Michael Ross finds plenty to whet the appetite in the DBS Premier Yearling Sales catalogue
Four years ago Doncaster Bloodstock Sales changed the name of their St Leger Sales, which is now known as the Premier Yearling Sales, acknowledging the fact that this auction is nowadays held at the end of August, two weeks before the Doncaster St Leger race meeting.
This year’s Doncaster’s Premier Yearling Sales will be held at the DBS Sales Complex on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 26th and 27th. Bidding at Doncaster is nowadays in pounds sterling.
As usual, there are many entries from Ireland among the 502 candidates, and all yearlings sold at this auction and at the new Silver Sales, will be eligible for the DBS Premier Yearling Stakes, with a first prize of £125,000 and scheduled to be run at York in mid-August 2015.
Many of the lots on offer will be eligible for the new Plus 10 bonus scheme and further details will be available on the sales ground.
On the following day, Thursday, August 28th, DBS will stage their new Silver Yearling Sales, with another 137 quality entries.This replaces the St Leger Festival Sales, which used to be held two weeks later, early in September.
Managing director Henry Beeby, now also the chief executive of Goffs, has reminded buyers that Doncaster Bloodstock Sales are enjoying another very successful year in 2014, with many group race winners including Sole Power and Olympic Glory.
DBS are selling the yearlings in alphabetical order of their dams and they again expect to attract all the top buyers to the Premier Sales, which ends a few days before the start of the Keeneland September Sale.
The star-studded catalogue contains yearlings by many of the leading sires, among them Sea The Stars, Mastercraftsman, Pivotal, Royal Applause, Acclamation, Dutch Art, Kyllachy, Kodiac, Holy Roman Emperor, High Chaparral, Nayef, Lawman, Oasis Dream and American stars Leroidesanimaux and Hard Spun.
TOP VENDORS
Lot 8 b f by Zebedee out of Nightbird (Night Shift). From Tally-Ho Stud. Half-sister to four winners. Dam won two listed races. Family of Footstepsinthesand and Power.
Lot 25 b c by Equiano out of Owdbetts (High Estate). From Tally-Ho Stud. Half-brother to seven winners, including Group 3 star Ratio, also to dam of Ladies Are Forever.
Lot 69 b c by Zebedee out of Refuse To Give Up (Refuse To Bend). From Tally-Ho Stud. Half-brother to Snap Shots (2yo winner 2014, Group 2 placed). Dam half-sister to dam of Mount Nelson.
Lot 70 b c by Pivotal out of Regal Salute (Medicean). From Trickledown Stud. First produce. Dam winning sister to Regional Council (Group 3 Anglesey Stakes). Grandam sister to Regal Rose.
Lot 72 b c by Sea The Stars out of Ripples Maid (Dansili). From Trickledown Stud. Dam won two listed races, half-sister to Peak To Creek (Group 3 Horris Hill Stakes).
Lot 80 ch f by Equiano out of Rose Street (Street Cry). From Catridge Farm Stud. Dam half-sister to Ecclesiastical (Group 1 Hong Kong Mile). Grandam half-sister to Lear Fan.
Lot 100 b c by Makfi out of Santa Agata (Anabaa). From The Castlebridge Consignment. First produce. Dam listed-placed winner, half-sister to dual group winner Common World.
Lot 106 b c by Royal Applause out of Semaphore (Zamindar). From Trickledown Stud. Half-brother to two winners. Grandam Blue Duster champion 2yo filly, own-sister to Group 1 star Zieten.
Lot 190 b c by Hard Spun out of Truart (Yes It’s True). From Hillwood Stud. Half-brother to three winners. Dam won in USA, third Grade 2 Adirondack Stakes.
Lot 201 b c by Medicean out of Violet (Mukaddamah). From Rathbarry Stud. Half-brother to five winners, including Starlarks (Grade 2 San Clemente Handicap). Dam won two races.
Lot 206 b c by Paco Boy out of Waypoint (Cadeaux Genereux). From Catridge Farm Stud. Half-brother to three winners, including Never A Doubt (Group 2 Prix Robert Papin, dam of Royal Confidence).
Lot 214 gr f by Dark Angel out of Xarzee (Xaar). From The Castlebridge Consignment. Half-sister to two winners. Dam half-sister to Paco Boy (Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, Group 1 Lockinge Stakes).
Lot 307 b c by Compton Place out of Church Melody (Oasis Dream). From Catridge Farm Stud. Half-brother to 2yo winner in 2014. Dam half-sister to Gospel Choir, out of Grade 1 star Chorist.
Lot 330 b f by Canford Cliffs out of Dashing Beauty (Daggers Drawn). From Glenvale Stud. Dam winning half-sister to two listed scorers and to dam of Group 2 hero Captain Marvelous.
