Friday, December 23, 2011

Ocala Winter Mixed Sale, January 17 and 18th, Ocala Florida

There are 529 lots catalogued in the Ocala Winter Mixed Sale, January 17 and 18, 2012 in Ocala Florida including broodmares, foals, yearlings and horses of racing age. Catalogue can be found here: http://www.obssales.com/janpreview/2012/

Some lots are:

Lot 4. Place Lady (USA, 2002) [Out of Place-Sewing Lady(Key to the Mint)] is a bay mare, half sister fo G1W Adoration. Sells in foal to Repent

Lot 15. Talullah (USA, 1997) is a bay mare [Twining-Spring Turn(Ack Ack)], dam of G3W Halo Steven. Sells in foal to With Distinction

Lot 25. Stay on Track (USA, 2007) is a ch. mare [Closing Argument-Traki Traki(M Power)] is an unraced half sister to G1W Bushfire. Selle in foal to Awesome of Course.

Lot 27. Lambert Point (USA, 2001) [Charismatic-Turko's Turn(Turkoman)] is a ch. mare is a half sister to G1W Point Given. She sells not pregnant.

Lot 111. Striking Flight (USA, 2009) is a bay filly [Smart Strike-Scarlet Butterfly(Theatrical)]. Scarlet Butterfly is G3 placed.

Lot 131 is a ch. filly (2010), full sister to G3W Halo Steven

Lot 358. Vintage Champagne (USA, 2000) is a ch. mare [A.P. Indy-Meadow Star(Meadowlake)]. Meadowlake is a multiple G1W

Lot 368 is a bay colt (USA, 2011) [Put it Back-Winter Melody(Frosty the Snowman)]. Winter Melody is G3W.

Lot 414. Rey de Café (USA, 2002) is a ch. stallion [Kingmambo-Commodities(Private Account)], G3W. He is sire of 2 crops of racing age.

Monday, December 19, 2011

HIP # 14. Broodmare for sale: Blue Ridge View (Lomitas)

(Sold)  
BLUE RIDGE VIEW (chestnut broodmare, FR, 2004) by Lomitas, winner of 6 races at 3 and 5 years in France and Spain inc. Gran Premio Memorial Duque de Toledo, Madrid (video), Grand Prix de Biarritz, and placed 10 times, second in Grand Prix de Mont-de-Marsan, third in Prix Pierre Versain à La Teste for a total of 80,650€.


Dam of:
- Habby Blue (2011, filly by Le Havre), her first product.
In foal to Kingsalsa, last cover, April 22nd, 2011.






1st Dam ASHBY GAP (1999, by Caller I.D.) (USA), unraced;
dam of one winner from 2 runners and 6 foals of racing age viz-
- Hernando's Hidaway (filly, 2003, by Hernando)
- BLUE RIDGE VIEW (FR), see above.
- Cap Camara (filly, 2006 by Kingsalsa)
- Miesqueen (filly, 2007, by Miesque's Son)
- Vu et Pret (FR) (2009 c. by Kentucky Dynamite), in training.


2nd Dam
HERON COVE (USA), won 4 races in France and in U.S.A. including Long Island Handicap, Aqueduct, Gr.2; dam of three winners from 8 runners and 11 foals of racing age including
- LOON LAKE (USA), won 1 race in U.S.A.; dam of a winner.[Molly Mingun (USA), winner to 2010 in U.S.A., second in Tippett Stakes, Colonial Downs.]
- Kaziah (USA), unraced; dam of winners. [Herecomesdafuzz (USA), winner in U.S.A., third in Louisiana Breeders' Derby, Louisiana Downs, L.R.; Miss Dixie Doodle (USA), winner in U.S.A., second in Salute Stakes, Evangeline Downs, R.]


3rd dam COMTESSE DE LOIR (FR), Champion 3yr old in France in 1974, won 3 races at 2 to 4 years in France including Prix Saint-Alary, Longchamp, Gr.1, placed second in Criterium des Pouliches, Longchamp, Gr.1, Prix de Diane de Revlon, Chantilly, Gr.1, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Longchamp, Gr.1, Prix Vermeille, Longchamp, Gr.1, Washington D. C. International Stakes, Laurel, Gr.1, Canadian International Championship S., Woodbine, Gr.1, third in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Longchamp, Gr.1, Prix Ganay, Longchamp, Gr.1, Prix Chloe, Evry, Gr.3, fourth in Coronation Cup, Epsom, Gr.1 and Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Saint-Cloud, Gr.1;
dam of ten winners from 11 runners and 12 foals of racing age including-
- Noblesse de Loir (USA), won 1 race at 2 years in France placed second in Prix de l'Obelisque, Longchamp, L.; dam of a winner. [Minty Bride (USA), ran in France at 3 years; [[grandam of BERKOUTCHI (FR), 4 races at 2 and 3 years in France including Prix Djebel, Maisons-Laffitte, L. and Prix Herod, M'-Laffitte, L., placed 5 times including second in Criterium du Bequet, La Teste Buch, L., Prix Saint-Yorre - Criterium de l'Ouest, Craon, L. and third in Prix du Pin, Longchamp, L.; sire in France.]]
- Kazatska (USA), won 1 race in France placed second in Prix des Belles Filles, Longchamp, L.; dam of winners.
- Altesse de Loir (USA), placed once in France; dam of winners. [Comitatus (NZ), 17 wins in Australia, third in Moet & Chandon Chairman’s Handicap, Doomben, Gr.3.; Alaskra (USA), placed once in U.S.A.; [[grandam of SUPER PODEROSO (CHI), won Premio El Estreno Nicanor Senoret, Valparaiso, Gr.2, Premio Stud Book de Chile, Valparaiso, Gr.2, second in Copa de Plata-Italo Traverso Pasqualetti, Valparaiso, Gr.1 and Asoc. de Propietarios de F. S.Carreras, Valparaiso, L.]]
- Tarkheena (USA), unraced; dam of winners. [TARKHEENA PRINCE (USA), 7 races at 3, 4 and 6 years, 2011 in GB and in Germany including Hamburg-Dresden Pokal - Langer Hamburger, Hamburg, L., placed second in Premio St Leger Italiano, Milan, L. and third in Grosser Preis von DSW21-St Leger, Dortmund, Gr.3; also placed twice over jumps in France.; COIMBRA (USA), 2 races at 2 years in France including The Darley Criterium de l'Ouest, Craon, L., placed once; [[dam of Estoril City (FR), 6 wins at 2 and 4 years, second in Prix Montenica, Deauville, L.; Insciaveghen (ITY), 1 win at 2 years, 2010 in Italy, second in Premio Pisa, Pisa, L.;]] Clerical Error (IRE), 1 race at 3 years in France and placed 3 times including second in Prix de Sandringham, Chantilly, Gr.2; dam of CATSALOT (USA), won Pacific Heights Stakes, Golden Gate, L.R., second in TVG California Cup Distance Handicap, Santa Anita, L.R. and CTT & T.B. Owners of California Handicap, Del Mar, L.


4th dam is Neriad, own sister to Debbysman and granddam of Pasadoble (dam of Miesque, etc)


Contact: Ilka Gansera-Léveque

Friday, December 16, 2011

HIP # 13. Broodmare for sale: Rania (Paolini) [Withdrawn)

Rania, (GER, 2006) a bay filly by Paolini-Royal Army(Pirate Army).
[Withdrawn]
Unraced. Dam of:
- N. N., 2011. filly by Refuse to Bend
In foal to Refuse to Bend





1st. dam: Royal Army, 4 wins at 3 and 6 and €35,763, 25 placings - GAG 73.5 kg.
Dam of 6 foals, 4 runners, 3 winners:
- Ripley (2000 filly by Platini), 1 win at 3, €21,234, 8 placings incl. 2nd in Schwarzgold Rennen, L., Köln, 3rd in Großer Hoppegartener 3yo Stutenpreis, L., Hoppegarten - GAG 89 kg. [Dam of Rubber Duck (2008, colt by Bid Shuffle, 1 win at 3, BBAG Auktionsrennen Bremen, N. L., Bremen, 4 placings, incl. 3nd in G. P. Krefelder Wirtschaft-Dr Busch Mem. Gr. 3, Krefeld - GAG 92,5 kg.
- Romanoff (2003 colt, by Silvano), 7 wins from 2 to 5, 2008 in Switzerland, €77,284, 13 placings, incl. 2nd in Grand Prix LGT Jockey Club, L.-SWI, Dielsdorf, 3rd.in Swiss Derby, L.-SWI, Frauenfeld - GAG 85.5 kg.
- Rawhide (2001 filly by Monsun), 1 win at 3, 2 placings
- Royal Flash (2004 filly by Royal Dragon (USA)), 5 placings at 4 and 5, 2009 in Germany and Belgium.
- Rendezvous (2008 filly by Paolini). One placing at three

2nd dam Royal Slope (USA), 2 wins in USA 3rd in Queen City Oaks, L., River Downs, Best of Ohio Distaff Championship H'cap, L., Beulah Park. Dam of 5 winners incl.:
- Roymillon(1994 colt by Milesius (USA)), 9 wins from 3 to 6 incl. Sandbahn G.P.
der Deutschen Buchmacher, L., Neuss, 10 placings, 2 wins over hurdles
in GB/IRE 2 placings - GAG 87.5 kg.
- Royal Sovereign, 5 wins at 4 and 5, 10 placings.
- Royal Abound, 4 wins at 3 and 4, 5 placings - GAG 79.5 kg.
- Lady Gypsy (IRE), 2 wins at 2 in Italy, 9 placings.

3rd. dam Change of Motion (USA) (Best Turn (USA)), 3 wins in USA 3rd in Sag Harbor Stakes, L., Aqueduct. Own sister to Friendly Frolic (USA).
Dam of 5 winners:
- Royal Slope (USA)
- His Motion (USA), 8 wins in France, 4 wins over hurdles in France.
- Robin Cleary (CAN), 3 wins in USA. [dam of Long Hill Glider (USA), 2.in Norman Hall Stakes, Suffolk Downs.]
- Kinematic Kate (USA), 1 win in USA.
- Light Motion (USA), 1 win in USA.


4th dam: Bing Bang (USA) (v. Nearctic), 1 win in USA.
Dam of 5 winners, incl.:
- Friendly Frolic (USA), 5 wins USA 2nd in Quivira Stakes, Ak-Sar-Ben, 3rd in Falls City Handicap, Gr.3, Churchill Downs. [Dam of Going Away (USA), 1 win in USA 3rd in New York Stallion Stakes, L.; Stalwart Lady (USA), 4 wins in USA. [[dam of von Somos Mas (PAN) (3rd in C. Ruben Orillac Alfaro y Ruben Orillac, L., Hipo Presidente Remon).]]; Baldski's Starlet (USA), 2 wins in USA. [Dam of Fadski (USA) (3rd.in Idaho Cup Juvenile Championship, L., Boise); Santiago Star (USA)(3rd in Riley Allison Derby, Sunland Park, De Vargas Derby, Santa Fe).

