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MIXED SALE KICKS OFF GUINEAS WEEKEND The Horses in Training section, which starts today’s Tattersalls Guineas Sale, has quickly established itself as a source of high- class runners and the 2017 renewal boasts Group and Listed This is one of two horses being sold today by Far Westfield performers, as well as 17 lots with an official rating of 80 or higher. Stables. She is an April-born filly by (Lot 240), Those that look likely to attract plenty of attention include the out of a Street Cry half-sister to the Listed winners Asawer Gr.2 winner Spirit Quartz (Lot 56), who won two Listed races in and Chercheuse (dam of the dual Gr.1 winner Questing). 2016, the Gr.1-placed Diana Lady (Lot 38) and the lightly-raced four-year-old Every Chance (Lot 86), recent winner of his latest season sires, including Gr.1 winners Animal Kingdom, Dabirsim, start off a mark of 90. Another eye-catcher is the winning three- Dawn Approach, Epaulette, Farhh, Havana Gold, Lethal Force, year-old Shamrokh (Lot 79). Most Improved, Shanghai Bobby and Society Rock, as well as Among the 213 catalogued breeze-up two-year-olds, who will Swiss Spirit, who is already off the mark with a winner. Nearly 50 follow the horses in training section, are progeny of 17 first- of the stallions with catalogued two-year-olds have already sired THIS COULD BE YOU! PRINCE OF LIR won at Royal Ascot last year, less than two months after we sold him. Just one of 20 Gr.1 and 83 Group & Listed horses so far...

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Lot 111, a Kendargent half-sister to the Classic-placed Gr.3 victrix Little Nightingale, Lot 141, a Leroidesanimaux half-brother to dual Group winner Glass Office, Lot 143, a Society Rock three-parts-brother to the Gr.3-placed Listed scorer Rockatella, Lot 161, a Zoffany colt out of a half-sister to Grandera and George Washington, Lot 184, a Dawn Approach half-sister to the Gr.1-winning sprinter Margot Did, Lot 190, a Lethal Force half-brother to the US Gr.2 winner Mr Napper Tandy, Lot 195, a Pour Moi half-brother to the Gr.2-placed Listed winner Swacadelic, out of a full-sister to Shirocco, Lot 256, an Epaulette half-brother to the Gr.2-placed LIsted winner Sir Xaar, Lot 264, a Kodiac half-sister to the triple US Graded winner This is one of seven juveniles that will be offered by Bansha Valbenny, House Stables today. Lot 181 is a colt from the first crop of Lot 271, an Acclamation three-parts-brother to the dual Gr.1- Swiss Spirit and he is out of a winning Anabaa half-sister to winning sprinter Equiano, the multiple Listed-placed Pack Together (Paco Boy). Lot 286, a Havana Gold filly out of the Gr.1-winning sprinter Frizzante, and Lot 295, a Camacho half-sister to the Group winners Tax Free Classic or Gr.1 winners and there are several proven US-based and Inxile, winners of 31 races between them. sires with horses on offer. Blandford Bloodstock snapped up the top-priced pair at last EBF STATUS year’s sale, Ardglas Stables’ Le Havre colt for 300,000gns and All two-year-olds entered for this sale have been correctly Derryconnor Stud’s Acclamation filly for 260,000gns. Both were identified as to their EBF status, with the following exceptions: sent into training with John Gosden and the filly, now named Lot 1 Dick Turpin – Ambala (GB) Daban, won her only start last season and reappeared recently Lot 2 Canford Cliffs – Cawett (Ire) with a victory in the Gr.3 Nell Gwyn Stakes. The 2016 sale achieved Lot 3 Canford Cliffs – Firecross (Ire) a clearance rate of 79%, with an average price of 32,090gns and a are EBF NOMINATED median of 20,000gns. Among the breeze-up horses on offer today are: Please note that the horses listed below can be nominated to the Lot 95, a Champs Elysees half-brother to the Gr.1-placed EBF at a cost of $6,000 per horse (or sterling/euro equivalent) by Listed winner Medicine Path, 30th June 2017. Lot 96, an Equiano half-brother to the Gr.3-placed Listed scorer Lot 171 Lonhro – She’s A Beauty (USA) Ocean Tempest, Lot 212 Scat Daddy – Wangari (USA) Lot 104, a Compton Place three-parts-brother to Gr.3 winner Lot 242 Congrats – Big Love (Ire) Intrepid Jack, Lot 260 Elusive Quality – Daisyago (USA)

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Rags), trained by Richard Mandella, who seeks a first victory in the Classic. The filly has come a long way in just three starts. Runner-up on debut in January at Santa Anita, she broke her maiden at the same track in March and then stormed to a twelve- length win in the Gr.1 Santa Anita Oaks just under four weeks ago. Second home was Abel Tasman (Quality Road), winner of the Gr.1 Starlet Stakes last season and who wears blinkers for the first time. Fourth home was Mopotism (Uncle Mo), who was a Stakes winner on her previous run and was third in the Starlet. Farrell (Malibu Moon), a Gr.2 winner last season, has swept the board at Fair Grounds over the winter, winning the Silverbulletday Stakes, Gr.2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes and Gr.2 Fair Ground Oaks last time. In the latter Wicked Lick (Maclean’s Music) was a three and a quarter-length runner-up, with Vexatious (Giant’s Causeway) a nose back in third. The last named has since been third to Ever So Close (Medaglia D’Oro) in the Gr.3 Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn Park. This is one of eight offerings from Mocklershill today. Lot 233 Another coming into this on a roll is Miss Sky Warrior (First is a Dark Angel half-brother to the Listed scorer Samurai), who is unbeaten in five starts since tasting defeat on Awsugahnow and the Listed-placed Sawtooth Mountain. debut last September. Her victories, the last four in Graded Stakes He is eligible for the Tattersalls October Book 1 Bonus Scheme. company, include the Gr.2 Gazelle Stakes at Aqueduct last time by 13 lengths from Lockdown (First Defence). Miss Sky Warrior Lot 267 Denman – Diamond Baby (USA) won the Gr.2 Davona Dales Stakes at on seasonal Lot 305 Alternation – Hollow Sky (USA) debut in March by a half-length from Jordan’s History (Henny For further information, please contact the EBF Office on +44 (0) 1638 667960 or email [email protected]. WITHDRAWALS Horses in Training: Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 24, 45, 47, 52, 54, 64, 67, 68, 72, 76, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89, 90 Breeze-Up: Lots 107, 120, 132, 140, 142, 156, 158, 166, 170, 174, 177, 192, 198, 200, 201, 208, 209, 222, 231, 237, 247, 248, 250, 283, 289, 292, 303, 307 RACING PREVIEW NORTH AMERICA

HIGH-CLASS RUNNERS SEEK CLASSIC SUCCESS IN KENTUCKY OAKS This is one of three Grove Stud-consigned juveniles that will With rain in the air, the dirt surface at Downs could go under the hammer today. Lot 253 is an Exchange Rate become wet and provide a new challenge to many of the 14 colt out of a winning Elusive Quality half-sister to the Gr.2 runners in the Gr.1 Kentucky Oaks this evening. The morning line winner I Thee Wed, from the family of Broken Vow. favourite for the nine-furlong contest is Paradise Woods (Union Did you know... ✱ There were 647 breeze-up winners in 2016 30% of breeze-up grads won as 2yos

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Hughes) – since third to Gr.2 Gulfstream Park Oaks winner Salty the Gr.3 Bayakoa Stakes in February, in which Streamline was (Quality Road), with Tequilita (Union Rags) in third – and the third. reserve Summer Luck (Lookin At Lucky) back in third. The Dale Romans-trained Go Maggie Go (Ghostzapper) will The final two runners are Sailor’s Valentine (Mizzen Mast) and be having her first run of the season. She was last seen finishing Daddys Lil Darling (Scat Daddy), who ran one-two in the Gr.1 last of eleven in the Gr.2 Falls City Handicap, which was won by Ashland Stakes at Keeneland last time out. The former was Lady Fog Horn (Zavata). victorious by a half-length. Romantic Vision (Lemon Drop Kid) was fifth in that race and LA TROIENNE STAKES on her seasonal reappearance, she reversed the form, beating Lady Fog Horn by two lengths. The Gr.1 La Troienne Stakes is the first race on the card at Churchill Downs this evening and it will end with the Gr.1 Kentucky Oaks. The Thomas Amoss-trained Big World (Custom For Carlos) is Run over a mile and half a furlong on the dirt, this race is restricted two from two this year, most recently winning an allowance/ to fillies and mares of the age of four or older. optional claiming race on her first start for her new trainer. She The field is headed by the Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Fillies and Mares’ will be running in Stakes company for the first time since she won Sprint winner Finest City, who will be running outside of California the Gr.3 Tempted Stakes in 2015. for the first time. The daughter of City Zip is also entered in the The field is completed by the five-year-old daughter of Gr.1 Humana Distaff on Saturday and trainer Ian Kruljac suggested Bluegrass Cat, Factory Of Faith. Making her first start for Joe her next destination could be weather dependant. The five-year- Sharp, she has not won since June last year and will be stepping old has never won over more than seven furlongs, most recently up to graded Stakes company for the first time. finishing second to Vale Dori (Asiatic Boy) in the nine-furlong Gr.1 Santa Margarita Stakes. In last year’s Gr.1 Vanity Mile Stakes she was beaten, two and a quarter lengths, by Beholder (Henny RACING NEWS Hughes) and Stellar Wind (Curlin). Her main challenge may come from the Gr.2 Fleur de Lis FRANCE Handicap winner Paid Up Subscriber (Candy Ride), who was recently purchased for $1.1 million by White Birch Farm at last QIPCO TO SPONSOR year’s Fasig-Tipton November Sale. She will be making her second start this season and for new trainer Chad Brown, the first resulting in a third-place finish in the Gr.1 Madison Stakes over seven Qipco has announced they are to sponsor the Gr.1 Prix du Jockey furlongs. Club from 2017 in what will be their first sponsorship of a major The Brian Williamson-trained Streamline (Straight Line) heads race in France. With prize money totalling €1.5 million (€857,000 into the Troienne Stakes, having come third in the Gr.1 Apple for the winner), the Prix du Jockey Club is the second-richest race Blossom Handicap last month, a race won by Stellar Wind. in the French calendar after the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The Previously she had won her first Group race, the Gr.2 Azeri Stakes, Prix du Jockey Club will take place on 4th June at Chantilly this over this distance. year and the day will feature four other Group races: the Gr.2 ’s Eskenformoney (Eskendereya) was the , Gr.2 , Gr.2 Prix du runner-up by a length in that race. The five-year-old’s only other Gros Chene and Gr.3 . run this year was when third in the Gr.2 Stakes. The France Galop President Edouard de Rothschild said: “This trainer is bidding to make it two in a row, having won this contest partnership with Qipco, a major sponsor of European racing, is the last year with Curalina (Curlin). acknowledgement of the quality of French racing and the Prix du Impasse (Quality Road), trained by Darrell Wayne Lukas has Jockey Club. I hope that this partnership will reinforce the standard made four starts this year, winning two and finishing seventh in of this race, which always features the best three-year-old colts in

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France and also attracts runners from around Europe, with a view to this season, and Alex Edwards (22), with fourth-placed Evan David making the Prix du Jockey Club the Derby that produces the stallions (21) getting the wild card selection. of tomorrow.” Andrews tops the ladies’ team, having taken a giant stride Sheikh Fahad Al Thani, Director of Qipco added: “We are towards a fourth title with a fantastic five-timer at Mollington, delighted to sponsor the Prix du Jockey Club. It is a major race in near Banbury, on Monday, to move on to 22 winners for the Europe with a fantastic heritage and a roll of honour that features season. important stallions such as Montjeu and Shamardal. We have She is accompanied by Bryony Frost (11) and Claire Hardwick three objectives with this partnership: improve the notoriety of Qipco (10), with Tabitha Worsley (9), who stands in fourth, chosen as the internationally as a sponsor of famous and prestigious events, wild card. promote our stallions and contribute to the promotion, popularity Clare Hazell, chief executive of the Point-to-Point Authority, and vitality of European racing, which we consider to be the best in said: “Britain field an exceptionally strong group of riders, but they the world and are at the heart of our investments in the thoroughbred will need to be at their best to retain their title against a highly- world.” Sally Ann Grassick talented Irish squad, which includes Cheltenham and Punchestown Festival winners. “This year’s re-match is a great showpiece for the sport and should BRITAIN not be missed as the teams lock horns once more for this prestigious title.” BRITISH TEAMS NAMED FOR PPA board member Alan Hill, who is also on the organising committee, added: “I think the men’s and ladies’ are two really good ANGLO-IRISH CHALLENGE teams with riders spread from all over Great Britain and that will Reigning Champions Will Biddick and Gina Andrews will create interest across the country. It is great that the Irish are sending spearhead Great Britain’s bid to maintain their unbeaten record in such a strong team too.” the Bicester Office Park Anglo-Irish Challenge at Kingston Blount Biddick, who is one of only five men to have ridden 300 point- in Oxfordshire on Friday, 26th May. to-point winners in this country, holds the record for the number Biddick, who is on course for a sixth consecutive title with 33 of wins in a season with 68 in the 2014-15 campaign. winners this term, leads the men’s team as Britain seek to make it The Somerset-based rider has also ridden 52 winners under five straight wins in the jockeys’ competition. National Hunt Rules, including Something Wells (Dolpour) in He is joined in the line-up by John Dawson, who has 23 winners the Gr.3 Festival Plate at the 2009 Cheltenham Festival. ©Racingfotos

