Saint des Saints Colt Anchors Goffs December NH Sale

A colt foal by Saint des Saints (Fr) changed hands for €90,000 to top the first session of the Goffs December National Hunt Sale. Consigned by Rathmore Stud and bought by Saint Patrick, the bay (lot 171) is out of the listed jumper La Bombonera (Fr) (Mansonnien {Fr}) and is a full-brother to G1 Irish Grand National Chase victor Burrows Saint (Fr) (Saint des Saints {Fr}).

Crystal Ocean (GB), who was popular at earlier National Hunt sales this season, was the sire of record of lot 218, a colt out of Lucky Fancy (GB) (Kayf Tara {GB}), who went through the ring for €80,000 to Gerry Aherne. A member of The Beeches Stud draft, the May foal is from the same family as Group 2 bumper winner Diamond Sal (GB) (Bob Back) and the stakes-winning hurdler Ring The Boss (Ire) (Kahyasi {Ire}).

Of 226 lots offered, 135 (60%) sold for an aggregate of €1,928,000. The average was €14,281 and the median was €10,000. Selling will continue at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Benie des Dieux Stars at November NH Sale

Five mares broke the six-figure mark during the fifth and final day of the Tattersalls Ireland November National Hunt Sale, and Benie des Dieux (Fr) (Great Pretender {Ire}) was undoubtedly the star of the show. Offered by Closutton Stables, the bay went for €350,000 to MV Magnier/Bective Stud. Sold as lot 1253, she is a three-time Grade 1 hurdle winner and was in foal to Walk In The Park (Ire).

Closutton also offered the third- and fourth-dearest lots– lot 1254 and lot 1257, Buildmeupbuttercup (GB) (Sixties Icon {GB}) and Salsaretta (Fr) (Kingsalsa), respectively. The former was snapped up by Jayne McGivern for €165,000 and is a listed winner and Grade 1-placed hurdler in foal to the popular Crystal Ocean (GB). Salsaretta, a Grade 2 winning-chaser entered the ring carrying to Blue Bresil (Fr), and went to Seamar Bloodstock Ltd.

Magic of Light (Ire) (Flemensfirth) (lot 1251) was second at the end-of-day standings at €185,000 and caught the eye of Coolmara Stables. The Baroda Stud draft member ran out a dual winner of the G2 Warfield Mares' Hurdle, as well as the G2 Glencarraig Lady Mares H. Chase. She is a half-sister to Grade 1 hurdler Pingshou (Ire) (Definite Article {GB}) and sold in foal to young sire Crystal Ocean (GB).

At the conclusion of the sale, 857 lots sold of 1,182 (73%) offered for an aggregate of €15,758,100. The average dropped three points to €18,388 and the median was also marginally down to €12,500 (-4%). Thursday's trade ended with 135 sold and a gross of €2,420,250. The average was €17,928 and the median was €7,000.

Commenting on the conclusion of the November NH Sale, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said, “What an amazing couple of days we have witnessed at Tattersalls Ireland as the November NH Sale reached unprecedented heights with a trade that was simply extraordinary. The November NH Sale continues to be such a strong hallmark sale for breeders and the 2021 renewal is one that only adds to the story in a hugely positive way. The sale kicked off with the highest turnover for a yearling session since 2015, setting the tone for a week of tremendous highs that saw records continue to fall with the turnover, average and median all making huge gains on the previous decade.

“Our foal session set records for a four-day sale and to break the €5,000,000 barrier on Tuesday was remarkable. The sale was a superb representation of the cream of the 2021 foal crop with so many leading breeders continuing to sell their best in November at Tattersalls Ireland.

“The Breeding Stock Sale continued the trend with top prices of €350,000, €185,000, and €165,000 to buyers from France, Ireland and UK illustrating the enduring appeal for the best NH broodmares, and they were the highlights of another incredibly strong renewal of our mare and filly sale with strong trade which enjoyed a record top lot.

“On behalf of all the team at Tattersalls Ireland, I extend our appreciation to the vendors for giving us the opportunity to promote their top-class yearlings, foals and breeding stock and to each and every one of our buyers.”

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Walk In The Park Gelding Tops First Day of Tattersalls Ireland November

A gelding by Walk In The Park (Ire) (lot 166) topped Sunday's session of the Tattersalls Ireland November National Hunt Sale at €85,000. Out of Windermere Sky (Ire) (Oscar {Ire}), the bay was offered by Walshtown Stables, agent and went to Adrian Costello of Park Farm. Windermere Sky is a full-sister to Lord Windermere (Ire) (Oscar {Ire}), a dual Grade 1 Cheltenham Festival winner and a half to Sub Lieutenant (Ire) (Brian Boru {GB}), a Grade 2 winner over fences and hurdles.

“The sire is one of the leading stallions around at the moment, this horse has a top pedigree, and he is definitely the finest yearling here today,” said Costello. “He is fit to go to any sale, and anyone would be glad to own him, he is definitely a bit special. He will come back to a store sale, with luck the Derby Sale. He is a lovely big horse, he is an athlete all day long.”

Railstown Stud consigned lot 124, a gelding by Soldier of Fortune (Ire)–Mo Bury (Ire) (Overbury {}). Tally-Ho Stud shelled out €68,000 for the bay, who was produced by a half-sister to G1 Gold Cup winner Native River (Ire) (Indian River {Fr}).

The third dearest lot on the day was lot 119, a son of No Risk At All (Fr) already named Cinammon Roll (Fr). From the draft of Ballincurrig House Stud, he caught the eye of Alan Harte at €65,000. His dam is a half-sister to the stakes-placed hurdler Luna Riska (Fr) (No Risk At All {Fr}).

At the conclusion of Sunday's trade, 119 lots sold (68%) from 174 lots offered for a gross of €1,543,850. The average had improved 41% to €12,974 and the median increased 136% to €8,500.

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Brisk Trade During First Session of Goffs Land Rover Sale

Trade was brisk during the first session of the Goffs Land Rover Sale on Tuesday. A total of 183 horses sold from 202 offered (91%). The gross was €8,532,500, with an average of €46,626 and a median of €42,000.

There were 11 six-figure lots during the first session led by a 3-year-old gelding by Shantou out of Screaming Witness (Ire) (Shernazar {GB}). Consigned by Peter Nolan Bloodstock, the bay brought a session-topping €230,000 from Bective Stud. Offered as lot 203, he is a full-brother to Grade 1 hurdler Airlie Beach (Ire) (Shantou).

The other lot to break or meet €200,000 was Aide Memoire (Fr) (Martaline {GB}). Lot 107, hailing from the Sluggara Farm draft, went the way of Andy and Gemma Brown and Joey Logan Bloodstock for €200,000. He is a half-brother to winning hurdler and twice graded placed French Dynamite (Fr) (Kentucky Dynamite), as well as fellow hurdle winner Indiana Jones (Fr) (Blue Bresil {Fr}), third in the G2 Sporting Limerick Hurdle.

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