QUALITY horses in training and winning point-to-pointers are the main features of the Cheltenham January National Hunt Sale, the third auction to be conducted there by Tattersalls Ireland.
Previously the Cheltenham sales were organised by Brightwells, the Leominster auctioneers who had been running the Ascot Sales since 2000.
This sale was originally scheduled for January 30th, but had to be postponed because of the bad weather in that month, which caused so many race meetings and point-to-point meetings to be cancelled.
Including some still unknown Wild Card entries, Tattersalls Ireland expect to have a catalogue of about 50 lots for their Cheltenham December Auction, to be held on Thursday, February 18th, at 1.30pm.
One of the stars sold in previous years at this sale is Annacotty, who was bought here for only £30,000 and has earned over £200,000 in prize money, with seven wins including the Grade 1 Kauto Star Chase at Kempton and the Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup and two other Grade 3 chases at Cheltenham.
Entries were still being accepted when this preview went to press, but details of the Wild Cards may be found on the web at tattersalls.ie a few days before the sale.
NH PERFORMERS
Lot 26 JAZZ RANGER, 4yo b g by Bushranger out of Dixieland Jazz (Cadeaux Generaux). From Mount Brown Farm. Won over hurdles at Punchestown by 2 lengths on New Year’s Eve, second to Grade 1 star Footpad at Gowran Park in January.
YOUNG BUMPERS
Lot 7 BILLY BRONCO, 5yo ch g by Central Park out of Nan (Buckley). From Bryngors Stables. Won Towcester bumper by over 2 lengths in January, beating subsequent winner Pride of Lecale, his only start. Half-brother to Grade 2 chaser Sweeney Tunes.
Lot 12 SANDYMOUNT, 5yo b g by Yeats out of Flaiha (Esprit Du Nord). From Athassel House Stud. Third in Naas bumper on February 7th, his only start. Half-brother to 3 winners, including Magic Fabien (2 listed hurdles in France).
Lot 13 WINSOME BUCKS, 6yo b g by Chevalier out of Winsome Lady (Buckskin). From Fattheen House Stables. Won Leopardstown bumper by 7 lengths on December 27th in field of 12, also third at Tipperary, from 3 starts.
Lot 40 THISONETIME, 5yo b g by Kalanisi out of Dizzy’s Whisper (Supreme Leader). From Bellwood Cottage Stables. Won Warwick bumper by 6 lengths on January 16th, his only start. Dam half-sister to Cheltenham listed bumper winner The Posh Paddy.
PROMISING POINTERS
Lot 3 LADY LONDON, 5yo b m by Beneficial out of Torduff Storm (Glacial Storm). From Boherna Stables. Won at Boulta in November in field of 10, her second and latest start. Dam half-sister to Ascot listed chase winner Torduff Express.
Lot 4 AMBER GAMBLER (GER), 6yo b g by Doyen out of Auenglocke (Surumu). From Suirview Stables. Won by 15 lengths at Belharbour on February 7th, also won by 10 lengths at Kilworth, half-brother to 2 blacktype winners in Germany.
Lot 5 MS PARFOIS, 5yo ch m by Mahler out of Dolly Lewis (Sir Harry Lewis). From Hassett Racing. Won by 3 lengths in field of 15 at Boulta in December, her only start, in the fastest time of the day. Family of Cheltenham Grade 2 chaser Queen of Spades.
Lot 8 SERGEANT BRODY, 5yo ch g by Black Sam Bellamy out of Ardent Bride (Ardross). From Grange Stables. Won at Tyrella on February 6th, beating 14 others, second and third in other 2 starts. Half-brother to The Package (2 listed chases).
Lot 9 STEAL MY THUNDER, 5yo gr g by Craigsteel out of Party Woman (Sexton Blake). From Ballinakill Stables. Second of 13 at Ballinaboola on January 24th, his only start. Half-brother to 4 winners. Dam won 3 NH races.
Lot 10 MR BRINKLEY, 5yo b g by Scorpion out of Mandysway (Mandalus). From Galgystown Stables. Won at Killeagh in mid-January, beating 11 others, his only start. Half-brother to 5 winners, including Roberto Goldback (won Grade 2 hurdles and chase at Leopardstown).
Lot 11 AUNTY ANN, 5yo b m by Vinnie Roe out of On Good Advise (Taipan). From Monbeg Stables. Won at Ballinaboola on January 24th in field of 12, also fourth at Curraheen. Grandam half-sister to Earth Summit (Aintree Grand National).
Lot 14 CARRIGMOORNA MATT, 5yo b g by Westerner out of Carrigmoorna Flyer (Bob Back). From Calluna Stables. Second of 12 at Killeagh on January 17th, beaten a length and a half, only start. Half-brother to Shantou Flyer, Mrs Mac Veale and Carrigmoorna Rock.
Lot 15 PAUL (FR), 5yo b g by Boris de Deauville out of Bartjack (Lost World). From Ballyboy Stables. Winner at Tallow on February 7th, also fourth at Loughanmore. His dam won over jumps in France.
Lot 16 BURREN LIFE, 4yo br g by Pelder out of Burren Valley (Phardante). From Kilmacdough Stables. Fell at the last when leading at Belharbour on February 7th, his only start. Half-brother to 2 winners.
