Once again Irish breeders have given excellent support to the Mixed Thoroughbred Sale, to be held by auctioneers Michael Donohoe & Sons at the sales complex at Goresbridge in Co Kilkenny on Friday, October 30th, with operations starting at 2.00pm. There are 67 lots catalogued.
Among the 67 entries in the catalogue are 11 yearlings and 6 foals, also a few broodmares, as well as a good number of horses in training and attractive stores, mostly by National Hunt stallions including Oscar, Gold Well, Stowaway, Getaway and Scorpion. The sires of the yearlings include Arcano, Elnadim, Frozen Power and Sepoy.
ON THE FLAT
Lot 30 KNOXVILLE BULLET, 3yo b g by Clodovil out of Mastoora (Acclamation). From Crotanstown Stud. Winner in 2015 and placed 3 times. Dam winning half-sister to 3 winners from family of Jack Naylor.
Lot 32 SUDOOD, 2yo b f by Shamardal out of Thaahira (Dynaformer). From Windgates Farm. Unbroken. Half-sister to winner in France. Dam winning half-sister to champion Najah. Grandam champion Mehthaaf.
Lot 41 KHAIMAH, 2yo b f by Nayef out of Thamarat (Anabaa). From Windgates Farm. Unbroken. Half-sister to 4 winners. Dam winning half-sister to Tamayuz (by Nayef, Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois, sire).
HURDLES WINNER
Lot 2 EFFERNOCK LAD, 6yo ch g by Generous out of Drumcay Polly (Le Bavard). From East Meath Racing. Winner over hurdles at 5 and 6 years. Half-brother to Gagewell Flyer (Slaney Hurdle) and Sound Investment (Greatwood Gold Cup).
STORE CUPBOARD
Lot 6 4yo b g by Oratorio out of Belleinga (Orpen). Property of Tony Dunphy. Own-brother to Johann Bach (4 wins). Dam won 2 races, from family of champion Priory Belle.
Lot 9 4yo b f by Tikkanen out of Fleet River (Riverman). Property of Noel Woulfe. Half-sister to 4 winners. Dam winning half-sister to 4 blacktype scorers.
Lot 13 3yo b f by Oscar out of Reedsbuck (Cyborg). From Peria Stud. Grandam half-sister to Cheltenham star Cyfor Malta (Cathcart Challenge Cup Chase, etc).
Lot 15 3yo b g by Mountain High out of Caedlih Davis (Trempolino). From Bramblestown. First produce. Dam half-sister to Violin Davis (8 NH wins, listed hurdle at Ascot). Family of Klairon Davis (Queen Mother Champion Chase).
Lot 25 3yo br f by Gold Well out of My Present (Presenting). Property of Kieran Flynn. Grandam half-sister to Alone Success (Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham).
Lot 26 3yo b/br g by Craigsteel out of Anna’s Melody (Luso). From Peria Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to 3 winners of 11 races. Grandam half-sister to Moorcroft Boy (Scottish Grand National).
Lot 27 3yo b g by St Jovite out of Ceili Queen (Shareef Dancer). Property of Michael Henry. Half-brother to Garrai Ard (won 2 hurdles, listed placed). Dam won 5 races under both Rules.
Lot 28 3yo ch f by Stowaway out of Kings Apple (Castle Keep). Property of Eamon Murphy. Dam won a bumper, own-sister to Kings Orchard (5 NH wins, second listed Festival Hurdle at Fairyhouse). Family of Bula.
Lot 29 3yo b f by Getaway out of Moscow Mo Chuisle (Moscow Society). Property of Patrick Sheehan. Second produce. Dam won 3 races over hurdles and fences. Family of Bannow Bay.
Lot 39 2yo b f by Scorpion out of Little Nest Egg (Carroll House). From Ballinaroone Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Carrigmartin (listed scorer over hurdles and fences). Family of Snoopy Loopy.
YEARLINGS IN DEMAND
Lot 46 b y f by Arcano out of Ahaaly (Exceed And Excel). From Lumville Farm. First produce. Dam winning half-sister to 3 winners. Grandam Alshakr won Group 2 Falmouth Stakes. Third dam champion Give Thanks.
Lot 47 b/br y c by Elnadim out of Bashasha (Kingmambo). From Lumville Farm. Second produce. Dam half-sister to 3 winners. Grandam Dessert won Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks, half-sister to Breeders’ Cup star Johar.
Lot 50 ch y f by Sepoy out of Granted (Cadeaux Genreux). From Cois Coille Stud. Half-sister to 5 winners, including Ascot listed winner Perfect Star and Rewarded (listed Festival Stakes at Goodwood).
Lot 53 b y f by Arcano out of Walayef (Danzig). From Lumville Farm. Half-sister to 4 winners, including Jamaayel (listed placed at The Curragh). Dam won Group 3 Athasi Stakes, own-sister to Haatef.
FOALS AT THIS SALE
Lot 54 b f f by Elzaam out of Smart Starprincess (Soviet Star). From Deliga House Stud. Half-sister to a 2yo winner. Dam won 4 races. Family of champion filly Rebelline.
Lot 56 b f f by Jeremy out of Twist Jack (Cloudings). Property of Patrick Macken. First produce. Dam half-sister to 3 point-to-point winners. Family of Conna Castle (Powers Gold Cup).
Lot 57 ch f f by Notnowcato out of Ballybeg Dusty (Beneficial). Property of James Doran. Half-sister to a point-to-point winner. Grandam own-sister to The Grey Monk (14 wins, won 3 listed chases, third Irish Grand National).
BROODMARES
Lot 63 ROBIN VICTORIA, 9yo br m by Old Vic out of Lady Mayday (Strong Gale). Covered by Barely A Moment. From Woodwalk Stables. Won a point-to-point, half-sister to winner over hurdles and fences.
Lot 67 ANEMONE, 12yo gr m by Arkadian Hero out of Noble Haven (Indian King). Covered by Elzaam. Dam of 2 winners on the flat. Half-sister to Deauville listed scorer Shoalhaven. Family of Dark Angel.