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Yorkshire-based Dawson, from Great Ayton, has been shining on the northern circuit, while Edwards, who lives at Cressage in follow EBN on twitter Shropshire, and David, from Barry in south Wales, have also been racking up the winners. @bloodstocknews Andrews, who has ridden 168 winners in points plus 50 under rules, and Frost both posted their first Cheltenham Festival The 20-race programme has a total prize fund of £625,000, winners in March. made up of British EBF contributions of £305,000, match-funded A thrilling finish saw Andrews, who is based at Marton, near or better by participating racecourses. There are four qualifiers Rugby, triumph on Domesday Book (Street Cry) in the Fulke and a finale for each distance category: six, eight, ten and twelve Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders’ Handicap Chase. furlongs, with the ultimate aim of the series being to provide And Frost, from Buckfastleigh in Devon, swooped late on Pacha viable developmental racing prospects for three-year-old-plus Du Polder (Muhtathir) to take the Foxhunter Challenge Cup fillies, who compete just under Stakes level. Open Hunters’ Chase. The culmination of the programme will again be a flagship day Claire Hardwick, who lives at Adelstrop in Gloucestershire, was of finals at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Racecourse on Saturday, 7th national ladies’ runner-up last season, while Tabitha Worsley, from October. The four finals on the day are worth £50,000 each. Copthorne in Sussex, is enjoying her best season to date. Philip Mitchell, Chairman of the British EBF commented: “This Britain will face a strong Irish side with the men taking on two series is the result of the British EBF’s continued assessment of its of the sport’s biggest names in Derek O’Connor and Jamie Codd support of fillies’ races in the UK. British EBF investment has plus Barry O’Neill and Noel McParlan. spearheaded the development of a section of the race programme in Shauna Larkin, Lisa O’Neill, Liz Lalor and Maxine O’Sullivan to a forward-thinking series of races with very attractive prize money. make up the ladies’ team. The minimum value of any handicap in this series is £20,000; with the first race taking place at Ascot on 13th May and worth £45,000. BRITISH EBF AND TBA JOIN FORCES Supporting breeders through the investment in fillies’ races is of TO PROMOTE UK FILLIES’ RACING fundamental importance to the UK bloodstock industry.” After its successful launch in 2016, the British European Breeders’ The TBA have again supported the programme by providing a Fund (BEBF) and the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA) £25,000 bonus as Chairman, Julian Richmond Watson explained: have again joined forces on the 2017 renewal of the British EBF “The TBA are always focused on encouraging schemes that promote Breeders’ Fillies Series. opportunities for fillies to race and make a good start to their breeding careers. The British EBF have done a great job in packaging this group of races, which all carry excellent prize money and provide trainers with a clear progression through the season for those fillies that fall just outside Stakes class, but still have and potential. “The TBA have pledged the addition of £25,000 worth of IRELAND nomination vouchers to any qualifying filly that wins one of the finals at Newmarket on 7th October. The bonus amount is to be used EUROPE’S LARGEST BREEZE-UP SALE in the filly’s first two seasons at stud; this is our way of encouraging breeders to make good quality nomination choices for their filly in the important early stages of her stud career.” 25th-26th MAY CATALOGUES NOW AVAILABLE Fillies must be placed first to third in any of the qualifying races AND ONLINE and go on to win one of the finals at Newmarket on 7th October 237 LOTS in order to win the £25,000 bonus. In line with the aims of both the BEBF and TBA to promote British breeding and stallions, the opportunity is only open to British-bred fillies or those sired by UK stallions, and the nomination vouchers are to be used on UK- based sires. On hosting the finals day, Amy Starkey, Regional Director, Jockey Club Racecourses East Region, commented: “We are very pleased to host both a qualifier and the Finals for this very worthwhile series at Newmarket Racecourses. “Not only have the British EBF supported this initiative with competitive prize money levels, they have also nurtured and developed this area of the British race programme, providing both opportunity and an attractive proposition for this class of fillies, ANDA MUCHACHO especially with the added bonus supplied by the TBA. 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integrated equine performance and health products, which aim INDUSTRY NEWS to maximise the potential success of individual racehorses. Commenting on the launch of the race series, Mike Shelly, IRELAND Plusvital CEO, said, “Plusvital is delighted to be sponsoring three races this year at the Curragh, the home of Irish Flat-racing. We are a THE CURRAGH AND PLUSVITAL proudly Irish company and this sponsorship reflects that.” He added, “We have very exciting plans for Plusvital over the RENEW PARTNERSHIP coming years and are confident that our multi-million euro Plusvital and the have announced that they investment in R&D will continue to provide new exciting scientifically- have agreed to renew their partnership for another year. The based products for trainers and owners on top of our existing range partnership features a variety of initiatives, including sponsorship of supplements and genetic tests.” of three races at the County Kildare venue. This race series features Evan Arkwright, Commercial Manager, Curragh Racecourse, competitive handicaps on the opening day of the Curragh’s busy said, “It is exciting for the Curragh to renew our partnership with 2017 season on Saturday, 13th May; day two of the Darley Irish such a progressive company as Plusvital and we will work closely Oaks Weekend, on Sunday, 16th July, with the race series with Mike Shelly and his team to generate awareness of their culminating with the Gr.3 Plusvital on products which will ultimately help them to win new customers.” Sunday, 27th August. Plusvital is headquartered in Dun Laoghaire and maintains As part of this new race series, Plusvital will be offering all strong links with UCD though the company’s on-going, multi- horses competing within each of their sponsored races free million euro genomic and nutrition research programme. genetic tests, in addition to a selection of supplement products for the winning connections. As leaders in equine nutrition since 1975, Plusvital’s FRANCE supplements and care products have been used by successful trainers and riders across the world. Following its acquisition in 2015 of Equinome, the University AU-DELA DES PISTES HOST FIRST College Dublin (UCD) equine genetic testing spin-out company, RETRAINED RACEHORSES DAY OF 2017 the company has continued to focus on the development of The French retraining of racehorses charity Au-Dela Des Pistes equine genetic tests, innovative nutraceuticals and other (ADDP) has announced the first Retrained Racehorse Day of 2017

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ZEPLYA A FIRST WINNER FOR LISTED SCORER REPLY Oasis Dream’s first season sire son Reply, winner of the seven- furlong Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes and based at Haras d’Ayguemorte, near Bordeaux, got off the mark as a stallion yesterday, when his daughter Zeplya, trained by Didier Guillemin, This colt, born 14th March, is by Fountain Of Youth, out of scored a narrow win in the Prix de la Chalosse, a 1200m claimer at the Listed Naas and Listed Kilvington Stakes- Dax. placed Day By Day (Kyllachy). She is related to yesterday’s Quickly away on her second start, she was always on the front Redcar maiden winner Grinty (Elnadim). end and having been ridden on entering the home straight, picked up well to go clear and then hold off the fast-finishing Sonseca (Foxwedge) by a short-neck. Bred by Sandrine Gavilan, will take place at Le Lion d’Angers racecourse in the West of France she is an Osarus graduate and is a half-sister to a multiple winner on Thursday, 25th May. This event takes place on the same day as by Deportivo, out of the twice-placed Shall We Dance (Nombre the running of the Listed Anjou Loire Challenge race, the longest Premier). She is a half-sister to the dam of Du Pyla, placed in cross-country race in the world run over four and a half miles. both the Gr.3 Prix de Cabourg and Gr.3 Prix du Bois in 2015. Following the same format as the first ADDP event held last A €500,000 Arqana Deauville August Yearling Sale purchase by August at the Deauville-La Touques racecourse, demonstrations Demi O’Byrne, the eight-year-old also won his maiden by four by ex-racehorses will be held in between races, including Horse- lengths from Slade Power and won the valuable Weatherbys Ball, Dressage and Show jumping. A “Parade of Champions” Insurance £300,000 2yo Stakes. He was placed twice at Gr.1 level composed of local equine stars will also take place in the paddock. in both the Middle Park Stakes and the Irish 2,000 Guineas. In organising this event, in partnership with Le Lion d’Angers He stands at a fee of €2,000. racecourse, ADDP wants to show both the general public and racing professionals, the huge versatility of the thoroughbred and their adaptability to various equestrian sports after the end NORTH AMERICA of their racing careers. Similar events are due to be held throughout the year on different racecourses notably: JIMMY CREED OFF THE MARK WITH l Sunday, 9th July at Chantilly racecourse (G1 Prix Jean Prat) ADMIRAL JIMMY l Saturday, 26th August at Deauville-La Touques racecourse Spendthrift Farm first season sire Jimmy Creed, the Gr.1-winning l Sunday, 3rd September at Craon racecourse son of Distorted Humor, sired his first winner on Wednesday FAR WESTFIELD FARM & RMM CONSIGNMENT for Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up & HIT Sale 2017

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when two-year-old colt Admiral Jimmy impressively won at first asking in a $50,000 maiden special weight race at Gulfstream Park, equalling the four-and-a-half-furlong track record in 51.07 seconds. Trained by Todd Pletcher, the bay colt broke well and stalked the pacesetter into the turn before moving to the lead in the stretch and drawing clear under jockey Edgard Zayas. Admiral Jimmy’s final time of 51.07 over a fast local main track equalled that of multiple Graded Stakes winner Awesome Banner (Awesome Of Course), who set the mark back in 2015. Bred and owned by Siena Farms, Admiral Jimmy earned $24,000 for the The second day sale-topper was a daughter of Captain Al win. He hails from the young Bernardini mare Zayanna. (Lot 330), who sold to Form Bloodstock for R1.8 million. She On the track, Jimmy Creed captured his biggest win as a three- was offered by Varsfontein Stud. year-old in the seven-furlong Gr.1 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita. He was a $900,000 yearling purchase by Spendthrift, out of the Gr.1-winning and multiple Gr.1-producing Citidancer mare Hookedonthefeelin, who is also the dam of Gr.1 winner Pussycat Doll and is a full-sister to the dam of G.1 winner Midnight Lucky. SALES TALK Jimmy Creed currently stands at Spendthrift for a fee of $5,000 stands and nurses, and is participating in the farm’s popular BLOODSTOCK SOUTH AFRICA “Breed Secure” programme in 2017 for a fee of $6,500.

