FIVE years ago Doncaster Bloodstock Sales delayed their former October Sales by two weeks and renamed it the November Sales, still combining the yearlings and the older horses in one catalogue.
The total entry of 380 lots this November is only six less than in 2014 and includes several horses in training from Darley on the first day, though the 125 yearlings on the second day are 21 fewer.
The auction will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 4th and 5th November, starting at 11am on the first day and 10am on the second.
This yearling sale was given a boost by the success of Belle Royale in the Grade 1 Gamely Stakes at Hollywood Park, following Group 1 wins for top sprinters Borderlescott and Tangerine Trees, while Overturn and Dim Sum are other high-earning graduates.
The sires of the yearlings include such well-known stallions as Acclamation, Dutch Art, Equiano, Kheleyf, Kodiac, Monsieur Bond, Mount Nelson, Paco Boy, Pivotal, Royal Applause, Sir Percy, Zebedee and Zoffany.
FLAT HORSES IN
TRAINING
Lot 123 MAGICAL EFFECT, 3yo ch c by New Approach out of Purple Glow (Orientate). From Darley. Placed 3 times from only 3 starts. Dam listed-placed winner, out of own-sister to US champion Easy Goer.
Lot 124 GOLDEN TOWN, 4yo b g by Invincible Spirit out of Princesse Dansante (King’s Best). From Darley. Class 2 winner at York and Newmarket, Bedford Lodge Mile.
Lot 139 RECEDING WAVES, 2yo b c by Dick Turpin out of Welanga (Dansili). Fom East Everleigh Stables. Won 3 races in 2015, second Tattersalls October Auction Stakes at Newmarket, from 7 starts. BHA Rating 98.
Lot 148 BALLYMORE CASTLE, 3yo br g by Invincible Spirit out of Ballymore Lady (War Chant). From Darley. Winner, placed 6 times, second listed Woodcote Stakes. BHA Rating 97. Dam Graded winner in USA.
Lot 160 DISTANT PAST, 4yo b g by Pastoral Pursuits out of Faraway Lass (Distant Relative). From Hambleton Lodge. Won 5 sprint races, 3 in 2015, placed 5 times. Dam won 5 races.
Lot 180 ERIC THE GREY, 5yo gr g by Verglas out of Queens Wharf (Ela-Mana-Mou). From Boherna Stables. Won 4 races in Ireland up to 12 furlongs, latest 3 weeks ago.
Lot 183 INDULGENT, 2yo b c by Makfi out of Santa Agata (Anabaa). From Long Row Stables. Placed 3 times in August 2015, only starts. Dam winning half-sister to dual Group star Common World.
Lot 196 RAINBOW REBEL, 2yo b g by Acclamation out of Imperial Quest (Rainbow Quest). From Kingsley House Stables. Placed 3 times from 4 starts in 2015. Dam half-sister to Reverence (Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes).
FILLIES IN TRAINING
Lot 37 MISU MAC, 5yo b m by Misu Bond out of Umbrian Gold (Perugino). From Highfield Farm Stables. Won 4 sprint races in 2015, 4 of her last 5 starts. Half-sister to 5 winners.
N.H. HORSES IN TRAINING
Lot 33 FREEDOM SQUARE, 4yo b g by Lawman out of Manger Square (Danehill). From Grottowell Stables. Won at The Curragh as 2yo, won over hurdles at Gowran Park this month, beating 19 others.
Lot 43 BERTIE BELL, 6yo b g by Kalanisi out of Vikki’s Dream (Kahyasi). From Ballynoe Stables. Won Largy p2p in 2014, second in 3 bumpers, 3 latest starts, from 4 starts in 2015.
Lot 49 MIDNIGHT GAME, 8yo b g by Montjeu out of Midnight Angel (Acatenango). From Spring Cottage Stables. Won 2 flat races in France and 4 hurdles in Ireland, listed Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle.
Lot 62 WESTERN BREEZE, 6yo b m by Westerner out of Winsome Breeze (Glacial Storm). From Pasture Farm Racing. Won hurdle at Southwell in June 2015, second Wetherby hurdle only other start.
