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Goffs Orby Catalogue Features 11 Yearlings By Galileo

The Goffs Orby Sale catalogue, offering 11 yearlings by the late Galileo (Ire), is now online. Set for Kildare Paddocks on Sept. 27-28, the sale will send 511 yearlings through the ring over the two days, starting at 9:30 a.m. each morning. All yearlings offered will be eligible for the seven-furlong Goffs Million, Europe's richest juvenile race, at the Curragh in September of 2023.

Orby graduates have captured a raft of stakes this season, including Prosperous Voyage (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}), runner-up in the G1 1000 Guineas before taking the G1 Falmouth S. A pair of alums also won at Royal Ascot–Eldar Eldarov (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Broome (Ire) (Australia {GB}), in the G2 Queen's Vase and G2 Hardwicke S., respectively. Stateside, Twilight Gleaming (Ire) (National Defense {GB}) struck in the GII Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; while the G2 July S. went to Persian Force (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) and Ladies Church (GB) (Churchill {Ire}) scored in the G2 Sapphire S. last week.

The Orby boasts yearlings by some of the top sires in Europe, among them Dubawi (Ire), Frankel (GB), Sea The Stars (Ire), Dark Angel (Ire), Lope De Vega (Ire), Churchill (Ire), Nathaniel (Ire), Kingman (GB), Siyouni (Fr), Zoffany (Ire), Oasis Dream (GB), No Nay Never, Starspangledbanner (Aus), Camelot (GB), Invincible Spirit (Ire), Night Of Thunder (Ire), Mehmas (Ire), and Australia (GB).

Some of the highlights in the catalogue by Galileo are a daughter of GI Frizette S. heroine Nickname (Scat Daddy) as lot 111 from Baroda Stud; and The Castlebridge Consignment offers a son of G1 Australian 1000 Guineas heroine Amicus (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) (lot 332).

Other notable lots include: lot 28, a son of Cotai Glory (GB) who is a half-brother to G1 Matron S. heroine Champers Elysees (Ire) (Elzaam {Aus}) from Tally-Ho Stud; Glenvale Stud's son of Lady Gorgeous (GB) (Compton Place {GB}) (lot 30), who is a half-brother to G1 Fillies' Mile heroine and G1 Moyglare Stud S. second Pretty Gorgeous (Fr) (Lawman {Fr}); a Frankel (GB) colt (lot 50) who is a half-brother to G1 Prix de Diane victress Channel (Ire) (Nathaniel {Ire}) from The Castlebridge Consignment; lot 57, a Baroda Stud-consigned Kingman (GB) half-brother to the dam of this year's G1 Irish 1000 Guineas winner Homeless Songs (Ire) (Frankel {GB}); just one lot later, Whitehall Stud will offer a full-brother to dual Group 1 winner and Classic scorer Mother Earth (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}); G1 Irish St Leger scorer Sonnyboyliston (Ire) (Power {GB})'s Gleneagles (Ire) half-sister (lot 78) is consigned by Clonlisk Stud; Moyfinn Stud offers a full-brother (lot 196) to G1 Gran Premio del Jockey Club scorer Ventura Storm (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}); lot 402, a colt by Blue Point (Ire), who is a half-brother to dual Hong Kong Champion Stayer and four-time Group 1 winner Irishcorrespondent (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) is consigned by Ballygallon Stud; hailing from the Galbertstown Stables draft is lot 452, an Awtaad (Ire) half-brother to the high class three-time Group 1 winner Taghrooda (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}); Ballylinch Stud consigns lot 453, a full-brother to G1 Sun Chariot S. heroine Saffron Beach (Ire) (New Bay {GB}); lot 490 is a Dubawi (Ire) filly who is a half-sister to a pair of top-level winners by Archipenko in Time Warp (GB) and Glorious Forever (GB) from Staffordstown; Camas Park Stud sends a Sea The Stars (Ire) colt through the ring as lot 493, a half-brother to GI E P Taylor S. heroine Blond Me (Ire) (Tamayuz{GB}); and The Castlebridge Consignment's lot 499 is an Invincible Spirit (Ire) filly out of Group 3 winner I Am Beautiful (Ire) (Rip Van Winkle {Ire}) from the extended family of Group 1 winners Tapestry (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and Loves Only You (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}).

In 2021, the Orby Sale grossed €40,561,500 for 371 yearlings. The average was €109,330 and the median was €75,000. Leading the way on the buyers' sheets was Starry Eyed (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), who was offered by Baroda Stud and sold for €1.5 million to Coolmore's MV Magnier.

Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby said, “When selections began for this year's Orby, we set a target to take the Irish National Yearling Sale to new heights in 2022 and build on the success of last year. Thanks to increased support from leading Irish breeders we have grown the catalogue whilst maintaining the quality across both days and I extend our thanks to every vendor as we are nothing without their beautiful yearlings. This country is synonymous with the Thoroughbred and we are so proud to bring international buyers to view even more of the best yearlings Ireland has to offer in the unrivalled sales complex at Kildare Paddocks this September.

“The introduction of the Goffs Million last year proved a huge hit with buyers and this year's race at the Curragh on Saturday, 24 Sept. will be a wonderful way to kick off the Orby Sale week when the contenders for the 2023 Million will be on offer within days.”

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Full-Sister To Sire Headman Set For HQ Debut

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. Friday's Observations features a full-sister to Headman (GB) (Kingman {GB}).

13.20 Newmarket, Nov, £8,000, 2yo, f, 7fT
Juddmonte's March-foaled homebred PREPENSE (GB) (Kingman {GB}), scratched from a July 21 engagement at Newbury, is a full-sister to G1 Irish Champion S. fifth and dual Group 2-winning sire Headman (GB) and encounters 10 distaffers in this debut. She is accompanied by her Sir Michael Stoute-trained stablemate Lady Wilbraham (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}), a Cheveley Park Stud homebred half to two black-type performers out of multiple Group 1-placed 1000 Guineas runner-up Spacious (GB) (Nayef). Opposition also features Ralph Beckett trainee Luckin Brew (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), a €190,000 Arqana August full-sister to dual Group 3-winning G1 Grosser Preis von Bayern fourth Antonia De Vega (Ire), who has skipped one diary entry since posting a half-length second over this strip in her July 9 debut; and the Sean Woods-conditioned Canadiansmokeshow (Ire) (U S Navy Flag), who is a €290,000 Goffs Orby half-sister to last term's GI Del Mar Oaks heroine Going Global (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) returning off a July 7 debut third over six furlongs at this venue.

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UK And Irish Breeders’ Associations Enter Partnership In Support Of Sales Welfare Guidelines

Ahead of the yearling sales season, guidelines for the sale of Thoroughbred breeding and young stock were published through a partnership between the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) and the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (ITBA). These guidelines were created following consultation with industry participants and the support of both Tattersalls and Goffs. Available online, the aim is to help new industry participants navigate the sales preparation and selling processes for optimum equine health and welfare, while also providing transparency on Thoroughbred care before, during and after sales.

Ted Voute, Chairman of the TBA Sales Consignors' Committee said, “The British and Irish Thoroughbred breeding industries remain committed to advocating and promoting the highest standards of care and well-being for our horses through guidance and training. The publication of these guidelines demonstrate how we can work together to showcase our best practices to those outside our sector and help new entrants.”

Shane O'Dwyer, ITBA Chief Executive Officer added, “We are pleased to be partnering on this initiative with the British TBA to highlight the high standards within the Thoroughbred breeding sector. Nothing can replace the practical experience or training that our industries provide but working together we can help new participants across both markets find the key information they need to navigate the sales process and deliver optimum care for their horses.”

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Dubawi’s Rebel’s Romance Too Good For Glorious Rivals

Back on song in Newmarket's Listed Fred Archer S. last month, last term's G2 UAE Derby hero Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}–Minidress {GB}, by Street Cry {Ire}) continued his winning thread, and that of man-of-the-moment William Buick, with a game victory going two yards shy of 12 furlongs in Friday's G3 L'Ormarins Queen's Plate Glorious S. at Goodwood. The Charlie Appleby-trained 4-5 favourite was steadied to race just off the tempo in fourth initially and slipped to fifth at halfway. Nudged along to reduce arrears with a half-mile remaining, he powered to the front approaching the final furlong and was driven out to deny last year's G2 Queen's Vase-winning stablemate Kemari (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) by a length. Richard Hannon trainee Fancy Man (Ire) (Pride Of Dubai {Aus}) spoilt the Godolphin trifecta ballot and finished 1 3/4 lengths further back in third.

“It was relatively straightforward,” said Buick, whose sixth winner of the meet extended his lead to three ahead of Ryan Moore in the jockeys' table. “He would probably be better off a slightly stronger pace, but he was racing far enough out. Once we got organised, I thought he saw the race off well. He had to stay today as Kemari is a strong stayer. That is only his second run on turf, and obviously his first run on a track like Goodwood, and he has always run on a flat track. I thought he did it very well. He is a good staying horse. As a 3-year-old, he was a hugely exciting horse and won the UAE Derby, so the engine is there. I think he is in the category where he can get 14 furlongs. I have ridden some wonderful horses this week and some really exciting ones for the future. This is what it's all about.”

Assistant trainer Alex Merriam added, “William was delighted with Rebel's Romance. He said he was a classy professional in the race and has seen it out well. The pace ideally could have been a little bit faster for him, but William said that once he got rolling, he has picked up and done it nicely. That is only his second run on turf. He won the UAE Derby and we sort of went down the dirt route this year thinking that might be his way forward. It didn't quite work out, so Charlie brought him back to the turf last time at Newmarket and it seems to have gone well. I spoke to Charlie and he said that today was the target. He has seen that out well, so there is the possibility of stepping up to a mile and six furlongs. We will let the dust settle and see how we go from there.” Reflecting on the performance of Kemari, Merriam continued, “He won a Queen's Vase last year, so he is a horse with plenty of ability. He got a nice lead in front and kept galloping away. Again, he might be one to step up in trip.”

Third-placed Fancy Man is now bound for York's valuable Ebor H., according to Richard Hannon. “This was his last run before the Ebor to see where we were and he has run a super race,” the trainer said. “He will definitely get further and could be a very good horse in Cup races next year. It wouldn't surprise me if he could be competitive in [the G1] Melbourne [Cup] one day.”

Rebel's Romance, one of his sire's 154 pattern-race winners, is the leading performer out of Listed Height Of Fashion S. runner-up Minidress (GB) (Street Cry {Ire}), whose three scorers include Listed Cairn Rouge S. placegetter Petticoat (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}). Minidress is a full-sister to G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy victor Volcanic Sky (GB), with both being produced by G3 Musidora S.-winning G1 Yorkshire Oaks second Short Skirt (GB) (Diktat {GB}), who also ran third in Epsom's G1 Oaks. Rebel Romance's third dam is the excellent producer Much Too Risky (GB) (Bustino {GB}), who has four stakes winners to her credit headed by G2 Prix de Pomone winner Whitewater Affair (GB) (Machiavellian), herself the dam of the multiple Group 1-winning Dubai World Cup hero Victoire Pisa (Jpn) (Neo Universe {Jpn}) and G1 Yasuda Kinen winner Asakusa De'nen (GB) (Singspiel {Ire}). Short Skirt's three-parts brother Little Rock (GB) (Warning {GB}) annexed the G2 Princess of Wales's S. while Much Too Risky is kin to G1 Irish St Leger hero Arctic Owl (GB) (Most Welcome {GB}) and G1 Sydney Cup winner Marooned (GB) (Mill Reef). Minidress has the hitherto unraced 2-year-old colt Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and a yearling filly by Golden Horn (GB) to come.

Friday, Goodwood, Britain
L'ORMARINS QUEEN'S PLATE GLORIOUS S.-G3, £100,000, Goodwood, 7-29, 4yo/up, 11f 218yT, 2:34.89, g/f.
1–REBEL'S ROMANCE (IRE), 129, g, 4, by Dubawi (Ire)
1st Dam: Minidress (GB) (SP-Eng), by Street Cry (Ire)
2nd Dam: Short Skirt (GB), by Diktat (GB)
3rd Dam: Much Too Risky (GB), by Bustino (GB)
O/B-Godolphin (IRE); T-Charlie Appleby; J-William Buick. £56,710. Lifetime Record: GSW-UAE, 9-6-0-0, $655,139. *1/2 to Petticoat (GB) (Cape Cross {Ire}), SP-Ire. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Kemari (GB), 129, g, 4, Dubawi (Ire)–Koora (GB), by Pivotal (GB). (400,000gns Ylg '19 TATOCT). O-Godolphin; B-Fittocks Stud (GB); T-Charlie Appleby. £21,500.
3–Fancy Man (Ire), 129, c, 4, Pride Of Dubai (Aus)–Fancy (Ire), by Galileo (Ire). (€30,000 Ylg '19 GOFOR). O-Michael Pescod; B-Longfield Stud (IRE); T-Richard Hannon. £10,760.
Margins: 1, 1 3/4, 1. Odds: 0.80, 12.00, 8.50.
Also Ran: Global Storm (Ire), John Leeper (Ire), Max Vega (Ire), Desert Encounter (Ire), Regal Reality (GB). Scratched: Foxes Tales (Ire). Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.

 

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