Asking Price: 4,500 GBP
Contact: Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Monday, December 5, 2011

HIP # 12. Colt foal for sale [Toubougg-Ridgeway Jazz(Kalanisi)] [SOLD]

[SOLD]
HIP 12 is a chestnut colt, foaled April 16th 2011 [Tobougg-Ridgeway Jazz(Kalanisi)]




















1st Dam : Ridgeway Jazz (GB), won 4 races at 2 and 4 years and placed 5 times. This is her first product


2nd Dam Billie Holiday (GB), ran a few times at 3 years;
dam of one winner (above) from 3 runners and 5 foals of racing age


3rd Dam: Raymouna(IRE), won 1 race at 3 years and placed 3 times, from only 5 starts; dam of six winners from 9 runners and 9 foals of racing age including-
- Raiyoun (IRE), won 2 races at 2 and 3 years, placed second in Ridgewood Pearl Desmond Stakes, Curragh, Gr.3 and Mooresbridge Stakes, Curragh, L.
- Rayouni (IRE), won 2 races at 2 and 3 years, placed second in Royal Whip Stakes, Curragh, Gr.3 and Kobuk King Stakes, Del Mar, L.R.
- Bambaissa (USA), won 1 race at 3 years in Italy and placed 4 times; dam of a winner [Bambikhab (ITY), 2 races at 2 years, 2010 in Italy and placed 9 times].
- Rasmalai (GB), placed twice at 3 years; dam of winners [Flying Phoenix (GB), won 2 races at 3 years, 2011 and placed 4 times.


4th dam Rilasa (FR), won 1 race at 2 years in France and placed twice viz third in Prix Vanteaux, Longchamp, Gr.3 and Prix La Camargo, Saint-Cloud, L.; dam of six winners from 6 runners and 6 foals of racing age including:
- Rayseka (IRE), won 3 races at 3 years including Royal Whip Stakes, Curragh, Gr.3 and Oaks Trial, Curragh, L., placed second in Jefferson Smurfit Mem. Irish St Leger, Curragh, Gr.1 and CIGA Prix de Royallieu, Longchamp, Gr.2; dam of winners: [Rafayda (IRE), 1 race at 2 years viz C L Weld Park Stakes, Curragh, Gr.3. Rayyana(IRE), 1 race at 3 years; dam of [[Rayeni (IRE), 4 races at 2, 3 and 5 years, in GB and in France including Killavullan Stakes, Leopardstown, Gr.3, second in boylesports.com Irish 2000 Guineas, Curragh, Gr.1. ]]
- Riyda, won 2 races at 3 years including James Seymour Stakes, Newmarket, L., placed second in Ballysheehan Fairy King Stakes, Phoenix Park, L.; dam of winners: [Ridaiyma (IRE), 3 races at 3 years, second in Premio Legnano, Milan, Gr.3; dam of [[Rajik(IRE), 6 races at 4 and 5 years, 2010 including Ballycullen Stakes, Curragh, L. and Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes, Galway, L., placed 9 times.]], Ridiya (IRE), 2 races at 3 years and placed 3 times including third in EBF Silver Flash Stakes, Leopardstown, L.; grandam of [[[Ridaar(FR), 4 races at 3 and 6 years in France including Grand Prix Inter-Regional des 3 Ans, Agen, L. , Riyama(IRE), 1 race at 3 years and placed twice; dam of [[Rifaya (IRE), 2 races at 3 years including Riggs Bank Harvest Stakes, Ascot, L.; grandam of Riyalma (IRE), 1 race at 3 years viz Pretty Polly Stakes, Newmarket, L.
- RAYSIYA, won 3 races at 3 years and placed once; dam of winners: [Raysiza (IRE), 2 races at 3 years in Italy including Premio Alberto Zanoletti di Rozzano, Milan, L.; dam of [[Ryan (IRE), 20 races in Czech Republic, in Hungary, in Italy and in Slovakia including Coppa d'Ora di Milano, Milan, L.]], Razana (IRE), 4 races at 3 and 4 years in GB and in France, second in G.P. Conseil General de Loire Atlantique, Nantes, L.; dam of [[Salfor Mill(IRE), 4 races at 3 and 4 years in GB and in Hong Kong including Newmarket Stakes, Newmarket, L., Mercedes Benz Hong Kong Derby, Sha Tin, L. and Mercedes Benz Hong Kong Classic Mile, Sha Tin, L.]], Ribot's Guest (IRE), ran in Italy at 3 years; dam of [[Kinnaird (IRE), 6 races at 2 and 4 years in GB and in France including Prix de l'Opera, Longchamp, Gr.1.]]
- RIFADA, won 2 races at 3 years and placed 4 times, from only 7 starts; dam of winners [Rifapour(IRE), 3 races at 3 years in France including Prix Hocquart, Longchamp, Gr.2, placed twice; Tarandot (IRE), 2 races including Lady Godiva Fillies' Stakes, Yarmouth, L].




Asking Price: 3,000 euros
Contact: Ilka Gansera-Laveque

Friday, December 2, 2011

Tricar Stables Dispersal, December 7th, Anthony, New Mexico

There will be a sale (mostly of broodmares) at Anthony, New Mexico, with a total of 75 lots, next tuesday December 7th in Anthony New Mexico.

Here is the page http://www.barretts.com/Catalog/tricar2011/CATALOG.htm

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Breeding Stock and HIT sale in Buenos Aires, Dec- 6

The Argentinian company ARG SALES will hold a breeding stock and horses in training sale next December 6th, 2011 at the San Isidro racecourse.

There will be a total of 67 horses for sale, from Haras Vacación, Haras Carampangue, Haras Alfa, Haras Don Ramón, Haras La Biznaga, among others.

Lot 1 Corralera (USA, 2004) is a broodmare Boundary-Taba Star. Her 2nd dam is Taba, dam of Turkoman and full sister to Argentinian quadruple crown winner Telescópico. There is also a 2009 product of Corralera (ot 62, Cinco kilates).

Lot 14. Tiritera (1999) is a winning broodmare [Confidential Talk-Tipica]. She is half sister to G1Ws Terna, Tima and G1P Tipical. Tipica is G2W.

Lot 26 Encandiladora (1993) [Equalize-Encantada(Ringaro)] is G2W and G1 placed.

Lot 28 Queen Lake (1996, USA) [Meadowlake-Rekindled(Dixieland Band)] is the dam of G3Ws Mr. Lake and Miss Lake Queen.

Lot 40 Thundery VA (2008) [Thunder Gulch-South Vagabunda(Southern Halo)] has only raced once. Her dam, South Vagabunda is a G1 winner (GP S. J. Unzúe, GP J. de Atucha)

Catalogue can be found here

Saturday, November 26, 2011

HIP # 11: Three year old filly for sale [SOLD]

N.N. (GER, 2009), filly by Desert Prince-Fantasmatic(Lomitas), foaled 21.1.09, in Training. See pedigree below the photos.








Two year old filly (21.Jan.2009). Desert Prince-Fantasmatic(Lomitas)




1st dam. FANTASMATIC (GER 2001, by Lomitas), 2 wins, half sister to Gr. 1 winner FLORIOT. Dam of N. (2009), filly by Desert Prince

2nd. dam. Fureau (GER, 1995) by Ferdinand (USA)), 3 wins at 3, 4 placings - GAG 71.5 kg. Dam of-
- FLORIOT (IRE) (2002, by Monsun), Champion older mare in Germany in 2006, 8 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany and Italy, incl. Premio Lydia Tesio, Gr.1, Rome, Premio Baggio, L., Milan, Premio Giuseppe Valiani, L., Rome, Premio EBF Terme di Merano, L., Merano, 5 placings incl. 2nd Premio Paolo Mezzanotte, Gr.3, Milan - GAG 96 kg.
- Foundation Filly (GB) (2007, fily by Lando), 2 wins at 2 and 3, 2010 in France, 3rd in Coupe des Trois Ans, L., Lyon-Parilly.
- Flying Wings (IRE), 3 wins at 2-4, Metzler Asset Management Rennen, Frankfurt,
Agl.II, 4 placings- GAG 75 kg. [Dam of FINAL FLASH (2006 colt, by Tertullian (USA)), 5 wins ad 2 and 3 in Slovakia and Austria incl. Toto Trophy, L.-AUT, Magna Racino. Flying Star (2009 filly, Desert Prince (IRE)), 1 win at 2, 2011 in Italy.]

3rd dam. FLUID DANCER (USA), 9 wins in USA incl. Rosenna Stakes, Delaware Park, 3rd in Park Heights Stakes, Pimlico. Dam of 6 winners, incl.
- Mr Finch (USA) (1994 c, by El Prado (IRE)), 7 wins in Germany, Belgium and France, 3rd in Preis des Winterfavoriten, N.L. Köln - GAG 90 kg.
- Force Majeure (1998, colt by Monsun), 6 wins at 2 and 4 in Germany and in Belgium
GAG 78.5 kg.

4th dam. Destiny's Dancer (USA), 2 wins in USA. Dam of 5 winners

5th dam. DANCERS COUNTESS(USA) (v. Northern Dancer), 10 wins at 3 and 4 in USA incl. Matchmaker Stakes, Gr.1, Atlantic City, Susquehanna Handicap, Gr.2,
Keystone, Magnolia Stakes, Oaklawn Park, 2nd in Lady Baltimore Handicap, Bowie, Sheridan Stakes, 3.in Fantasy Stakes, Gr.2. Full sister to Northern Mystic (USA). Dam of 5 winners incl.:
- PARIS PRINCE (USA), 10 wins in USA incl. California Derby, Gr.2, Golden
Gate, El Rio Rey Stakes, Oak Tree, Turf Paradise Handicap, Turf Paradise, Intrepid Hero Stakes, Hollywood Park, Super Bowl Invitational
Handicap, Bay Meadows, 2nd San Gabriel Handicap, Gr.3, Santa Anita,
Baldwin Stakes, Santa Anita, 3rd in San Fernando Stakes, Gr.1, Santa
Anita, Sierra Nevada Handicap, Gr.3, Santa Anita, 4.in Norfolk Stakes,
Gr.1, Santa Anita, Sire.

Contact: Ulrike Castle

Ultike Castle

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Arqana Autumn Sale, 14-15 Nov. Deauville

The Arqana company will hold a two day sale next Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 of November in Deauville.

There will be a total of 189 horses in training and some 2 yo stores(day 1) and 278 yearlings (day 2).