Lot 335 b c by Lilbourne Lad out of Defensive Boast (El Gran Senor). From Rathbarry Stud. Half-brother to 3 winners. Dam won in USA, half-sister to champion Les Arcs (Grade 1 Darley July Cup).
Lot 342 gr c by Rock of Gibraltar out of Diamond Line (Linamix). From Hillwood Stud. Half-brother to four winners. Dam own-sister to Diamond Mix and Diasilixa (Group winners in France).
Lot 347 br c by Zebedee out of Duchess of Foxland (Medecis). From Tally-Ho Stud. First produce. Dam listed winner in Ireland, placed twice in Group races.
Lot 385 gr c by Canford Cliffs out of Firoza (King’s Best). From Hillwood Stud. Second produce. Grandam own-sister to Group 1 stars Fragrant Mix and Alpine Rose.
Lot 428 gr c by Acclamation out of Inishtearaght (Verglas). From Rathbarry Stud. Second produce. Dam winning half-sister to three group winners.
Lot 433 ch c by Arcano out of Jellett (Green Desert). From Rathbarry Stud. Half-brother to three winners. Dam own-sister to champion Desert Prince (Group 1 Irish 2000 Guineas).
Lot 460 b f by Kyllachy out of Lucy Limelites (Medicean). From The Castlebridge Consignment. First produce. Dam won at two years, out of listed winning half-sister to champion Kutub.
Lot 480 ch c by Leroidesanimaux out of Minute Limit (Pivotal). From The Castlebridge Consignment. First produce. Dam won and graded placed in USA. Grandam listed scorer, half-sister to Tipsy Creek.
BY LEADING SIRES
Lot 13 gr c by Dark Angel out of Obama Rule (Danehill Dancer). From Mountarmstrong Stud. First produce. Dam won Group 3 Dance Design Stakes. Third dam is champion Detroit.
Lot 37 b c by Acclamation out of Photo Flash (Bahamian Bounty). From Rathasker Stud. Half-brother to Prolific (Group 2 Richmond Stakes) and to US stakes winner Dear Breaker.
Lot 64 b c by Fast Company out of Raven One (Titus Livius). From Cooneen Stud. Third produce. Dam own-sister to Sehrezad (won three group races in Germany).
Lot 93 b c by Key of Luck out of Rumuz (Marju). From Tara Stud. Half-brother to five winners, including dam of Slade Power (Group 1 Darley July Cup, Group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes).
Lot 94 b c by Rock Of Gibraltar out of Runaway Top (Rainbow Quest). From Tinnakill House. Third produce. Dam placed in France, out of half-sister to champion Solemia (Group 1 Arc de Triomphe).
Lot 132 b c by Acclamation out of Spotlight (Dr Fong). From Highclere Stud. Dam won Grade 2 Lake Placid Handicap in USA, half-sister to dam of Zoffany and Wilshire Boulevard.
Lot 149 ch c by Medicean out of Susi Wong (Selkirk). From Grove Stud. Half-brother to Buccellati (Group 3 Ormonde Stakes, Group 3 St Simon Stakes) and to 2 listed winners.
Lot 159 b c by Kheleyf out of Takarna (Mark of Esteem). From The Old Rectory Stud. Half-brother to 3 winners. Dam half-sister to 3 Group winners, from family of Top Ville.
Lot 191 br c by Dark Angel out of True Magic (Magic Ring). From Knockainey Stud. Own-brother to a winner. Dam winning half-sister to Pivotal Point (Group 2 Diadem Stakes, etc).
Lot 192 b c by Kheleyf out of Trump Street (First Trump). From Oaks Farm Stables. Half-brother to 7 winners, including Thunder Strike (listed Woodcote Stakes in 2013, third Group 2 Richmond Stakes).
Lot 193 gr c by Starspangledbanner out of Ultimate Best (King’s Best). From Castletown Quarry Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Barney McGrew (Group 3 Chipchase Stakes) and to two listed winners.
Lot 202 b c by Kyllachy out of Virginia Hall (Medicean). From Limestone Stud. Second produce. Dam listed scorer, half-sister to group winners Violette and Silca’s Gift.
Lot 231 b c by Elnadim out of Al Andalyya (Kingmambo). From Arran House Stud. First produce. Dam out of own-sister to Brian Boru (Group 1 St Leger). Family of champion Workforce.
Lot 240 b c by Arakan out of Ambonnay (Ashkalani). From Warren Chase Stud. Dam won at two years, half-sister to dam of champion Dick Turpin (by Arakan).
Lot 255 b c by Approve out of Beauty And Style (King Of Kings). From Platinum Bloodstock. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Group winners Linney Head, Snake Eyes and King Ivor.
