HORSES TO FOLLOW 2022/23 >>> UK- IRE- USA- SA
HORSES TO FOLLOW 2023/24
| NOBLE STYLE 131 DRAMATISED (f) BRADSELL LITTLE BIG BEAR MAYLANDSEA (f) STATUETTE (f) THE RIDLER PERSIAN FORCE SHARTASH WALBANK BLACKBEARD ROCKET RODNEY ROYAL SCOTSMAN HOLLOWAY BOY MEDITATE (f) 103p TOUGH TALK 102p LEZOO (f) 102 AGE OF KINGS 102 CRISPY CAT 100 PEARLING PATH 99p TAJALLA 99 APACHE OUTLAW 99 BADB (f) |
| 30p DESERT CROWN 127p VADENI 127 COROEBUS 127 WESTOVER 125p INSPIRAL (f) 125 NATIVE TRAIL 124p MALJOOM 123p HOMELESS SONGS (f) 122p LUXEMBOURG 121p CHECKANDCHALLENGE 121 HOO YA MAL 121 SENSE OF DUTY (f) 119p MY PROSPERO 119 LUSAIL 119 PERFECT POWER 118p EMILY UPJOHN (f) 118 MIGHTY ULYSSES 118 TUESDAY (f) 117 NATIONS PRIDE 117 STONE AGE 116p EYDON 116 EL CABALLO 116 NOBLE TRUTH 115p CASH 115 BAYSIDE BOY 115 BERKSHIRE SHADOW 115 CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD 115 FLAMING RIB 115 MITBAAHY 115 MODERN GAMES |
| Hukum (IRE) 121 Coroebus (IRE) 121 Alenquer (FR) 120 Baaeed (GB) 125 Bay Bridge (GB 122 Desert Crown (GB)122 Homeless Songs (IRE 120 |
HORSES TO FOLLOW 2022/23
WHOOP WHOOP
17/2 b f Land Force – Miss President (Oasis Dream)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 50,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
First foal of a maiden (59) three-parts sister to Irish 6f 2yo Group 3 winner/Coventry Stakes runner-up Cappella Sansevero (109) out of a 10f winning (76) half-sister to 7f 2yo winner/Ribblesdale Stakes runner-up Eldalil (106).
“This is a very athletic filly with a good walk to her. She is showing up well at home and should be out over 5/6f before the end of the month.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
23/3 b f Cotai Glory – Diaminda (Diamond Green)
Trainer: Richard Hannon Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 240,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-sister to Group 1-placed 6-7f winner (including twice at Group 2 level) Lusail (116). Dam a useful 6f 2yo winner (95) who was a half-sister to high-class prolific 5-6f winner (including at Group 1 level) Fayr Jag (117).
“A half-sister to Lusail who looked very fast early on, but she just had a small hiccup. Therefore she will now be ready to run over 5/6f around July time.”
Lusail storms home to win the Gimcrack
UNNAMED (IRE)
14/4 b c Cappella Sansevero – Goodnight And Joy (Rip Van Winkle)
Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 125,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to 2023 French 5f Group 3 winner/Prix de l’Abbaye runner-up White Lavender (114). Dam an unraced half-sister to Hong Kong dual 1m Group 1 winner Xtension (124), Listed-placed French dual 6f 3yo winner A Huge Dream (104) and the dams of dual 6f Group 1 winner Harry Angel (131) and Middle Park Stakes winner Supremacy (117).
“His half-sister gave the page a fantastic boost on Sunday when winning a Group 3 in France. Not that it was a pedigree needing much help as it’s the wonderful family of Harry Angel. This is a fine, strong colt who should be out in midsummer over 5/6f.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
6/2 ch c Churchill – Lady’s Purse (Doyen)
Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: €200,000 (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to 7f 2yo Listed winner/2022 Derby fourth Masekela (111) and Listed-placed triple 10f 3yo winner Asoof (103). Dam a French 10.5/12f 3yo Listed winner (107).
“An elegant, scopey half-brother to the smart Masekela. He will very much be one for next year, but ought to be ready to begin around September time over 7f/1m.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
21/4 b c Sea The Stars – Natural Beauty (Invincible Spirit)
Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 375,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Second foal of a 1m 2yo winner (80) who was closely related to dual 12f Group 3 winner Laaheb (122) and Group 3-placed 6-7f winner Ruwaiyan (115) and a half-sister to Group 1-placed 7.5-10f winner Fox Tal (118; by Sea The Stars).
