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Catalogue Released For Tattersalls Online March Sale

The catalogue for the Tattersalls Online March Sale is now available on the Tattersalls Online website and features a total of 24 entries to be offered in the timed auction to take place on Mar. 8 and 9, 2023. The catalogue includes 14 horses in and out of training from both Flat and National Hunt codes, two broodmares, a selection of 2-year-olds and a pair of point-to-pointers.

One of the catalogue highlights is Malina Girl (Ire) (Malinas {Ger}) (lot 22), a winner of four of her six starts to date, including placed efforts in the Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase and the Coolmore Mares Novice Chases. Another is Optional Mix (Ire) (Carlotamix {Fr}) (lot 12), a five-time winner at the races for trainer Eoin Doyle and is out of an own sister to the winning hurdler Tramp Stamp (Ire) (King's Theatre {Ire}).

The 15-year-old mare Misrepresent (Distorted Humor) (lot 2) is set to be offered by Ballinahown Stud in foal to Dandy Man (Ire), meaning she is carrying a full-sibling to Countess Rosina (Ire), third in the Listed Unzip Me S. at Santa Anita. Misrepresent is a daughter of Grade II winner and Grade I-placed Halory Leigh (Halory Hunter).

Ballet Blanc (GB) (Highland Reel {Ire}) (lot 17) is part of a draft from Amanda Perrett's Coombelands Racing Stables and exits a promising runner-up effort at Lingfield on Mar. 1.

The sale has been supported with entries from trainers Mick Appleby, Ed Dunlop, Edward Lynam, Rebecca Menzies, Amy Murphy, Jamie Osborne, Henry Spiller and Tom Lacey.

Prospective buyers are required to register or logon to join the sale ahead of the commencement of bidding from 12 noon, Wednesday, Mar. 8. Bidding is scheduled to close from 12 noon on Thursday, Mar. 9.

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Guineas Targets Next For Mawj

Either the G1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas on May 7 or the French equivalent on May 14 are next for 'TDN Rising Star' Mawj (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}), trainer Saeed bin Suroor revealed.

Two-for-two at Meydan after victories on Jan. 27 and Feb. 24, the royal blue silksbearer is pleasing bin Suroor since her latest effort.

Bin Suroor said, “She ran really well [on Feb. 24]. She won over six furlongs in England and she came back here over seven furlongs, the way she worked in the morning I thought she could stay the mile. It was worth a try and she was really impressive, she won it easily. She's a tiny filly but she has plenty of speed, she's by Exceed And Excel.”

The Godolphin filly broke her maiden at first asking, earning her 'Rising Star' moniker by 4 3/4 lengths at Newmarket on May 14, and was second in the G3 Albany S. at Royal Ascot behind subsequent GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies heroine Meditate (Ire) (No Nay Never) in June. She earned a group rosette herself with a half-length victory over future Group 1 winner Lezoo (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}) in the G2 Duchess Of Cambridge S. in July, but finished fourth in the G2 Lowther S. a month later. Her final 2022 appearance was a third to Lezoo and Meditate in the G1 Cheveley Park S. at Newmarket on Sept. 24.

“There are options to run her in the French or the English Guineas, one of those will be the next target with her,” he said. “The way she's done it, she's definitely improved, she did it so well. She's grown a little bit out in Dubai and she's a better filly now. To run her in the Guineas is a bigger step, but we will have a chance.”

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Entries Close For Irish EBF Ballyhane S. on Mar. 8

Entries close for the Aug. 7 €200,000 Irish EBF Ballyhane S. at Naas Racecourse on Wednesday, Mar. 8.

This year marks the fourth renewal of the race which is a median auction race for 2-year-olds that are European Breeders Fund (EBF) eligible, and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the previous year with a median price of not more than €75,000. The breeder of the winning horse is also recognised by the race sponsors, as they will receive a free nomination to a Ballyhane Stud stallion. The entry fee is €250 per horse, and there are over 300 stallions eligible.

Since its inception, the Ballyhane has offered €920,000 in total prize-money, with the race being won by three different trainers and three different owners during the first three yearsIn 2022, the race attracted an initial entry of 303 horses owned by 192 different owners and partnerships worldwide. Joseph O'Brien trainee Voce Del Palio (Ire) (Bated Breath {GB}) won last year's edition.

Joe Foley, owner of Ballyhane Stud, said, “We're once again delighted to sponsor the Irish EBF Ballyhane S., the richest race at Naas and a big prize fund for owners and trainers to aim at. Prize-money is the lifeblood of racing and races like the Ballyhane are so important to owners. I know that Naas have great plans for the race-day so the Bank Holiday Monday should be great fun.”

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Rishi Persad Joins Racing Foundation’s Board Of Trustees

Rishi Persad has been appointed to the Racing Foundation Board of Trustees.

A racing broadcaster and member of the ITV Racing and Racing TVG teams, Persad joins the recently appointed Jim Boyle, Linda Bowles, Susannah Gill, Louise Kemble, Alice Page and Algy Smith-Maxwell on the Racing Foundation's Board of Trustees, which is chaired by Julia Budd.

Budd said, “I'm so pleased Rishi will be joining us on the Foundation's Board of Trustees. With a broadcasting career spanning over two decades, his experience both within racing and of the wider sporting landscape will bring a broad and unique perspective to the Board.”

Rob Hezel, Chief Executive of the Racing Foundation, said, “I'm very much looking forward to working with Rishi as the newest Trustee to join the Racing Foundation's Board. Rishi's passion for improving the sport of racing is evident. I know he will provide great insight and value to the Foundation's talented Board of Trustees.”

Persad added, “I am honoured to join The Racing Foundation, a foundation whose principal purpose is to make a positive difference within the industry. Racing has been good to me since I first fell in love with it as a child and I am always keen to give back in any way I can. The Racing Foundation offers me the opportunity to serve the sport to the benefit of both horses and humans.”

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