QUALITY horses in training and winning point-to-pointers are some of the main features of the Cheltenham December National Hunt Sale, the second auction to be conducted there by Tattersalls Ireland, previously organised by Brightwells. There is also a large section for select National Hunt Breeze-Up horses, which starts the sale.
Including some still unknown wild card entries, Tattersalls Ireland expect to have a catalogue of about 64 lots for their Cheltenham December auction, to be held on Friday, December 11th, at about 4.30pm, after racing. The breeze-up will be on Cheltenham Racecourse at 1.30pm on Thursday, December 10th.
Entries were still being accepted when this preview went to press, but details of the wild cards may be found on the web at www.tattersalls.ie. This is the sale at which Brightwells sold the subsequent Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Lord Windermere a few years ago.
BARGAIN BREEZERS
Lot 1 3yo b f by Schiaparelli out of Whizz Back (Bob Back). From Skehanagh Stables. Third produce. Grandam half-sister to Grade 1 stars Tiutchev (Arkle Trophy, Ascot Chase, twice) and Rare Bob (Leopardstown Chase).
Lot 2 4yo br g by Westerner out of Alaskan Princess (Prince Rupert). From Rathclogh Stables. Half-brother to 3 winners, including Carrickboy (6 wins, Grade 3 Byrne Group Chase at Cheltenham).
Lot 5 3yo bl g by Getaway out of Callanagh Pride (Executive Perk). From Meadowview Stables. Dam won over hurdles. Grandam own-sister to Pounentes (18 wins, Listed Mackeson Gold Cup at Cheltenham).
Lot 6 4yo b f by Westerner out of Coolmara (Alderbrook). From Sherbourne Lodge Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Cooldine (9 wins, Grade 1 RSA Chase, Grade 1 Dr P J Moriarty Chase, Grade 1 placed 4 times).
Lot 7 3yo b f by King’s Theatre out of Cream Gorse (Alflora). From Shanakill Stables. Half-sister to a NH winner in 2015. Dam half-sister to Young Spartacus (10 wins, Grade 3 Racing Post Chase, Listed Mildmay of Flete Chase).
Lot 9 BALLIKANAN, 3yo b g by Ballingarry out of Douceur Des Pres (Monjal). From Lackabeha Stables. Half-brother to 3 winners in France. Family of Auteuil star Jam The Line.
Lot 10 3yo br g by Getaway out of Irish Whiskey (Westerner). From P O’Connor. First produce. Grandam own-sister to Spirit Leader (Grade 3 Tote Gold Trophy, Grade 3 County Hurdle), half-sister to That’s My Man.
Lot 12 LE DRAPEAU, 3yo ch g by Satri out of La Bandera (Bahhare). From Brown Island Stables. Half-brother to Los Banderos and Le Choix (both second in listed hurdles at Auteuil). Family of Lomitas.
Lot 15 3yo b f by Kayf Tara out of Miss Hostage (Flemensfirth). From A D Sansome. Third produce. Dam own-sister to Pandorama (Grade 1 Lexus Chase, Grade 1 Fort Leney Chase).
Lot 16 3yo ch g by Jeremy out of Noctilucent (Lammtarra). From Oaks Farm Stables. Half-brother to 2 winners. Dam listed scorer in France, half-sister to group winners Simeon and Noble Rose.
Lot 17 3yo b g by Asian Heights out of Norah’s Quay (Witness Box). From Manor House Farm. Second produce. Dam own-sister to listed chase scorer Sarahs Quay (dam of Kings Palace, won Grade 2 Bristol Hurdle).
Lot 18 COEUR DE PIGEON, 3yo gr g by Al Namix out of Nouvelle Donne (Sleeping Car). From Brown Island Stables. Half-brother to winner in France. Grandam half-sister to Auteuil stars Saint Preuil and Steeple Dancer.
Lot 19 3yo b g by Flemensfirth out of Petite Ballerina (Oscar). From Meadowview Stables. Second produce. Grandam half-sister to blacktype hurdlers Native Estates and Atteses.
Lot 20 3yo ch g by Black Sam Bellamy out of Rakajack (Rakaposhi King). From Lincoln Stud. Half-brother to 5 winners of 20 races, including listed placed chaser Greywell Boy.
Lot 21 SBARAZZINA, 4yo b f by Walk In The Park out of Sainte Parfaite (Septieme Ciel). From Charlestown Stud. Own-sister to Andi’amu (won over jumps in France and USA). Family of champion Montjeu.
Lot 22 3yo b g by Robin Des Champs out of Silk Style (Polish Precedent). From Nicholastown Stud. Half-brother to Maid Of Silk (won over hurdles and fences). Dam half-sister to listed chase scorer Bobowen.
Lot 23 3yo b g by Robin Des Champs out of Silver Skirt (Silver Patriarch). From Meadowview Stables. Second produce. Dam won point-to-point, her dam is own-sister to Presenting (champion NH sire).
NH PERFORMERS
Lot 25 INDEVAN, 7yo b g by Indesatchel out of Be Most Welcome (Most Welcome). From Closutton Stables. Won a bumper, 3 hurdles and 3 chases, Grade 3 Greenmount Park Hurdle, Grade 3 Like A Butterfly Chase.
Lot 30 DALKADAM, 4yo gr g by Martaline out of Cadoudame (Cadoudal). From La Bas du Bourg. Second in Class 1 chase at Auteuil on November 25th, fourth of 15 over hurdles at Auteuil, from 3 starts. Half-brother to Auteuil graded chase winner Kahyadam.
