QUALITY horses in training and many winning point-to-pointers are the main features of the Cheltenham November National Hunt Sale to be conducted next Friday by Brightwells, the Leominster auctioneers who have been running the Ascot Sales since 2000.
Including some still unknown wildcard entries, Brightwells will have a catalogue of about 50 lots for their Cheltenham November Auction, to be held on Friday, November 14th, at about 5pm, after racing. The breeze-ups will be on the racecourse from 8.30am on the day of the sale.
The sale takes place in the new Brightwells Arena close to the grandstand on Cheltenham racecourse. Entries were still being accepted when this preview went to press, but details of the wildcards may be found on the web at www.brightwells.com a few days before the sale.
The November Sale has had an outstanding strike rate of winning and placed horses, with top-class performers such as Lord Windermere, who won the Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grade 1 RSA Chase at the last two Cheltenham Festivals.
N.H. PERFORMERS
Lot 3 PAOLOZZI, 5yo b g by Oscar out of Miss Eurolink (Touching Wood). From The Croft Stables. Very impressive winner of Worcester bumper by 12 lengths in August, then second at Worcester and third of 12 at Cheltenham.
Lot 7 DUELING BANJOS, 4yo b/gr g by Proclamation out of Kayf Lady (Kayf Tara). Property of Richard Davies. Won Worcester bumper by five lengths in a field of 11 in October, his only start.
Lot 10 PORTRADE, 5yo b g by Trade Fair out of Portorosa (Irish River). From The Paddocks. Won three hurdle races in 2014, including Grade 3 Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Listowel in September, beating 15 others.
Lot 12 WAR AND CONTRITION, 5yo br g by Presenting out of Sweet Second (Second Set). From Ballyhannon Stables. Third in Wexford bumper on 27th October, his second start. Dam won in Germany.
Lot 13 BOSTON OSCAR, 5yo b g by Oscar out of First Strike (Magical Strike). From Boston Stables. Third in Punchestown bumper in October, his first start. Half-brother to six winners, including Beef To The Heels.
Lot 14 BOA ISLAND, 4yo b g by Trans Island out of Eskimo Kiss (Distinctly North). From Newlands Stables. Third of 18 in Ayr bumper in October, only start. Dam winning half-sister to Mystical City.
Lot 23 ROUND TOWER, 5yo br g by Presenting out of Cash Customer (Bob Back). From Balcunnin Stables. Impressive winner of Down Royal bumper last weekend, beating 12 others, his first start.
Lot 40 RUSHVALE, 5yo b g by Moss Vale out of Evidence (Machiavellian). From Straidnahanna Stables. Close third of 13 in Down Royal bumper last weekend, beaten a length and a head.
Lot 42 MOSCOW MAGIC, 6yo b g by Moscow Society out of See More Tricks (Seymour Hicks). From Commonstown Racing. Won Naas bumper impressively last Sunday, his first start in a bumper.
Lot 44 BENIM, 4yo b f by Authorized out of Princess Danah (Danehill). From Thorne Farm Stables. Second in bumpers at Fontwell Park and Taunton this autumn, her only starts. Family of Singspiel.
PROMISING POINTERS
Lot 2 SHANROE SANTOS, 5yo b g by Definite Article out of Jane Hall (Saddlers’ Hall). Property of Brian Smyth. Impressive winner at Loughanmore on 25th October, his first point-to-point.
Lot 5 BLACK SAM THE MAN, 4yo b g by Black Sam Bellamy out of Sonda (Dolphin Street). From Monbeg Stables. Won at Grennan last Sunday, also second at Askeaton on his debut in February.
Lot 6 CROSSHUE BOY, 4yo b g by Brian Boru out of Gluais Linn (Supreme Leader). From Monbeg Stables. Won impressively by four lengths in fast time on his debut at Tattersalls Farm on 26th October.
Lot 11 BALLYHACK BUCK, 6yo b g by Shantou out of L’Argenterie (Son of Silver). From Ms Nina Carberry. Won in a field of 14 at Tattersalls Farm on 26th October, his only start. Strong French family.