Lot 63 FREDERIC CHOPIN, 4yo ch g by Tamayuz out of Eliza Gilbert (Noverre). From Pit Farm Stables. Won 3 flat races up to 2 miles in 2014-5, won over hurdles at Carlisle this month, his latest start.
Lot 65 BEAUTIFUL BEN, 5yo b g by Beneficial out of Almnadia (Alhaarth). From Boherna Stables. Won 2 hurdle races at Wexford and Killarney (July 2015), placed 3 times.
Lot 68 POWERSBOMB, 5yo ch g by Trans Island out of Black Ouzel (Taipan). From Kiltacky More Stables. Won Sligo bumper in 2014 and Galway hurdle in July 2015, beating 19 others.
Lot 71 SHANTOU TIGER, 6yo b g by Shantou out of Opus One (Slip Anchor). From Bankhouse. Won 3 hurdle races in 2014, second in chases in 3 latest starts in 2015. BHA Rating 120 Steeple, 125 Hurdle.
Lot 79 CLIFFSIDE PARK, 6yo b g by Chevalier out of Lady Toulon (Toulon). From Ashgrove Stables. Won Tramore bumper in 2014 and Clonmel hurdle in October 2015.
Lot 80 GOOD MAN HUGHIE, 6yo ch g by Flemensfirth out of Good Dawn (Good Thyne). From Ashgrove Stables. Won p2p at Loughrea in field of 12 on October 18th, second only other start.
Lot 82 TAYLOR, 6yo b m by Presenting out of Britway Lady (Norwich). From Seven Barrows. Won 2 hurdles in 2015 and placed 4 times from 8 starts, placed both starts in bumpers. Dam half-sister to Grade 1 star Thyne Again.
Lot 90 RYALEX, 4yo b g by Arcadio out of Lady Ramona (Lord Americo). From Lamogue Stables. Won p2p at Loughrea on October 18th by 2 1/2 lengths. Dam won over fences.
Lot 92 BALLYCASH, 4yo b g by Kalanisi out of Waterlily (Revoque). From Loughanmore Farms. Won p2p at Toomebridge by 3 lengths in September, latest start. Dam won a bumper, a hurdle and a chase.
Lot 93 BALLYMALIN, 5yo b g by Presenting out of Murrurundi (Old Vic). From Loughanmore Farms. Won p2p at Toomebridge on October 10th, latest start. Dam won over hurdles.
Lot 94 KILNA SHANE, 6yo br g by Gamut out of Kabale (Ikdam). From Dairyhill Stables. Won 2 p2ps in 2015, at Stradbally and at Loughrea on October 18th, placed twice.
Lot 104 SAMSON, 4yo ch g by Black Sam Bellamy out of Riverine (Risk Me). From Summerdown Stables. Won Towcester bumper on October 7th, his only start. Half-brother to Cill Rialaig (6 wins, won listed bumper).
YEARLING COLTS
Lot 264 br y c by Khaleyf out of Wotatomboy (Captain Rio). Property of John Hamilton. Second produce. Dam won 3 races, half-sister to 8 winners. Family of champion Mac Diarmida.
Lot 312 ch y c by Dutch Art out of Chance For Romance (Entrepreneur). From Furnace Mill Stud. Half-brother to 3 winners of 12 races. Dam half-sister to Group 3 Queen Mary Stakes stars Romantic Myth and Romantic Liason.
Lot 330 b y c by Kodiac out of Nippy (Anabaa). From Trickledown Stud. Half-brother to Dutchesse (5 wins in France, listed placed). Family of Kheleyf and champion filly Bint Allayl.
Lot 331 b y c by Pivotal out of Moonglow (Nayef). From Trickledown Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to Medicean (Group 1 Eclipse Stakes, Group 1 Lockinge Stakes, sire).
Lot 340 b y c by Mount Nelson out of Holamo (Montjeu). From Flaxton Stables. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Preachinatthebar (Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes in USA) and listed scorer Royal Revival.