“A gorgeous colt for the autumn over 1m. He is very much a middle-distance horse for next season. All class.”
Beat The Bank streaks clear at Glorious Goodwood
UNNAMED
10/3 b c Invincible Spirit – Tiana (Diktat)
Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 350,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to five-time 1m Group 2 winner Beat The Bank (122), 6f Group 3 winner Chil Chil (114), 1m 3yo Listed winner Auria (100) and Listed-placed dual 6f winner Salt Island (112). Dam a Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner (99) who was a half-sister to the dam of 2022 5f 2yo winner/Queen Mary Stakes runner-up Maylandsea (100).
“This colt is probably the best the dam has produced. He is a half-brother to connections’ smart performers Beat The Bank and Chil Chil. The mare hasn’t missed yet, and this colt looks a natural, midsummer 6/7f sort of two-year-old.”
CONRADI
1/5 b f Calyx – Althiba (Shamardal)
Trainer: Paddy Twomey Owner: Valmont Sales price: €110,000 (Elliott Bloodstock Services Limited)
Second foal of a maiden (77) half-sister to Irish 1m 2yo Group 2 winner/Derby runner-up Madhmoon (122) out of a Group 3/Listed-placed Irish 6f 2yo winning (104) half-sister to the dam of Irish 2000 Guineas winner Awtaad (124).
“We have had luck from Arqana October Yearling Sales in the past; notably Trust The Stars, who recently ran third in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket. So far, everything has been very straightforward with Conradi. All the reports from Paddy have been very positive to this point. I’d imagine she will run at the end of this month/June.”
FOREVER BLUE
9/4 b f Blue Point – Toujours L’Amour (Authorized)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: The Sunshine Partnership & Partner Sales price: 80,000gns (A C Elliott, Agent)
Half-sister to 8-9.5f winner Savrola (86) and US 8-8.5f winner Principled Stand. Dam a Lingfield Oaks Trial winner (98) who was a half-sister to 2022 French 12f Group 1 winner Sweet Lady (117) out of a 13f 3yo Listed winner (111).
“Blue Point has made a fantastic start to his stallion career, producing several winners early on. This filly was a very athletic yearling at the sales who was a great mover. Although the dam’s side is a staying one, Blue Point’s injection of speed ought to mean she may come earlier than expected. I look forward to seeing her on the track.”
FOREST FAIRY (IRE)
22/2 ch f Waldgeist – Bahama Girl (Lope de Vega)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: TBC Sales price: €78,000 (A C Elliott, Agent/Ralph Beckett)
First foal of an unraced half-sister to useful multiple 14f winner Saroog (107) out of a French 12f 3yo winning (103) half-sister to German 10f Group 3 winner Bermuda Reef (113) and the dam of French 12f Group 1 winner Baltic Baroness (121).
“A scopey, good moving filly and all Lope De Vega! She stems from a very strong German staying family cultivated by Gestut Ammerland. Judged on her pedigree and physique, she will be more of a three-year-old but can hopefully make it out for a run this backend.”
WHOOP WHOOP
17/2 b f Land Force – Miss President (Oasis Dream)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 50,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
First foal of a maiden (59) three-parts sister to Irish 6f 2yo Group 3 winner/Coventry Stakes runner-up Cappella Sansevero (109) out of a 10f winning (76) half-sister to 7f 2yo winner/Ribblesdale Stakes runner-up Eldalil (106).
“This is a very athletic filly with a good walk to her. She is showing up well at home and should be out over 5/6f before the end of the month.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
23/3 b f Cotai Glory – Diaminda (Diamond Green)
Trainer: Richard Hannon Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 240,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-sister to Group 1-placed 6-7f winner (including twice at Group 2 level) Lusail (116). Dam a useful 6f 2yo winner (95) who was a half-sister to high-class prolific 5-6f winner (including at Group 1 level) Fayr Jag (117).
“A half-sister to Lusail who looked very fast early on, but she just had a small hiccup. Therefore she will now be ready to run over 5/6f around July time.”
