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