THE Open Yearling Sale at Kill will this year be conducted by Goffs on Friday, November 6th, and will be immediately followed by the Open Horses in Training Sale. These auctions serve a very useful purpose, coming at the end of the flat racing season, just as the jumping programme is getting into full swing.
Goffs have assembled an interesting catalogue containing 201 well-bred yearlings and 83 horses in training, most of which have been in action during 2015 and many of which are already winners. There are 13 colts and geldings from the Aga Khan Studs.
A recent impressive graduate from the Open Yearling Sale is Custom Cut, a €5,800 purchase who this year has won the Group 2 Bet365 Mile at Sandown Park and the Group 2 Boomerang Stakes at the Irish Champions weekend. Margot Did, who cost trainer Mick Halford only €16,000, went on to win the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York, while the 2013 Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp was won by Maarek, sold at the October Horses in Training Sale in 2011.
OPEN YEARLING SALE
Yearling colts
Lot 2 b c by Pour Moi out of Wee Mad Snout (Soviet Star). From Oldtown Stud. Half-brother to 2 winners, including Scotland Forever (listed-placed winner in USA).
Lot 9 b c by Approve out of Akuna Magic (Whipper). From Rings View Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Aspen Darlin (Group 3 Firth of Clyde Stakes, second Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes).
Lot 32 b c by Kheleyf out of Charm Cry (Street Cry). From Ballylinch Stud. First produce. Grandam Nasheej won Group 2 May Hill Stakes, Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes, third Group 1 Newmarket 1000 Guineas.
Lot 37 b c by Tamayuz out of Claustra (Green Desert). From Abbeville & Meadow Court Studs. Half-brother to 6 winners, including No Explaining (Grade 3 Gallorette Handicap in USA). Dam half-sister to 2 group scorers.
Lot 55 b c by Sir Prancealot out of Dream Date (Oasis Dream). From Weir View Stud. Half-brother to Extortionist (Group 3 Coral Charge Sprint Stakes, Listed Windsor Castle Stakes, third Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes).
Lot 73 b c by Sea The Stars out of Girouette (Pivotal). From Airlie Stud. Dam won Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes, Listed Sweet Mimosa Stakes, second and third in group races.
Lot 88 b c by Kodiac out of Independent Girl (Bachelor Duke). From Grennanstown Stud. First produce. Dam winning half-sister to Waterloo Bridge (Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2015) and Forces Of Darkness.
Lot 89 b c by Lawman out of Infamous Angel (Exceed And Excel). From Claremount Bloodstock. Half-brother to 2yo winner in 2015. Dam won Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York.
Lot 99 b c by Famous Name out of Katdogawn (Bahhare). From Oldtown Stud. Half-brother to Oor Jock (4 wins, listed placed). Dam won Grade 2 Santa Ana Handicap, Grade 2 Dahlia Handicap in California.
Lot 114 ch c by Dream Ahead out of Lough Mist (Captain Rio). From Ballintober Stud. Second produce, half-brother to 2yo winner in 2015. Dam won 4 races, from top Italian family.
Lot 129 ch c by Raven’s Pass out of Mowazana (Galileo). From Lumville Farm. Half-brother to a winner. Dam winner, out of half-sister to champion Ibn Bey and Roseate Tern.
Lot 140 b c by Dandy Man out of Non Dimenticar Me (Don’t Forget Me). From Rossenarra Stud. Half-brother to 7 winners, including listed scorers Master Fay and Dimenticata (second Group 1 Irish 1000 Guineas).
Lot 164 b c by Iffraaj out of Risk A Look (Observatory). From Ringfort Stud. Second produce, half-brother to winner in 2015. Dam half-sister to Continent (Group 1 Darley July Cup, Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye).
Lot 199 b c by Lilbourne Lad out of Vintage Escape (Cyrano De Bergerac). From Ballyhampshire Stud. Half-brother to 5 winners, including listed scorers Vinthea and Lisselan Diva (in France). Family of Vintage Crop.
Yearling fillies
Lot 4 b f by Roderic O’Connor out of Wings To Soar (Woodman). From Coolagown Stud. Half-sister to 3 winners. Grandam Only Royale won Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks, twice; grandam of Group 2 star Prince of Penzance.
Lot 44 b f by Teofilo out of Creese (Halling). From Ballylinch Stud. Third produce. Dam won at 2 years, only start. Third dam own-sister to Awe Inspiring (Grade 1 American Derby).
Lot 47 ch f by Choisir out of Daliyana (Cadeaux Genereux). From Ashgrove Stud. Half-sister to 2 winners. Dam half-sister to Daliapour (Group 1 Coronation Cup). Family of champion Darshaan.
Lot 50 b f by Frozen Power out of Daunting Lady (Mujadil). From Corrin Stud. Half-sister to 5 winners. Dam won 6 races, Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes.
Lot 59 gr f by Mastercraftsman out of Empressive (Holy Roman Emperor). From Kilteelagh Stud. Second produce. Dam half-sister to 3 stakes winners. Third dam Dead Certain won Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes.
Lot 78 br f by Bushranger out of Green Oasis (Green Desert). From Larkfield House. Third produce. Dam won at 2 years, half-sister to Student Council (Grade 1 Pimlico Special, Grade 1 Pacific Classic).
Lot 82 b f by Kheleyf out of Hay Now (Key Of Luck). From Tara Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Balmont Mast (2 listed wins) and to dams of Group 2 stars Gregorian and Premio Loco.
