trainer Andrew Balding and all associated with one of the great race fillies of recent years. We all look forward to seeing Alcohol Free race on in Australia and to dual Group 1 winner Saffron Beach, who sold for 3.6 million guineas, who looks set to target the $20-million [G1] Saudi Cup in February.”

He added, “While the individual highlights will leave lasting memories, we must express our deep gratitude to all who have made 2022 such an extraordinary year at Tattersalls. Sale after sale has attracted buyers from all over the world in overwhelming numbers, and we are enormously grateful for the support we receive from purchasers and vendors alike, all of whom have contributed to a year which has seen our annual turnover exceed 400 million gns, comfortably exceeding the previous high of 331 million guineas set in 2017. These remarkable figures are a massive tribute to the professionalism and commitment of all involved in the bloodstock industry in Britain, Ireland, France and further afield. It is their consistent support which makes Newmarket such a focal point of the global bloodstock industry and makes the uniquely international Tattersalls December Sale the pre-eminent sale of its type in Europe.”

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Harry McAlpine Becomes New Australasian Representative For Tattersalls

Bloodstock consultant Harry McAlpine has been named as an additional Tattersalls Australasian representative alongside Jenny McAlpine. The Queensland native is based on the McAlpine family's Eureka Stud, and handles stallion nominations and sales. He also acts as a bloodstock agent and consultant managing the Black Soil Bloodstock racing and breeding operation of Brian Siemsen.

Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said, “Harry is a great addition to the Tattersalls team of overseas representatives and his appointment working alongside Jenny McAlpine demonstrates the importance we attach to promoting Tattersalls sales throughout Australia and New Zealand. Having worked at Tattersalls in Newmarket and at William Inglis in Sydney, Harry is already familiar with the Tattersalls ethos and sales portfolio and between him and Jenny, Tattersalls has two highly respected individuals to represent the company in a hugely important market.”

McAlpine added, “Tattersalls has a fantastic reputation in both Australia and New Zealand and to be promoting Tattersalls alongside Jenny is a role I am looking forward to enormously.”

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Group 1 Winner Thunder Moon Highlights Tattersalls Autumn HIT Catalogue

Group 1 winner Thunder Moon (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) (lot 749) is one of the highlights of the 1552-strong Tattersalls Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale catalogue that was released on Tuesday. Set for Monday, Oct. 24 to Thursday, Oct. 27, the sale–which contains 70 group and listed performers–begins at 9:30 a.m. each day.

Offered by The Castlebridge Consignment, Thunder Moon was trained by Joseph O'Brien and won the G1 National S. as a juvenile. Part of a 155-strong draft, he currently holds a rating of 108 by Timeform, and was also placed in the G1 Dewhurst S. and G1 Prix Jean Prat.

Sunday's Irish Cesarewitch victor Waterville (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) (lot 275) is part of Coolmore's 41-lot draft. Rated 116p by Timeform, the lightly-raced 3-year-old is joined by G2 Dante S. third Bluegrass (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) (lot 678), who is rated 107.

Eddie's Boy (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) (lot 643), who won the G3 Prix Eclipse, will go through the ring from the The Castlebridge Consignment, while other 2-year-olds of note include G2 Royal Lodge S. second Dubai Mile (Ire) (Roaring Lion) (lot 768A) from Kingsley Park. Eve Lodge Stables' listed winner Rocket Rodney (GB) (Dandy Man {Ire}) (lot 1138) and the Listed Chesham S. second Pearling Path (Fr) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) (lot 674) from Baroda Stud are also set to sell.

Godolphin and Shadwell Estates will offer 28 and 14 lots, respectively, with a notable lot Shadwell's group winner Mujbar (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) (lot 657). Juddmonte's 23-lot draft contains the 97-rated Special Envoy (GB) (Frankel {GB}) (lot 1086) among others.

Andrew Balding's Park House Stables' draft of 47 features G2 July S. winner Tactical (GB) (Toronado {Ire}) (lot 1059).

Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said, “The Tattersalls Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale has a remarkable record of producing top class winners with no less than 76 individual group/listed winners in the last three years bought at the sale including seven Group/Grade 1 winners. That continued success is the key to the sales enduring appeal to both domestic and international buyers and this year's catalogue has all the ingredients to appeal to the customary global audience including the significant, high-class consignments from Godolphin, Juddmonte Farms and Shadwell Estates.”