Lot 341 ch y c by Lord Shanakill out of Blue Reema (Bluebird). From Laurel Stables. Half-brother to a winner. Dam listed-placed winner, half-sister to Japanese star Meisho Doto and Pay Me Back (Italian St Leger).
Lot 342 b y c by Aqlaam out of Violette (Observatory). From Limestone Stud. Half-brother to 3 winners. Dam won Group 3 Firth of Clyde Stakes, second Group 2 Rockfel Stakes.
Lot 346 b y c by Dubawi out of Don’t Forget Faith (Victory Gallop). From Trickledown Stud. Second produce. Dam won in England and USA, second Group 3 Sweet Solera Stakes. Grandam Grade 1 star Contredance.
Lot 349 b y c by Assertive out of Selkirk Rose (Pips Pride). From Throckmorton Court Stud. Half-brother to 3 winners, including listed scorer Miss Meggy (dam of Charlie M, won Grade 3 Senorita Stakes in USA).
Lot 364 b y c by Royal Applause out of Blodwen (Mister Baileys). From Pittsford Farm Stables. Half-brother to 2 winners, including dam of Elektrum (Grade 2 star in USA). Grandam is champion 2yo filly Ma Biche.
YEARLING FILLIES
Lot 266 b y f by Monsieur Bond out of Kanisfluh (Pivotal). From Yapham Mill Stud. Half-sister to 2 winners. Dam won listed Flame of Tara Stakes.
Lot 283 b y f by Harbour Watch out of Ronja (El Corredor). From Buckley Bloodstock. Half-sister to Ross (winner and listed-placed second in 2015). Dam listed scorer in Germany.
Lot 288 b y f by Royal Applause out of Canukeepasecret (Mind Games). From Furnace Mill Stud. Second produce. Dam half-sister to Pearl Secret (7 wins, Group 2 Temple Stakes, third Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes).
Lot 290 b y f by Paco Boy out of Accede (Acclamation). From Catridge Farm Stud. Half-sister to 2 2yo winners. Dam won at 2 years, from family of champion Dancer’s Daughter.
Lot 307 b y f by Captain Gerrard out of Euro Empire (Bartok). From Bumble Mitchell. Half-sister to 7 winners, including dam of dual listed scorer Dinkum Diamond. Dam won 2 listed races in California.
Lot 320 b y f by Zoffany out of Lara Amelia (Ishiguru). From Mount House Stables. First produce. Dam own-sister to Ferneley (6 wins, Grade 2 Del Mar Mile, Group 3 Amethyst Stakes). Family of Just The Judge.
Lot 338 b y f by Foxwedge out of Steeple (Selkirk). From Battlefield Stud. Half-sister to 5 winners of 13 races. Dam winning half-sister to Enharmonic (2 Group wins) and to dual listed scorer Soprano.
Lot 362 b y f by Dutch Art out of Miss Meggy (Pivotal). From Highfield Farm. Half-sister to 3 winners, including Charlie Em (Grade 3 Senorita Stakes in USA). Dam listed scorer at 2 years.
Lot 363 b y f by Equiano out of Soapy Delight |(Dansili). From Highfield Farm. First produce. Dam half-sister to Soapy Danger (Group 2 Princess of Wales’s Stakes). Grandam On A Soapbox won Grade 1 CCA Oaks.
Lot 381 b y f by Mayson out of Space Time (Bering). From Highfield Farm. Half-sister to 5 winners, including listed scorers Cosmodrome and Splashdown (dam of Aktabantay, Group 3 Solario Stakes).
DONCASTER BLOODSTOCK SALES
Office Address: Auction Mart Offices, Hawick, Roxburghshire TD9 9NW
Sales Address: DBS Sales Complex, Sandall Beat Road, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6JP
Telephone: (office) 44 (0) 1450 372222 (sales) 44 (0) 1302 349166
Fax: (office) 44 (0) 1450 378017
Email: winners@goffsdbs.com
Website: goffsdbs.com
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, November 4th and 5th
Time: 11am on Wednesday, 10am on Thursday
Total lots: 380
Last year’s average: £7,741
Last year’s top lot: Golden Spun, £65,000