Lot 33 COMRAGH, 5yo br m by Desert King out of Akica (Oscar). From Newlands Farm. Won Ayr hurdle by 8 lengths in November, also close fourth of 15 at Down Royal, only starts.
Lot 54 BREIZH ALKO, 4yo ch g by Balko out of Quisiera (Passing Sale). From La Bas du Bourg. Won his first start over hurdles at Nantes in France in mid-November, second in bumper at Moulins, from 3 starts.
YOUNG BUMPERS
Lot 26 MISS YEATS, 4yo b f by Yeats out of Mrs Wallensky (Roselier). From Oaks Farm Stables. Third of 10 in Wetherby bumper on November 25th, her only start. Dam won a bumper and 2 hurdles, graded placed.
Lot 48 KEEPER HILL, 4yo b g by Westerner out of You Take Care (Definite Article). From Willow Farm. Impressive winner by 6 lengths of Market Rasen bumper on November 19th. Dam half-sister to Grade 2 chaser Make A Track and Irish Cavalier.
PROMISING POINTERS
Lot 27 REDMOND, 5yo b g by Tikkanen out of Medal Quest (Medaaly). From Ballydarragh Stables. Won at Punchestown in February and by 6 lengths at Lingstown on November 22nd, placed other 3 starts.
Lot 29 CLONDAW BISTO, 4yo b g by September Storm out of Solo Venture (Abednego). From Moate Stables. Won impressively in field of 10 at Kirkistown on November 21st, first start.
Lot 32 BALLYMOUNTAIN BOY, 4yo b g by Mountain High out of Minoras Return (Bob’s Return). From Milestone Stables. Won in field of 10 at Ballinaboola in November, first start. Family of Observe, Shotgun Willy.
Lot 34 ROBIN ROE, 4yo b g by Robin Des Champs out of Talktothetail (Flemensfirth). From Camas Park. Won at Boulta on November 22nd, second only other start. Dam won a bumper and a chase.
LOT 36 KAGNEY 4yo br g by Kalanisi out of Clondalee (Presenting). From Meadowview Stables. Sent off favourite on debut at Ballinaboola last month and only beaten by a head by Ballymountain Boy.
Lot 40 CLONDAW FONZ 4yo b g by Court Cave out of Sweetasanu (Sri Pekan). From Moate Stables. A three-length winner of his maiden at Mainstown last weekend, his second lifetime start.
LOT 41 PIRI MASSINI 4yo b g by Pierre out of Lady Doctore (Dr Massini). From Redbridge Stable. Won a 10-runner Ballindenisk maiden last weekend by a length, his second lifetime start.
Lot 43 MINELLA FAIR, 4yo b g by Flemensfirth out of Bell Walks Run (Commanche Run). From John Nallen. Close second at Mainstown last Sunday, only start. Own-brother to Aintree hurdle star Time For Rupert.
Lot 47 BREEZEMOUNT, 5yo b g by Flemensfirth out of Hep To The Jive (Bahri). From Milestone Stables. Won at Lingstown by 3 lengths on November 22nd, second other 2 starts. Dam winning half-sister to Bounce Back.
Lot 49 SHREWD TACTICS, 4yo ch g by Broadway Flyer out of Taking My Time (High Roller). From Meadowview Stables. Impressive winner by 6 lengths at Dowth Hall in October, only start. Half-brother to 2 NH winners.
Lot 50 DANCE IN THE DUST, 4yo b g by Scorpion out of Samotracia (Rock Of Gibraltar). From Lingstown Stables. Second of 13 at Lingstown on November 22nd, first start. Half-brother to 2 winners.
Lot 52 CLONDAW CRACKER, 4yo b g by Court Cave out of Twelve Pence (Bob Back). From Moate Stables. Won by 2 1/2 lengths at Glenbane on November 22nd, first start.
Lot 53 LORENZO, 5yo br g by Flemensfirth out of La Speziana (Perugino). From Newlands Farm. Impressive winner by a distance at Kirkistown on November 21st, only start. Half-brother to 3 winners. Family of Grey Shot.
Lot 55 CRANK EM UP, 4yo b g by Royal Anthem out of Carrawaystick (Old Vic). From Yellowford Racing. Won by 4 lengths in field of 10 at Boulta on November 22nd, first start. Dam half-sister to Grade 2 hurdler Indian Scout.
Lot 56 LASER LIGHT, 4yo b g by Kutub out of Sioux Falls (Monashee Mountain). From Kilphilibeen Stables. Second of 8, beaten half length, at Boulta on November 22nd, second start. Dam won over hurdles.
Lot 58 D’ARCY’S SOUND, 5yo b g by Kalanisi out of Semillina (Semillon). From Cedar Lodge Stables. Won in field of 11 at Glenbane on November 22nd, only start. Same grandam as Niche Market (Grade 1 Irish Grand National).
Lot 61 CARRIG CATHAL, 4yo b g by Fair Mix out of Blackwater Bay (Supreme Leader). From Mrs Ann Roche. Won by 3 lengths at Corbeagh House in mid-November, first start. Dam hurdles winner, half-sister to Razor Royale.
Lot 62 THE PIERRE LARK, 5yo b g by Pierre out of Kyle Lark (Miner’s Lamp). From Tromore Stables. Won by 4 lengths at Corbeagh House on November 15th. Half-brother to Leopardstown Graded hurdler Washington Lad.
LOT 63 NEWTOWN LAD 5yo b g by Craigsteel out of Rocher Lady (Phardante). From Newtown Stables. Won a maiden at Boulta by 20 lengths last month.
TATTERSALLS IRELAND
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Date: Friday, December 11th, at Cheltenham
Time: About 4.30pm
Total lots: About 64