Lusail storms home to win the Gimcrack
UNNAMED (IRE)
14/4 b c Cappella Sansevero – Goodnight And Joy (Rip Van Winkle)
Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 125,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to 2023 French 5f Group 3 winner/Prix de l’Abbaye runner-up White Lavender (114). Dam an unraced half-sister to Hong Kong dual 1m Group 1 winner Xtension (124), Listed-placed French dual 6f 3yo winner A Huge Dream (104) and the dams of dual 6f Group 1 winner Harry Angel (131) and Middle Park Stakes winner Supremacy (117).
“His half-sister gave the page a fantastic boost on Sunday when winning a Group 3 in France. Not that it was a pedigree needing much help as it’s the wonderful family of Harry Angel. This is a fine, strong colt who should be out in midsummer over 5/6f.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
6/2 ch c Churchill – Lady’s Purse (Doyen)
Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: €200,000 (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to 7f 2yo Listed winner/2022 Derby fourth Masekela (111) and Listed-placed triple 10f 3yo winner Asoof (103). Dam a French 10.5/12f 3yo Listed winner (107).
“An elegant, scopey half-brother to the smart Masekela. He will very much be one for next year, but ought to be ready to begin around September time over 7f/1m.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
21/4 b c Sea The Stars – Natural Beauty (Invincible Spirit)
Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 375,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Second foal of a 1m 2yo winner (80) who was closely related to dual 12f Group 3 winner Laaheb (122) and Group 3-placed 6-7f winner Ruwaiyan (115) and a half-sister to Group 1-placed 7.5-10f winner Fox Tal (118; by Sea The Stars).
“A gorgeous colt for the autumn over 1m. He is very much a middle-distance horse for next season. All class.”
Beat The Bank streaks clear at Glorious Goodwood
UNNAMED
10/3 b c Invincible Spirit – Tiana (Diktat)
Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 350,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to five-time 1m Group 2 winner Beat The Bank (122), 6f Group 3 winner Chil Chil (114), 1m 3yo Listed winner Auria (100) and Listed-placed dual 6f winner Salt Island (112). Dam a Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner (99) who was a half-sister to the dam of 2022 5f 2yo winner/Queen Mary Stakes runner-up Maylandsea (100).
“This colt is probably the best the dam has produced. He is a half-brother to connections’ smart performers Beat The Bank and Chil Chil. The mare hasn’t missed yet, and this colt looks a natural, midsummer 6/7f sort of two-year-old.”
CONRADI
1/5 b f Calyx – Althiba (Shamardal)
Trainer: Paddy Twomey Owner: Valmont Sales price: €110,000 (Elliott Bloodstock Services Limited)
Second foal of a maiden (77) half-sister to Irish 1m 2yo Group 2 winner/Derby runner-up Madhmoon (122) out of a Group 3/Listed-placed Irish 6f 2yo winning (104) half-sister to the dam of Irish 2000 Guineas winner Awtaad (124).
“We have had luck from Arqana October Yearling Sales in the past; notably Trust The Stars, who recently ran third in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket. So far, everything has been very straightforward with Conradi. All the reports from Paddy have been very positive to this point. I’d imagine she will run at the end of this month/June.”
FOREVER BLUE
9/4 b f Blue Point – Toujours L’Amour (Authorized)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: The Sunshine Partnership & Partner Sales price: 80,000gns (A C Elliott, Agent)
Half-sister to 8-9.5f winner Savrola (86) and US 8-8.5f winner Principled Stand. Dam a Lingfield Oaks Trial winner (98) who was a half-sister to 2022 French 12f Group 1 winner Sweet Lady (117) out of a 13f 3yo Listed winner (111).
“Blue Point has made a fantastic start to his stallion career, producing several winners early on. This filly was a very athletic yearling at the sales who was a great mover. Although the dam’s side is a staying one, Blue Point’s injection of speed ought to mean she may come earlier than expected. I look forward to seeing her on the track.”
FOREST FAIRY (IRE)
22/2 ch f Waldgeist – Bahama Girl (Lope de Vega)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: TBC Sales price: €78,000 (A C Elliott, Agent/Ralph Beckett)
First foal of an unraced half-sister to useful multiple 14f winner Saroog (107) out of a French 12f 3yo winning (103) half-sister to German 10f Group 3 winner Bermuda Reef (113) and the dam of French 12f Group 1 winner Baltic Baroness (121).