Lot 94 b f by Iffraaj out of Jamrah (Danehill). From Swordlestown Stud. Half-sister to a winner. Grandam is European champion Pipalong (10 wins, Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup, dam of Walk On Bye).
Lot 160 b f by Rip Van Winkle out of Rasana (Royal Academy). From Rathbarry Stud. Half-sister to 5 winners. Dam half-sister to champion Rakti (Group 1 Champion Stakes, Group 1 Derby Italiano).
Lot 182 ch f by Dream Ahead out of Tearsforjoy (Street Cry). From Ballylinch Stud. First produce. Grandam Nasheej won Group 2 May Hill Stakes, Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes, third Group 1 Newmarket 1000 Guineas.
Lot 201 b f by Arcano out of Volcanic Lady (Invincible Spirit). From Grange Hill Stud. Second produce. Same grandam as Covert Love (Group 1 Irish Oaks in 2015, second Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks).
HORSES IN TRAINING
Colts and geldings
Lot 220 CORSTORPHINE, 2yo b c by Sir Percy out of Misplace (Green Desert). From Currabeg Stables. Won over a mile at Leopardstown in July 2015, from only 3 starts. Half-brother to 4 winners.
Lot 223 DAWENKOUR, 2yo ch c by Tamayuz out of Dawera (Spinning World). From Aga Khan Studs. Second at Killarney in August, from 2 starts. Half-brother to 3 winners. Grandam half-sister to champion Darshaan.
Lot 254 BUYER BEWARE, 3yo br g by Big Bad Bob out of Adoring (One Cool Cat). From Commonstown Racing. Winner at Killarney in May, placed twice from 5 starts. Half-brother to Grade 1-placed hurdler Imperioso.
Lot 256 TEXAS ROCK, 4yo b g by Rock Of Gibraltar out of Vestavia (Alhaarth). From Fenpark Stables. Won 2 races, latest over 7 furlongs at Naas in August, placed 5 times.
Lot 261 ASIAN WING, 6yo ch g by Hawk Wing out of Blue Beacon (Fantastic Light). From Hazelwood Stables. Won 6 races, 3 in 2015, latest over 1 mile 7 furlongs at Ayr in August.
Lot 262 PRINCE CONNOISSEUR, 4yo ch g by Art Connoisseur out of Brewing Storm (|King Charlemagne). From Hazelwood Stables. Won 4 sprint races, including valuable handicap at the Curragh.
Lot 264 SEREFELI, 3yo b c by Footstepsinthesand out of Seraya (Danehill). From Aga Khan Studs. Won over 7 furlongs at Gowran Park in 2015, placed only other start. Dam winning half-sister to champion Sendawar.
Lot 265 SHAMASH, 3yo b c by Oasis Dream out of Shareen (Bahri). From Aga Khan Studs. Won over 10 furlongs at Sligo in August, from 4 starts. Dam group winner in Ireland.
Lot 266 DARK ALLIANCE, 4yo b g by Dark Angel out of Alinda (Revoque). From Copper Beech Stables. Won 2 races, latest over 6 furlongs at the Curragh in June.
Lot 267 VEDELAGO, 6yo b h by Red Clubs out of Queen Shy (Marju). From Rosewell House Stables. Won 9 races in Italy, Group 1 Premio Presidente della Repubblica, Group 2 Premio Carlo Vittadini, etc.
Lot 271 KNOXVILLE BULLET, 3yo b g by Clodovil out of Mastoora (Acclamation). From M D O’Callaghan Racing. Won over 5 furlongs at Tipperary in July, his latest start, placed other 3 starts.
Lot 283 IRISH THISTLE, 8yo b g by Luso out of Which Thistle (Saddlers’ Hall). From Mountrush Stables. Won a bumper, a hurdle and a chase, all at Navan, third Grade 2 Fortria Chase.
Fillies
Lot 213 INISHKEA, 2yo b f by Arch out of Roan Inish (Elusive Quality). From Arravale Racing. Ran once at the Curragh. Dam won Listed Woodbine Oaks, Listed Princess Elizabeth Stakes in Canada.
Lot 222 DR DORO, 2yo b f by Holy Roman Emperor out of Stellarina (Night Shift). From Thomastown Castle Stud. Won at the Curragh in August, placed twice. Dam winning granddaughter of Fitzwilliam Place.
Lot 240 CATWILLDO, 5yo b m by One Cool Cat out of Hypocrisy (Bertolini). From Nuttstown Stud. Won 4 races over 5 furlongs, including 2 in July 2015. Dam won 3 races.
Lot 268 LOVE LETTER, 3yo b f by Intikhab out of Almatlaie (Elusive Quality). From Rathbride Stables. Placed 6 times. Dam own-sister to Nasij (Listed Masaka Stakes).
Lot 269 SHOW ME LOVE, 3yo b f by Showcasing out of Al Corniche (Bluebird). From M D O’Callaghan Racing. Placed 3 times, from 3 starts. Half-sister to 4 winners, including Whyome (second Group 1 Gran Criterium).
Lot 280 ATHASSEL, 3yo b/br f by Arch out of Inish Glora (Regal Classic). From R J Costigan and Borders Stables. Placed 3 times in 2015. Half-sister to dual listed scorer Roan Inish. Dam Grade 2 star in Canada.