Lot 265 b c by Pastoral Pursuits out of Billie Jean (Bertolini). From Oak Lodge & Springfield House. Half-brother to winner. Dam half-sister to Cockney Rebel (Group 1 Irish & Newmarket 2000 Guineas).
Lot 292 b c by Teofilo out of Centime (Royal Applause). From Car Colston Hall Stud. Second produce. Dam winning sister to Ticker Tape (Grade 1 American Oaks), half-sister to dam of Reckless Abandon.
Lot 309 b c by Acclamation out of Classic Legend (Galileo). From Mountarmstrong Stud. Second produce. Dam won listed Montrose Stakes, out of Group 3 star Lady Lahar.
Lot 311 b c by Fastnet Rock out of Comeraincomeshine (Night Shift). From Newsells Park Stud. Half-brother to 3 winners, including listed scorer Danehill Destiny. Dam half-sister to Where Or When.
Lot 344 br c by Bushranger out of Dream Date (Oasis Dream). From Whatton Manor Stud. Second produce. Half-brother to Extortionist (Group 3 Sprint Stakes, Listed Windsor Castle Stakes).
Lot 417 b c by Acclamation out of Hen Night (Danehill Dancer). From Lynn Lodge Stud. First produce. Dam listed winner in Ireland, half-sister to Amira’s Prince (won 2 Grade 2 stakes in USA).
Lot 421 ch c by Raven’s Pass out of Holly’s Kid (Pulpit). From Lynn Lodge Stud. Half-brother to two winners. Dam winning own-sister to Rutherienne (Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks).
Lot 427 b c by Equiano out of Impressible (Oasis Dream). From Newsells Park Stud. Second produce. Dam won five races, half-sister to Reverence (Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes).
Lot 452 b c by Holy Roman Emperor out of Let’s Pretend (Rainbow Quest). From Parkway Farm. Half-brother to winner in 2014. Dam own-sister to Rainbow High (Group 3 Jockey Club Cup).
Lot 471 b c by Rip Van Winkle out of Maybe I Will (Hawk Wing). From Manister House Stud. Half-brother to winner in 2014. Dam won four races, half-sister to Group stars Chachamaidee and J Wonder.
YOUNG SIRES
Lot 42 b f by Roderic O’Connor out of Pleasure Place (Compton Place). From Ballyhane. Half-sister to 3 winners. Dam champion 2yo filly in Italy, Group 3 Prix d’Arenberg, etc.
Lot 142 b c by Canford Cliffs out of Statua (Statoblest). From Newsells Park Stud. Half-brother to six winners, including dual listed scorer St Moritz. Dam won in USA, half-sister to Bluegrass Prince.
Lot 188 ch c by Zoffany out of Tropical Lady (Sri Pekan). From Camas Park Stud. Half-brother to a winner. Dam won Group 2 Royal Whip Stakes, Group 3 Meld Stakes, etc.
Lot 218 b c by Canford Cliffs out of Yes Margot (Clodovil). From Highclere Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Margot Did (Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes).
Lot 239 ch c by Dream Ahead out of Always A Way (Danehill Dancer). From Yeomanstown Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Never A Doubt (Group 2 Prix Robert Papin), out of half-sister to Acclamation.
Lot 293 b c by Zoffany out of Chameleon (Green Desert). From Pier House Stud. Half-brother to three winners. Dam winning own-sister to champion sprinter Owington (Group 1 July Cup).
Lot 301 b c by Canford Cliffs out of Child Bride (Coronado’s Quest). From Biddestone Stud Ltd. Half-brother to 4 winners, including Juniper Pass (Grade 2 San Luis Rey Stakes in California).
Lot 303 b c by Dream Ahead out of Chinese Wall (Aussie Rules). From Baroda & Colbinstown Studs. First produce. Dam listed scorer at Deauville, second Group 3 Prix d’Arenberg.
Lot 394 ch c by Zoffany out of Frabjous (Pivotal). From Grove Stud. Half-brother to a winner. Dam half-sister to May Ball (Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest).
Lot 473 ch c by Dream Ahead out of Meniatarra (Zilzal). From Baroda & Colbinstown Studs. Half-brother to four winners. Dam half-sister to champion Lammtarra (Group 1 Epsom Derby, Group 1 Arc de Triomphe).
Lot 497 b f by Zoffany out of Muravka (High Chaparral). From The Premier Consignment. Second produce, half-sister to The Wow Signal (Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot as 2yo in 2014).
ATTRACTIVE FILLIES
Lot 15 ch f by Equiano out of Ocean View (Gone West). From West Moor Stud. Half-sister to six winners, including Officer Rocket (Graded scorer in USA). Dam won in USA, twice Grade 1 placed.
Lot 28 gr f by Dark Angel out of Passage To India (Indian Ridge). From Yeomanstown Stud. Half-sister to two winners in 2014. Dam own-sister to triple Group winner Rosendhal.