Some interesting lots include:
Lot 10. Gulsary (2009), a 3yo filly [Galileo-Multimara], half sister to G1 winner Imperial Beauty.
Lot. 77 Nowosti (2008), a filly [Lomitas and Nobilissima] full sister to Nianga
Lot 81. Cause of Causes (2008) is a colt [Dynaformer-Angel in my Heart], half brother to the Epsom Derby winner Kris Kin. Cause of Causes has won his only start.
Lot 84 Vital Key (2009) is an unraced colt [Pivotal-Coup de Genie] Coup de Genie is G1 winner and full sister to Machiavellian.
Lot 117. Saderann, (2008) is a colt by Sinndar, from the family of Sagamix, Sageburg, etc. with two wins in two starts at three.

Catalogue can be found here: http://www.arqana.com/thoroughbred/?pageid=2&venid=154&autoPage=1

Press release in PDF: http://www.arqana.com/_pur_sangs_/uploads/Communiques/AVV_Automne_2011_GB.pdf

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Clovelly Farms (Kentucky) for sale (with Update)

Clovelly Farms, a 619 acre thoroughbred farm near Lexington and Paris, Kentucky, USA is for sale by owners. (advertised in bloodhorse.com)

Update (December 27th): The farm has been sold, with the agreement reached on December 21st 2011.

Monday, November 7, 2011

News

Malinas to stand at Yorton Farm, Racing Post reports


Stacelita sold to Japan.

Stacelita (FR, 2006), the bay filly winner of 6 G1 races, including the Prix Diane 2009 in France and the Flower Bowl Invitational in the USA this year, has been sold to Teruda Yoshida.
NTRA reports

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Mixed sale in Milan, Nov. 11th

The Italian company SGA Sales holds a mixed sale next Friday Nov. 11th, with a total of 112 products including foals, broodmares, yearlings, horses in training and stallions.

Lots 4 and 5 are two colt foals who have both as 3rd dam Monsella (the dam of Monsun).

Lot 11 is a filly foal, half sister to Gr. 3 winner Uraib

Lot 25 is Riksha (IRE, 1997) [Zilzal-Ragera], dam of winners and half sister to Rakti (Gr. 1 winner of Champion Stakes, Lockinge Stakes, etc.). She sels in foal to Denon.

Lot 36. Schlenderaca (FR, 1998) [Monsun-Hunca] is Listed winner and dam of 3 winners. She is sold in foal to Denon.

Lot 39. Viavigoni (GB, 2001) (Mark of Esteem) is the daughter if the dual Italian Classic winner Val d'Erica. She is offered in toal to Orpen and is dam of 3 winners.

Lot 50. Sister Dream (IRE, 2008) [Hurrican Run-Snud Diner] is half sister to Prix Vermeille winner Sweeet Stream

Here is the catalogue:
http://sgasales.sportscity.it/SPECIAL/GestoreAste/ASTE/ASTA544/catalogo.pdf

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Copa Bullrich Breeze Up sale in Buenos Aires, Palermo racetrack, Nov 9th

There are 27 lots entered in the Bullrich Breeze Up sale held by the sales company Antonio Bulrich at the Palermo racetrack, Buenos Aires Argentina.
The sale includes products born 2009 by Not for sale (5 products), Manipulator (5), El Corredor (2), Johannesburg (2), Lasting Approval (2), Giant's Causeway, Footstepsinthesand, Lucky Roberto, Roman Ruler, Easing Along, Aptitude, Alrasaam, Incurable Optimist, Storm Surge, Commander Jet and Western Borders.

Lot 2 Twinberry is a bay filly [El Corredor-Wild Berry(Southern Halo)], half sister to the group winners Chuch Berry and Berry Creek.

Lot 11 Trustee is a grey filly [Lucky Roberto-Slew Trust(Slew Gin Fizz)]. Slew Trust is a Gr. 2 winner in Argentina and this is her second product.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Fasig Tipton November Sale (Mixed), Lexington, Kentucky, November 6th

The Fasig Tipton company will hold a mixed auction with 155 Hips catalogued, at Lexington, Kentucky, USA, next November 6th.

The high quality catalogue includes a good number of Graded performers/producers (too many to summarize), with a lifetime breeding right to Congrats (Lot 148) and a share of Lemon Drop Kid (Lot 149).

Here is the page leading to the catalogues in PDF, Excel, Enhanced (New, includes photos, performances, etc.) and Interactive forms. http://www.fasigtipton.com/catalogues/2011/The-November-Sale/The-November-Sale.asp

Horses in training sale, Buenos Aires, Thursday 29th

The ARG-sales company will hold a sale of horses in training with 44 hips from Haras La Biznaga, Firmamento, Carampangue, La Frontera, among others, in the San Isidro racecourse (Buenos Aires) next Thursday 29th of October.

Here is the catalog: Venta Especial Training

Thursday, October 20, 2011

News: Malpensa, Sembra Fe, Hidebound, Doyen

Argentinian star fillies Malpensa (Orpen-Marsella(Southern Halo)], Sembra Fe [Manipulator-Siembra Pasión(El Sembrador)] and Hidebound [Grand Slam-Hidden Dreams(Soviet Star)] have been purchased by Katsumi Yoshida for Northern Farm, in Japan. These fillies add to other buys made by the Yoshida family: a half of the Arc winner Danedream and the buy in the USA of the Chilean star Belle Watling (Dushyantor).

Malpensa is multiple Gr. 1 winner in Argentina. Here is her win in the GP Copa de Plata 2010: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vFjxTTiB2k


Source: Turf Diario

And Doyen (2000) [Sadler's Wells-Moon Cactus(Kris)], winner of the 2004 King George Stakes (Video), will leave Gestüt Auenquele in Germany, for Sunnyhill Stud, in Ireland.

Source: Racing Post

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Osarus Mixed Sale: Hippodrome de L'Isle Briand (Lion d'Angers) November 2nd and 3rd

The French Company Osarus will hold a Mixed sale next 2nd and 3rd of November at the Hippodrome de L'Isle Briand (Lion d'Angers)

The first day (Wednesday 2nd) is the Bloodstock sale (foals and broodmares), with a total of 135 lots. Some of them are:

Lot 14. Pollypink (FR, 2003) [Poliglote-Ring Pink(Bering)]

Lot 38. Vestale Bleue (GB, 2003) is an unraced bay mare, [Anabaa-Veleni(Doyoun)], in foal to Zambezi Sun

Lot 41 Qui es tu (IRE, 2000) [Desert King-Voliere(Artic Tern)] is a bay mare, Listed winner (Prix Solitude) and Listed placed.She is sold in foal to Namid.

Lot 50. Qudrah (IRE, 2000) is a bay mare by Darshaan and Alwiyda(Trempolino), in foal to Le Fou.

Lot 51 (Supplemented) is Habby Blue, a chestnut filly by Le Havre and Blue Ridge View (Lomitas). Blue Ridge View won the Memorial Duque de Toledo in Spain. This is the first product by Le Havre sold at auction. She is consigned by Gansera-Leveque.

Lot 51 Habby Blue (FR, 2011), a chestnut filly [Le Havre-Blue Ridge View(Lomitas)]. First product of Le Havre sold in auction.

Lot 117 Fashion Club (USA, 2004) is a grey mare, by Thunder Gulch and Love Lock(Silver Ghost). Love Lock was Gr. 1 and Gr. 2 winner in the USA. Fashion Club is sold in foal to Linngari.

The Yearling sale includes 106 lots, with products of Ange Gabriel, Astarabad, Linda's Lad., Turtle Bowl, Irish Wells, Literato, among others.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Readings: Lomitas, Symboli Rudolf

Outstanding article about Lomitas by John Berry:
Dream Arc win for Lomitas

The Japanese 1984 Triple Crown winner Symboli Rudolf died Oct. 4th at age 30 at Symboli Stud. There is an interesting article with pedigree and videos of "The Emperor" in Japanracing.jp: Racing giant Symboli Rudolf dead at 30 and some beautiful photographs of the stallion here: http://mippo-photograph.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post.html

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Ocala fall mixed sale, October 18th and 19th, Ocala Florida

A total of 441 lots have been catalogued in the OBS Fall Mixed Sale by the company Ocala Breeder's Sales Company, website: http://www.obssales.com/, to be held in October 18th and 19th in Ocala, Florida. The catalogues include mostly broodmares and weanlings.

Some lots:
Lot 7. Groove Maker is an unraced bay mare [Empire Maker-Indy Groove(AP Indy)]- Indy Groove was Gr. 1 placed. Groove Maker is sold in foal to Point Given

Lot 16 is Sexy Librarian, a ch. mare [Theatrical-La Recherche], in foal to Hard Spun, and half sister to Lot 17 Irish Channel (2005) [Smart Strike-La Recherche], in foal to Montbrook.

Lot 24 is Alleged World, ch. mare, 1999 [Spinning World-Miss Alleged], in foal to Exclusive Quality. Miss Alleged is G2 and G3 winner and G1 placed in France and G1 winner in USA (Breeder's Cup Turf, Hollywood Turf Cup S)

Lot 36, Mitigate (2007) is a bay filly [Vindication-Netherland(Roy)] Netherland (ARG) was champion 3yo filly in Argentina (GP Selección G1, 2nd GP Nacional - G1), offered as a broodmare prospect.

Lot 43. Perfectly Wild (2003) is a bay mare [Forest Wildcat-Perfect Arc], sold in foal to Circular Quay. Perfect Arc is a Gr. 1 winner (Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup) and the 2nd dam of Perfectly Wild is the also Gr. 1 winner Podeica (ARG)

Lot 72. She Did Tell, a ch. mare, (2000) [West by West-She Won't Tell], is an unraced mare, dam of Thank U Philippe (2nd Nashua S - G2) and half sister to Senor Pete (Futurity S - G1). Her dam She Won't Tell is full sister to Affirmed

Lot 89. Top Mambo (2002) ys a bay mare by Kingmambo and G2 winner and G1 placed Top Rung. She is in foal to Kitten's Joy.

Lot. 90, Stay on Track (2007), a bay filly by Closing Argument and Traki Traki, is a half sister to the multiple G1 winner Bushfire (Mother Goose Stakes, Ashland Stakes, Acorn Stakes). Stay on Track is sold in foal to Awesome of Course.

Lot. 96, Stuttgart (2005) is a bay mare [Cherokee Run-Who Did It and Run]. Her dam, Who Did it And Run won the Jersey Derby G2. Stuttgart is dol in foal to American Spirit

Lot 155 is one share in stallion City Place (2000) [Storm Cat-Glitter Woman(Glitterman)], 4 crops of racing age, 179 foals, 89 starters, 62 winners.

Lot 164, Hipocrite (CHI, 2000) [Hussonet-Wild Figure(Worldwatch)] is a ch. mare, 2nd placed in the G1 Municipal Viña del Mar (Chile). She is sold in foal to US Ranger. and Lot 163 is a filly foal by Pleasant Tap and Hipocrite.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Results from Arqana Arc Sale, Glorious Sight tops the sale with 1,700,000 euros

Glorious Sight (IRE, 2008) [Singspiel-Zelding(Warning)], 2nd in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches and 3rd in the Prix Diane was the top price of the Arqana Arc Sale, held today in St. Cloud. The price of 1,700,000 euros was paid by Oceanic Bloodstock.