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RYAN JOINS TATTERSALLS IRELAND MALHERBE ON FORM ON SECOND DAY AS FARM AND SALES MANAGER OF NATIONAL YEARLING SALE Tattersalls Ireland has announced the appointment of Martin Form Bloodstock’s Jehan Malherbe held sway at the second Ryan as Farm and Sales Complex Manager with immediate effect. session of the National Bloodstock Sale when he snapped up the Originally from Co Kildare, Martin has a strong background in top three lots, writes Ada ven der Bent. construction, management and stud farming having spent time His bid of R1.8 million was enough to snare him the day’s most with Woodpark and Kildangan Studs before garnering additional expensive yearling, a daughter of Captain Al, which came construction related experience during his five-year tenure in towards the end of the session. He relegated Drakenstein Stud to New Zealand. Martin will work closely with the existing sales the role of underbidder for Captain’s Choice (Lot 330), whose complex, farm and bloodstock teams ensuring that Tattersalls price reflected not just her good looks, but a top drawer pedigree Ireland maintains the high standards that its clients have become as well. She is the second foal of Castle Pine (Caesour), a half- EBN STRIP 2016 gavel_Layout 1 29/09/2016 14:42 Page 1 accustomed to. sister to the Gr.2 Gold Circle Oaks victress Carolina Cherry (Fort

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BLOODSTOCK SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL YEARLING SALE – DAY TWO Lot Sex Sire – Dam Vendor Purchaser Price (R) 330 f CAPTAIN AL – Castle Pine Varsfontein Stud Form Bloodstock 1,800,000 253 c FORT WOOD – Welwitschia Wilgerbosdrift Form Bloodstock 1,600,000 235 f VAR – Urabamba Klipdrif Stud Form Bloodstock 1,400,000 327 c DYNASTY – Captured Time Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm Bass Racing Party 1,100,000 229 c DYNASTY – Torrential Rain Gary Player Stud Farm Howells Racing 900,000

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Wood), who has done sterling service at Mauritzfontein Stud as import Welwitschia, as he had sourced the daughter of Oasis the dam of Champion and Triple Tiara winner Cherry On The Top Dream for €60,000 at the 2009 Goffs Orby Sale. Maestro trainer and her Gr.3-winning half-sister Cherry On The Cake. Incidentally, Mike de Kock then made her a dual Gr.2 winner, her seven career third dam Avila (Persian Wonder) topped this sale in the early victories including both the Diadem and Camellia Stakes, to go eighties and proved her prowess on the track by winning the Gr.2 along with a string of Gr.1 places. The colt boasted an international Natalia Stakes and running second in both the SA and Natal Oaks. pedigree generously sprinkled with black-type, the female family Her descendants also include the Champion Royal Approval and originating from the Stakes-winning Sharpen Up mare Stinging her Gr.1-winning sibling Royal Fantasy. Nettle, ancestress of notable Gr.1 winners Stroll and Lea. “Absolutely fantastic, we’re so happy,” remarked Varsfontein Bass Racing had kept its powder dry for a strapping son of principal Susan Rowett. “She’s a beautiful filly and there are only so Dynasty (Lot 327) and at R1.1 million, snared the three-parts- many Captain Al fillies around. I’m thrilled she’s been bought for brother to multiple Champion Beach Beauty, the dam Captured Mary and Jessica [Slack], considering we purchased her grandam Time being a full-sister to Sun Coast (Capture Him), who Maid Of Castille [Home Guard] from Mauritzfontein.” produced Dennis Drier’s diminutive Champion. Malherbe had picked up the first of his million Rand trio when Trainer Candice Bass-Robinson quipped: “He’s a bigger version going to R1.4 million for Ella Va (Lot 235), a glorious daughter of of her and we liked him immensely. He’s been bought for Marsh Var. Beautifully turned out by Bennie Marais’s Klipdrif Stud, the [Shirtliff] and Bryn [Ressell].” half-sister to Gr.3-placed Copiapo (Captain Al) is out of Gr.1 SA In contrast to the opening session, four yearlings broke through Fillies Classic victress Urabamba (Fort Wood), who hails from a the magical million mark, although another son of Dynasty fell fine female family nurtured at Dr Neil and Lyth Orford’s Bosworth short by just a bid or two. A Karoo-bred originating from the Gary Stud, that of the Gr.1 Administrators Classic winner Topa Inca, his Player Stud, the strapping bay, already named Thanksgiving multiple Graded Stakes-winning full-sister Cholula and the Gold (Lot 229) was knocked down to Howells Racing at R900,000. His Bowl winner Royal Line, all sired by former Bosworth standout dam Torrential Rain, a placed daughter of Al Mufti, had Hobnob (Gyr). The filly is reportedly set to exchange Klipdrif Stud previously visited the Highlands standout with the resultant foal, for the stables of Dean Kannemeyer. Stormy Affair, picking up black-type when third in the Gr.3 A last-crop son of mighty stallion Fort Wood became the day’s Langerman. most expensive colt when Malherbe beat off the opposition for “I thought he was the nicest Dynasty colt on the sale,” remarked Wilgerbosdrift’s Lot 253 at R1.6 million. It was entirely fitting that assistant trainer Cathy Rymill of the colt, who is destined for Jehanne Malherbe struck for an as yet unnamed first foal of English husband Duncan’s Ashburton stables.

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injury-enforced withdrawal on the eve of the big race, he has made a bright start to his stallion career. Global advertising Following a slow start, trade picked up as the day wore on and it was all vertical motion as far as comparative figures were concerned. At the close of business, the aggregate had grown to at affordable R76,305,000 compared to R60,107,900 last year, while the average price currently stands at a healthy R295,755, compared to rates in R222,621 last year, a staggering increase of over 30%. Here’s EBN! hoping today’s third and final session continues in similar fashion.

Contact: Ellie Harrod +44 (0)7825 092664 [email protected] SALES TALK continued In addition to the R1.4 million Urabamba filly, Var also featured IRELAND as the sire of the very smart colt William The Silent (Lot 224), secured by owner Colin Bird for R600,000. From the Drakenstein draft, the well-named bay’s dam Tick Tock (Captain Al), classically GOFFS LAND ROVER SALE placed when third in the Gr.1 Cape Fillies Guineas, hails from the CATALOGUE NOW AVAILABLE potent family of Gr.1 winner State Treasure (Free State), The catalogue for Goffs Land Rover Sale is now online. 508 lots ancestress of top-level performers Bilateral and Little Miss will go under the hammer across the two-day sale, which takes Magic. place at 10am on Tuesday, 13th (Part 1) and Wednesday, 14th That price was matched by Seattle Choice (Lot 313), an Ascot- June (Part 2). All horses offered for sale are eligible for the bred colt by this season’s leading juvenile sire Sail From Seattle €100,000 Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown in 2018. and in time, he could find his way to the Hong Kong stable of ex- The Land Rover Sale was the leading store sale at the 2017 pat Tony Millard. A third-generation Ascot-bred, the bay is out of Cheltenham Festival for the fourth year in a row, headed by Altior Bold Choice (Lecture), a winning half-sister to resident homebred (High Chaparral) and Willoughby Court (Court Cave), winners stallion Bold Silvano (Silvano). A Champion in his birth-country of the Gr.1 Arkle Novice Chase and Gr1 Baring Bingham Novice and a live candidate for Gr.1 Dubai World Cup honours before his Hurdle respectively.

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Saints, Shantou, Sholokhov, Soldier Of Fortune, Stowaway, Voix Du Nord, Walk In The Park, and Westerner amongst many others. Some of the catalogue highlights may include: Lot 14, a Presenting daughter of a half-sister to eight-time Gr.1 winner Sizing Europe. Lot 30, a Milan gelding out of a Gr.2-winning and multiple Graded-placed mare Leanne. Lot 47, a Shirocco gelding out of a sister to Gr.1 Cheltenham Gold Cup and Gr.1 King George winner Long Run. Lot 77, an Oscar sister to five winners, including Cheltenham winner and Gr.1 Cheltenham Gold Cup second Minella Rocco. Lot 83, a Gold Well gelding out of a sister to Gr.1-winning and Gr.1-placed Identity Thief. Lot 154, an Al Namix full-brother to Gr.1 winner and Gr.1- placed Grandouet. Lot 155, a Robin Des Champs gelding out of G.1 winner and multiple Gr.1-placed Voler La . Pictured last week at the Irish National Stud, here is Elusive Lot 161, a Soldier Of Fortune gelding out of a sister to multiple Pimpernel (Elusive Quality) with his owner Mrs Patino and Gr.1 winners and Gr.1-placed Zaidpour and Zaynar. former trainer John Dunlop. Lot 183, a Gold Well gelding out of a point-to-point-winning sister to Gr.1 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander. Lot 208, a Yeats sister to twice Gr.1-placed and Gr.3 winner Among the highlights of the sale are horses by Al Namix, Tombstone. Balko, Blue Bresil, Califet, Doyen, Fame And Glory, Lot 241, a Beat Hollow filly out of a Listed-placed mare, who is Flemensfirth, Getaway, Gold Well, Great , High a sister to Gr.1 Cheltenham winner and Gr.3 Grand National- Chaparral, Jeremy, Kalanisi, Kayf Tara, Mahler, Malinas, placed Blaklion. Martaline, Midnight Legend, Milan, Network, Oscar, Poliglote, Lot 259, a Getaway gelding brother to multiple Graded-placed 3792 EBN half page colour 5.5.17:Layout 1 4/5/17 12:31 Page 1 Presenting, Robin Des Champs, Saddler Maker, Saint Des and Gr.3 Grand National-placed The Last Samuri. OLD MILL STUD, CHIPPENHAM, NEWMARKET Newmarket 4 miles, Ely 9 miles, Cambridge 15 miles A commercial stud farm with a great reputation 4 bedroom house built around an old mill • Cottage/annex • 48 boxes • Turnout barn • Horse walkers • Lunge ring • 85 acres of railed paddocks In all about 95 acres Price Guide £2.25 Million

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Commenting on the publication of this year’s Land Rover catalogue, Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby said: “We have reverted to the Land Rover’s most successful format of two Searching for days, catalogued alphabetically by dam each day, with the sole aim of providing buyers with consistently high quality from start to finish. GROUP SUCCESS? The sale has been tremendously supported by vendors, who have worked with our National Hunt inspectors to produce a catalogue of some of the best jumpers to be found anywhere this year, a suitable Look no further... match for a sale that has topped the winner’s table at the Cheltenham Festival for the past four years.” GROVE STUD BREEZE-UP GRADUATES Click HERE for the catalogue. WON or Placed Irish Champion Stakes, Gr.1 ARQANA ONLINE Prix du Jockey Club, Gr.1 Middle Park Stakes, Gr.1 HOLIDAY WINNER HEADING TO , Gr.1 MULLINS FOLLOWING BOULARD BID , Gr.1 Holiday Winner, a daughter of Vision D’Etat and the winner of Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1 two races on the Flat, commanded a final bid of €110,000 on Criterium de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1 www.arqanaonline.com from Pierre Boulard, acting on behalf of Dubai Turf, Gr.1 Ireland’s freshly crowned Champion trainer Willie Mullins. Eclipse Stakes, Gr.1 Trained in Deauville by Romain Le Dren Doleuze, son of former jockey George and brother to Hong Kong-based Olivier, the bay Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Gr.1 was offered as an exciting jumping prospect. A 17.1hh individual, International Stakes, Gr.1 she hails from the first crop of the triple Gr.1 winner Vision D’Etat, Stakes, Gr.1 like France’s leading four-year-old filly De Bon Coeur, who is still Criterium International, Gr.1 unbeaten in six starts over hurdles including the Gr.1 Prix Sydney Cup, Gr.1 Cambaceres and three more Graded races. Holiday Winner has Gimcrack Stakes, Gr.2 not been seen over jumps yet, but Boulard reckons she has all the right credentials for the game: “She is an impressive athlete with , Gr.2 plenty of size, but not on the heavy side, which is important over Dante Stakes, Gr.2 jumps. Her form is very progressive and she has showed that she Canadian Stakes, Gr.2 handles soft ground, a requirement to run in Ireland. Willie and I are Anatolia Stakes, Gr.2 very pleased to have bought her at what we think is a fair price for Badener Stutenpries, Gr.2 such a package.” Willie Mullins’s ability with the fair sex is well documented and Princess of Wales’s Stakes, Gr.2 on his roll of honour appear several fillies and mares who were Prix Daniel Wildenstein, Gr.2 bought at Arqana, most recently Let’s Dance, Limini, Petite Royal Lodge Stakes, Gr.2 Parisienne and Adriana Des Mottes. Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3 Beaugay Stakes, Gr.3 YESTERDAY’S RACING REVIEW Craven Stakes, Gr.3 Oh So Sharp Stakes, Gr.3 BRITAIN Nell Gwyn Stakes, Gr.3 Launceston Cup, Gr.3 2.00 REDCAR, 2YO SELLER, 5F Schwarzgold-Rennen, Gr.3 1. POPSI (GB), 2f, Prix Quincy, Gr.3 Captain Gerrard – Deslaya (Green Desert) Prix de Cabourg, Gr.3 O: P and L Partners and Jo Hughes, B: P and L Partners, Herzog von Rabitor-Rennen, Gr.3 T: Jo Hughes Royal Hunt Cup Distances: shd, ¾l. 7 ran. Ayr Gold Cup Popsi (Captain Gerrard), unplaced in her first three starts, made all the running of this five-furlong contest, just holding off the challenge of Our Little Pony (Bated Breath). She is the first Brendan Holland winner out of her dam, the placed Deslaya (Green Desert), who M: +353 (0) 87 92 92 738 in turn is out of the winner Behlaya (Kahyasi). She is a full-sister GROVE E: [email protected] to the Gr.3 (then) Prix Berteux winner and Gr.2 Prix Hubert de W: www.grovestud.ie #buyGrove CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 STUD CALL: +44 (0) 1638 66 65 12 13 SOUTH AFRICA EBN: FRIDAY, 5TH MAY 2017 South African RACING AND BREEDING NEWS

THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES GROUP THREE POINSETTIA STAKES In a triumphant return to the Scottsville track, The Secret Is Out defeated a classy field of older fillies while completing a fine Gr.3 GROUP THREE HIGHLANDS double on the day for the Marshall stable. Favourite Live Life (Trippi) made a decisive forward move as STUD WINTER GUINEAS they hit the rising ground, but jockey Marthinus Byleveld Fred Crabbia’s African Night Sky returned to his very best form gathered The Secret Is Out for one final effort and the three-year- when he scored his first big Stakes win in this, the first leg of the old willingly responded to swoop up on the outside. A blanket three-race Winter Series. could have covered the first five home as she had a half-length to Patiently ridden by Bernard Fayd’Herb from the extreme spare over outsider Vision To Kill (Kildonan), who headed Live outside draw, the three-year-old travelled three wide amongst Life for second, with Neala (Jay Peg) a neck back in fourth. the backmarkers, as the Aussie-bred trio of Rinjani, Our Mate Art Winless in four starts since she lifted last season’s Gr.1 Allan and favourite Turbulent Air dominated up front. Robertson over the track and trip, first-time blinkers appear to At the top of the straight, he commenced his challenge flush up have done the trick, and considering she has scored three of her the stand side and picked them off one by one to draw alongside four wins up the tricky Scottsville strip, she is likely to return on new leader Our Mate Art at the furlong mark. Having skipped 27th May for the Gr.1 SA Fillies Sprint. clear of his rival, he asserted his authority by a length and a That said, she has now emulated her Champion full-sister All Is quarter at the line. The runner-up Our Mate Art finished almost Secret, who captured both the Allan Robertson and Poinsettia in two lengths ahead of Loadshedder. a glittering career which also yielded additional Gr.1 success in This was a welcome return to form by the Justin Snaith charge, the Mercury Sprint and Thekwini Stakes. a fluent winner of his first two starts over 1200 and 1400m and Marshall trained both the sire Captain Al and dam, the dual Gr.2 winner Secret Of Victoria (Goldkeeper), a daughter of narrowly defeated third time out. Rested after an unplaced broodmare par excellence Mystic Spring (Royal Academy), effort behind Guineas winner William Longsword in the rich whose yearling filly, also by Captain Al, is likely to be one of the CTS Mile on Met day, the gelding returned on 1st April and put leading lights at next week’s National Yearling Sale. Secret Of up a pleasing prep for this race when a close-up fifth over Victoria’s 2016 foal is also by Captain Al. 1400m. On pedigree, next month’s Winter Classic and the subsequent GROUP THREE BARB STAKES Derby should be well within the scope of the Highlands-bred son Trainer Vaughan Marshall is back in town. No stranger to big race of classic stallion Dynasty. He is the first foal of American import success at Scottsville, he promptly upset the apple cart in the Starzene (Cozzene), winner of the Listed Java Handicap over Godolphin Barb with rank outsider Woljayrine, who caused quite 2450m and runner-up in the two-mile Gr.2 Gold Bowl. The family a stir by breaking his maiden at the expense of some exalted originates in Canada and is that of Gr.1 winner Hangin On A Star rivals over the 1100m trip for two-year-old old colts and geldings. (Vice Regent), Starzene’s third dam. African Night Sky’s success Racing in the vanguard as Autumn In Seattle set the pace up could not have come at a more opportune time, as his yearling front, Vaughan Marshall’s chesnut accelerated smartly to take the full-sister is scheduled to sell on the second day at this week’s lead at the furlong mark and he drew clear to score by a length National Yearling Sale. from Sir Frenchie (Choisir). It was just over a length back to the

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Neptune’s Rain (Antonius Pius) winning a fillies’ juvenile maiden at Scotsville

WEEKEND RACING There is a plethora of top racing around the country this weekend, starting with Phumelela’s season finale tomorrow featuring four Gr.1s, four Gr.2s and a Gr.3 on their twelve-race card. The highlight is undoubtedly the Premier’s Champions Challenge which sees Woljayrine (Jay Peg) winning a juvenile maiden for colts reigning Horse Of The Year, Legal Eagle (Grey’s Inn) make his and geldings at Scottsville seasonal swansong. The equally important Gr.1 SA Derby has attracted a small, but select field of colts headed by Heavenly GROUP THREE STRELITZIA STAKES Blue, who won the second leg of the Triple Crown in his last start. There was a lengthy delay to the juvenile fillies’ equivalent when Turffontein provides a real test of stamina and Sean Tarry will be a false start was called, resulting in a number of the unsettled expecting his Silvano colt to turn the tables on Heavenly Blue runners playing up considerably before the field was finally over the extra three furlongs. despatched. On the same day in Cape Town, Kenilworth Racing puts on two Lolita Delago and Flamboyant more or less had the race to Listed Races for juveniles and on Sunday, Gold Circle’s Champion themselves early on, with the latter holding a narrow advantage Season officially starts with the running of the historic Gr.2 Drill at the quarter mark. Neptune’s Rain, who was covered up by Hall Stakes, the traditional starting point for many of the visiting jockey Kevin de Melo in the early stages, was switched out for a horses that will campaign in KZN for the next three months. run and she picked it up smartly to surge into the lead a furlong SALES NEWS from home. On her outside, favourite Made In Hollywood Bloodstock South Africa’s National Yearling Sale finishes today. To (Quarari) applied pressure, but Duncan Howells’ filly kept on follow the action online, log on to the TBA’s website: http://www. resolutely to maintain a half-length advantage at the line. Gold tba.co.za/webcast/webcast.php. Image (Horse Chestnut) was another two lengths adrift in third. For owner Dave McLean, the filly’s victory was not just his first Stakes success, it also set the seal on a fine double, as juvenile colt Procal Harum landed the opener. Howells paid R425,000 for Neptune’s Rain at last year’s CTS March Sale, by far the most expensive lot by Highlands-based Today’s article was written by Ada van der Bent stallion Antonius Pius. Not surprising, since Howells also trained his Gr.2 Debutante winner My Sanctuary. The son of has For further information contact: also sired the talented fillies Yoshie, a multiple Stakes winner of [email protected]

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THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES WARRING STAKES HIS DERBY CLAIMS The Gr.3 Bavarian Classic has a pretty good record of producing serious Gr.1 Deutsches Derby contenders, but only Isfahan last year has came up trumps in both races. On Monday, trainer Andreas Wohler again took the ten-furlong contest in Munich, courtesy of a fighting performance by Warring States (Victoire Pisa) [pictured far right], who narrowly beat Enjoy Vijay (Nathaniel). The colt moved to the head of the ante-post betting for Hamburg and now is a 5/1 chance with RaceBets. “The race did develop differently than I thought. I wanted him closer to the pace”, a delighted Wohler said. “It was obvious that the colt is still very green, but he showed a good turn of foot. He is clearly Two Listed events were the highlight of a very popular day’s a horse for the Derby.” Jockey Harry Bentley added, “He is still a big racing at Hannover on the bank holiday. A big crowd followed the baby and needs a couple of more races to show his best.” races; thanks to the presence of the footballers of Hannover 96, The Qatar Racing-owned winner is a half-brother to the triple but the racing was pretty good as well. The now four-year-old Japanese Group winner Hakusan Moon (Admire Moon), out of Schang (Contat) won the sprint over six furlongs from Sugar the five-time winner Ciliege (Sakura Bakushin O). He won on his Free () and Daring Match (Call Me Big). debut last October at Hoppegarten, but was well beaten in his Schang, who is trained by Pavel Vovcenko in Bremen, took the next race – a Gr.1 at Saint-Cloud won by Waldgeist (Galileo) in Gr.3 Flieger-Preis at Hamburg last summer, but since then his the joint ownership of Ammerland/Newsells Park/Magnier. form has deteriorated. Now he seems back on song and ready for WOLF COUNTY ENTERS THE DERBY PICTURE the major sprints here, just like his sire Contat. The son of Diktat won three Gr.3s in Germany and was Group-placed four times. Enjoy Vijay is the hope of multiple Derby-winning trainer Peter Schiergen. “I was very pleased with his run,.” the Cologne-based In the second Listed event, a race for fillies and mares, Andreas trainer said. “He will head to Baden-Baden for the Gr.3 Ittlingen Derby Suborics had reason to celebrate. The new trainer saddled the Trial next.” Another son of Nathaniel, Kastano, finished third. “He winner A Raving Beauty (Mastercraftsman), but it took a full has demonstrated his Derby ambitions,” Markus Klug said. mile for her to wear down the Czech raider Partyday The Deutsches Derby has only once been won by a foreign- (). The locally-trained Shy With (Areion) trained horse – the Godolphin-owned Buzzword (Pivotal) broke finished in third. Suborics has dropped the four-year-old back in the spell in 2010. This year the blue colours may shine again. On distance, as last year A Raving Beauty was campaigned over trips Monday, the Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof-bred Wolf Country took a of ten furlongs and further and finished fourth in the Gr.2 Oaks Listed race at Saint-Cloud over the Derby distance of 1m4f. The d’Italia. A Gestut Karlshof-homebred, she is the first foal out of the Dubawi colt out of Goathemala (Black Sam Bellamy) is trained High Chaparral mare Anabasis, a half-sister to the dual Gr.2 by Charlie Appleby for Godolphin, and he also holds entries for the winner and sire Alianthus (Hernando). major Deutsches Derby trials and for the Derby itself, where he is GERLING-PREIS STARTS THE GERMAN currently 9/1. His dam Goathemala was a Gr.3 winner and belongs to the famous family of Grimpola (Windwurf), winner of the RACING CHAMPIONS’ LEAGUE German 1,000 Guineas and third in the Gr.2 (then) Preis der Diana. This Sunday, the German Grand Prix Season kicks off with the traditional Gr.2 Gerling Preis at Cologne. The mile and a half BIG CROWDS AT HANNOVER ON MONDAY contest is also the start of the second German Racing Champions’ Champion trainer Markus Klug seems well prepared for the first League. The inaugural winner of the series, Iquitos (Adlerflug), fillies’ Classic of the year. Gestut Rottgen’s homebred Attica (Tai Chi) will begin his season later this month at Baden-Baden, but the showed further improvement to take the Listed Henkel Stutenpreis Gerling Preis will still be an interesting contest, with the Deutsches at Dusseldorf on Sunday. She romped home by nearly five lengths Derby runner-up Savoir Vivre (Adlerflug) and the third Dschingis from Sunny Belle (Exceed And Excel). She is a half-sister to the Gr.3 Secret (Soldier Hollow) competing. The Freddy Head-trained winner Anna Katharina (Kallisto), out of an unraced half-sister to Tres Rock Glory (Fastnet Rock) will provide international flavour. the five-time German Group hero Aspectus (Spectrum). Eight horses will run. PETER MUEHLFEIT

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Chaudenay-placed Bayrika (dam of the Listed Premio d’Estate winner Baylani De S’Ena) and a half-sister to the Gr.2 Prix Hubert de Chaudenay and dual Gr.1-placed Behkara (Kris; dam of the Gr.1 Prix de Paris winner and Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Turf-placed sire Behkabad, the Listed Prix de l’Arve winner and Gr.2 EBN runner-up Carthage and the Listed Prix Turenne winner Behesht; grandam of the Gr.2 Champagne Stakes winner and Classic-placed sire Vital Equine), the Listed Martin Molony Stakes winner Behkiyra (), the Gr.1 Tolworth TWEET OF THE Hurdle winner Behrajan (Arazi), the Listed bumper-placed Beherayn (Dansili), the Listed Prix Petite Etoile-placed Behra (Grand Lodge; dam of the Gr.1-winning hurdler Barizan) and the unraced Behariya (Sadler’s Wells; dam of the dual Listed- winning hurdler Behnasan, the Gr.3 Prix Cleopatre-placed WEEK Behreyma and the Listed Prix du Carrousel-placed Behasni). The third dam is the European Champion Three-Year-Old Filly and Gr.1 Prix Saint-Alary winner Behera (Mill Reef), out of the Gr.2 Park Hill Stakes winner and Gr.3 Princess Royal Stakes-placed Borushka (Bustino). 2.30 REDCAR, 3YO+ FILLIES’ MAIDEN, 6F 1. CLASSICAL TIMES (GB), 3f, Lawman – Sunday Times (Holy Roman Emperor) O: Allan Belshaw, B: Times of Wigan Ltd, T: Peter Chapple-Hyam Distances: 3¼l, 2½l. 6 ran.

