TUESDAY, 31ST MARCH 2020 GROUP WINNING 2YO CLASSIC WINNING 3YO EBN Fee: €15,000 (1st Oct terms) Fee:Fee: €15,000 €15,000 (1st Oct Oct terms) terms) EUROPEAN BLOODSTOCK NEWS FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL: +44 (0) 1638 666512 • FAX: +44 (0) 1638 666516 • [email protected] • WWW.BLOODSTOCKNEWS.EU TODAY’S HEADLINES GOFFS/GOFFS UK EBN Sales Talk Click here to is brought to contact IRT, or you by IRT visit www.irt.com IRT696 REVISEDEBN Sales Statistics Templ_89x20_FA2.indd DATES 1 8/07/13 12:29 PM FOR GOFFS SALES Goffs has announced updated sales dates for the Goffs UK Doncaster Breeze-Up and Spring Sales and the Goffs Land Rover Sale due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Goffs UK Breeze-Up, which was due to take place from 22nd-23rd April, will now be delayed until either 13th-14th or Cheveley Park Stud Stallion, the dual Gr.1 winner Ulysses 14th-15th June, on the eve of Royal Ascot, assuming the Royal (Galileo), has his first yearlings this year and is once again Meeting remains in its current position. being well-supported by the Newmarket stud. To allow the breeze-up sale to take place on those dates, the Read the full story on page 7. © Steve Cargill company’s Goffs London Sale will be suspended for this year, returning in 2021. The venue for the breeze-up sale is yet to be confirmed, with IN TODAY’S ISSUE... Goffs in discussions to confirm a location closer to London. The Goffs UK Spring Sale of stores, horses in training and point- Industry News p2 to-point horses will move from May and take place in the week Racing News p3 commencing 27th July. The Goffs Land Rover Sale will move from 9th-10th June to the week commencing 3rd August. Vendors for Japanese Racing Review p4 both sales will soon receive a revised timetable of entry deadlines, Stakes Results p9 pedigree proofs and catalogue publication. For the latest information on COVID-19 for the Thoroughbred breeding industry, visit: thetba.co.uk/corona-virus-latest-information-and-guidance/ • Stud Farm Health Protocols • Administrative Requirements • Employer Guidance • Industry Information @TheTBA_GB • Support Services CALL: +44 (0) 1638 66 65 12 1 SALES TALK ~ INDUSTRY NEWS EBN: TUESDAY, 31ST MARCH 2020 At present, no changes have been made to the yearling sale schedule, with yearling inspections planned for May, subject to Government directives. Commenting on the changes, Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby said: “In these uncertain times we must plan as best we can but accept that time is going to be required before any degree of normality returns to our lives. With that in mind we have revisited our sales calendar and listened to the directives and information coming from our governments and the aspirations of the racing authorities in both countries. We do not feel it would be sensible to attempt to sell any category until such time as racing returns in some form in the UK and/or Ireland and hope this revised schedule allows the time for that to happen and for the dream of racehorse ownership to be reignited in potential purchasers. “The Breeze-Up Sale will utilise a highly successful date in the Goffs BLOODSTOCK calendar and follows a proven formula for sales ring and top-class G1 racecourse success. The alternative Store sales dates recall a time R E V I EW when the best stores used to be sold at that time of year. Indeed I THE MARKET GUIDE TO 2020 remember working my first DBS sale in August 1978 when the cream Sires of Foals and Yearlings of the crop was offered. These later dates also provide the opportunity LINK sold in europe 2019 for some point-to-pointers and horses in training to be marketed to a willing audience. EUROPEAN SIRE YEARLING “We hope that this revised schedule gives some clarity to our PROFITABILITY 2019 clients whilst recognising that there are no ideal solutions to a FEE £50,000 - PLUS LINK situation no one foresaw just a few weeks ago. However, we are grateful to the industry for its assistance and assure every Goffs client FEE £20,000 - £49,999 LINK that we will work tirelessly to provide the best possible opportunities FEE £10,000 - £19,999 LINK to sell and buy. “Finally I want to thank the Goffs teams in Ireland and the UK for FEE UP TO £9,999 LINK LINK their commitment and proactivity whilst we operate our work from EUROPEAN SIRE FOAL home policy to ensure that we keep everyone safe and play our part PROFITABILITY 2019 in trying to halt the spread of this awful virus.” FEE £50,000 - PLUS LINK FEE £20,000 - £49,999 LINK INDUSTRY NEWS FEE £10,000 - £19,999 LINK IRELAND FEE UP TO £9,999 LINK ITBA ISSUES GUIDANCE STALLION FEES 2020 LINK The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA) has issued up-to-date protocols to assist breeders