IRISHMAN Niall Brennan topped this week’s Ocala August Yearling Sale in Florida when, acting as agent for Marc Keller, he bought a daughter of Arch for $320,000. The filly was consigned by agent Beth Bayer.

Bred in Florida by Whitehall Lane Farm, the sale-topper is out the stakes winner Citizen Advocate (by Proud Citizen) and is from the family of Grade I winners Hymn Book (also by Arch) and Data Link. “Obviously, I loved her,” said Brennan. “She looks like a really good Arch, and she has a genuine pedigree. I am very familiar with the family. She ticked all the boxes.”