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Italy’s SGA Sale Catalogue Features 117 Yearlings

A total of 117 yearlings will go under the hammer at the SGA Yearling Sale in Milan on Sept. 9.

Past graduates of the sale include the undefeated G3 Premio Regina Elena Italian 1000 Guineas and G2 Oaks d'Italia heroine Shavasana (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), who currently races in the colours of Katsumi Yoshida.

The catalogue includes lot 9, a filly by Almanzor (Fr), who just sired Thursday's G3 Bahrain Trophy S. hero Castle Way (GB); as well as lot 22, a colt by Derby winner Australia (GB). Darley's Blue Point (Ire), who leads all European first-season sires with 16 winners, is represented by a filly out of Victoria Regina (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) (lot 36); and there are also a pair of yearlings by Group 1 sire Cracksman (GB); and one by Shavasana's sire Gleneagles in lot 8, a colt out of Calma Apparente (GB) (Rainbow Quest).

Kodiac (GB) is the sire of a lot 16, a daughter of Edifice (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}), herself a half-sister to group winners Dimension (GB) (Medicean {GB}) and Spacious (GB) (Nayef); and lot 7 is by New Bay (GB) from the family of G1 Irish Oaks winner Sea Of Class (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). The catalogue also features lot 14, a filly by Sea The Stars (Ire) who is a half-sister to a pair of stakes winners including Group 3 winner Sweet Gentle Kiss (Ire) (Henrythenavigator); and lot 23 is a son of Zarak (Fr) from the family of GI Fountain of Youth S. hero and sire Trust N Luck.

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Havana Grey’s Jasour Goes Last To First In The G2 July S. At HQ

Al Mohamediya Racing's twice-raced maiden winner Jasour (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}–Twilight Thyme {GB}, by Bahamian Bounty {GB}), previously untested at stakes level, was clearly the best of a nine-strong field in Thursday's G2 Kingdom of Bahrain July S. at Newmarket, powering by every opponent in the closing stages to win the six-furlong contest in decisive fashion. The 16-1 chance was placed under immediate restraint and trailed all eight rivals after an alert getaway from the stands' side gate. Making smooth headway into contention after halfway, he was shaken up to launch his bid approaching the final furlong and quickened impressively up the hill to win going away, by two lengths, from Lake Forest (GB) (No Nay Never) for a career high.

Jasour shaped with promise when a May 18 debut second over five furlongs at Salisbury and graduated over much the same trip in a low-key maiden at Nottingham last month. This black-type debut, his third start, was his first attempt at six furlongs.

“He always gave us a lot of promise and we felt that dropping him in behind was going to see bigger improvement,” explained winning trainer Clive Cox after notching a first win in the race. “He has just run in two races where nothing has been able to lead him early. Stepping up to six [furlongs] was a step into the unknown, but he is going the right way and I'm happy. I'm so pleased for Sheikh Sultan as he is a big supporter and, following on from Golden Horde, this is a real nice horse to have. He will go to the [G2] Richmond [at Goodwwod] from here, but he will have an entry in the [G1 Prix] Morny and we will see what is what.” The winning owner, His Highness Sheikh Sultan, added, “We are delighted, all of my horses are with Clive and he has been brilliant for Al Mohamediya racing. We knew that ours was good, but the others were good too. Everything worked well and we are happy. There are plenty of races for him in the season.”

Pedigree Notes

Jasour, the fifth pattern-race winner for his second-crop sire (by Havana Gold {Ire}), is the third of four foals and lone scorer out of an unraced half-sister to MG1SW sire Twilight Son (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}), multiple Group-winning G1 Haydock Sprint Cup third Music Master (GB) (Piccolo {GB}), dual stakes-winning G1 British Champions Sprint runner-up Run To Freedom (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) and Listed Land O'Burns Fillies' S. victrix Spring Fling (GB) (Assertive {GB}). The April-foaled grey's second dam Twilight Mistress (GB) (Bin Ajwaad {Ire}) is a half-sister to Listed Washington Singer S. third Romantic Evening (Ire) (Dr Fong). Jasour is kin to a yearling colt by Mohaather (GB) and hails from the family of G1 Irish 2000 Guineas-winning sire Wassl (GB) (Mill Reef).

