LET the records show that Alice Nugent is listed as the purchaser, for €22,000, of the Docksider (Diesis) filly Noyelles at the 2007 Arqana December Sale. It was an inspired purchase, and one that keeps on giving.

I am reminded of the mare and her success following the inaugural Goffs Dubai Breeze Up Sale, one at which Alice’s husband and Goffs director Nick was wielding a gavel. The second best price at the sale was achieved by Noyelles’ Frankel (Galileo) son, continuing a fine record for offspring of the mare in the sales ring.