Classical Times (Lawman) followed in Popsi’s footsteps of half an hour previously by leading from pillar to post, drawing clear to win comfortably. Third on her debut last season, she quickly made the step up in class, finishing fifth in a Listed event at Newmarket. She is the first foal out of the Gr.3 Stakes winner and Gr.1 Cheveley Park Stakes runner-up Sunday Times (Holy Roman Emperor). She is a half-sister to the Listed-placed Question Times (Shamardal; dam of the Gr.3 Glasness Stakes winner and Gr.2-placed Diamond Fields). Their dam, the six- time winner Forever Times (So Factual), is a half-sister to the Gr.2 Hungerford Stakes winner Welsh Emperor (Emperor Jones), the Listed Abergwaun Stakes winner Majestic Times (Bluebird) and the Gr.3 Bengough Stakes-placed Brave Prospector (Oasis Dream). The third dam, Simply Times Every month we will also have a ‘Tweet Of The Month’ (Dodge), ran twice as a two-year-old. and the winner of this will receive a £30 wine Sunday Times has a yearling filly by Lope De Vega and visited voucher from Bon Coeur Fine Wines. last year. So get Tweeting to be in with a chance of winning. 3.00 REDCAR, 3YO AUCTION MAIDEN, 7F 1. GRINTY (Ire), 3c, Elnadim – Fire Line (Firebreak) O: J N Blackburn, B: Corrib Racing, T: Michael Dods Start tweeting now to be in with a chance of winning 10,000gns Tattersalls December Foal Sale by Robert Allcock May’s ‘Tweet Of The Month’ (make sure you tag @bloodstocknews) 12,000gns Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 3 by Michael Dods Sponsored by @eileen_harte Distances: 1l, hd. 9 ran.

Grinty (Elnadim) raced with the pace, hitting the front two furlongs out and despite slightly wandering in front, he was driven out to score on his seasonal reappearance and land a quick double for Paul Mulrennan, who rode Classical Times (Lawman) in the previous race. He is the first foal out of the

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winner Fire Line (Firebreak), who is a full-sister to the Italian and German Champion Two-Year-Old Colt and Gr.1 Gran BREEZE-UP SALE Criterium winner and Gr.1 St James’s Palace Stakes-placed Hearts Of Fire and a half-sister to the Listed Spring Cup and Graduates Listed Lady Wulfruna Stakes-placed Kenny Powers (Vital Equine). Their dam is the winner Alexander Ballet (Mind Games), who is a half-sister to the Gr.3 Horris Hill Stakes-placed ADAMANT (Ger), 3c, Day Of Conquest (Major Cadeaux), the dual Listed-placed Day Dalakhani - Attima () By Day (Kyllachy), the Listed Empress Stakes-placed Thought Is WON: class 4 handicap, 30 April Free (Cadeaux Genereux; dam of the German Gr.2-placed Merry Me) and the unraced Yearbook (Byron; dam of the Gr.3 ANDA MUCHACHO (Ire), 3c, Solario Stakes-placed Mr Wizzard). The third dam, the triple Helmet - Montefino (Shamardal) winner Dayville (Dayjur), is a half-sister to the Gr.1 Yellow WON: Gr.3 Premio Parioli, 1 May Ribbon Handicap winner Spanish Fern () and the unraced Rusty Back (Defensive Play; dam of the Gr.1 winner AUNT SAMPA (GB), 3f, and sire Heatseeker). Bated Breath - Rosa Midnight (Lemon Drop Kid) Fire Line has a yearling colt by Camacho and visited Swiss WON: handicap, Milan, 26 April Spirit again last year.

BRANDO (GB), 5g, IRELAND Pivotal - Argent Du Bois (Silver Hawk) WON: Gr.3 Abernant Stakes, 20 April 5.50 CLONMEL, EBF 3-4YO F MED AUCT MDN, 1M1½F COSMOPOLITAN GIRL (Ire), 4f, - Absolute Music (Consolidator) WON: class 4 handicap, 2 May ebfstallions.com CRUPI THE BEST (GB), 3c, Authorized - Brogue Lanterns (Dr Devious) 1. AURORA BUTTERFLY (Ire), 3f, WON: maiden, 24 April Born To Sea – Diamonaka (Akarad) O: Miss M Burns, B: Rathasker Stud, T: W McCreery DABAN (Ire), 3f, Distances: 1¼l, 5l. 4 ran. Acclamation - Malaspina (Whipper) Aurora Butterfly (Born To Sea) got off the mark at the third WON: Gr.3 Nell Gwyn Stakes, 19 April attempt. She showed up well to take second in a decent DOCTOR GEOFF (Ire), 3g, Leopardstown maiden on her debut last month and followed that with a creditable fifth in a Listed race at Navan. On this Fast Company - More Respect (Spectrum) occasion she got the better of the front-running Detailed WON: LR Tetrarch Stakes, 1 May (Motivator) over the course of the last furlong. DONJUAN TRIUMPHANT (Ire), 3c, She is a half-sister to the Gr.3 Prix de la Rochette scorer and sire Diamond Green (Green Desert), who also took second in the Dream Ahead - Mathuna (Tagula) Gr.1 Poule d’Essai des Poulains and Gr.1 St James’s Palace Stakes. 3rd: LR King Richard III Stakes, 29 APRIL They are out of the Gr.2 Prix de Malleret runner-up Diamonaka (Akarad), who also bred the Gr.3 Prix Cleopatre winner EJAABY (GB), 3c, Diamonixa (Linamix), the Listed-placed Diyaraka (Clodovil) Helmet - Vivid Blue () and the Gr.2 Prix de Malleret heroine and Gr.1 WON: maiden, 19 April second Diamalina (Linamix). At stud she has bred the Gr.3 Prix de Conde second Diaghan, while she is the grandam of the EL ASTRONAUTE (Ire), 4g, Listed-placed Dandy d’Arcis. The aforementioned Diamonaka is Approve - Drumcliffe Dancer (Footstepsinthesand) also the grandam of the Gr.3 Geelong Cup victor and Gr.1 WON: class 3 handicap, 18 April Melbourne Cup second Bauer, while her other grandchildren include the dams of the Italian Listed winner Bezique and the FORTUNE OF WAR (GB), 3f, Listed Prix Tantieme scorer Momayyaz. The second dam is the Sixties Icon - Susie May (Hernando) Stakes-winning Diamond Seal (Persian Bold) and her nine WON: maiden, Santa Anita, 30 April successful progeny include the Gr.2 Prix Greffulhe scorer and Gr.1-placed Diamond Mix (Linamix), the Gr.3 Prix de Royaumont GORANE (Ire), 3f, heroine Diasilixa (Linamix) and the Gr.3 Prix Penelope winner Dream Ahead - Holy Norma () Diamond Dance (Dancehall). The last-named went on to 2nd: LR Power Stakes, 23 April produce the Gr.2 Prix de Pomone victrix Diamond Tango and the Listed-winning Crystal Diamond. Diamond Seal’s other

18 CALL: +44 (0) 1638 66 65 12 RACING REVIEW EBN: FRIDAY, 5TH MAY 2017 progeny include the Listed-placed sire Diamond For A King (Fairy King) and the Listed Prix Melisande third Diamoona (Last Tycoon; grandam of the Listed James Seymour Stakes winner BREEZE-UP SALE Restorer). Graduates FRANCE GRIZZEL (Ire), 3f, 10.10 (BST) LE LION-D’ANGERS, 3YO CONDITIONS, 1400M Kodiac - Milana () 1. RAYON VERT (Fr), 3c, WON: allowance, Woodbine, 28 April Harbour Watch – Mansoura (Kalanisi) O: Mme Jacques Cygler, B: Haras du Cadran and J-C Seroul, INTERNATIONAL LAW (Ire), 3c, T: Henri-Alex Pantall Exceed And Excel - Cruel Sea (Mizzen Mast) €25,000 Arqana August Yearling Sale by Paul Nataf WON: maiden, 21 April Distances: 7½l, 7l. 4 ran. LUIS VAZ DE TORRES (Ire), 5g, Rayon Vert (Harbour Watch) was placed on his first five starts, Tagula - Tekhania (Dalakhani) before winning this very easily. He is a half-brother to the winner WON: class 3 handicap, 26 April Elusive Guest (Elusive City). Their dam is the unraced Mansoura (Kalanisi), who is a half-sister to the Gr.1 Manhattan Handicap NEARLY CAUGHT (Ire) ,7g, and Gr.1 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes winner and sire - Katch Me Katie () Manndar (), the dual Listed winner and Gr.2 Carlo 3rd: Gr.3 Sagaro Stakes, 3 May d’Alessio-placed Mandilak (El Gran Senor) and the three-year- old winner Mandalara (Lahib; dam of the Listed-placed, and RENE MATHIS (Ger), 7g, Gr.1 Grand Courses de Haies winner Mandali and the French Monsieur Bond - Remina (Erminius) Champion Three and Four-Year-Old Mandesha, whose victories WON: conditions, 22 April included the Gr.1 Prix Vermeille, Gr.1 Prix d’Astarte and Gr.1 Prix de l’Opera before retiring to the paddocks and producing the RODAINI (USA), 3c, Listed winner and Gr.1 Prix d’Ispahan-placed Mandour). The Exchange Rate - Blessings Count (Pulpit) second dam, Madiriya (Diesis), won the Listed Galtres Stakes 2nd: LR Free Handicap, 19 April and is a half-sister to the Indian Listed-placed Exclusive Order (dam of the Stakes-placed Red Orchid) and they are out of the SASHA WALTZ (Ire), 3f , Listed Prix de Liancourt a Longchamp and Listed Prix de Saint- Rip Van Winkle - Dowager (Groom Dancer) Cyr-placed Majanada (). WON: Becky Moss Fillies’ Mile, 30 April Mansoura has a yearling full-sister to this winner. BR 4.55 (BST) DAX, 2YO CLAIMER, 1200M SHARP DEFENCE (USA), 3c, 1. ZEPLYA (Fr), 2f, First Defence - Jazz Drummer (Dixieland Band) Reply – Shall We Dance (Nombre Premier) WON: maiden, 30 April O: Ecurie Biraben, B: Mme S Gavilan, T: Didier Guillemin €5,000 Osarus September Yearling Sale by D Guillemin TAUREAN STAR (Ire), 4g, Distances: snk, ¾l. 11 ran. Elnadim - Marhaba (Nayef) WON: class 3 handicap, 2 May Zeplya was unplaced on her debut, but stayed on strongly to win on her return and she is the first French winner for first THAT IS THE SPIRIT (GB), 6g, season sire Reply. She is a half-sister to the winner Crazy Des Invincible Spirit - Fraulein (Acatenango) Aigles (Deportivo). They are the first two winners from four WON: class 3 handicap, 27 April foals out of the placed Shall We Dance (Nombre Premier), who has winning half-siblings by Kendor, Charge D’Affaires and TRICORN (GB), 3c, Astronomer Royal. Their dam is the multiple winner Alips Helmet - Special Dancer () (Beaudelaire), who was runner-up in the Listed Prix de la WON: class 4 handicap, 20 April Pepiniere, and her dam is the dual winner New Miss (New Chapter), who produced nine winners and is a half-sister to the TRUE VALOUR (Ire), 3c, Gr.3 Prix du Bois victor Arabian Falcon (Huntercombe) and is Kodiac - Sutton Veny (Acclamation) the grandam of the Listed Old Ironsides Stakes scorer Nergal. WON: maiden, 22 April Shall We Dance has a yearling colt, who is a full-brother to this 3rd: LR Tetrarch Stakes, 1 May winner (€3,500 at the Osarus Autumn Breeding Stock and Yearling Sale to Agricole Fresnay). BR UDONTDODOU (GB), 4g, Fastnet Rock - Forever Times (So Factual) WON: class 3 handicap, 27 April CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