Lot 17 HURRICANE DYLAN, 5yo b g by Brian Boru out of Definitely Sarah (Definite Article). From Fairtown Stud. Second of 10 at Nenagh on January 31st and close third of 10 at Ballindenisk in November, his only starts. Family of Jezki (Grade 1 Champion Hurdle).
Lot 18 YOUCANTCALLHERTHAT, 5yo b m by Brian Boru out of Fruitful Venture (Fruits Of Love). From Boherna Stables. Second of 15 at Boulta in December, her only start. First produce. Dam won a bumper.
Lot 19 TYRRELL’S SUCCES (FR), 5yo br g by Forestier out of Irish Succes (Turgeon). From Kadew Stables. Second of 15 at Tyrella on February 6th, also second of 11 at Loughanmore, his only starts. Half-brother to 2 winners in France.
Lot 20 MIND BOGGLER, 6yo b g by Oscar out of Original Copy (Rainbows For Life). From Dower House. Won at Boulta in mid-December, beating 12 others, his latest start.
Lot 21 FARM THE ROCK, 5yo b g by Yeats out of Shades Of Lavender (Peintre Celebre). From Milestone Stables. Won at Borris House in December, beating 13 others, previously second at Ballindenisk and third at Lingstown, from 4 starts.
Lot 23 MULCAHYS HILL, 4yo b g by Brian Boru out of Belsalsa (Kingsalsa). From Hassett Racing. Won by 6 lengths at Tallow on February 7th, his only start. Dam won over jumps in France, half-sister to Auteuil Graded hurdle star Slim Pearl.
Lot 24 ACCORD, 6yo b g by Arcadio out of Detente (Medicean). From Skydowns Stables. Won at Borris House in field of 17 in December, second of 12 at Ballyarthur, from only 3 starts.
Lot 28 BENEAGLES, 4yo b g by Milan out of Liss Rua (Bob Back). From Ballyboy Stables. Second of 8 runners at Tallow on February 7th, his only start. Half-brother to 2 winners. Dam winning half-sister to Grade 1 star Liss A Paoraigh.
Lot 29 REALITY BITES, 5yo b g by Mahler out of Seeds Of Doubt (Night Shift). From Leighmoney Stables. Won by 3 lengths at Belharbour on February 7th, his only start. Half-brother to 4 winners. Same grandam as Rhinestone Cowboy.
Lot 30 OUR DANCING DANDY, 6yo b g by Scorpion out of Woodsia (Woodman). From Cobajay Stables. Second of 17 at Borris House in December, his latest start. Half-brother to 5 winners.
Lot 31 THOMAS DO, 5yo b g by Flemensfirth out of Loughaderra (Strong Gale). From Ballinapark Stables. Second at Tattersalls Farm in December and at Templenacarriga in January (beaten a length), his only starts. Half-brother to 5 winners. Dam own-sister to Strong Promise.
Lot 32 DERRINROSS, 5yo b g by Scorpion out of Cybele Eria (Johann Quatz). From Kilkeaskin House. Winner at Oldtown on February 7th, his only start. Dam won over hurdles and fences in France. Strong French jumping family.
Lot 34 WAY BACK THEN, 5yo b g by Robin des Champs out of Ashwell Lady (Presenting). From Fenloe Farm. Second at Belharbour on February 7th, his only start. Dam half-sister to Ashwell Boy (11 wins, Grade 1 second at Aintree).
Lot 35 KOOL LADY, 5yo b m by Brian Boru out of Sarogini (Executive Perk). From Cobajay Stables. Won at Killeagh on January 17th, beating 12 others, fourth at Tinahely only other start.
Lot 37 DINGO DOLLAR, 4yo ch g by Golden Lariat out of Social Society (Moscow Society). From Hassett Racing. Won at Belharbour on February 7th, beating 8 others, his only start. Dam won over hurdles. Family of Grade 1 star What A Native.
Lot 39 JANES BOUTIQUE, 5yo b m by Presenting out of Supreme Touch (Supreme Leader). From Leighmoney Stables. Second of 13 at Killeagh in January, beaten only a length, and third at Boulta in November, her only starts. Dam won 4 NH races and Graded placed.
Lot 41 BRINDACIER FATAL, 5yo b g by Network out of Luzarches (Sleeping Car). From Calluna Stables. Second of 7 runners at Tallow on February 7th, his only start. Dam won over jumps in France.
Lot 44 CHAMPAGNE TO GO, 6yo b m by Beneficial out of Terre D’Orient (Kabool). From Shanrod Stables. Winner at Tyrella on February 6th, beating 10 others, her second start. Dam won 3 races in France.
Lot 45 SILENT ACCOUNT, 5yo b g by Jimble out of Mary Money (Vettori). From Templeburn Stables. Third of 11 at Tattersalls Farm in December, also fell at the last when disputing lead at Tyrella on February 6th.
Lot 46 TRUCKERS GLORY, 6yo ch g by Mahler out of Mary’s Fun (Glacial Storm). From Glenard Stables. Second of 13 at Boulta in December, beaten only three-quarters length, latest start, also third at Dromahane. Family of Bannow Bay.
BRIGHTWELLS
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Date: Thursday, February 18th, at Cheltenham
Time: 1.30pm
Total lots: About 50