as Ireland is now in BLUE GENES lockdown to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. DR SIEGLINDE MCGEE provides a rundown of The ITBA has reassured breeders that the covering season can some of the bluebloods taking on stallion LINK continue as normal provided guidelines are complied with, in line duties for the first time in 2020 with advice from the Government. TIME TO PRODUCE Breeders are advised that when transporting a mare for A fast start has become more important covering, they should ensure they have an official form of picture than ever for freshman sires and MICHELLE identification with them and, if an employee is moving the mare, KINANE is optimistic about a number of LINK then they must have a letter from their employer to indicate that stallions with their first runners in 2020 they are an essential employee. POINT OF FORTUNE In addition, breeders should be in direct contract with the stud Reddy Coffey details to AISLING CROWE farm prior to departure to familiarise themselves with the the thrill of having bred BLUE POINT protocols and to request that confirmation of a covering time is LINK and standing UNFORTUNATELY sent to their phone. If stopped by authorities, breeders can then explain that they are carrying out a permitted farming activity. THE BEAT GOES ON No unauthorised stops should be made en route to the stud JOHN BERRY notes the enduring LINK resilience of the thoroughbred industry farm and all passports and documentation required for each mare should be carried. The ITBA has also made available on its website a template for the employer’s letter which should be printed onto headed note 2 CALL: +44 (0) 1638 66 65 12 INDUSTRY NEWS ~ RACING NEWS EBN: TUESDAY, 31ST MARCH 2020 paper of the employer stud farm and signed by the owner/ manager of the farm. In addition, the ITBA, which is in regular contact with the Department of Agriculture, has issued clear guidelines for all breeders to adhere to, regarding staff management, isolation when required and restriction to property access, as well as good hygiene practices. All information can be found on the ITBA website. BRITAIN BHA RELEASE PLAN FOR INDUSTRY’S PANDEMIC RESPONSE The British Horseracing Authority (NHA) yesterday released the industry’s operational plan for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the plan, developed by the Industry Group (IG) Born at Centro Equino Arcadia in Italy, this filly is from the and approved by the Members’ Committee of the BHA first crop of the Gr.2 Superlative Stakes victor Gustav Klimt, representing racing’s tripartite leadership of the Racecourse who went on to be Gr.1-placed four times at three from Association (RCA), the Horsemen’s Group (THG) and the governing 6f-1m. She is out of the Oasis Dream mare Correct, who is body and regulator, is to protect the health of British racing’s already dam of last year’s winner L’Empathie (Champs people, horses and businesses during the pandemic and plan for Elysees). Correct is a half-sister to seven winners, including the earliest possible resumption of racing and a strong recovery. the Gr.2 Oaks d’Italia runner-up Counterclaim (Pivotal), Within the plan it is made clear that no date can yet be given for from the top family of Bulaxie and Dust Dancer. the resumption of racing, although the group is still working to a resumption date of 1st May. The plan provides an overview of the wide and comprehensive range of activity to meet the challenges to the racing industry presented by the pandemic, with objectives for five key streams RACING NEWS of work, including finance, people, equine health and welfare, resumption and recovery. The plan will be used to give structure going forward and be BRITAIN used as a template for reporting back to senior leaders, the industry and external stakeholders where required. BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY Speaking on behalf of the group, a spokesman said: “The LEADERS WORKING TOGETHER Industry Group is working hard to meet the needs of the racing industry in this period of great uncertainty. There has already been a Leading industry partners and community organisations have huge collaborative effort and this will continue as we move to a point come together to support Newmarket’s most vulnerable residents at which we can resume racing. during the COVID-19 crisis. “We are publishing the plan so that the industry’s stakeholders Leaders from West Suffolk Council, Newmarket Town Council, and participants can see the extensive programme of work that is Godolphin, Tesco, the Newmarket Festival and Discover underway. We believe this will help avoid duplication and use Newmarket have teamed up with the Jockey Club, comprising resources in the best possible way.