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Tattersalls Releases February Sale Catalogue

A 2-year-old half-sister to Classic winner and champion filly Taghrooda (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) by Awtaad (Ire) is among the highlight lots of the Tattersalls February Sale on Feb. 3 and 4, for which the catalogue was released on Wednesday.

Consigned by New England Stud, the daughter of the multiple listed-winning Ezima (Ire) (Sadler's Wells) (lot 82) is part of a continued reduction from breeder Shadwell. Shadwell consigns two broodmares and eight yearlings at the sale under its own banner, with many more spread out among other drafts. New England's draft of 2-year-olds for Shadwell also includes a colt by Sea The Stars out of the G1 Oaks runner-up and multiple stakes producer Tarfasha (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) (lot 80); a Dubawi (Ire) colt out of the listed-winning Yaazy (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) (lot 81), herself a half-sister to four stakes horses including the Group 1-winning Matterhorn (Ire) (Raven's Pass); and a Cracksman (GB) colt (lot 69) out of a winning full-sister to Group 1 winners Salve Regina (Ger), Schiaparelli (Ger) and Samum (Ger).

Barton Sales's draft of 57-the largest in the book-includes 10 fillies and 30 colts and geldings in and out of training from Shadwell. Among the highlights are Hamaayel (Ire) (Tamayuz {GB}) (lot 145), an unraced 3-year-old full-sister to GI E.P. Taylor S. winner Blond Me (Ire); Waajeeha (GB) (Kingman {GB}) (lot 58), a 4-year-old unraced daughter of G3 Cumberland Lodge S. winner Hawaafez (GB) (Nayef); and an unnamed 4-year-old filly by Kingman out of the multiple Group 3-winning Mashoora (Ire) (Barathea {Ire}) (lot 56).

Godolphin offers 47 lots including New Style (Street Cry {Ire}) (lot 170), a half-sister to five-time Group 1 winner and sire Dream Ahead and to the dam of dual Group 1 winner Fairyland (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) in foal to Kodiac; Heaven's Angel (Ire) (Henrythenavigator) (lot 172), a half-sister to Oaks winner Qualify (Ire) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) in foal to Siyouni (Fr); Prefer (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) (lot 173), a sister to seven stakes horses including the G1 1000 Guineas runner-up Moth (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in foal to Kingman (GB); Luceita (Ire) (Dawn Approach {Ire}) (lot 171), a half-sister to the G2 Rockfel S. winner and multiple Group 1 and Classic-placed Lucida (Ire) (Shamardal) from the family of American champion English Channel in foal to Invincible Spirit (Ire); and Painted Daisy (Ire) (Postponed {Ire}) (lot 163), an unraced 3-year-old half-sister to triple Group 1 winner Hunter's Light (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) and to the dam of G2 Hardwicke S. winner Fanny Logan (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}).

The Juddmonte draft includes the unraced 3-year-old filly Laurel (GB) (Kingman {GB}) (lot 138), a descendant of Hasili (GB)'s dam Kerali; and Aquiano (GB) (Equiano {GB}) (lot 139), an unraced 3-year-old filly out of a winning full-sister to Bated Breath (GB).

Additional sisters to Group 1 winners catalogued include Rooful (GB) (Charming Thought {GB}) (lot 124), a winning 4-year-old half-sister to G1 Queen Anne S. winner Accidental Agent (GB) (Delegator {GB}); Gift Horse (GB) (Havana Gold {Ire}) (lot 208), a winning 3-year-old half-sister to G1 Golden Shaheen S. winner Krypton Factor (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}); and Santiki (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) (lot 131), a 4-year-old half-sister to G1 Grand Prix de Paris winner Behkabad (Fr) (Cape Cross {Ire}). G3 Anglesey S. winner and G1 Phoenix S. third Walk On Bye (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) (lot 37) is catalogued in foal to Without Parole (GB).

“The Tattersalls February Sale continues to be a source of high-quality breeding stock and horses in training, with the dams of three individual Group/Grade 1 winners in 2021 a prime example,” said Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony. “There is no shortage of top-class breeding stock in this year's catalogue headlined by major consignments from Shadwell Estates and Godolphin, which will undoubtedly appeal to the usual diverse mix of domestic and international buyers who have made the Tattersalls February Sale Europe's undisputed leading midwinter sale.”

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