The second price was 580,000 euros, paid by West Point Thoroughbred for Limonar, added lately to the sale and the third highest price was that of Gr. 2 and 3 winner Silver Pond (FR, 2007) [Act One-Silver Fame(Quest for Fame)] sold by 510,000 euros.

Here are the results: Arqana Arc Sale 2011 results, with some lots still available through the "make an offer" feature.

Statistics show 47 lots offered, 29 sold (61,70%), with an average of 218,862 euros (up 51,35% from 2010), a median of 140,000 euros and an aggregate of 6,347,000 (up 90,83% from 2010 results).

statistics of the Arqana Arc sale 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

Claiborne Farm announces 2012 fees, Man of Iron (USA) and Lido palace (CHI) to Peru

Claiborne Farm has announced the 2012 fee for their stallions, including War Front (60,000 USD, up from 15,000), Pulpit (remains at 50,000), Arch (30,000) and Arch's son Blame (35,000)

Bloodhorse.com reports: War Front's Fee Jumps fo 60,000 USD

Man of Iron (USA, 2006) [Giant's Causeway-Better than Honor(Deputy Minister)] will stand in Peru, after being bought in the Tattersalls July Sale.
Racing Post reports: Man of Iron purchased to stand in Peru
Here is Man of Iron winning the BC Marathon 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Dg4YpGhk8

Also going to Peru is Lido Palace (CHI, 1997) [Richman's Gold-Sonada(Quick Decision)], horse of the year in Chile and multiple Grade 1 winner in USA.
Bloodhorse reports: Lido Palace to stand in Peru

BBAG October sale, October 21st and 22nd, Baden Baden, Germany

German BBAG sales company has a total of 401 products catalogued for their October Mixed Sale, including yearlings, horses in training and broodmares. There is a Premium Section that includes the first 75 lots.

Some lots:
Lot 2. Kerela (GER, 2010), a bay filly [Soldier Hollow-Karena]. Karena is a Listed performer and dam of Kahlua (Gr. placed) and Koonunga Hill (Listed placed).

Lot 4. König Arte, (GER, 2010), a bay colt. [Big Shuffle-Köonigin Arte]. This is the 1st product of Köonigin Arte, winner of the Czech. 1000 Guineas.

Lot. 6. Montevideo (GER, 2010), a bay filly. [Desert Prince-Moricana], from the family of Monsun.

Lot 9. Naftali (GER, 2010), a bay filly, by Dai Jin and Nouvelle Princesse(Bluebird), full sister to G3winner Norderney

Lot 20, Ars Nova (GER, 2010) is a bay filly. Soldier Hollow-Asuma and is half to G2W Aolus and G3W Aplira

Lot 29 Nautika Danon (GER, 2008) is a bay filly by Kallisto and Italian Oaks winner Nagoya

Lot 38. Almrose (IRE, 2008), a bay filly in training, by Holy Roman Emperor-Alte Kunst(Royal Academy).

Lot 41. Khalida (GER, 2010) is a bay colt [Lomitas-Khalisa(Persian Bold)]. Khalisa is two times G3W (Prix Chloe and Prix Cleopatre) in France and is the dam of Khalkevi (winner of the Juddmonte Prix de Paris)

Lot 43 Lischstpiel (GER, 2010) [Areion-Lolli Pop] is a bay filly, half to Deutscher St. Leger winnner Liquido

Lot 47. Saldentänzer is a bay colt [Areion-Saldengeste], half brother to Hungarian Triple Crown winner Saldenzar

Lot 48. Spirit in the Sky (GER, 2010), is a colt by Samum and Salzglitter, half brother to Gr. 2 winners Smooth Operator and Sugar Baby Love

Lot 55 Daktani (GB, 2010) is a ch. colt by Kallisto and Diacada (Henkel Rennen - 1000 Guineas and GAG 94.5 kg)

Lot 68 is Knightsbridge (BRZ, 2002) a broodmare, Gr. 2 winner in Brazil.

Lot. 70 is Dea, a bay broodmare, (GER, 1998) [Shareef Dancer-Diaspora], dam of Dominante (2nd in Preis der Diana - Oaks and GAG 94 kg)

Full catalogue in PDF can be accessed from this page: http://www.bbag-sales.de/Kataloge_HP_2011.html&lan_id=1

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Arqana Arc Sale, October 1st, St.. Cloud

The Arqana company has 58 horses in training for sale in the Arc Sale, to be done at St. Cloud the first of October of 2011.

Some lots: Lot 2, Salto (IRE, 2008), a bay colt [Pivotal-Danzigaway(Danzig)], 2nd in the Gran Criterium (Gr. 1) in St. Cloud.

Lot. 38, Silver Pond (FR, 2007) is a grey colt, [Act One-Silver Fame(Quest for Fame)], Gr. 2 winner at 3 and 4.

Lot 46, Val Mondo (GER, 2007) is a bay colt [Lando-Valleria(Big Shuffle)], winner of the Deutsches St. Leger (Gr. 3) in 2010.

Lot 49. Glorious Sight (IRE, 2008), a bay filly, [Singspie-Zelding(Warning)], 3rd in the Prix Diane and 2nd in the Prix d'Essai des Pouliches and winner of the Listed Prix Finlande. Glorious Sight is half sister to the also Grade performer Beauty is Truth.

Lot 56 Havana Smoker (GB, 2008) is a chestnut colt [Dubawi-Ballet-Ballon(Rahy)], 2nd in the Prix d'Essai des Poulains (Gr. 1) and 2nd in the Prix Djebel (Gr. 3).

Here is the catalogue: Arqana Arc Sale 2011

UPDATE.Here are the results: http://thoroughbredmarket.blogspot.com/2011_10_01_archive.html

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Select yearling sale in Milan, Italy, 16 and 17 september

Italian company SGA Sales holds a select yearling auction in Milan, days 16 and 17 of september. A total of 272 products are catalogued, with Gold Sphinx as the most represented stallion (12 products), Daggers Drawn (9), Mujahid (8), Footstepsinthesand (7).

Monday, August 29, 2011

Osarus sale in La Teste de Buch, France

The Osarus company (Website: Osarus has 144 yearlings for sale in La Teste de Buch, France, Thursday 15 of September.

A review of the sale can be found here

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

HIP # 10: Broodmare for sale: Sweet Penny[Withdrawn]

Sweet Penny (GER, 2004), a bay mare, born May 17th 2004, by Orpen(Lure) and Sweet Royale(Garde Royal-Saite)

Racing record: 2 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany. German rating: GAG 71,5 kg.


Sweet Penny (GER, 2004) by Orpen and Sweet Royale.

1st dam: Sweet Royale. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in Germany. Dam of 10 products of racing age, 8 winners, incl.
- Sweet Wake (colt, Waky Nao) 4 wins, Grosser Mercedes-Benz-Preis (Gr. 2), Walther J. Jacobs Rennen (L.), Neue Bult Frühjahrspreis (L.); 3 wins over hurdles in Ireland
- Sweet Brief, (colt, Brief Truce), 3 wins, 3rd Frühjahrspreis des Bankhaus Metzler - Stadtrat Albert von Metzler-Rennen (Gr.3).
- Sweet Second, (f., Second Set), 1 win, 2nd Prix de la Pépinière (L.), Dortmunder Stutenpreis (L.). Dam of 2 winners

2nd dam Saite, 3 wins in Germany, dam of 10 foals, 9 winners, including:
- Salde, (filly, Alkalde), 3 wins at 3, Dortmunder Stutenpreis (L.) dam of 8 winners, incl.: Saldenschwinge (filly), 5 wins, Deutscher Stutenpreis (Gr.3), Gr.Jubiläumspreis Jungheinrich Gabelstapler (Gr.3), 2nd Preis der Firma Jungheinrich Gabelstapler (Gr.3).Saldentigerin (filly), 3 wins, Baden-Württemberg-Trophy (Gr.3), Jean Harzheim Rennen (L.), 2nd Preis von Europa (Gr.1), Premio Dormello (Gr.3), 3rd Preis der Diana (Gr.1). broodmare; Salden Licht (colt) 3 wins, Prix Le Fabuleux (L); Saldenehre, (filly) 1 win, 2nd Diana Trial (L.).
-Saitensohn, (colt, Monsun), 4 wins, 3rd GP de la Ville de Nantes (L.); 3 wins over hurdles; 2nd Hauptjagdrennen Jean Harzheim (L.).
-Bikasaite, (colt, Bikala), 4 wins, 2nd GP de Bordeaux (L.).
-Sweet Tern, (filly, Arctic Tern), 4 wins, dam of 4 winners


Asking price for Sweet Penny: 5,000 euros. Contact: Sebastian Schmidt

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

A filly by Deep Impact and Air Groove tops the JRHA Select Sale

The bay filly of Gr.1 winner Air Groove [Tony Bin-Dyna Carle(Northern Taste)], by Deep Impact, was sold by 360,000,000 yen, a record for this sale, to Nobutaka Tada, of Globe Equine Management. The filly is 3/4 sister to Admire Groove (by Sunday Silence), Gr. 1 winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Cup.

There were 197 lots sold for 4,726,000,000 in total, an increase of 49,6% from last year total, with an average price of 23,989,847 yen (up 31,5% from last year).

The highest price of the foal session was for a 2011 colt by Neo Universe out of Wind in her Hair, hip number 336, 3/4 brother to Deep Impact, also bought by Nobutaka Tada of Globe Equine. There were 161 lots sold for 4,447,200,000 yen (up 33,2% from last year, with an average of 27,622,360 (up 11,7% from 2010 results).

Results can be viewed here: http://www.jrha-selectsale.com/selectsale/result.html. Once you select the order and you are presented a list, you can view photos by clicking in the hip number.

By the way, Sid Fernando, comments on the importance of stamina in Japan stallions

And more about Japanese stallions in this article by John Berry: World to Universe

Friday, June 17, 2011

JRHA Select sale of yearlings and foals in Japan, July 11-12

The Japan Racing Horse Asociation (JRHA) will hold a two day auction at the Northern Horse Park at Tomakomai City, days 11 and 12 of July. The first day is the yearling sale and the second day is the foal sale. Catalogues include 240 yearlings and 228 foals.

Here is the link: JRHA Select Sale 2011 and here is the link to the catalogues:
http://www.jrha-selectsale.com/selectsale/catalogue.html

Picking only products of Gr. 1 winning mares of siblings to Gr 1 winners from all over the world, we can highlight, among the yearlings:

Lot 6. is a chestnut filly by Durandal (JPN) and Cursora(ARG), champion 3 yo filly in Argentina (Gran Premio Copa de Plata - G1, GP Enrique Acebal - G1, 2nd GP Mil Guineas - G1) and 3rd in Falls City H (G2) in the USA.

