The Arqana February Sale, which last year sold the G2 Prix du Petite Couvert winner and G1 Prix de l'Abbaye-placed Air De Valse (Fr) (Mesnil des Aigles {Fr}) as a broodmare prospect, this year offers a trio of fillies-in-training who achieved black type in 2023, including Haras de la Beauvoisiniere's Pepete (Fr) (Attendu {Fr}) (lot 1), listed-placed as a 2-year-old and from the family of the multiple Group 1 winner Peintre Celebre (Nureyev); Princess Child (Fr) (Dariyan {Fr}) (lot 6), last seen filling the runner-up spot in a listed race at Saint-Cloud in November and out of a half-sister to the G3 Prix la Force winner Chilean (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}); and Vasda (Ire) (Shalaa {Ire}) (lot 10), listed-placed at Milan in September and a half-sister to four black-type winners, including G3 Prix d'Aumale winner Rocques (Fr) (Lawman {Fr}) and listed winner Mea Domina (Fr) (Pivotal {GB}).

The Wertheimer et Frere homebred Adeliade (Ire) (Australia {GB}) (lot 79), a winner at two and out of a half-sister to the multiple Group 1 winner Solow (GB) (Singspiel {Ire}), is another name to note among the fillies-in-training, while the broodmares in foal include the listed winner Rolleville (Fr) (Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}) (lot 163), offered carrying her first foal by Sioux Nation, and the Group 3-placed Lady Paname (Fr) (Soldier of Fortune {Ire}) (lot 251) in foal to Masked Marvel (GB), both offered from Haras de Maulepaire.

Several regally-bred individuals also feature among the fillies out of training and should attract plenty of interest from breeders as potential broodmare prospects. They are headed by two unraced daughters of Group 1 winners in Chesska (GB) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) (lot 160), out of Wertheimer et Frere's G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine Queen's Jewel (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), and the Aga Khan Studs' Manshina (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) (lot 338), a daughter of the three-time Group 1 winner Mandesha (Fr) (Desert Style {Ire}).

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Wednesday's session begins with 2-year-olds, horses-in-training and stores followed by a weanling section with a wide variety of sires represented. Foals kick off Thursday's session, that will end with breeding stock from both codes.

Some lots of note include White Caviar (Fr) (Australia {GB}) (lot 360), a sister to G1 St Leger winner Galileo Chrome (Ire) (Australia {GB}); the stakes-placed Pretty Rebel (Ire) (Gutaifan {Ire}) (lot 384); and Grade 3 chase winner Waitnsee (Ire) (Arctic Cosmos) (lot 392).

Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby said, “Following a phenomenal 2023 at Goffs–a year full of highlights which began with the February Sale reaffirming its market-leading status–we are delighted to present a catalogue of real quality and diversity under both codes for our first sale of the New Year.

“Goffs February is always very popular with breeders, pinhookers and end-users alike, and the Goffs team together with our friends at Irish Thoroughbred Marketing look forward to welcoming buyers from home and abroad to Kildare Paddocks to what we hope will be a strong start to our 2024 sales year.”

The print edition of the catalogue will be available next week.

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I have been fortunate to experience many wonderful days racing, but NEVER I have EVER heard a crowd response like when the two Queens of National Hunt racing, HONEYSUCKLE and Rachael Blackmore, returned to the Cheltenham winner enclosure the after the Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) in March of this year. The place was packed 20 deep, it went wild, it was electric, you did not want it to end and then you wanted to bottle it up to use again and again. Thanks HONEYSUCKLE and Rachael.

–Geoffrey Russell

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“The gelding has been bought on spec,” said Anna Ross. “We have the 4-year-old half-brother by Mount Nelson (GB), he goes pointing next spring and we like him. The two are quite different types of horses. The sire speaks for himself and we have been very lucky with the broodmare sire Shantou.”

Consignor Edmond Kent added, “We had a lot of fun with Thanks For Tea, she won some bonuses for us, picked up black-type and was a hardy mare. She is back in-foal to Blue Bresil and is due on Jan. 12–she looks very big at the minute, I won't be taking any holidays in January!”

Of this yearling, he said, “This was always a nice foal, he was born a bit late and I said I'd keep him until he was a yearling.”

It was a two-way split for leading honours in the NH broodmares session with the Grade 3 winner and Grade 1-placed Bonny Kate (Ire) (Beneficial {GB}) from Clonbonny Stud, and The Twelve Pins (Ire) (Beat Hollow {GB}) out of Sixhills (Fr) (Sabrehill) from the Closutton Stables draft, both bringing €40,000.

The Twelve Pins was purchased by Temple Bloodstock.

Aubrey McMahon said, “She has been bought to stay in Willie's. She is a sound racemare, she will race on and has been bought as a broodmare prospect, hopefully, she will do the two jobs.”

At the conclusion of the November NH Sale, Simon Kerins, CEO of Tattersalls Ireland commented, “It was always going to be a tough ask to follow two years of record-breaking trade at the November NH Sale, so for the foal section to return an average just off €18,000 and a commercially-bred yearling to fetch €58,000, the best price given for a yearling at the sale since 2021, is a satisfying result.

“The mares' session lacked the stars from previous years reflecting the desire for owners to retain good racemares as breeding prospects. We recognise that the yearling format on the last day did not prove effective, and we are committed to a thorough reflection on improving this particular section for 2024.”

A total of 641 head sold this season, down 17% from 772 sold in 2022, while gross also dipped to €11,395,200 from €13,883,050 last term. This year's average was €17,777, down slightly from €17,983 in 2022 while media fell 14% from €14,000 to €12,000. Lots listed as unsold stood at 371–a 12% decrease–after this season's five-day run.

“Foals sold at that top level were a feature of all four days' trade, but whilst that top bracket of foals sold this week over €50,000 was a joint record and more foals were sold in excess of €80,000 than ever before, undoubtedly there are trade gaps further down the level and there is no denying the current market is selective.”

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Past graduates include Grade 1 winners Laurina (Fr), Punch Nantais (Fr), Gelino Bello (Fr), Capodanno (Fr) and Mighty Potter (Fr), winner of the G1 Ladbrokes Novice Chase in February.

The top lot of the new Osarus horses-in-training sale at Craon in September, Rose De La Jarrie (Fr) (Elm Park {GB}) was purchased as a store for €5,000 at this venue last year before winning on debut for Elisabeth Allaire and selling for €42,000 at Craon.

Yearlings include a filly by Rail Link (GB) (lot 34), a half-sister to eighth time winner Giloulou (Fr) (Racinger {Fr}); and a colt by Bow Creek (Ire) (lot 36), a half-brother to three winners; and a Doctor Dino (Fr) colt (lot 49) out of a winning mare. Heading the offerings of stores, a gelding by Chœur Du Nord (Fr) (lot 2) out  of the listed-placed mare Parcelle Perdue (Fr) (Coroner {Ire}); a half-brother to Sunseat (Fr) (Pomellato {Ger}) (lot 3), winner at Auteuil; and lot 5, a filly by Dschingis Secret (Ger), half-sister to Auteuil winner Enna Pietra (Fr) (Saddex {GB}). Horses-in-training include a winner over jumps, Indra Smart (Fr) (lot 59), a mare by Masked Marvel (GB).

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Flat yearlings, lots 1 to 181, will sell on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Monday, Nov. 20 catalogue features horses-in-training selling as lots 201 to 483.  An even 10 lots will be offered through the Aga Khan's draft during the Flat portion, including the stakes-placed Behtar (Fr) (Kitten's Joy) (lot 428), while Andreas Schutz consigns Dawn Intello (Fr) (Intello {Ger}) (lot 373), who has won twice at group level.

Two-Year-Old Stores and National Hunt-bred yearlings will go through the ring (lots 484 to 606) on Tuesday, Nov. 21, while additional National Hunt-bred yearlings are set to sell as lots 607 to 728 on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The final day of the sale will offer National Hunt breeding stock (foals, mares, fillies) catalogued as lots 729 to 964. A total of 259 National Hunt and Flat prospects will be on offer in the horses-in-training section with 24 wild cards slots still available.

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Consigned as lot 449, the 98-rated 4-year-old was most recently fourth in the G2 Grand Prix de Chantilly. The other wildcards are lot 495, Full Of Shade (Fr) (No Risk At All {Fr}), who was second over hurdles in her second start; the placed hurdler Sun Joy (Fr) (Hunter's Light {Ire}) (lot 496); and Le Grande Yves (Fr) (Triple Threat {GB}) (lot 497), a two-length winner over hurdles at Vichy.

The juvenile breezes will take place at Deauville at 1 p.m. on July 4, with both the 2-year-olds and stores set to go under the hammer beginning at 11 a.m. on July 5. There is also a breeding stock portion and horses-in-training session starting at 11 a.m. on July 6.

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Richard Pugh was master of ceremonies, with an expert panel of Highflyer Bloodstock's Tessa Greatrex, Sluggara Farm consignor and veterinarian Walter Conners, Cobajay Stables' Aidan Fitzgerald and bloodstock agent Tom Malone on hand to share their views.

Among the topics discussed were how they got into racing, selection at sales, what to forgive in a pedigree and confirmation, and recent prevalence of French-bred stores. ITBA Next Generation would like to thank all the panel speakers and Richard Pugh for their time, and Tattersalls Ireland for hosting the event. For more information on ITBA Next Generation, please visit the ITBA Next Generation website.

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Besides the horses-in-training, broodmares, and other young stock, there are also breeding rights available in Legends Of War (lot 28), Roseman (Ire) (lot 32) and established stallion Charming Thought (GB) (lot 36).

James Richardson, CEO of ThoroughBid, said, “We are delighted with the March Sale's offerings–our most varied mixed sale yet with the exciting additions of breeding rights to three quality UK-based stallions.

“It's also great to be entrusted by a trainer with another set of quality horses, like The Jam Man and Dreal Deal. These are two classy dual-purpose horses who'll give their new connections plenty of great days ahead and could be aimed at the spring festivals”

“With plenty of black-type running through the catalogue, the broodmare and young stock entries have some great potential and we're very much looking forward to seeing how they sell and what they go on to do with their new connections.

“Our £5,000 Point2Rules Bonus is a really valuable incentive for buyers and, as so many of Britain and Ireland's top horses start out in Point-to-Points, it's a highly achievable bonus.”

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“I'm going to be looking everywhere I can to find more mares for Fifty Stars on the basis of his first foal out of Lady Breffni (Ire) (Yeats {Ire}). We bought Grade 2 winning Lady Breffni to launch our Syndicates.Racing breeding syndicate and our owners have been rewarded with a tank of a filly–she looks like she could run in a point to point by Christmas,” said Cantillon. ” We've been struck this year by breeders really waking up to the opportunity to breed to Sea The Star's only Group 1 winning son that won a Group race over less than a mile–something not even Baaeed, Crystal Ocean or Stravarius could do and they don't stand for €3,000! Micheal Hickey's phone is going to be very busy if foals keep coming out like her.”

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