QUALITY horses in training and winning point-to-pointers are some of the main features of the Cheltenham December National Hunt Sale conducted by Brightwells. There is also a large section for select National Hunt breeze-up horses, which starts the sale.
Including some still unknown wildcard entries, Brightwells expect to have a catalogue of about 70 lots for their Cheltenham December Auction, to be held next Friday, December 12th.
Entries were still being accepted when this preview went to press, but details of the wildcards may be found on the web at www.brightwells.com a few days before the sale.
Last December, 31 lots were sold for £1,569,000, at an average of £50,613. Among the top performers to change hands at this sale were 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Lord Windermere and the Triumph Hurdle star Tiger Roll.
N.H. PERFORMERS
Lot 60 MR GALLIVANTER, 3yo ch g by Heliostatic out of Purepleasureseeker (Grand Lodge). From Highfield Stables. Won both his two starts over hurdles, the latest by 21 lengths at Kelso. BHA 136.
BUMPER HORSES
Lot 36 BENIM, 4yo b f by Authorized out of Princess Danah (Danehill). From Thorne Farm Stables. Second in bumpers at Fontwell Park and Taunton this autumn, her only starts. Family of Singspiel.
Lot 38 BUCKENHILL, 4yo gr g by Intikhab out of Trauquebise (Kaldounevees). From Trillium Place. Second of 8 in Huntingdon bumper on November 22nd, his only start. Dam half-sister to three listed winners in France.
Lot 45 IM TOO GENEROUS, 4yo ch g by Generous out of Something Major (Zaffaran). From Newlands Stables. Winner by four lengths of Musselburgh bumper on November 28th, also close second there.
Lot 66 TWENTYTWO’S TAKEN, 6yo b m by King’s Theatre out of Persian Desert (Persian Mews). From Newlands Stables. Won bumpers at Fairyhouse and Down Royal, second listed bumper at Navan, her only starts.
PROMISING POINTERS
Lot 37 CUL DEALGA, 5yo b m by Kalanisi out of Yes Boss (Carlingford Castle). From Addenstown Stables. Won at Glenbane on November 22nd. Half-sister to Dun Doire (Grade 1 Thyestes Chase).
Lot 40 DR WALUIGI, 4yo b g by Shirocco out of Daruliyya (Highest Honor). From Ashgrove Stables. Won at Boulta on November 23rd, beating nine others, also fourth in Limerick bumper.
Lot 41 KILCULLEN FLEM, 4yo ch g by Flemensfirth out of Cansalrun (Anshan). From Monbeg Stables. Won at Toomebridge on November 22nd, with the third 25 lengths behind, placed twice, only starts.
Lot 44 INFRONTOFTHEJUDGE, 5yo b g by Clerkenwell out of Judicial Audience (Thatching). From Martin Abernethy. Won at Toomebridge on November 22nd, third of 14 in previous start.
Lot 46 MAI FITZS JACK, 5yo ro g by Acambaro out of Faithful County (Black Minstrel). From L. Buckley & G Fitzgerald. Won in field of 11 at Boulta on November 23nd, also second at Askeaton.
Lot 47 BALLYBANE, 4yo gr g by Acambaro out of Madam Sophie (Moscow Society). From Stoneville Stables. Won at Ballindenisk on November 30th, his first start, beating 13 others.
Lot 48 BATTLE OF SHILOH, 5yo b g by Shantou out of Realt Na Ruise (Soviet Star). From Mocklershill Stables. Impressive winner in field of 17 at Ballindenisk on November 30th, his only start.
Lot 49 BALLYDINE, 4yo ch g by Stowaway out of Bealaha Essie (Denel). From Knockanglass Stables. Close second at Boulta on November 23rd, beaten half length in field of 10, his only start.
Lot 50 GENERAL PRINCIPLE, 5yo b g by Gold Well out of How Provincial (Be My Native). From Newlands Stables. Impressive winner by eight lengths at Kirkistown on November 29th, his only start.
Lot 53 FROMDUSKTILLDAWN, 4yo ch g by Mahler out of Lady Transcend (Aristocracy). From Joshua Ryan. Second of 14, beaten a head, at Ballindenisk on November 30th. Dam own-sister to Lord Transcend.
Lot 56 AMERICAN, 4yo b g by Malinas out of Grande Sultane (Garde Royale). From Leighmoney Stables. Won at Rockfield on November 29th, his only start. Half-brother to Auteuil listed chaser Grand Cyborg.
Lot 59 MINMORE LODGE, 4yo b g by Flemensfirth out of Supreme Von Pres (Presenting). From Monbeg Stables. Won at Kirkistown on November 29th, second other start. Own-brother to Highland Lodge.
Lot 68 WASHINGTON LADY, 4yo b f by Beneficial out of Ashdale Lark (Subtle Power). From Monbeg Stables. Impressive winner at Tattersalls Farm in October, only start. Dam half-sister to graded hurdler Washington Lad.
Lot 71 JO GO, 6yo b m by Old Vic out of Harelda (Hector Protector). From Addenstown Stables. Won at Corbeagh House on November 16th, her only start. Dam and grandam both winners.
Lot 72 HIGHWAY STORM, 4yo b g by Stowaway out of Snow in Summer (Glacial Storm). From Glenbower Stables. Won by three lengths at Lingstown on November 23rd, beating 12 others, his first start.
