IT is not unusual, especially in the United States, for a yearling to sell for a lot of money, only for the vendor, usually a breeder, to retain an interest in the animal for racing purposes.

Presumably, this is what happened in the case of the recent Dundalk listed winner Andab. Bred by Trevor Stewart, the colt sold in Book 1 of last year’s Tattersalls October Yearling Sale for 290,000gns to Al Shaqab Racing, but now races from Joseph O’Brien’s yard for a partnership of the purchaser and the breeder. It is not a surprise either, as the son of Saxon Warrior (Deep Impact) is from a family that has provided Stewart with many memorable racing and sales moments.