Lot 24, is a bay colt by Symboli Kris S and Guernika(1997, ARG, by Luhuk). Guernika is also G1 winner in Argentina (GP Polla de Potrancas - G1, GP Mil Guineas - G1, Carrera de las Estrellas Distaff - G1, GP Palermo - G1, etc.] and the second dam of the colt Gouache is also G1 winner in Argentina

Lot 51 is a bay filly by Deep Impact and Air Groove (JPN) (Tony Bin). Air Groove was horse of the year in Japan, best older mare in Japan, winner of the Japanese Oaks JPN1, Tenno Sho (autumn) JPN1, Osaka Hai JPN2, Sapporo Kinen JPN2 twice, etc. an also dam 8 winners from 8 runners, including G1 winner Admire Groove best older mare in Japan (Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup JPN1, twice, Rose S JPN2, as well G1 placed 4 times G1 place in Japan. Air Groove is also dam of Portofino (JPN), Forgettable (Stayers S G2.), Rulership (two times G2 winner), etc.

Lot 57, a chestnut colt by Agnes Tachyon and Abi is full brother to Deep Sky (colt, 2005), best 3 yo colt in Japan, Tokyo Yushun-Japanese Derby G1, NHK Mile Cup - JPN1, Kone Shimbun Hai - JPN2, etc.

Lot 74 is a bay colt by Fusaichi Pegasus and Cruzada Americana (BRZ, 2004)(Nedawi). Cruzada Americana won the Grande Premio Joao Cecilio Ferraz (BRZ-1) and the Grande Premio Presidente Guilherme Ellis (BRZ-2), and this is her first foal

Lot 76 is a bay colt by Symboli Kris S and Sicy d'Alsace(Sicyos), Gr1 winner of the Del Mar Oaks (G1), San Clemente H (G2). Sicy d'Alsace is also dam of Dancing Abbie (USA), 3rd in the Oaks d'Italia.

Lot 84 is a chestnut colt, by Agnes Tachyon and Washington City (CHI, 1996), by Wagon Master. Washington City was champion 3 yo filly in Chile (Polla de Potrancas - G1, Las Oaks - G1, 2nd El Ensayo - G1, etc.

Lot 92 is a bay colt, by Neo Universe and Donna Blini (GB, 2003), winner of the Cheveley Park S (G1], Cherry Hinton S G2) in England.

Lot 94 is a brown colt, by Symboli Kris S and Erimo Chic (JPN, 1993) (by Dancing Brave). Erimo Chic won the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (JPN1), was second in the Shuka Sho (JPN1), etc.

Lot 97 is a bay colt, by Agnes Tachyon-Air Deja Vu(Northern Taste). Air Deja Vu won the Queen S (JPN3), 2nd in Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) (JPN1), etc. Air Deja Vu is dam also of Air Shady (AMerican Jockey Club Cup (JPN2),. 2rd Arima Kinen (JPN1), etc. and of Air Messiah (Shuka Sho (JPN1), Rose S (JPN2), 2ndf Yushun Hina (JPN1).

Lot 122 is a bay colt by King Kamehameha and My Katies and is thus half brother to Admire Moon (JPN), horse of the year in Japan, Japan Cup [JPN1], Dubai Duty Free G1, Takarazuka Kinen G1, etc.

Lot 131 is a bay filly, by Heart's Cry and Flight of Angels(Afleet). Flight of Angles is dam of Nobo Jack (French Deputy) (JBC Sprint [JPN1], Tokyo Hai [JPN2], etc.

Lot 136 is a bay colt, by Deep Impact, second product of Cash Included 2 wins in USA, Oak Leaf S (G1), 2rd Santa Anita Oaks (G1), etc.

Lot 146 is a bay colt, by Admire Moon and Tanino Crystal (JPN) by Crystal Palace. This colt is half brother to Tanino Gimlet (Tokyo Yushun - Japanese Derby - JPN1-, Sprin S JPN2, etc. (video of Tanino Gimlet)

In the foal section, products related (siblings or products) to Gr1 winners are:

Lot 336, a bay colt by Neo Universe and Wind in her Hair is a half brother to Deep Impact

Lot 346 is a grey filly by King Kamehameha - Feriado(Stately Don). Feriado is the dam of T M Precure(Paradise Creek), best 2 yo filly in Japan. Hanshin Juvenile Fillies [JPN1], etc.

Lot 354 is a bay colt, Malibu Moon and Jewel of the Night, half brother to Evening Jewel (USA, 2002, Northern Afleet), 7 wins in USA, Ashland S [G1], del Mar Oaks [G1], Honeymoon H [G2], etc.
Lot 362 is a bay colt by Deep Impact and Violet Love, half brother to Koiuta (JPN) (Fuji Kiseki), best older mare in Japan, Victoria Mile [JPN1], Queen Cup [JPN3], etc.

Lot 364 is a bay colt by Admire Moon and Smile Tomorrow (White Muzzle). Smile Tomorrow won 4 times in Japan, Yushin Himba (Japanese Oaks) JPN1, Flower Cup. JPN3, etc.

Lot 370 is a bay colt by Heart's Cry and Buzen Candle(Mogami), who won the Shuka Sho [JPN1].

Lot 374 is a bay colt, by Manhattan Café and Share Elegance(Lammtarra), full brother to Hiruno D'Amour (Tenno Sho (spring) G1, Osaka Hai (G2), etc.

Lot 393 is a bay colt, by Deep Sky and Dear Wink, half brother to Nakayama Festa, Takarazuka Kinen (G1), 2nd in the Prix l'Arc de Triomphe (G1).

Lot 407 is a bay colt by Neo Universe and Enabru and half brother to Suni (USA), JBC Sprint [JPN1], etc.

Lot 413 is a bay colt, by Neo Universe and Lady of Chad(Last Tycoon), who won, in France, the Prix Marcel Boussac (G1), Prix d'Astarte (G2), etc.

Lot 462 is a bay colt, by Zenno Rob Roy and May Ball (GB), by Cadeaux Generaux. May Ball won the Prix Maurice de Gheest G1, etc.

Lot 467 is a bay filly by Manhattan Café and Star Parade (ARG) [9 wins in Argentina and USA Santa Maria H (G1) twice, Milady Breeders Cup H (G1), Bayakoa H (G2), twice.
Lot 482 is a bay colt by King Hamehameha and Cruzada Americana (BRZ) (winner of the GP Joao Cecilio Ferraz - G1, etc.)

Friday, June 10, 2011

Horses in training sale in Milan, Italy, Tuesday 21 June

Italian company SGA Sales helds a HIT sales in the San Siro racecourse, Milan, with a total of 29 horses for sale by stallions Dubai Destination, One Cool Cat, Ivan Denisovich, Hawk Wing, Lomitas.

Lot 9. Domana (GB, 2008) is bay filly, unplaced in two starts, by Doyen and Shamana(Woodman). Her 2nd dam is Yashmak (1994, by Danzig), winner of the Flower Bowl Invitational Handicap Gr. 1 in USA and winner of the Ribblesdale St. Gr. in GB. And her 3rd dam is Slightly Dangerous, dam of Commander in Chief (Epsom Derby Gr. 1, Irish Derby Gr. 1etc.), Warning (Queen Elizabeth St. Gr. 1, Sussex St. Gr. 1), Jibe (Newbury Fillies Stakes, Gr. 1).

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Arqana Summer Sales, 28-29 June, St. Cloud, 292 lots

Arqana helds an auction of 2 y/o and HIT in St. Cloud, Tuesday and Wednesday 28 and 29 of June 2011. A great part of the sale is consigned by the Executors of the late Claude Cohen. The sale includes a total of 292 lots, with 2 yo doing breeze-up, horses in training, unraced horses

Here is the Catalogue: Arqana Summer sale. You can clic on SmartCat (under Downloads), a wonderful feature that shows the catalogue "paper like" and you can turn the pages and even "hear" them turn.

The Press release highlights some lots, such as Lot 79, a colt by Invasor, half brother to Circle of Life, Lot 125, by Vindication out of a multiple Listed winner, Lot 135, full brother to Zagora.

Among the horses in training offered, Kazlian (lot 270) is a Listed placed 3 yo colt by Sinndar, Mister Iceman (lot 183) is a Listed placed colt by Iceman, Miss Bex (lot 224) is a Listed placed daughter of Dalakhani from a family rich in black type.

Lot 187, Allemand is a 3 y/o colt [Red Ransom-America], full brother to Spycrawler and half brother to Americain, winner of the Melbourne Cup.

Lot 237 Pensee Secrete is an unraced 3 yo filly by Green Tune and Pine Chip. Pine Chip is full sister to Peintre Celebre.


And here are the lots consigned by Aga Khan Studs: http://www.agakhanstuds.com/sale/public.asp

Friday, June 3, 2011

62 products of 2010 for sale in Argentina

Argentinean firm RaceHorse will held an auction of 2010 products in Stud La Mission (Argentina) june 18th, 2011.

There will be a total of 62 products from stallions such as Storm Surge (17), Art Master (16), Majestic Warrior (10), Honour and Glory (9) and Johannesburg (7) and Giant's Causeway (5).

Some lots are:

Lot 3. Liwen Zulu is a bay colt. [Giant's Causeway-Potrafras(POtrillon)], half brother to Flag Frances [Flag Down], winner of the Gran Criterium (Gr- 1 - ARG).


Lot 4 Panera, [Giant's Causeway-Karolinska] is a chestnut filly. Karolinska [2002] is two times G2 winner in Argentina.


Lot 5 Rafaelino, a bay colt [Giant's Causeway-Helisangela(Fast Gold)]. Helisangela is Gr. 1 winner in Brazil (Gran Premio Int. Organización Sudamericana de Fomento de Pura Sangre de Carrera - OSAF - BRZ-1, 2nd GP Zelia Gonzaga Peixoto de Castro - BRZ-1; 2nd Gran Premio Diana - BRZ-1; etc.). The second dam of Rafaelino, Vassy was also second in the Premio Diana - BRZ-1

Lot 7. Mucha Gloria, a bay filly [Honour and Glory-Mersa] is half sister to El Noi, winner of the Gran Premio Estrellas Sprint (Gr. 1 - ARG)

Here is the catalogue: http://www.racehorse.com.ar/remates_pdf/18062011.pdf

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Breeding Stock Sale in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Arturo Bullrich)

The Argentinian company Arturo Bullrich S.A. will hold a breeding stock auction in the Palermo Racetrack, June 21th, 2011. A total of 54 horses will be presented, including broodmares, broodmare prospects, products of 2009 and 2010, horses in training and stallions prospects.

Some of the lots are

Lot 5. Sai Tirando (USA, 2007) [Leroidesanimaux-Encandiladora]. a bay filly, winnner in San Isidro. In training. Her dam is G2 winner and G1 placed in Argentina and comes from the family of Esnaola [dam of Halo Ola, Sebi Halo, Jacky Halo]

Lot 15. Urucubaca (ARG, 2008) [Peintre Celebre-Lovely Celina(Sihpon)] is a chestnut filly in training, unraced. Her 3rd dam is Mysterious (Epsom Oaks, 1,000 Guineas, Yorkshire Oaks, etc.