Lot 38 ch f by Arcano out of Piccadilly Filly (Exceed And Excel). From Bellewstown Farm Stud. First produce. Dam listed scorer at Deauville, third Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes.
Lot 65 b f by Paco Boy out of Ravine (Indian Ridge). From Highclere Stud. Half-sister to five winners, including Captain Hurricane (Group 2 July Stakes). Dam winning half-sister to Niche.
Lot 73 b f by Danehill Dancer out of River Flow (Affirmed). From Camas Park Stud. Half-sister to three winers, including dual listed scorer Skiddaw Peak. Same grandam as Landseer.
Lot 103 b f by Holy Roman Emperor out of Scripture (Sadler’s Wells). From Oaks Farm Stables. Half-sister to champion Moe Green (Swedish Derby). Dam own-sister to Group winner Scribe.
Lot 125 b f by Kodiac out of Sonny Sunshine (Royal Applause). From Ballyphilip Stud. Second produce. Dam half-sister to champion sprinter Sole Power (Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes, twice).
Lot 138 ch f by Bahamian Bounty out of Starfleet (Inchinor). From the Old Rectory Stud. Own-sister to Mr Napper Tandy (Grade 2 San Francisco Mile). Family of champion 2yo Toormore.
Lot 164 b f by Fast Company out of Tawaafur (Fantastic Light). From Whitwell Bloodstock. Own-sister to Baitha Alga (Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, listed Woodcote Stakes in 2014).
Lot 168 b f by Showcasing out of Tenable (Polish Precedent). From The Forge Stables. Half-sister to three winners, including listed scorer Counts Rocket. Dam half-sister to Day Flight.
Lot 173 b f by Mount Nelson out of The Terrier (Foxhound). From Bumble Mitchell. Half-sister to four winners, including Dutch Masterpiece (Group 3 Flying Five Stakes).
Lot 189 b f by Exceed And Excel out of Tropical Paradise (Verglas). From Cooneen Stud. First produce. Dam won Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes, Group 3 Supreme Stakes.
Lot 199 b f by Kyllachy out of Viking Fair (Zamindar). From Owenstown Stud. Dam half-sister to dual Group winner Trade Fair. Grandam Danefair won Group 3 Prix Minerve.
Lot 219 ch f by Teofilo out of Zavaala (Rock of Gibraltar). From Jamie Railton. Second produce. Dam half-sister to Danelissima (Group 3 Noblesse Stakes) and to dam of Intense Focus.
Lot 230 ch f by Dutch Art out of Agony And Ecstasy (Captain Rio). From Ballyhane. First produce. Dam won listed Snowdrop Stakes. Family of Deep Impact and Nashwan.
Lot 237 gr f by Dark Angel out of Allegrina (Barathea). From Neilstown Stud. Own-sister to French listed scorer Boomshackerlacker, from top American family.
Lot 305 b f by Iffraaj out of Choose Me Please (Choisir). From Soolmoy Stud. Half-sister to two winners, including Fontanelice (Group 3 Premio Primi Passi and two listed wins at two years in 2014).
Lot 341 b f by Vale Of York out of Desertion (Danehill). From Houghton Bloodstock. Half-sister to four winners. Dam own-sister to champion Desert King (Group 1 Irish Derby, Irish 2000 Guineas).
Lot 374 b f by Mastercraftsman out of Fairmont (Kingmambo). From Rosyground Stud. Half-sister to two winners. Grandam own-sister to Ascot Group scorer Mythical Girl, out of own-sister to Green Desert.
Lot 378 b f by Holy Roman Emperor out of Fame Game (Fasliyev). From Baroda & Colbinstown Studs. Half-sister to winner in 2014. Same grandam as Gallante (Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris in 2014).
Lot 380 ch f by Mastercraftsman out of Fancy Vivid (Galileo). From Baroda & Colbinstown Studs. Second produce. Grandam own-sister to Group 2 star Land of Dreams (dam of champion Dream Ahead).
Lot 440 b f by Kyllachy out of Kootenay (Selkirk). From Keith Harte. Half-sister to a winner. Dam won three listed races, half-sister to Sans Frontieres (Group 1 The Irish Field Irish St Leger).
Lot 448 b f by Acclamation out of Laurelei (Oratorio). From John Troy. First produce. Dam winning half-sister to champion Cape Blanco (Group 1 Irish Derby, Grade 1 Arlington Million).
Lot 450 b f by Oasis Dream out of Lavender And Lace (Barathea). From Fernham Farm. First produce. Dam half-sister to Group 1 stars Wavering (Prix Saint-Alary) and Mandaean.
Lot 479 ch f by Showcasing out of Mimiteh (Maria’s Mon). From Grove Stud. Half-sister to winner in 2014. Dam winning half-sister to Rosdhu Queen (Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes).