THE quality of sport horse foal pedigrees has changed dramatically over the past decade and, as a result, next week’s breeding stock sale at Goresbridge has quite a different appearance. The content of the two-day renewal is now predominantly bred on European lines, with well-related blacktype foals easily outnumbering those with more traditional breeding.
This variation offers buyers a wider choice of options however, and next week’s catalogue is both stout and diverse.
The list of covering sires is equally so, with Lagans OBOS Quality (10) appearing on top, just ahead of newcomers Button Sitte, Grand Cru, VD VIJF Eiken and Sligo Candy Boy - all with nine apiece.
Running over Friday and Saturday, the preview of stock below is just an example of the many attractive lots on offer.
Mares
Lot 36, Lymette E, reg 9 yo ch m 16hh by Harley VDL out of Tirmette (Hinault). Exceptionally well-related young mare whose second dam Nirmette won multiple Grands Prix with Marcus Fuchs and is dam of the Michel Hendrix-ridden Grand Prix show jumper U2 (Calvados). In turn, Nirmette is a half-sister to the Grand Prix show jumper Sjarmette, while other top horses from this first-class family include the Grand Prix jumper Wimette and the 1.50m jumper Zamette. Lymette E is in foal to GRS Cornet (Cornet Obolensky) and due early June 2026.
Fillies
Lot 62, Lough Gur Serendipity, reg b f f by Glasgow Van’t Merelsnest out of Fortside Sparkle (Future Trend). As a six-year-old, the dam competed to 1.30m to win 213 SJI points, and is currently competing with an amateur. Dam’s full-brother Fortside Trend won the young riders at the RDS in 2022, while a half-sister to the dam Alberta Mist was placed runner-up in the RDS six-year-old final with Greg Broderick.
Lot 81, Clomoney June Star, reg b f f by Castlefield Conthargos out of Shanbeg Beg To Differ (OBOS Quality). Dam evented to two-star level and is a full-sister to Shanbeg Cooley (CCI5*), who competed at Badminton and Burghley in 2025 with Harry Mutch. She is also a half-sister to Shanbeg Legacy (CCI3*), while another sibling Graf After Eight (by Limmerick) jumped to 1.40m level.
Lot 108, GGL Tysons Girl, reg b f f by Tyson out of Moneybroom Ginger Beauty (Triomphe de Muze). This well-bred foal is out of a sister to Jack Ryan’s grand prix performer Moneybroom Dancer (1.50m), as well as to fellow international horses Moneybroom Lexinov and Moneybroom Darcy Bussell. Also from the maternal line of the British nations cup horse Santa Cruise, HH Memphis (1.60m) and the Lanaken finalist Tanqui.
Lot 112, Crosstown Hi Light, reg b f f by Highway TN NOP out of Crosstown Skylight (VDL Douglas). Out of the good mare Crosstown Skylight (1.50m), who won the Rotterdam CSIO5* 1.40m grand prix. The dam in turn is a sibling to the nations cup event horse Fintans Last (CCI4*), ridden by Catherine Burrell.
Lot 138, Suzy, reg b f f by Chad Blue PS out of Chantelle (Lux Z). By a European championship horse by Chacco Blue, this filly is out of the notable 1.50m mare Chantelle, who is a sibling to a further three international performers.
Colts
Lot 104, unnamed reg b c f by Verbier de Muze out of Cruisings Carol (Harlequin du Carel). A very well-related half-brother to the show jumpers Russel Style (1.50m) and Ballyknock Vivendi Blaze (1.40m) and with younger siblings showing excellent potential. Dam is sister to the show jumpers Courageous (1.40m) and Kennys Flight (1.45m), who finished fourth in Hickstead Speed Derby last year. There are numerous further notable performers, among which are Electric Kiss (1.45m) and the nations cup event horse Trendy Fernhill (CCI4*). Also to Highly Suspicious (CCI5*) and the World Games event horse Dassett Courage (CCI4*), ridden by Blyth Tate.
Lot 144, Union Hall Ferrari, b c f out of ABC Bobby Jean (HHS Cornet). As a three-year-old, the dam was crowned the RDS loose performance champion in 2023 completing on the highest score of the evening. From the outstanding ABC-prefixed family, the second dam was ABC Saving Grace, the 6yo FEI WBFSH World Champion in 2022.
Lot 156, Ballyshan, reg b c f by Don’t Touch TJI Hero out of Ballyshan Canturana (Canturano). Carrying a world-class dual-purpose pedigree, this colt is out of a half-sister to the Paris 2024 Olympic event horse Cooley Nutcracker (CCI4*), who is also entered for Pau CCI5* later this month. The second dam meanwhile is a half-sister to Ballyshan Cooley (CCI4*) and is a half-sister to Ballyshan Bellagio (1.50m) and Ballyshan La Rochelle (1.45m).
Lot 171, unnamed reg b c f by Dakar VDL out of BLM Larcon Lily (Laron DE). Dam is a sibling to Sarah Ennis’s top event horse and jumper BLM Diamond Delux (CCI5* and 1.40m), also to the multiple three-year-old champion BLM Lucy Lux, who progressed to be placed at the RDS as a four and five-year-old.
Lot 174 unnamed, reg gr c f by BGS Ocean View out of BGS No Limits (BGS Electric Line). A well-related colt by the grade A jumper BGS Ocean View (1.50m), who is the sire of Kilcandra Ocean Power (CCI4*) and numerous good show jumpers. The dam is a half-sister to the CCI4* event horses BGS Juicyfruit, BGS Firecracker and BGS Country Dreams and closely related to the advanced event horse BGS Lux Electric and Ballygrangans Courage (1.50m).
Saturday
Fillies
Lot 192, Newmarket Sunset, reg ch f f by Ramiro B out of Newmarket Dato Two (Aldato). A filly from a very successful eventing family, and a sister to the Le Lion d’Angers bronze medallist SRS Adventure (Sophie Richards), as well as to Newmarket Prospect (CCI4*) and Newmarket Glider (CCI 4*).
Lot 247, Littlefield Jenny, reg b f f by Moylough Legacy out of Littlefield Ruby (Let The Lion Roar). One for the traditionalists, this filly is out of a full-brother to the RDS 2019 winning yearling. Another sibling to the dam, Emperor Legion, competed at CCI1* level with Ian Hannon.
Lot 260, unnamed, reg br f f by Zapatero VDL out of Miss Gui Khan (Guidam). A correct filly from a contemporary home-grown family. Her dam is a sibling to the international jumpers Currafin (1.45m) and Quick Jack, and from the immediate maternal line of Leestone Mylord Trumps (1.55m), Mullentine Shalom (1.55m), Newmarket Venture Clover (1.60m), Clarkes Ferro (1.60m) etc.
Lot 304, CSF Bright Star, reg b f f by Stargos VDL out of CSF Natasha (Carrera VDL). From a young and progressive family, the dam is a full-sister to the smart seven-year-old CSF Casco (1.40m), as well as to CSF Royal Cruz (1.50m), CSF Mr Kroon (1.50m), Sera Vue (1.45m) etc. Also to CSF Karina dam of CSF Karhari (1.45m), CBI Mrs Kroon (1.30m) etc.
Lot 312, Cushinstown Cruising, reg b f f by Caracas out of Cavalier Cushinstown Cruis (Cavalier Royale). From another sale-topping consignor, this filly is a sister to this year’s RDS yearling class winner and over champion Cushinstown Special, while another RDS victor was the Joe Widger Cup recipient Solsboro Zeus.
Colts
Lot 180, UPS Buck Moon Billy, reg b c f by Hardrock Z out of Lisnaffify Marley Z (Tyson). One of the stand outs, this colt is a very well-related half-brother to Pablo C (1.50m), while the dam is a full-sister to Hilton Pacifico (CSI5* and CSI4* - 1.60m), as well as a half-sister to the event horse Master Douglas (CC15*L) and the jumper Serpico (1.60m). Damline has also produced the event horses Don’t Tell Punch (CCI4*-L) and Everon Vivendi (CCI4*-L).
Lot 242, unnamed reg b c f by Verbier de Muze out of Twilight Cruise (Cruising). By a young son of Carthago, this colt is a half-brother to the event horse Dunrath Reward (CCI2*-L), while another half-brother realised €40,000 at the Go For Gold sale three years ago. Featuring a stout event pedigree, the dam is a sibling to First Mate (CCI5*), Buccaneer (CCI4*-L) and Bosun (CCI4*-L).
Lot 263, Rio de Janeiro, reg gr c f by Zirocco Blue out of Conga Van de Neerheide (Pomme au du Heup). A beautifully-bred sibling to the Global Paris Grand Prix 5* winner, as well as to the Mechelen world cup winner Mandato vd Neerheide (1.65m, ridden by Christian Ahlmann), while the dam’s sister also bred prolific sire Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve (1.60m).
Lot 321, Clondee Jacaerys, reg br c f by Pegase Van’t Ruystershof out of Charmonix Soul (Click and Cash). A half-sibling to the up and coming Winterfell Soul (1.50m), this colt is out of Charmonix Soul (1.30m), who is a sibling to TM Berlin (1.50m).
Lot 322, ABC Diamond Dealer, reg b c f by Call Me Number One out of ABC Diamond Dilemma (Cruising). One from a regular sale-topping consignor, and a colt with a top-notch pedigree, this foal hails from one of the best families in the book. His dam is a full-sister to the five-year-old Cavan Classic champion, who more significantly is the dam of ABC Quantum Cruise (1.60m), ABC Private Jet (1.50m), ABC Caruso (1.50m), ABC Cortana Cruise (1.45m) and the 2022 six-year-old World Champion ABC Saving Grace. Dam is also a full-sister to ABC Ballycruise (1.50m) and to the dam of Coolgrange Cruising (1.45m).
Lot 384, Creevyquinn Eclipse, reg ch c f by Emerald out of Galwaybay Anika (Kannan). From a current and progressive family, this very well-related colt is a sibling to Galwaybay Jim (2020) winner of the five-year-old championship at the breeders’ classic this year, and by the time of sale will have represented Ireland in the young horse world breeders’ championships in Lanaken with Jack Ryan. The second dam Winebreaker has bred Galwaybay Penelope (1.50m), Galwaybay Sparkie (1.40m), Evitas (1.50m) etc.
DETAILS:
Michael Donohoe
& Sons
Address: Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny
Telephone: 0599775145
Fax: 0599775541
Email: info@goresbridge.com
Web: www.irishhorse.com
Date: October 10th – 11th 2025
Time: 10.30 each day
Friday: Brood mares, yearlings and foals
Saturday: Foals
Total lots: 385
Last year’s top lot: Pat Kehoe’s ABC Rock Anthem, colt foal by Hardrock Z (dam by Mermus R) €16,500