CALL: +44 (0) 1638 66 65 12 19 SPOTLIGHT EBN: FRIDAY, 5TH MAY 2017 Spotlight National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art hen Her Majesty The Queen unveiled the new National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art in WNewmarket last November, it signalled the completion of the relocation from the museum on the High Street, which was also opened by Her Majesty in 1983. The new centre’s positioning is symbolic as it sits on the remaining elements of King Charles II’s sporting palace and stables and can be split into three different, but complimentary elements – Palace House, containing the Fred Packard Galleries of British Sporting Art, the National Horseracing Museum and the Rothschild Yard. Chris Garibaldi, Director of the centre said, “The redevelopment was vitally important for the museum in terms of creating facilities for a truly national museum of the sport and a national gallery of British sporting art, but this project has never been just about restoring important heritage buildings and providing much improved galleries for our collections; it was about putting the community at the heart of everything we do and celebrating what The Rothschild Room inside Palace House, home to the makes Newmarket so special as the internationally recognised Fred Packard Galleries. The building is the permanent historic home of horseracing.” home of the British Sporting Arts Trust The centre, which last week was announced as one of only five finalists for the 2017 Art Fund Museum of the Year and the first ever sporting museum to have been chosen, is open from gathered from all over the country. The collection is a changing 10am to 5pm Monday to Sunday. General admission costs scene, where permanent works owned by the British Sporting £16.50, which is valid for twelve months from the day of Art Trust are joined by loans from national galleries such as the purchase, allowing multiple return visits free of charge within Tate, the Victoria and Albert Museum, British Government Art that period. Garibaldi said, “We are a completely independent Collection and public and private collections. charity and rely wholly on income generated from ticket admissions The collection, which not only focusses on horseracing, but and trading through our cafe and shop. That being said, we wanted sports such as angling, cricket, football, golf and rugby, within to make our ticket price as accessible as possible and the fact that the Fred Packard Galleries, covers a wide variety of artists from tickets can be used for a whole year make them exceptional value George Stubbs and Sir Alfred Munnings to Francis Hayman and for money, especially for our local audience.” Mark Wallinger. Split over three floors, the history of sporting art, hung in a PALACE HOUSE traditional and chronological order, progresses into a new era Palace House is the former Royal residence of King Charles II, through each room visited and staircase climbed. It is not just which, when built in 1671 by William Samwell, extended right paintings that are on show, the collection covers the full gamut back to the High Street. However, only the house and from high art, prints and photographs through to decorative surrounding garden exists today. In addition to Charles II, King objects and trophies. William III and Queen Anne used the palace and it was in the Garibaldi explained the importance of Palace House, “I think Crown’s hands for the first 150 years, before being purchased by for Newmarket’s sense of place, it is incredibly important to the Rothschild family, who added a third floor to the building. emphasise the Royal origins of the building – the existence of a The impressive property is the permanent home of the British surviving element of a racing palace in the town is remarkable in Sporting Art Trust (BSAT), which had been seeking a permanent itself, but it has also allowed us to fulfil a long-held aspiration of the location for more than 30 years. It now displays a fine collection BSAT to draw together a representative selection of the very finest of sporting art from the 17th–21st Centuries that has been sporting art from across the UK. It is the art of all sport, not just

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is no better way of understanding genetics than the selective breeding of racehorses for the characteristics of either stamina or speed and we have looked very closely at our collections to re- present them with science at their core. Education is an absolutely key element to everything we do on the site and we have moved from a ‘mission to collect’ to a ‘mission to teach.’” Other galleries in the museum include racing’s Royal connection, an object-rich timeline of how society has shaped racing and vice-versa, a ‘Heroes and Legends’ display case which includes weird and wonderful objects such as Red Rum’s birthday cards and bridle to Lester Piggott’s Derby-winning Pictured above is Sir Henry Cecil with , trophies and the oldest Grand National silks. The last projection photographed by Chris Smith. The photograph is in the upstairs galleries shows a world map to illustrate the amongst those in the Moller Gallery celebrating 50 years globalisation of the sport: taking visitors from the very of the photographer’s work. beginnings to the present day. The final part of the Museum draws upon high-quality audio- visual elements and includes a 15-minute video of exclusive horse racing which puts the equestrian pieces in the broadest interviews, conducted by Claire Balding, with Bob Champion, cultural context possible – in doing this, it is a completely unique gallery, which is brought to life for visitors who may not know , Sir Anthony McCoy, , Dame Judi anything about art by an incredibly accessible audio guide – even Dench, on their career and racing highlights. The final display is art aficionados will learn something new.” a stunning collection of racing trophies through the ages. The King’s Yard Galleries, which are housed in the former NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM stables, include the skeleton of Pot8O’s (Eclipse), the 1776 Situated in the Trainer’s House and King’s Yard Galleries, is the Craven Stakes winner, the ever-popular simulator, while other new National Horseracing Museum. It was last used as a training galleries include one on Weatherbys, charities within racing and complex in 1986 by Bruce Hobbs, who trained the 1980 Gr.1 the evolution of veterinary medicine. Each area contains hands- Irish Derby winner Tyrnavos (Blakeney) from the site. It has a on activities and/or interactive elements. new extension which also houses two temporary exhibition galleries, the shop and The Tack Room restaurant. ROTHSCHILD YARD The temporary exhibition spaces can be viewed before The next stop on the tour of the centre is the Rothschild Yard, entering the Museum itself. The first, on the ground floor, is the which is the flagship yard for the Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), Moller Gallery, which opened with an exhibition titled ‘Selling offering the public an opportunity to engage with Champions – Tattersalls at 250’ and currently houses an and the chance to meet some of the stars of the exhibition until 18th June, showcasing the talents of sports sport. A few racing legends to have been stabled in the first six photographer Chris Smith. It features a collection of months include the likes of multiple Gr.1 winner Our Vic (Old photographs covering the Olympics, horseracing, motorsport Vic), Gr.1 hero (Mujadil), and Mohammed Ali. The next exhibition to fill this space starts multiple Graded winner Walkon (Take Risks) and Group- in August and focusses on Munnings. Currently in the gallery winning miler The Cheka (Xaar). upstairs is an exhibition titled ‘Boxiana: Heroes of the Ring’. “We feel that it is so important to provide the opportunity for The main part of the Museum opens with a gallery displaying visitors to meet and interact with the equine heroes of the sport the start of racing and Newmarket’s role in the development of and to meet thoroughbred horses face to face. Without this it is too the sport. Artefacts within this space include the Salisbury easy for the casual visitor to the town to miss the fact that there are Charter and the Carlisle Bells, Britain’s oldest racing trophies. up to 3,000 horses in Newmarket at any one time – it is an Education is at the heart of the five-acre site and the Maktoum extraordinary statistic. It allows the public to understand the many Gallery has displays with video interactives, information boards incredible success stories behind the retraining of these incredible and audio-visual effects, covering the development of the animals for a life beyond racing”, said Garibaldi. thoroughbred, the science of the sport and genetics. Schools The yard also houses horses who are in the process of being and educational groups are well catered for at all ages through retrained. Stabled at the site for between two and three months, the Alborada Trust Education Centre. The entire collection is they are retrained before being rehomed. Everyday, twice a day, used by these groups and the content ties into the National there are demonstrations held in the Peter O’Sullevan Arena for Curriculum. the Welfare of the Horse, allowing visitors to watch the processes Garibaldi said, “To be frank, it is relatively easy for schools to find involved in converting former racehorses to a new career good history trips, but our education offer, which focusses on the outside racing. There are further exhibition galleries situated science of the sport is really something special. For example, there here, which explain the work of the charity. Rob Davey

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 DANEHILL DANCER Refectory (Ire), 7g, ex Akuna Bay (Mr Prospector) Caulfield, Australia, Apr 22, hcap, 4000m, A$44,000 B: Barronstown Stud and Pacelco S A BREEDERS’ ROUND-UP DANSILI IRISH BRED WINNERS ABROAD Danilovna (Ire), 4f, ex Hoity Toity (Darshaan) Laurel Park, USA, Apr 22, LR Stakes, 3yo+f, 1mT, $45,000 B: Bjorn Nielsen ACCLAMATION Vaniloquio (Ire), 8h, ex Trinity Joy (Vettori) DARK ANGEL Wyong, Australia, Apr 19, hcap, 1350m, A$22,200 Persi (Ire), 5m, ex Prevarication () B: Kildaragh Stud Bratislava, Slovakia, Apr 16, 4yo+ hcap, 2400m, £1,111 B: Thomas Jones ARCHIPENKO Danse Rouge (Ire), 5m ex Flapper (Selkirk) DYLAN THOMAS Berlin Hoppegarten, Germany, Apr 16, 4yo+ hcap, 1800m, £1,923 Porsenna (Ire), 7h, ex Miss Mariduff (Hussonet) B: Celbridge Estates Chantilly, France, Apr 16, 5yo+ hcap, 1900mAW, £20,888 B: Azienda Agricola Gennaro Stimola ART CONNOISSEUR Bells Ringing (Ire), 3c, ex Cockaleekie (Alphabet Soup) Imperial Seal (Ire), 5g, ex Princess Ellen () Rome, Italy, Apr 11, 3yo hcap, 1900m, £3,418 Sha Tin, Hong Kong, Apr 23, hcap, 1650mAW, HK$840,000 B: M Kavanagh B: Five Horses Ltd AZAMOUR ECHO OF LIGHT Katasena (Ire), 3f, ex Kastania (Gone West) Miss Campidano (Ire), 5m, ex Brunswick () Tarbes, France, Apr 11, unraced 3yo, 2300m, £6,837 Chilivani, Italy, Apr 15, 3yo+, 1600m, £1,495 B: The Aga Khan Studs B: William Pilkington BIG BAD BOB ELUSIVE CITY Casino Ryan (Ire), 4c, ex Casina Valadier (Fath) En Civil (Ire), 6g, ex En Vitesse (Peintre Celebre) Bratislava, Slovakia, Apr 16, 3yo+ hcap, 1600m, £854 Kranji, Singapore, Apr 23, hcap, 1200mAW, S$60,000 B: Ringfort Stud B: Haras d’Etreham & F Bianco Miss Gossip (Ire), 4f, ex Cabin Point (Desert Story) Keeneland, USA, Apr 21, 4yo+f allw, 5½fT, $34,140 EXCEED AND EXCEL Karishma (Ire), 3f, ex Karasiyra (Alhaarth) B: Mrs J Harrington Chantilly, France, Apr 16, unraced 3yof, 1600m, £12,051 BLACK SAM BELLAMY B: The Aga Khan Studs Galop Morin (Ire), 5g, ex Great Jane (Great Palm) Auteuil, France, Apr 13, 5yo+ Listed hurdle, 3900m, £40,384 B: M Fleming & M Malloy STAKES FIELDS BUSHRANGER Fit For Fun (Ire), 3c, ex Skyscape (Zafonic) NORTH AMERICA Rome, Italy, Apr 14, 4yo+ seller, 1600mAW, £2,991 B: Karin O’Reilly Gr.1 LA TROIENNE STAKES, Churchill Downs, 1m½fD, Ideal Approach (Ire), 5g, ex Faleh (Silver Hawk) 4yo+f&m, $300,000, 12.35pm (local time), Race 5 Bratislava, Slovakia, Apr 16, 4yo+, 1800m, £2,991 ESKENFORMONEY (USA), 5m, B: Wardstown Stud Eskendereya – But For Money (Not For Love) IMPASSE (USA), 4f, CASAMENTO Quality Road – Tempus Fugit (Alphabet Soup) Paiardina (Ire), 3f, ex Sinful Pleasure (Sinndar) BIG WORLD (USA), 4f, Milan, Italy, Apr 15, 3yof, 2000m, £9,401 B: C Hartery & J Dewberry Custom For Carlos – Tensas Wedding Joy (Broken Vow) PAID UP SUBSCRIBER (USA), 5m, CLODOVIL Candy Ride – Shriek (Street Cry) Sunset Sally (Ire), 3f, ex Trentini (Singspiel) ROMANTIC VISION (USA), 5m, Chilivani, Italy, Apr 15, 3yo seller, 1200m, £1,495 Lemon Drop Kid – Perfect For You (Giant’s Causeway) B: Rathasker Stud STREAMLINE (USA), 5m, Cefiro (Ire), 5h, ex Duckmore Bay (Titus Livius) Straight Line – Love Handles (Sahm) La Zarzuela, Spain, Apr 23, hcap, 1400m, €6,500 FACTORY OF FAITH (USA), 5m, B: John Doyle Bluegrass Cat – Loving Lucy (Lycius) DALAKHANI FINEST CITY (USA), 5m, Ragazza D’Oro (Ire), 4f, ex Aquarelle D’Or (Monsun) City Zip – Be Envied (Lemon Drop Kid) Bordeaux le Bouscat, France, Apr 15, 4yo, 2400m, £6,837 GO MAGGIE GO (USA), 4f, B: Haras du Mezeray Ghostzapper – Magibel (Tale Of The Cat)

