GERRY Burke in Glidawn Stud has built quite a reputation for himself as a purchaser of good value foals, fillies being something of a speciality over the years, and selling them on as yearlings. I can only imagine the homework he puts into perusing the sales catalogues, not only in Europe but also in the USA where he has often found real gems.

In Book 2 of this year’s Tattersalls October Sale his draft of three includes a filly by The Factor (War Front) out of Crescent Moon, a daughter of Seeking The Gold (Mr Prospector). The latter is broodmare sire of a huge number of Group and Grade 1 winners, Lord Nelson, Point Of Entry and Blame being among the best.