Lot 15 THE GATECHECKER, 4yo b g by Classic Cliché out of Criaire Princess (Tidaro). From Corloughan Stables. Winner by three lengths at Ballingarry, his only start to date. Rated 88+. Dam won listed hurdle.
Lot 16 JACK STEEL, 4yo b g by Craigsteel out of Wake Me Gently (Be My Native). From Hassett Racing. Winner by two lengths at Castletown-Geoghegan in October, his second start. Rated 87+.
Lot 18 VOICES OF SPRING, 4yo b g by Arcadio out of Fatfrogsauce (Un Desperado). From Ballyboy Stables. Second at Tattersalls Farm on his debut on 26th October. Family of Jodami.
Lot 21 LOVELY JOB, 4yo ch g by Touch Of Land out of Wyckoff Queen (Carefree Dancer). From Monbeg Stables. Won by four lengths at Loughbrickland in mid-October, in a field of 12, his second start. Rated 87+.
Lot 22 SPRINTINGFORGOLD, 5yo b g by Gold Well out of Annie Be Quick (Heron Island). From Monbeg Stables. Impressive second at Loughanmore on 25th October, his only start.
Lot 25 SHANTOU VILLAGE, 4yo b g by Shantou out of Village Queen (King’s Theatre). From Ballyboy Stables. Very impressive winner at Loughanmore on 25th October, his first start. Rated 90+.
Lot 27 CEANN SIBHEAL, 5yo b g by Flemensfirth out of Imperial Award (Oscar). From Lingstown Stables. Second of 13 at Grennan last Sunday, his first start. Grandam half-sister to Imperial Call.
Lot 29 PILGRIMS BAY, 4yo b g by Turtle Island out of Lady Ariadna (Supreme Leader). From Cobajay Stables. Third of 12 at Loughbrickland in mid-October, his second start. Own-brother to a winner.
Lot 30 KERISPER, 5yo b g by Robin des Champs out of Tina Rederie (Cadoudal). From Loughanmore Farms. Very impressive eight lengths winner at Loughbrickland in October, second start.
Lot 32 FACT OF THE MATTER, 4yo b g by Brian Boru out of Womanofthemountain (Presenting). From Suirview Stables. Won impressively at Loughrea point-to-point in mid-October, his second start.
Lot 33 THE CHUCKMEISTER, 5yo b g by Germany out of Lady Florian (Roselier). From Ballyroe Stables. Won at Rathcannon impressively by two and a half lengths on October 26th, his third start.
Lot 34 WASHINGTON LADY, 4yo b f by Beneficial out of Ashdale Lark (Subtle Power). From Monbeg Stables. Impressive winner by two and a half lengths at Tattersalls Farm on 26th October, her first start.
Lot 35 FINGERONTHESWITCH, 4yo b g by Beneficial out of Houseoftherisinsun (Fourstars Allstar). From Monbeg Stables. Second at Loughanmore and third at Tinahely in October, his first 2 starts. Family of Bula.
Lot 38 BLACK JACK ROVER, 5yo b g by Vinnie Roe out of Kilgefin Tina (City Honours). From Milestone Stables. Impressive two-length winner at Tinahely in October, his only start.
Lot 41 MR MOUNTAIN, 4yo b g by Mountain High out of Not Mine (Oscar). From Monbeg Stables. Won by five lengths at Kinsale on his debut, then won at Loughanmore in October, his only starts. Rated 92+.
Lot 45 SWEET TOOTHTOMMY, 4yo b g by Definite Article out of My Linda (Bob Back). From Ballyboy Stables. Placed in both his starts, including second of 12 at Loughbrickland on 18th October.
Lot 46 SISTER FABIAN, 4yo b f by Turtle Island out of Dolly Lewis (Sir Harry Lewis). From Cobajay Stables. Second at Tattersalls Farm on 26th October, her second start.