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Gr.1 KENTUCKY OAKS, Churchill Downs, 1m1fD, 3yof, WITH A BIT OF DASH (Aus), 3f, $1,000,000, 6.12pm (local time), Race 11 Dash For Cash – Storm Esprit (Bel Esprit) EVER SO CLEVER (USA), 3f, PRETTY PUNK (Aus), 3f, Medaglia D’Oro – Foxy Danseur (Mr Greeley) Rebel Raider – Reliability (Kurofune) LOCKDOWN (USA), 3f, SEDANZER (Aus), 3f, First Defence – Rising Tornado (Storm Cat) Sebring – Voltdanze (Danzero) MOPOTISM (USA), 3f, MOQUEEN (Aus), 3f, Uncle Mo – Peppy Rafaela (Bernardini) Uncle Mo – Money Begets Money (Bite The Bullet) PARADISE WOODS (USA), 3f, ANA ROYALE (Aus), 3f, Union Rags – Wild Forest (Forest Wildcat) Anacheeva – Sacha Royale (Fasliyev) JORDAN’S HENNY (USA), 3f, CEYLON (NZ), 3f, Henny Hughes – Sophiano (Rubiano) Cape Blanco – Teardrop Island (Fastnet Rock) VEXATIOUS (USA), 3f, TIFFANY’S LASS (Aus), 3f, Giant’s Causeway – Dream Of Summer (Siberian Summer) Artie Schiller – Tiffany’s Best (Soviet Lad) FARRELL (USA), 3f, Reserves Malibu Moon – Rebridled Dreams (Unbridled’s Song) STAR PATRIOT (Aus), 3f, SAILOR’S VALENTINE (USA), 3f, Golden Snake – Gold Patriot (Made Of Gold) Mizzen Mast – Sortilege (Tale Of The Cat) LILYMORN (NZ), 3f, WICKED LICK (USA), 3f, Rip Van Winkle – Straight Eight (Danske) Maclean’s Music – Here Music (Dehere) SPARKLE (Aus), 3f, MISS SKY WARRIOR (USA), 3f, More Than Ready – Gallica (Redoute’s Choice) First Samurai – Sky Minister (Conquistador Cielo) SHENANDOAH (NZ), 3f, TEQUILITA (USA), 3f, Darci Brahma – Ms Seneca Rock (Seneca Jones) Union Rags – Sangrita (Mr Greeley) DADDYS LIL DARLING (USA), 3f, Gr.1 ROBERT SANGSTER STAKES, Morphettville, 1200m, Scat Daddy – Miss Hot Salsa (Houston) 3yo+f&m, 1st A$640,000, 2nd A$170,000-, 3rd A$80,000, ABEL TASMAN (USA), 3f, 7.34am (BST) Quality Road – Vargas Girl (Deputy Minister) ENGLISH (Aus), 4f, SALTY (USA), 3f, Encosta De Lago – Court (Anabaa) Quality Road – Theycallmeladyluck (Dixie Union) SHEIDEL (Aus), 5m, Reserve Holy Roman Emperor – Laventour (Metal Storm) SUMMER LUCK (USA), 3f, SECRET AGENDA (Aus), 4f, Lookin At Lucky – Seasonal (Deputy Minister) Not A Single Doubt – Negotiate (Red Ransom) SUPER CASH (Aus), 4f, EUROPEAN BRED RUNNER Written Tycoon – Super Bucks (Dash For Cash) VIDDORA (Aus), 4f, Gr.2 ALYSHEBA STAKES, Churchill Downs, 1m½fD, 4yo+, I Am Invincible – Snow Flight (Colombia) $400,000, 1.17pm (local time), Race 6 EGYPTIAN SYMBOL (Aus), 4f, BEHESHT (Fr), 6h, Stratum – Our Egyptian Raine (Desert Sun) – Behkara (Kris) CAVALOCE (Aus), 6m, Testa Rossa – Refit (Encosta De Lago) AUSTRALIA – SATURDAY NOW OR LATER (Ire), 4f, Bushranger – Queenofthefairies (Pivotal) Gr.1 AUSTRALASIAN OAKS, Morphettville, 2010m, 3yof, SCARLET BILLOWS (Aus), 6m, 1st A$320,000, 2nd A$85,000, 3rd A$40,000, 6.54am (BST) Street Boss – Hushabye Baby (Hussonet) HARLOW GOLD (NZ), 3f, I AM ZELADY (Aus), 5m, Tavistock – Belongs In Lights (Belong To Me) I Am Invincible – Zelady (Zeditave) KENEDNA (Aus), 3f, RAVI (Aus), 4f, Not A Single Doubt – Miss Dodwell (Falbrav) Redoute’s Choice – Mambo In Freeport (Kingmambo) SWORD OF LIGHT (Aus), 3f, MISS GUNPOWDER (Aus), 4f, New Approach – Joyeuse (King’s Best) Pendragon – Forever Rafter (Delineator) SMART AS YOU THINK (Aus), 3f, A LOTTA LOVE (Aus), 5m, So You Think – Satirical Lady (Giant’s Causeway) Al Maher – Sadlers Brigg (Montjeu) EGG TART (Aus), 3f, BEAUTIFUL FLYER (Aus), 4f, Sebring – Mrs Windsor (King’s Best) Solo Flyer – Blow The Budget (Luskin Star) SAVVY DREAMS (NZ), 3f, LAKE COMO (NZ), 4f, Savabeel – Elusive Dreams (Elusive City) Pins – Pedante (Danehill) SEBRING DREAM (Aus), 3f, EVERY FAITH (Aus), 6m, Sebring – Dream ‘n’ Believe (Shamardal) Not A Single Doubt – Zephyria (Zabeel) TOFFEE NOSE (Aus), 3f, I AM A STAR (NZ), 3f, Toorak Toff – Majestic Girl (Galileo) I Am Invincible – Star Band (Dixieland Band)

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Bloodstock Agency Position An opportunity has arisen to join a long-established and internationally renowned bloodstock agency based in County Limerick, Ireland. Carisbrooke Stud is a boutique stud LILLINGSTON BLOODSTOCK farm based in the Lambourn valley. (part of the Kern Lillingston Association) is looking for someone with the following essential attributes: We will be consigning foals and • A sound knowledge of pedigrees. yearlings at all major European • An ability to read the form book. • A thorough understanding of the international bloodstock sales and are seeking racing and breeding industry. applications for the following positions: • An innate ability to assess and judge a horse’s conformation. • An outgoing disposition with good interpersonal skills. Assistant Stud Manager The successful candidate must also be prepared to travel internationally. Stud Hand Excellent accommodation available if required. Salary dependent on experience.

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We are looking to appoint a Senior Racing Secretary / Administrator Hazelwood Bloodstock to join our busy and successful team. is looking for an additional staff member to join our friendly team just outside Newmarket. Duties will include entries, declarations, and all aspects of racing related administration. Previous experience with yearlings is essential, previous yearling sales The successful candidate must be computer literate, preparation would be an advantage. a good communicator, be able to work under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team. Potential short-term or long-term position available. Previous experience in a similar position and / or an in depth understanding of racing Attractive remuneration package administration is required. available for the right candidate. Remuneration will be by way of a monthly salary which Please email your CV to will be negotiable and dependent on experience. [email protected] Good bonuses available. or visit our website www.hazelwoodbloodstock.co.uk To apply, email your CV to: [email protected] (or), send your for further information. CV with covering letter to Michael Flory, Mark Johnston Racing Ltd., Kingsley Park, Middleham, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QZ. PINHOOK TABLE EBN: FRIDAY, 5TH MAY 2017 Pinhooking Table Sponsored by TATTERSALLS GUINEAS Breeze Up Sale – Lots offered as yearlings

LOT SIRE – DAM SEX SALE PRICE PRICE (GNS) SALE PURCHASER 95 Champs Elysees – Indian Mystery c 11,000 TO3 vendor 96 Equiano – Ipsa Loquitur c 10,500 TO3 Rockview Stables 98 Kendargent – Isabella Glyn c €19,000 13,305 TIS BBA Ireland 99 Lope De Vega – Islandia c 12,000 TO3 Bushy Park Stables 100 Dream Ahead – Jadeamie f £13,000 12,381 GUKP not sold 101 Medicean – Jadeel c 11,000 TO3 Con Marnane 103 Red Jazz – Jilly Choo f €9,500 6,653 TIS not sold 104 Compton Place – Josefa Goya c 15,500 TO3 M J Byrne 105 Shanghai Bobby – Julia’s Star c $15,000 9,718 KSep Amy Marnane 106 Elzaam – Kaplinsky c £10,000 9,523 GUKP Hardwood Stud 107 Iffraaj – Katajan c €23,000 16,106 TIS James Mescall 109 Dark Angel – Kay Es Jay f £50,000 47,619 GUKP vendor 110 Footstepsinthesand – Krastoka f €8,500 5,952 GSpo M M G 111 Kendargent – L’Etoile De Moscou f €26,000 18,207 ArqO Mayfield Stables 113 Dandy Man – Lady Bracknell f €8,000 5,602 TIS Katie McGivern 114 Mizzen Mast – Lady Chesterfield f €6,000 4,202 GOrby not sold 115 Havana Gold – Lady Rockfield f €4,000 2,801 GSpo not sold 116 Helmet – Laraib c 15,000 TO3 Katie McGivern 117 Mayson – Laurena f £10,000 9,523 GUKP Beechlawn B/S 120 Dutch Art – Loquacity c 50,000 TO1 Katie McGivern 121 Equiano – Love Action c 30,000 TO2 Morna McDowall 122 Big Bad Bob – Love Match c €22,000 15,406 TIS Alan Harte B/S

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LOT SIRE – DAM SEX SALE PRICE PRICE (GNS) SALE PURCHASER 123 Camacho – Lovegood f 7,000 TO3 Anthony Ross 124 Footstepsinthesand – Lovers Peace f 10,000 TO3 vendor 126 Most Improved – Malta c 6,000 TO3 Jim Doyle 127 Sir Percy – Marakabei c 3,000 TO4 Eoin McDonagh 128 American Post – Marigay’s Magic c €20,000 14,006 TIS A Joyce/T Malone 129 Kyllachy – Maysarah c 12,500 TO3 Hyde Park Stud 130 Society Rock – Meaon f €8,000 5,601 GSpo vendor 131 Youmzain – Minnie’s Mystery c €20,000 14,006 GSpo vendor 132 Cape Cross – Mirror Image c €30,000 21,007 GSpo vendor 133 Society Rock – Miss Chaumiere f €6,500 4,551 TIS Salcey Forest Stud 134 Rock Of Gibraltar – Miss Estrada c £15,000 14,285 GUKP Ballydaly Stables 135 Showcasing – Music In Exile c £44,000 41,905 GUKP M C B/S 136 Acclamation – Musical Peace f €28,000 19,607 GOrby vendor 137 Kodiac – Mutiska f €14,000 9,804 GSpo not sold 139 Piccolo – Nihal c £6,500 6,190 GUKS M Flannery 140 Swiss Spirit – Nordic Theatre c 8,000 TO3 vendor 141 Leroidesanimaux – Oval Office c €22,000 15,405 GOrby C F C B/S 142 Rip Van Winkle – Parvenue c €40,000 28,010 GOrby vendor 143 Society Rock – Patrimony c 12,000 TO3 Con Marnane 144 Frozen Power – Perfectly Clear c €27,000 18,908 GSpo not sold 145 Nathaniel – Perse c €5,000 3,501 TIS vendor 146 Bated Breath – Piece Of Cake c 50,000 TO2 BBA Ireland 147 Dragon Pulse – Pignatta f €5,000 3,501 TIS William Ross 148 Rock Of Gibraltar – Plantation c €4,000 2,801 ArqO Hyde Park Stud 149 Lethal Force – Pretty Girl f 6,200 TO3 Meadowview Stables 150 Red Jazz – Purepleasureseeker c €9,500 6,653 TIS not sold 152 Champs Elysees – Queen Of Tara c €32,000 22,408 GSpo Highflyer B/S 153 Most Improved – Quiet Dream f €15,000 10,504 TIS Daniel Benson 154 Lawman – Readyandaway f 14,000 TO3 not sold 155 Champs Elysees – Red Boots c £11,000 10,476 GUKP Brown Island Stables 156 Sri Putra – Reine Violette c €11,000 7,703 ArqO Con Marnane 157 Le Havre – Retiens La Nuit c €30,000 21,008 ArqO Five Star B/S 159 Dragon Pulse – Riymaisa c £17,000 16,190 GUKP Howson & Houldsworth 160 Footstepsinthesand – Rockabout c €15,000 10,504 GSpo Bushy Park Stables 162 Animal Kingdom – Royal Crystal f 22,000 TO2 vendor 163 Helmet – Sadowa Destination c €12,000 8,403 TIS Kilbrew Stables 164 Rock Of Gibraltar – Sahara Sunshine c €20,000 14,006 TIS vendor 165 Canford Cliffs – Saldenart f €20,000 14,006 GOpen Peter Fahey 167 Fast Company – Sawahill c €8,000 5,601 GFeb R Ahern 167 Fast Company – Sawahill c €18,000 12,604 GSpo Highflyer B/S 168 Medaglia D’Oro – Say You Will c $65,000 42,112 KSep Chad Schumer

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LOT SIRE – DAM SEX SALE PRICE PRICE (GNS) SALE PURCHASER 169 Raven’s Pass – Sea Drift f €6,000 4,202 GSpo P Moyles 170 Bated Breath – Sesmen c 40,000 TO2 vendor 171 Lonhro – She’s A Beauty f $38,000 24,619 KSep BBA Ireland 172 Society Rock – She’s A Queen c €28,000 19,607 GOpen J P B B/S 173 Caradak – Shivering c 21,000 TO3 Con Marnane 175 Holy Roman Emperor – Sinister Ruckus f £8,000 7,619 GUKP vendor 176 Born To Sea – Sister Sylvia f €3,000 2,101 TIS vendor 177 Fast Company – Skerries c €14,000 9,804 GSpo not sold 178 Canford Cliffs – Sky Red f €15,000 10,504 TIS Salcey Forest Stud 179 Champs Elysees – Skyrider c 5,000 TO3 vendor 180 Compton Place – Slap And Tickle c €7,500 5,252 TIS not sold 181 Swiss Spirit – Small Fortune c 10,000 TO3 Con Marnane 182 Rock Of Gibraltar – Snowpalm c €12,000 8,403 TIS Eddie Linehan 183 Raven’s Pass – Somerset Falls c €30,000 21,007 GOrby vendor 185 Footstepsinthesand – Speedy Storm c €15,000 10,504 TIS Brian Leahy 186 Casamento – Spirit Of Hope f €9,000 6,302 GFeb vendor 187 Havana Gold – Stagecoach Jade c 27,000 TO3 Jim Culloty 188 Rock Of Gibraltar – Star Bonita c €8,500 5,952 TIS Ardglas Stables 190 Lethal Force – Starfleet c 7,500 TO3 BBA Ireland 191 Iffraaj – Street Star c 5,000 TDec vendor 192 Camacho – Sunblush c £25,000 23,809 GUKP vendor 192 Camacho – Sunblush c €26,000 18,206 GOpen Yeomanstown Stud 194 Equiano – Sweet As Honey c €45,000 31,512 GSpo Abbey Farm 195 Pour Moi – Swish c €10,000 7,003 TIS vendor 196 Most Improved – Sycamores c €18,000 12,605 TIS Blackforest Syndicate 197 Holy Roman Emperor – Sylvestris c €24,000 16,806 GSpo Gill Richardson B/S 199 Zebedee – Tea Cup c £12,000 11,428 GUKP J Hassett 201 Big Bad Bob – Tell Mum f €15,000 10,504 TIS vendor 202 Kyllachy – Thinking Spirit f €24,000 16,806 TIS Greenhills Farm 203 Cityscape – Tipsy Girl c 17,000 TO3 Emerald B/S 204 Dark Angel – Tonle Sap f €50,000 35,013 GOrby Willie Browne 205 Mastercraftsman – Tough Chic c 37,000 TO2 Kilbride Equine 206 Red Jazz – Toy Show c €10,000 7,703 TIS Robson Aguiar 207 Iffraaj – Tulipe Rose c £16,000 15,238 GUKP vendor 209 Acclamation – Universe f €14,000 9,803 GSpo Kilbrew Stables 210 Zebedee – Vintage Allure c €6,500 4,551 GSpo B Leahy 212 Scat Daddy – Wangari f $32,000 20,732 KSep Chad Schumer 213 Kodiac – Waroonga f €21,000 14,705 TIS vendor 215 Arcano – Whisper Dance c €15,000 10,504 TIS Cristiano Martins 217 Helmet – White Spirit c 21,000 TO3 Howson & Houldsworth 218 Cityscape – Willmar c 5,500 TDec Ballinahulla Stables

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LOT SIRE – DAM SEX SALE PRICE PRICE (GNS) SALE PURCHASER 219 Dandy Man – Winterwell f €3,000 2,101 GoresO not sold 220 Iffraaj – Wizz Up f €32,000 22,408 TIS Kildaragh Stud 221 Motivator – Zarafsha c €5,000 3,501 ArqO G Mullins 223 Acclamation – Zibeling c €60,000 42,016 GOrby Church Farm 224 Elzaam – Zuppa Inglese c €9,000 6,302 TIS Corrib Racing 226 Epaulette – Acts Out Loud f €15,500 10,854 GSpo BBA Ireland 227 Pivotal – Al Joza f 70,000 TO2 vendor 228 Roderic O’Connor – Alice Liddel f €4,500 3,151 GSpo not sold 228 Roderic O’Connor – Alice Liddel f €1,800 1,261 GOpen not sold 229 Dabirsim – Alte Dame c €24,000 16,806 BBAGS BBA Ireland 230 Sepoy – Amalie c 20,000 TO3 Rabbah B/S 231 Nathaniel – Amarullah c 19,000 TDec not sold 232 Elzaam – Amatara c €10,000 7,003 TIS vendor 233 Dark Angel – American Jewel c 50,000 TO1 vendor 234 – An Ghalanta f 52,000 TO2 Morna McDowall 235 Dabirsim – Anavera f €16,500 11,555 TIS Michael Byrne 236 Havana Gold – Arbeel f 10,000 TO3 C D S B/S 237 Exceed And Excel – Aria Di Festa c £20,000 19,047 GUKP Beechlawn B/S 238 Born To Sea – Athlumney Dancer f €6,500 4,551 GOpen B McEnery 241 Maxios – Bernsteinkuste c 15,000 TO3 vendor 242 Congrats – Big Love c $17,000 11,014 KSep Justin Rea 243 Camacho – Blossom Deary c €57,000 39,915 GFeb Richard Knight B/S 243 Camacho – Blossom Deary c €17,000 11,904 GOpen vendor 244 Kitten’s Joy – Blue Grass Music f $27,000 17,493 KSep not sold 245 Swiss Spirit – Bossy Kitty c £5,500 5,238 GUKS Cristiano Martins 246 Sir Prancealot – Cabopino c €7,000 4,901 GOpen R Goncalves 248 Dragon Pulse – Capessa c €20,000 14,006 TIS Robbie McNamara 249 Thewayyouare – Catadalya c €2,800 1,960 TIS Patrick Moyles 251 Canford Cliffs – Charmingly c €9,000 6,308 GSpo not sold 253 Exchange Rate – Clever Timing c $100,000 64,788 KSep Grove Stud 254 Lethal Force – Cool Catena c €55,000 38,515 GSpo Church Farm 256 Epaulette – Cradle Brief c 55,000 TO2 Rathwilly B/S 258 Lawman – Curgell c €6,000 4,201 ArqO Hyde Park Stud 259 Farhh – Dabawiyah f 4,000 TO3 Crimbourne Stud 260 Elusive Quality – Daisyago c $20,000 12,958 KSep Chad Schumer 261 Zoffany – Dalliefour f €25,000 17,507 TIS vendor 262 Dandy Man – Dame D’Honneur c £18,000 17,142 GUKP vendor 263 Cityscape – Dansante f 1,500 TO3 Sherbourne Lodge 264 Kodiac – Dark Indian f €20,000 14,006 TIS vendor 265 Rock Of Gibraltar – Desert Riches f €14,000 9,803 TIS Ballinahulla Stables 266 Most Improved – Dhamma c £12,000 11,428 GUKP Ballinahulla Stables

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LOT SIRE – DAM SEX SALE PRICE PRICE (GNS) SALE PURCHASER 267 Denman – Diamond Baby c $22,000 14,253 KSep M C B/S 268 Red Jazz – Double Precedent f €5,000 3,501 GSpo Eddie Linehan 269 Equiano – Dularame c 32,000 TO3 Rabbah B/S 271 Acclamation – Elektra Marino c €15,000 10,504 TIS BBA Ireland 272 Lope De Vega – Empress Charlotte c 10,000 TDec Bushy Park Stables 273 Showcasing – Esplanade c 36,000 TO3 Willie Browne 274 Casamento – Esposa c £16,000 15,238 GUKP H & H B/S 275 Dutch Art – Excellerator c €26,000 18,207 TIS Con Marnane 277 Kendargent – Fascinating Hill c €21,000 14,706 OsS Pegasus 278 Raven’s Pass – Fashion Trade f €22,000 15,405 GOrby vendor 279 Helmet – Fatima’s Gift c 16,000 TO3 Meadowview Stables 280 Champs Elysees – Fever Fever c €4,000 2,801 ArqO Ardglas Stables 281 Sepoy – Fifty c €24,000 16,806 TIS Kevin Ross 282 Bated Breath – Final Rhapsody c 35,000 TO2 vendor 282 Bated Breath – Final Rhapsody c €20,000 14,006 GOpen vendor 283 Kodiac – Fiuise c £40,000 38,095 GUKP Brown Island Stables 285 Casamento – Forest Storm c €10,000 7,003 TIS B H S 287 First Defence – Gainful f 4,500 TO2 Star B/S 289 Footstepsinthesand – Gemini Diamond c €11,000 7,703 GFeb K B Form 289 Footstepsinthesand – Gemini Diamond c €15,000 10,504 GSpo A O’Ryan 290 Society Rock – Generous Gesture c €5,800 4,061 GFeb Pegasus 290 Society Rock – Generous Gesture c €22,000 15,406 TIS Arcadia Holdings 291 Zoffany – Genuinely f €20,000 14,006 GSpo Grove Stud 292 Sakhee’s Secret – Gitane f €7,500 5,252 TIS Colin Magnier 293 Street Boss – Give It To Me Cold c $4,000 2,592 KJan Emerald B/S 293 Street Boss – Give It To Me Cold c 15,000 TO3 vendor 294 Bahamian Bounty – Glorious Melody c €28,000 19,607 TIS Howson & Houldsworth 295 Camacho – Grandel f €60,000 42,017 GOrby not sold 296 Sir Percy – Grapes Hill c 5,000 TO3 Eddie Linehan 297 Epaulette – Grasshoppergreen c £25,000 23,809 GUKP Longways Stables 298 Kodiac – Greenflash c £28,000 26,667 GUKP H & H B/S 299 Kodiac – Gutter Press c 26,000 TO2 vendor 300 Rock Of Gibraltar – Gypsie Queen c €8,000 5,602 TIS Ballinahulla Stables 301 Footstepsinthesand – Hajmah c €30,000 21,007 GSpo vendor 302 Dark Angel – Heaven’s Vault c €16,000 11,204 TIS Kilronan Stud 303 Invincible Spirit – Heavens Peak f 48,000 TO2 Rabbah B/S 304 Requinto – Highland Miss c €9,000 6,303 GFeb Knocklong House 304 Requinto – Highland Miss c €8,000 5,602 TIS Anthony Ross 305 Alternation – Hollow Sky c $22,000 14,253 FTKJ Chad Schumer

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