Lot 48. Sendintheclowns (BRA, 2006) [Know Heights-Heavenly Dancer(Fitzcarraldo)] is a Gr.1 winner (Gran Premio M.A. Martínez de Hoz, Gr. 1, Feb. 2011) and Gr. 1 placed (second in the GP Carlos Pellegrini, 2010], full brother to Princesa Carina (Gr. 2 winner in ARG) and half brother to Out of Control (Vettori), group 1 performer in Brazil and USA and Notre Dame (Royal Academy) (Gr. 3 winner in Brazil).

Lot. 53 is Successful Affair [ARG, 2005] [Successful Appeal-Stone Flower(Storm Bird)], a bay horse, G1 winner (Premio General San Martín - G1 ARG). Sold as an stallion prospect.

Lot 54. is Mestre [ARG, 2005] [Easing Along-Originaria(Roy)], a chestnut horse, three times Gr. 1 placed in Argentina, including 2nd in the GP Estrellas Classic G1 (to City Banker), 2nd in the GP. República Argentina G1. He is sold as an stallion prospect.

Here is the catalogue in PDF:
http://www.abullrichsa.com/pdfs/BS_JUNIO.pdf

Friday, May 27, 2011

Pure Prize and Giant's Causeway top the San Isidro Million Sales in Argentina

Lot 5. the filly Renaceré [Pure Prize-Jacky Halo], was the maximum price of the three days San Isidro Million Sales in Buenos Aires, organized by Arg-Sales. She was consigned by Haras Nación Irlanda and bought by Starting Gate Stables in 610,000 argentinian pesos. Her dam, Jacky Halo, is Gr. 3 placed in Argentina and sister to Gr.1 winners Sebi Halo, Halo Ola and Snapy Halo.

Two products of Giant's Causeway realized 270,000 pesos each.
Lot 14. De Cero [Giant's Causeway-Devil's Grin(Devil's Bag)], a colt, was consigned by La Mission and sold to Alfredo Gaitán Dassié. The third dam of De Cero is Oil Fable, dam of Cara Raffaela (the dam of Bernardini (Preakness Stakes, Gr. 1).

Lot. 37, Pryanka, a filly by Giant's Causeway and Floridana(Woodman), also realized 270,000 pesos with same consignor and buyer as Lot 14. Pryanka is half sister to Climay (Gr. 1 winner in Argentina).

The web Turfdiario has the complete results:
1st session, 1st session (cont).

Second session, Second session (cont.)

Third session

A colt by Noble Causeway was the top of the Goresbridge sale

Lot 77, consigned by Powerstown Stud and bought by BBA Ireland, a bay colt by Noble Causeway and Lusi Pond (Elusive Quality) was the top lot of the Goresbridge breeze-up sale of May 20th, reaching 130,000 euros.

The second highest price was that of Lot 62, a bay colt by Royal Applause and Tychy, consigned by Torard House Stud and bought by Gary Moore Racing in 90,000 euros.

The total amount of sales was 1,593,650 euros, up from 1,129,800 in 2010. There were 148 catalogued products (136 in 2010), with 21 withdrawn, 127 on offer and 116 sold.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Loughtown Stud for sale in auction June 29th

Loughtown Stud, a 171 acres stud in Kildare, Ireland, will be sold in auction June 29th by Goffs Country, the branch of Goffs for equine properties.

It includes a ranch style bungalow and 4 staff residences. Loughtown Stud is owned by Felipe Hinojosa, owner also of Dehesa de Milagro in Spain and Chevington Stud in Newmarket.

More info, photos and videos here:
http://www.goffscountry.com/property/?p=28

HIP#9: A two year old filly for sale

Benemeritum (SPA) [Dyhim Diamond-Tennesi(Policy Matter), a bay filly, foaled in 2009



by Dyhim Diamond [Night Shift-Ciboulette(Homing)] Sire of: Turtle Bowl (Gr. 1 Prix Jean Prat) , Bannaby (Gr.1 Prix du Cadran), etc.

1st dam
Tennessi (SPA, Policy Matter), unraced. Own sister to Shiva. Dam of
- Karuna (filly, Limpid). 2 placings in 7 starts at three.
- Larraintzar (filly, Leadership). 1 placing at 2 in Madrid.
- Belate (filly, Dyhim Diamond). One win and 8 placings in 9 starts at two and three (2011), including 2nd in the Premio Copa de Criadores, 2nd in the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 Guineas). In training.

2nd dam
Isla Cristina (Lorgot). 6 wins at 3 and 4, including Premio Kutxa
Dam of 2 winners
- Shiva, winner of the Criterium Nacional, 2 placings. Dam of: Dody (Benne's Son), 1 win at 3 in 4 starts; Jakemate (Denver County), 2 wins, including Copa de Criadores. In training.
- Envido (Palm Island). 6 wins and 12 placings in Spain and in France.

3ª Madre
Barraca(SPA) (El Gaucho), 4 wins, 10 placings. winner of the Criterium Nacional. 4th in the Premio Valderas (Spanish 1,000 guineas). Dam of winners.


Contact for HIP#9: e-mail

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

BBAG Spring sale in Germany, June 3rd

German Company BBAG will hold its Spring Breeze-up sale on Friday June 3rd in Baden-Baden, with a total of 112 products for sale. Sire include: Samum, Oasis Dream, Desert Prince, Kris Kin, Shirocco

The catalogue can be found here:
http://www.bbag-sales.de/Downloads.html&lan_id=2

Sunday, May 22, 2011

HIP #8: Broodmare for sale: Sophie Gardens

Sophia Gardens (GB), a chestnut mare, [Barathea-Lovely Lyca(Night Shift)
Race record: winner of 9 races at 4 to 6 years in GB and in Germany and
£29,591 and placed 9 times.

1st Dam: Lovely Lyca(GB), won 2 races at 3 years and £8897 and placed twice; Own sister to Barboukh (GB); dam of seven winners from 9 runners and 9 living foals of racing age viz
- Jeanmaire (IRE) (2003 f. by Dansili (GB)), won 1 race at 2 years and £28,524 and placed 8 times including third in EBF Dick Poole Stakes, Salisbury, L.
- Sophia Gardens (GB) (2004 f. by Barathea (IRE)), see above.
- Topiary Red (GB) (2002 g. by Zafonic (USA)), won 5 races at 4, 5 and 7 years at home and in Slovakia and £14,124 and placed 3 times.
-Polish Off (GB) (1998 g. by Polish Precedent (USA)), won 1 race at 3 years and £10,527 and placed 10 times.
Brooksby (GB) (2006 f. by Diktat (GB)), won 1 race at 2 years, £6739, placed 8 times.
- Lyca Ballerina (GB) (2001 f. by Marju (IRE)), won 1 race at 3 years and £10,168 and placed 7 times; dam of a winner viz-
POSE (IRE), 2 races at 3 years, 2010 and £15,220 and placed 4 times.
- Island Rhapsody (GB) (2007 f. by Bahamian Bounty (GB)), won 1 race at 3 years, 2010 and placed twice.
- Old Tom (IRE) (2000 g. by Bering), placed once at 2 years.
- Melbury (GB) (2008 f. by Diktat (GB)), ran a few times at 2 years, 2010.

2nd Dam
Turban (Glint of Gold), won 2 races at 3 years and £7040 and placed twice; dam of eight winners from 10 runners and 13 foals of racing age including
- Barboukh (GB) (f. by Night Shift (USA)), won 2 races at 3 years and £19,098 including Fern Hill Rated Handicap, Ascot, L., placed 4 times; dam of winners: Barbola (USA), won Prix Exbury, Saint-Cloud, Gr.3 and third in Premio Presidente della Repubblica, Rome, Gr.1.
Favoured (GB), placed once at 2 years; dam of Oshu Crown (UAE), winner in
Japan, third in Japan Dirt Derby, Ohi, L.; Burqa (GB), unraced; dam of Sir Lando (GB), 1 race at 3 years, 2010 in Norway and £78,014 and placed second in Subaru Norsk Derby, Ovrevoll, L.
- Papaha (FR) (f. by Green Desert (USA)), won 1 race at 3 years and £12,891, placed second in Golden Daffodil Stakes, Chepstow, L.; dam of winners.
- Tricorne (GB) (f. by Green Desert (USA)), won 1 race at 2 years and £7620, placed third in St Hugh's Stakes, Newbury, L.; dam of winners: Norwegian Pride (FR), won HSBC Trinhaus Burkhardt Riemer Meile, Munich, L.
- Old California (IRE), won 2 races at 3 years, £19,829; also won 1 race over hurdles.
-Turban Heights (IRE), won 3 races at 3 and 4 years and £14,177 and placed twice.
- First Son (IRE), won 2 races at 3 and 4 years and £11,367.
- Paris in the fall (IRE), won 1 race at 3 years and placed twice; dam of winners: Exceedingly French (AUS), won St Albans Stakes, Moonee Valley, L.

3rd Dam: Cockade. Winner of 1 race at three. Own sister to Camden Town and High Top. dam of seven winners from 8 runners and 10 foals of racing age, including:
- Old Vic. Champion older horse in Europe in 1990. Won 6 races at 2 and 3 including, Irish Derby, Curragh, Gr. 1, Prix du Jockey Club, Chantilly, Gr. 1, Chester Vase, Gr. 3 and Classic Trial, Sandown Park. Gr. 3; sire
- Splash of Colour. winner of 3 races at 3 and 4, including EBF Royal Whip Stakes, Curragh, Gr. 3 and Prix Foy Escada, Longchamp, Gr. 3

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

San Isidro Million Sale, 22, 24 and 26 May 2011, Buenos Aires (Arg-Sales)

The argentinian company Arg-Sales holds an auction the days 22, 24 and 26 of May in Buenos Aires, with 287 products foaled in 2009.

Here is the index of the complete catalogue:
http://www.arg-sales.com/2011/0522SIM/sim.htm, here is the complete catalog in PDF: http://www.arg-sales.com/2011/0522SIM/SIM.pdf

Index to day 1: http://www.arg-sales.com/2011/0522SIM/dia1.htm
Index to day 2: http://www.arg-sales.com/2011/0522SIM/dia2.htm
Index to day 3: http://www.arg-sales.com/2011/0522SIM/dia3.htm


Sires include: Aptitude (USA) (9 products), Art Master (USA) (12), Catcher in the Rye (19), Easing Along (7), Footstepsinthesand (16), Giant's Causeway (11), Honour and Glory (24), Interprete (4), Johannesburg (12), Southern Halo (5), Storm Surge (9), Thunder Gulch (11) and Van Nistelrooy (12), among others

Some lots:
Lot #1 Fijadisimo is a colt by Giant's Causeway and Fiereze. He is half brother to Fiesta Lady (GP Selección Gr. 1 in ARG, 2nd in UAE 1,000 guineas G2 in UAE). First dam and second dam also Gr. 1 performers.