YOUNG STOCK
Lot 2 ROYAL DE BOITRON, 3yo b g by Kingsalsa out of Sharon du Berlais (Lute Antique). From Brown Island Stables. Dam NH winner in France. Family of Aintree Grade 1 chase star Balder Succes.
Lot 3 3yo ch g by Broadway Flyer out of Taking My Time (High Roller). From Meadowview Stables. Half-brother to two NH winners. Dam half-sister to graded chase winner On The Net.
Lot 5 3yo b g by Yeats out of Zalama (Red Ransom). From Nicholastown Stud. Second produce. Dam won in France, half-sister to three winners. Grandam Zalaiyka won Group 1 Poule d’Essai des Pouliches.
Lot 8 3yo br f by Robin des Champs out of Brandy Sunday (Presenting). From Nicholastown Stud. Third produce. Same grandam as Grade 2 chaser Medical Card. Grandam half-sister to What A Question.
Lot 10 3yo b g by Westerner out of Chirouble (High Roller). From Knockanglass Stables. Half-brother to a NH winner. Dam half-sister to Grade 2 hurdlers Rouble and Kopeck.
Lot 13 3yo b f by Beneficial out of Countess Marengo (Revoque). From Mocklershill Stables. Half-sister to two winners of 10 races. Dam own-sister to Queen Astrid (listed scorer on flat and over hurdles).
Lot 14 3yo b g by Arcadio out of Cuddle In A Fog (King’s Ride). From Meadowview Stables. Half-brother to three winners. Dam half-sister to Leopardstown Grade 1 chase winner Southern Vic.
Lot 15 3yo b g by Kalanisi out of Delayed (Fijar Tango). From Skehanagh Stables. Half-brother to a NH winner. Dam won four races, third Grade 2 Adonis Hurdle. Top French jumping family.
Lot 16 3yo ch f by Beneficial out of Drama Chick (Riverwise). From Skehanagh Stables. Half-sister to a point-to-point winner. Dam own-sister to Rooster Booster (Grade 1 Champion Hurdle, Grade 2 Bula Hurdle).
Lot 18 3yo b g by Kayf Tara out of French Spice (Cadeaux Genereux). From Manor Farm. Half-brother to four winners. Dam won seven races, half-sister to Celeric (Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup).
Lot 19 3yo b g by Westerner out of Glenair Lucy (Luso). From Sherbourne Lodge Stud. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Blueberry Boy (six wins, Grade 2 Craddockstown Chase at Punchestown).
Lot 20 AIRPUR DESBOIS, 4yo b g by Canyon Creek out of Hero’s Dancer (Hero’s Honor). From Brown Island Stables.Half-brother to two winners and to dam of Tzar’s Dancer (Grade 3 chase at Auteuil).
Lot 22 3yo b g by Martaline out of Kostroma (Lost World). From Nicholastown Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to two NH winners in France. Grandam half-sister to Grade 1 star Geos and Kapgarde.
Lot 23 OULAMAYO, 3yo b g by Solon out of La Titie du Perche (Rochesson). From Rectory Stables. Dam half-sister to Auteuil listed chase winner. Family of Highest Honor.
Lot 24 3yo b g by Yeats out of Maracana (Glacial Storm). From Longways Stables. Half-brother to two winners. Dam half-sister to Court Leader (Grade 3 Anaglog’s Daughter Chase).
Lot 25 3yo gr g by Daylami out of Miss Edgehill (Idris). From Nicholastown Stud. Second produce. Dam won three races, flat and NH. Family of Aintree hurdles star Montpelier Lad.
Lot 26 3yo b g by Flemensfirth out of Miss Kettlewell (Saddlers’ Hall). From Meadowview Stables. Second produce. Grandam Native Endurance won Grade 3 Ellier Developments Chase at Punchestown.
Lot 28 BOUBAFLY, 3yo b/br g by Le Balafre out of Nouba Fly (Chamberlin). From Brown Island Stables. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Petit Robin (7 wins, Grade 2 Desert Orchid Chase, Grade 1 second three times).
Lot 29 3yo b g by Kalanisi out of Nut Touluze (Toulon). From Rectory Stables. Dam won point-to-point. Grandam half-sister to Bold Agent (11 wins, Troytown Chase, third Irish Grand National, twice).
Lot 30 3yo b g by Robin des Champs out of Old Town Queen (Bob’s Return). From Knockanglass Stables. Second produce. Dam half-sister to five winners.
Lot 31 3yo b g by Yeats out of Petralona (Alleged). From Meadowview Stables. Half-brother to five winners, including Grade 1 placed hurdler Big Moment and Grade 1 placed bumper Pressgang.
Lot 32 BRANDEVIN, 3yo b g by Malinas out of Phenyl des Mottes (Bonnet Rouge). From Skehanagh Stables. Third produce. Same grandam as Trifolium (seven wins, Grade 1 Arkle Chase at Leopardstown).
Lot 33 3yo b g by Tobougg out of Prairie Sun (Law Society). From Mocklershill Stables. Third produce. Dam won nine races, half-sister to three winners. Third dam won two group races, third German Oaks.
BRIGHTWELLS
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Date: Friday, December 12th at Cheltenham
Time: About 4pm
Total lots: About 70
Last year’s average: £50,613
Last year’s top lot: Tell Us More, £290,000