 

Thursday, Newmarket, Britain
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN JULY S.-G2, £100,000, Newmarket, 7-13, 2yo, c/g, 6fT, 1:11.11, g/f.
1–JASOUR (GB), 128, c, 2, by Havana Grey (GB)
1st Dam: Twilight Thyme (GB), by Bahamian Bounty (GB)
2nd Dam: Twilight Mistress (GB), by Bin Ajwaad (Ire)
3rd Dam: By Candlelight (Ire), by Roi Danzig
1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. (£85,000 Ylg '22 GOFFUK). O-Al Mohamediya Racing; B-Wardley Bloodstock (GB); T-Clive Cox; J-Jim Crowley. £56,710. Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0, $81,429. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–Lake Forest (GB), 128, c, 2, No Nay Never–Lady Aquitaine, by El Prado (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (130,000gns Ylg '22 TATOCT). O-Silver Racing; B-Sahara Group Holdings (GB); T-William Haggas. £21,500.
3–Toca Madera (Ire), 128, g, 2, Bated Breath (GB)–Hala Hala (Ire), by Invincible Spirit (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE; 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (€40,000 Wlg '21 GOFNO1; £45,000 Ylg '22 GOFFUK). O-Family Amusements Ltd & J Botton; B-Tinnakill Bloodstock (IRE); T-Brian Meehan. £10,760.
Margins: 2, HD, 1 1/4. Odds: 16.00, 7.00, 11.00.
Also Ran: Thunder Blue (GB), Purosangue (GB), Malc (GB), Mountain Bear (Ire), Maximum Impact (GB), Chief Mankato (GB).

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Half To Toormore Debuts At Doncaster

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Thursday's Observations features a half-brother to juvenile Group 1 winner Toormore (Ire) (Arakan).

15.10 Doncaster, Mdn, £6,800, 2yo, 6f 2yT
POINT GIVEN (IRE) (Blue Point {Ire}) has the pedigree to be a smart juvenile, being a half-brother to the G1 Vincent O'Brien National S. and G2 Vintage S. winner Toormore (Ire) (Arakan) and the G2 Champagne S. and G2 Superlative S. scorer Estidhkaar (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). Out relatively early for one of Sir Michael Stoute, Saeed Suhail's 270,000gns Book 1 purchase meets fellow newcomer Speeding Bullet (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}), King Power Racing's half-brother to the G2 Flying Childers S. winner Caturra (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) who hails from the Richard Hannon stable.

 

16.55 Doncaster, Novice, £8,000, 3yo/up, 6f 2yT
PRIMEVAL (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) is an intriguing Juddmonte debutante for the Harry and Roger Charlton stable, being the 10th foal out of the G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud winner Passage Of Time (GB) (Dansili {GB}). That makes her a half-sister to the accomplished multiple group-winning sire on the up Time Test (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and the dual Group 3 winner Tempus (GB) (Kingman {GB}), so while this is a touch late to be making her racecourse bow she has the raw material to make a splash if she shows ability here.

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TBA Flat Breeders’ Award Winners Unveiled

The winners of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) Flat Breeders' Awards Evening were revealed at Chippenham Park on Thursday evening.

The awards are as follows:

  • The Andrew Devonshire Bronze: Jeff Smith
  • The Dominion Bronze: Kevin Needham
  • Industry Merit Award: Oliver St. Lawrence
  • TBA Silver Rose Bowl (TBA Flat Breeder of the Year): Kirsten Rausing
  • TBA Silver Salver (Special Merit Award {Flat}): Chasemore Farm
  • Langham Cup (Small Breeder of the Year):Strawberry Fields Stud
  • Filly of Merit Award:Commissioning (GB) (Kingman {GB}) – Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalif & Sheikh Isa Salman
  • J. Joel Silver Salver (Broodmare of the Year {Flat}) (Kindly sponsored by Barton Stud): Aghareed (Kingmambo) – Shadwell Stud
  • Stud Employee Award (Kindly sponsored by New England Stud): Bev Woodley – Chasemore Farm
  • BBA Silver Cigar Box (Leading British-based Stallion {Flat earnings}): Dubawi (Ire)
  • Barleythorpe Stud Silver Cup (Leading British-based Stallion {Individual Flat winners}): Dubawi (Ire)
  • The Queen's Silver Cup (Leading British-based Flat Breeder {Flat earnings}):  Godolphin
  • Tattersalls Silver Salver (Leading British-based First- Season Sire {Flat Earnings}) (Kindly sponsored by Tattersalls):  Havana Grey (GB)
  • British EBF Stallion Special Merit Award: Nathaniel (Ire).

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