Lot #12 Notak, is a chestnut colt, by Giant's Causeway and Nortak (GP de Potrancas, Gr. 1 ARG and GP 1,000 Guineas, Gr. 1 ARG). His second dam was broodmare of the year in Argentina.

Lot #22 Kuna, a bay colt Easing Along-Indianita (GP E Acebal G1 ARG and Gran Premio Criadores G1 ARG). He is half brother to Indio Glorioso (ARG), by Honour and Glory (GP Jockey Club G1 ARG, GP 2000 Guineas G1 ARG)

Lot #23 Beaury Mission, a bay filly by Aptitude and Beauty Melody. Beauty Melody is winner of the GP Internacional Ciudad de Buenos Aires (G1 ARG).

Lot #37 Bryanka is a filly by Giant's Causeway and Floridana. She is half sister to Climay (GP General San Martín G1) and Doherty (Gr. 1 placed)

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Goresbridge (Ireland) flat breeze-up sale, May 19-.20

Goresbridge Horse Sales in Ireland organizes a Flat Breeze-Up sale the days 19 (breeze-up) and 20 (sale) of May 2011.

The sires of the 2yos include Moss Vale, Barathea, Whipper, High Chaparral, Cape Cross, Ifraaj, Peintre Celebre, Dalakhani, Holy Roman Emperor, Shirocco, Motivator, Librettist, One Cool Cat, Aussie Rules, Refuse to Bend, etc.


Some interesting lots are:

Lot 2. a bay colt by Whipper. 2nd. dam is Kartajana, multiple Gr.1 winner-placed

Lot 11. a bay filly. Her dam is own sister to Proud Citizen (2nd Kentucky Derby, 3rd Preakness Stakes). 3rd dam: Own sister to La Prevoyante.

Lot 21. a chestnut filly. by Footstepsinthesand. 2nd dam: Safita.

Lot 42. a bay filly by Peintre Celebre. half to two Gr. 3 winners

Lot 55. a bay filly by Namid. 1st dam is half sister to Wandesta and De Quest.

Lot. 79. a bay filly by Strategic Prince. 2nd dam, Passamaquody is own sister to Navajo Princess

Lot 95. a bay filly by Danroad. 2nd dam is Grenzen. 1st dam is own sister to Twilight Agenda.

Lot 106. Filly, by Aussie Rules. Half to Innit (IRE) (Gr. 2 winner)

Lot 113. bay colt by Manduro. 3rd dam: Fanfreluche.


Here is the catalogue: http://www.irishhorse.com/Catalogues/BreezeUp.pdf

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Mixed sale in Uruguay, April 30th

Oribe Remates holds a mixed auction this Saturday April 30th in the Estación de Montas Paraná Guazú. The sale includes a total of 100 thoroughbreds, including 50 broodmares.

Here is the reference and here is the catalogue (in Spanish).

The horses are from Haras Adema, Caraguatá, Cerro Colorado, El arbolito, El manantial, El Recreo-Rio San Juan, La Horqueta, Las Higueras, Los Primos and Prestigio.

Some interesting lots are:
lot 30: Facameofavor (BRZ, 2000) [Candy Stripes-Native Charm]. her dam is sister to Fausse Monnaie, multiple Gr. 1 winner in Brazil.
Lot 50: Victoriosa (URU, 2005). [Vicario-Look Out] is half sister to Escolaso (Essayons), two times Gr. 1 winner in Uruguay.
Lot 101: Esiliada (URU) [El Esgrimista-Charita Queen] is the dam of Reprogramada (Gr.1 winner) and full sister to Estremista (two times Gr. 1 winner)

Sunday, April 24, 2011

HIP#7: Broodmare for sale: Red Nose [Withdrawn]

Hip #7 is Red Nose (FR), a bay mare, foaled April 1th 2006, [Sulamani-Rain Lily(Red Ransom)]
[WITHDRAWN]

Race record: unraced.

1st. Dam: Rain Lily (IRE, 2000) (Red Ransom). 2 wins, winner at 3 and placed twice, also winner at 4 in Switzerland. Dam of:
- Red Nose (see above)
- Runaway (GER, 2007), colt by Slickly, 3 wins at 3
- Red Shuffle (colt, 2009, by Big Shuffle)

2nd Dam: Charlock (IRE, 1993) (Nureyev). winner at 3 and placed 4 times, incl. 3rd Trusted Partner Matron S., Gr. 3., Brownston Stud S. L. and Solonaway Race, L. dam of 2 winners from 4 runners:
- Wood White (UAE, 2002), filly by Timber Country. Unraced. broodmare
- Ryker (2006, IRE), chestnut gelding, by Halling, 2 wins at 4 (2010) in Greece.
- Confiding (USA). dam of a winner: ELOISE (IND): won S A Poonawalla Multi Million, L., 3rd Fillies' Trial S., L.


3rd dam: Charmante (USA, 1985) (Alydar). 3 wins at 2 to 4 years in Ireland and in U.S.A. and £28,130 inc. Wassl Race, Leopardstown, L.;
dam of 7 winners from 10 runners and 12 foals inc.
- Amulette (GB): 2 wins at 3 years in France and £16,010; dam of 2 winners inc.: Tropical Illusion (AUS): winner, 2009 in Australia.
- Alinova (USA): 2 wins at 3 years and £11,017; dam of 5 winners inc.: Mendavia (SPA): winner, 2010 in Spain;
- Devotion To Duty (IRE): winner at 3 years, 2009.
- Zobaida (IRE): winner at 3 years; dam of 3 winners: Dand Nee (USA): 3 wins at 5 and 6 years, 2008 and £27,920; also winner of a N.H. Flat Race at 3 years. Aldaado (IRE): 2 wins at 3 years, 2009 and £7017. Agamard (GB): winner at 4 years and £9237; also winner over hurdles and £6642.
- Dragontina (USA): ran on the flat in France; dam of 3 winners inc.: AL DRAGON (JPN): won Nagoya Daishoten, Nagoya, L.
- Charmingly (USA): ran 3 times; dam of 2 winners: Bab At The Bowster (IRE): 3 wins at 2 years, 2009 and £32,053; Full of Love (IRE): 2 wins at 3 years, 2009 and £13,746.


4th dam: French Charmer (USA, Le Fabuleux): 5 wins in USA and 197,475 USD, incl. Del Mar Oaks, Gr. 2 and San Clemente S., 2nd Matinee S. 3rd Ramona H., Gr. 2, Wilshire H., Gr.,3 and 4th Honeymoon H. Gr. 2. Dam of 4 winners incl:
- ZILZAL (USA). Champion 3 y/o miler in Europe in 1989. 5 wins and 397,607 pounds, incl. Queen Elizabeth II S. Gr. 1, Swettenham Stud Sussex S., Gr. 1, Jersey S. Gr. 3 and Van Gees Criterion S., Gr. 3; sire.


Asking price: 3,800 euros

Contact for HIP 7 European Bloodstock Connnection / Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Horses in training sale in Buenos Aires, May 3rd 2011

The company Arg-Sales will hold an auction of horses in training in the San Isidro racetrack, with a total of 60 horses, including 5 fillies from the Haras Firmamento and also products from Stud 1912, Stud Phillipson, Stud El Alfalfar, Stud Identic, Stud Mondesir, Stud Creole, Stud Carampangue, Stud Vacación, Stud Al Rashid,..

Here is the page announcing the sale, with links to individual hips: http://www.arg-sales.com/2011/0503/0503.htm

And here is the Catalogue in PDF.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Copa Bullrich auction in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 8, 9 and 10 Mayo 2011

A total of 232 products born in 2009 will be presented in the three-days sale. The stallion most represented is Not for Sale, with 26 products, followed by Giant's Causeway (13), Honour and Glory (12), Mutakddim (11), Orpen (11), Aptitude (10), El Corredor (9), Pure Prize (9), Easing along (9), Johannesburg (8), Alpha Plus (8).

Also represented are stallions: Southern Halo, Roman Ruler, Awesome Again, The Leopard, Lode, Tiznow, Malibu Moon, Luhuk, Perfectperformance, El Prado, Van Nistelrooy, Footstepsinthesand, Slew Gin Fizz, Put it Back, Lasting Approval, Catcher in the Rye, Manipulator, Interprete, Sunray Spirit, Indygo Shiner.

Here is the catalogue:
Copa Bullrich catalogue, 8, 9 and 10 of May 2011.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

HIP #6 Broodmare for sale: La Calera (GER)

SOLD



Broodmare for sale: LA CALERA, a chestnut mare, (GER, 2001) Big Shuffle - La Luce by Niniski, 1 win at 3, 6 placings, incl. 3rd in Grosser Preis der Düsseldorfer Immobilienwirtschaft, N.L. Düsseldorf - GAG 77.5 kg.

Dam of 5 foals, 2 runners, 1 winner:
- Liandra (2006, filly by Pentire (GB)), 4 wins 3 to 5 in France and Germany GAG 71 kg.
- Licaro (2008 colt, Desert Prince (IRE)), in Training.
- Liberio (2009 colt, Desert Prince (IRE)), in Training.
- N.N. (2010 filly, Desert Prince (IRE)).
With a foal at feet, a chestnut filly by LINNGARI) (foaled 21 April 2011).


La Calera (GER, 2001)


Chestnut filly, Linngari-LaCalera. foaled 21 April 2011

1st dam: La Luce (GB), unraced
Dam of 2 winners inc:
Le Medaaly (2002 H. v. Medaaly (GB)), 1 win at 2, 2nd in Preis des Lotto in
Bayern - Charly Seiff, N.L. 3rd in Stall Blankenese Orakel der Dreijährigen, L., Mülheim, Magna Austrian Derby, L.-AUT, Trial Stakes (2000 Guineas), L.-AUT - GAG 86 kg.

2nd dam. La Joie, 1 win at 3, 1 placing.
Dam of 2 winners incl.:
Lion d'Or, 4 wins 3 to 5 in Switzerland

3rd dam Lorchen (Exbury), 1 win at 3, 3rd in Ford H-P.Deutscher Stutenpreis, Gr.3, Hannover, Jacobs-Kaffee-Rennen, L., Baden-Baden - GAG 85.5 kg.
Dam of 9 winners incl.:
- LOGAN, 11 wins incl. Silbernes Band der Ruhr, L., Mülheim (zweimal), 16 placings incl. 3rd in Milka Steher Cup, L., Baden-Baden - GAG 92 kg.
- Lorcan, 7 wins 2 to 6, 3rd in Arag Junioren-Preis, N.L. Mülheim - GAG 85 kg.

4th dam Loire (Neckar), 4 wins at 2 and 3, full sister to LILIE, LITTLE SLAM. GAG 80 kg.
Dam of 12 winners incl.:
- LOISACH, Champion-3 y/o filly in 1974 in Germany, 6 wins in Germany and in Belgium incl. Preis der Diana, Gr.2, Mülheim, Ludwig Goebel Erinnerungsrennen, Gr.3, 2nd. in Aral-Pokal, Gr.1, Schwarzgold-Renn (1000 Guineas), Gr.3 - GAG 98 kg. [Dam of LAS VEGAS, Champion 3 y/o filly in 1984 in Germany, 8 wins at 2 and 3 Aral-Pokal, Gr.1, 126.Preis der Diana, Gr.2, 100.Deutsches St.Leger Gr.2, 57.Deutscher Stutenpreis, Gr.3 - GAG 101 kg; LOBSTER (FR), G. P. der Stadt Mülheim a.d. Ruhr, L. GAG 94.5 kg. ; OBELIA, Brinkhoff's No 1 Rennen, L., Gelsenkirchen GAG 76 kg.; Lohe, 2nd in P. der Diana, Gr.2 - GAG 90kg. (dam of LOKATOR (Eug Furst zu Oettingen Wallerstein Mem, L. - GAG 83kg 2nd dam of LIMERICK BOY (P. des Gestüts Wiesenhof, Gr.3 - GAG 95kg), LAMBADA(Concord Uhren Preis, L. GAG 90.5kg), 3d dam of LOVELY TIGER (Großer Freiberger Premium-Preis, L. GAG 90kg; LASIRA (Wettenleip Preis der Dreijahrigen, L. - GAG 87.5kg). 4th dam of LINDENTHALER (Grosser Preis der Krefelder Wirtschaft - Dr. Burch - Memorial, Gr. 3; BMW Preis Düsseldorf – Junioren-Preis, L., Düsseldorf, in 2010).
- LA TOUR, 5 wins incl. Deutsches St Leger, Gr.2, Großer Preis von Dortmund, Gr.3, 2nd in Deutsches Derby, Gr.1, - GAG 99 kg. Sire.
- LAHN, 6 wins incl. Deutscher Stutenpreis, Bremen - GAG 88 kg.
- LORIMER, 4 wins incl. Uwe Scherping-Erinnerungsrennen, Gr.3, 3rd in Großer Preis von Berlin, Gr.1, Düsseldorf - GAG 97 kg. Sire
- LECH (FR), 8 wins in Germany and Belgium incl. Prix le Vase d'Or, L.; 3 wins over hurdles - GAG 86 kg.
- LUTZOW, 4 wins incl. Otto-Schmidt-Rennen, L. GAG 83.5 kg


Asking price: 7,000 euros.
Contact: Ulrike Castle

Monday, April 4, 2011

HIP #5: Broodmare for sale: Tobago (GER) (Sold)

HIP# 5, Broodmare for sale: Tobago (GER, 2000) [Big Shuffle-Tirana(Esclavo)], a bay mare, winner at 2, Preis der R+V Versicherung, (N.L.) Neuss, 2nd in Grosser Preis der Dússeldorfer Immobilienwirtschaft, N. L. Düsseldorf. 45,103 euros. GAG 78,5 kg.

Dam of 3 foals: incl.
-Targos (colt, 2008, Desert Prince) in training
-Tudorville (filly, 2010, Desert Prince)
With a foal at feet, a bay colt by Tertullian (USA)(foaled 14 April 2011).

Tobago (GER, 2000)


chestnut colt, 14 April 2011. [Tertullian-Tobago]


1st dam: Tirana. 2 wins at 3. 9 placings, GAG 81 kg.
Dam of 7 winners, including:
- TOBAGO
- Ticiano (1992, male, Big Shuffle) 6 wins, 12 placings GAG 79,5 kg
- Texas Melody (1999, filly, Lavirco) 1 win at 2. 11 placings; 2 wins over hurdles. GAG 88 kg

2nd dam: Thuswinde, 3 starts at 2. Full sister to Thumelung
Dam of 8 winners:
- Traummaid (filly, 1988, Riboprince) 3 wins at 3 including Gontard-Rennen, L, Baden-Baden, 5 placings. GAG 87 kh [Dam of:Tennessy Lady, 2 wins at 3, 6 placings, incl. 3rd in Preis der Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf, L. GAG 87 kg; Tennessee Flame, 6 placings incl. 3rd in Preis der DEEW21-BBAG Auktionsrennen, N. L., Dortmund, GAG 81,5 kg; Tennessee Girl, 3 wins at 3. GAG 78 kg.]
- Traumquelle, 2 wins, 5 placings [Dam of: Tokara (1 win and dam of Traviano - P. Cerestar-Herzog von Ratibor Rennen, L. GAG 85,5 kg), Triana (2 wins at 2 and 3, 3rd in Preis der Mülheimer Wirtschaft, N. L. GAG 82 kg]
- Thurina 1 win at 2. 1 placing, GAG 72,5 kg [Dam of: TAMARINA. 5 wins at 2 and 3. incl. Berberis Rennen, L., 4 placings incl. 2nd in Preis der Landeshaupstadt, L., 3rd in Bonnfinanz Früjahrs Stuten Preis, LO., GAG 86 kg; TESSARA 2 wins at 3. incl. Frankenheim Alt-Pokal (L), 2 in Preis der R+V Versicherung, N. L. GAG 83 kg; TIRAJANA. 2 wins at 2 and 3. incl. Dortmunder Stutenpreis-Paul Wiegmann Mem, L. 2nd in Ludwig Goebels-Erinnerungsrennen, Gr. 3 (GAG 86 kg. Dam of TEDO (co-champion 3 y/o in 2005 in Italy, Listed winner, 2nd in Santa Anita Derby (Gr. 2)]


3rd dam: Thusma. unraced
Dam of 6 winners including:
- THUMELUNG, 5 wins, incl. Kölner Früjahrs-Ausgleich, L., P. der Westdeutschen Landesbank, L. 3rd in Henckel-Rennen, Gr. 2, Furstenbergt Rennen, Gr. 3, 4th in Deutsches St. Leger, Gr. 2 GAG 86,5 kg.


Pedigree of Tobago in pedigreequery

Asking price: 7,000 euros.
Contact: Ulrike Castle

HIP #4: A yearling filly [Sakhee-Celsius(Gulch)]

Hip number 3 is a bay filly foaled April 30th 2010. [Sakhee-Celsius(Gulch)]
SOLD
1st dam. Celsius (USA, 2004). unraced. Dam of:
- Ketty (GB, 2009), filly by Halling.

2nd Dam: ENGLAND'S ROSE (USA) by Nureyev. Winner of 5 races in USA and 136,686 USD, including Chaposa Springs Handicap, Calder (Gr. 3) and Lady Sonata Stakes, Calder, second in Sigrun Handicap, Calder.
dam of two winners from 4 runners and 6 foals of racing age:
- SUN SPRINKLES (USA) winner of 5 races at 4 in Saudi Arabia and 13 placings.
- SPEIGHTFUL LADY (USA, 2007) filly by Speighstown, winner of 1 race at 2 in USA
- Gulch's Rose (USA), placed 5 times at 3 years.
- Dawn Sun (USA), placed once in Australia

3rd dam: Infringe (USA) winner of 1 race in USA and placed 5 times, including third in Starlet Stakes, Hollywod Park, Gr. 1.
dam of eight winners from 10 runners and 10 foals of racing age;
- ENGLAND'S ROSE (see above)
- LINGER (USA), winner of 9 races in USA
- CONEJO (USA), winner of 4 races in USA
- GULF TIDE (USA), winner of 3 races in USA
- MOMMA IN LAW (USA), winner of 3 races in USA; dam of winners [Maid of Oak (USA), winner to 2009 in Canada; IF MOMMA AINT HAPPY (USA), winner in Canada).
- THREESIXTYSECURITY (USA), winner of 2 races at 3 and 5 in USA, placed 4 times
- STARBANK (USA), winner of 2 races in USA; sire in USA
- STONE TINA (USA), winner of 2 racs in Argentina
- Chasse (USA) placed 3 times in USA; dam of winners [SPECTACULAR LIGHT (USA), winner in USA; EARLY MORNIN LIGHT (USA), winner in UAE; MYSTERY TRAIN (USA), winner in USA
- Di Grazia Girl (USA), placed once in USA, dam of a winner [ALLEGRETTO (USA), winner to 2010 in USA)


Asking price: 8,000 euros (negotiable)

Contact: European Bloodstock Connnection / Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Sunday, March 27, 2011

HIP #3: A yearling colt [Dubai Destination-Winter Whirl(Diesis)]

A chestnut colt, foaled April 25th 2010 [Dubai destination-Winter Whirl(Diesis)]
Sold


1st dam:
WINTER WHIRL(USA), unraced.
Dam of 1 runner from 2 foals of racing age:
- Vladan (GB) (2008, gelding by Tiger Hill), ran twice in 2010 in the Czech Republic. Placed at three (2011).
- 2007, filly by High Chaparral
- 2009, filly by Librettist (USA)

2nd dam.
ICE BALLET (IRE). Listed winner (Prix Occitanie-Trophee Geny Courses, La Teste de Buch, L. Own sister to FADEYEV. Dam of three winners from 4 runners and 6 foals of racing age:
- CHAMPERY (USA) (g, by Bahri). Winner of 3 races at 2 and 3 in GB and Italy, including Premio Tullio Righetti, Rome, (L), placed 4 times includingd second in lingfieldpark.co.uk International Trial, Linfield Park, L, third in Mehl-Mulhens Rennen (German 2000 Guineas), Cologne, Gr. 2 and Weatherbys Bank Stonehenge Stakes, Salisbury, L.
- Para Elisa (IRE) (Halling). three wins in France and Spain, 64,370 euros. Broodmare
- Frost Fair (GB)

3rd dam
SKATING. Won 3 races at 3 including Lapis Stakes, Phoenix Park, L., placed second in Budweiser Pretty Polly Stakes, Curragh, Gr. 2, Deutscher Stutenpreis, Hannover, Gr. 3, third in Meld Stakes, Curragh, Gr. 3 and Curragh Cup, Curragh, L. Dam of four winners from 5 runners ant 7 foals of racing age including:
- FADEYEV (USA), won 3 races at 2 and 3 in France, including Prix de Fontainebleau, Longchamp. Gr. 3 and Prix Thomas Bryon, Saint Cloud, Gr. 3, placed 4 times, including second in Prix Messidor, Maisons Laffite, Gr. 3 and third in Hollywood Derby, Hollywood Park, Gr. 1. Sire.
- ICE BALLET (IRE). see above.
- ICE POOL (USA). won 1 race and placed twice in three starts. Dam of winners.


Asking price: 8,000 euros (negotiable)

Contact: European Bloodstock Connnection / Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Breeze-up and HIT sale this saturday in Madrid

Here is the report:
Breeze-up and HIT sale this Saturday March 26th in Madrid, La Zarzuela racecourse.