“A scopey, good moving filly and all Lope De Vega! She stems from a very strong German staying family cultivated by Gestut Ammerland. Judged on her pedigree and physique, she will be more of a three-year-old but can hopefully make it out for a run this backend.”
WHOOP WHOOP
17/2 b f Land Force – Miss President (Oasis Dream)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 50,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
First foal of a maiden (59) three-parts sister to Irish 6f 2yo Group 3 winner/Coventry Stakes runner-up Cappella Sansevero (109) out of a 10f winning (76) half-sister to 7f 2yo winner/Ribblesdale Stakes runner-up Eldalil (106).
“This is a very athletic filly with a good walk to her. She is showing up well at home and should be out over 5/6f before the end of the month.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
23/3 b f Cotai Glory – Diaminda (Diamond Green)
Trainer: Richard Hannon Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 240,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-sister to Group 1-placed 6-7f winner (including twice at Group 2 level) Lusail (116). Dam a useful 6f 2yo winner (95) who was a half-sister to high-class prolific 5-6f winner (including at Group 1 level) Fayr Jag (117).
“A half-sister to Lusail who looked very fast early on, but she just had a small hiccup. Therefore she will now be ready to run over 5/6f around July time.”
Lusail storms home to win the Gimcrack
UNNAMED (IRE)
14/4 b c Cappella Sansevero – Goodnight And Joy (Rip Van Winkle)
Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 125,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to 2023 French 5f Group 3 winner/Prix de l’Abbaye runner-up White Lavender (114). Dam an unraced half-sister to Hong Kong dual 1m Group 1 winner Xtension (124), Listed-placed French dual 6f 3yo winner A Huge Dream (104) and the dams of dual 6f Group 1 winner Harry Angel (131) and Middle Park Stakes winner Supremacy (117).
“His half-sister gave the page a fantastic boost on Sunday when winning a Group 3 in France. Not that it was a pedigree needing much help as it’s the wonderful family of Harry Angel. This is a fine, strong colt who should be out in midsummer over 5/6f.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
6/2 ch c Churchill – Lady’s Purse (Doyen)
Trainer: Roger Varian Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: €200,000 (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to 7f 2yo Listed winner/2022 Derby fourth Masekela (111) and Listed-placed triple 10f 3yo winner Asoof (103). Dam a French 10.5/12f 3yo Listed winner (107).
“An elegant, scopey half-brother to the smart Masekela. He will very much be one for next year, but ought to be ready to begin around September time over 7f/1m.”
UNNAMED (IRE)
21/4 b c Sea The Stars – Natural Beauty (Invincible Spirit)
Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 375,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Second foal of a 1m 2yo winner (80) who was closely related to dual 12f Group 3 winner Laaheb (122) and Group 3-placed 6-7f winner Ruwaiyan (115) and a half-sister to Group 1-placed 7.5-10f winner Fox Tal (118; by Sea The Stars).
“A gorgeous colt for the autumn over 1m. He is very much a middle-distance horse for next season. All class.”
Beat The Bank streaks clear at Glorious Goodwood
UNNAMED
10/3 b c Invincible Spirit – Tiana (Diktat)
Trainer: Andrew Balding Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd Sales price: 350,000gns (SackvilleDonald)
Half-brother to five-time 1m Group 2 winner Beat The Bank (122), 6f Group 3 winner Chil Chil (114), 1m 3yo Listed winner Auria (100) and Listed-placed dual 6f winner Salt Island (112). Dam a Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner (99) who was a half-sister to the dam of 2022 5f 2yo winner/Queen Mary Stakes runner-up Maylandsea (100).
“This colt is probably the best the dam has produced. He is a half-brother to connections’ smart performers Beat The Bank and Chil Chil. The mare hasn’t missed yet, and this colt looks a natural, midsummer 6/7f sort of two-year-old.”
CONRADI
1/5 b f Calyx – Althiba (Shamardal)
Trainer: Paddy Twomey Owner: Valmont Sales price: €110,000 (Elliott Bloodstock Services Limited)
Second foal of a maiden (77) half-sister to Irish 1m 2yo Group 2 winner/Derby runner-up Madhmoon (122) out of a Group 3/Listed-placed Irish 6f 2yo winning (104) half-sister to the dam of Irish 2000 Guineas winner Awtaad (124).
“We have had luck from Arqana October Yearling Sales in the past; notably Trust The Stars, who recently ran third in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket. So far, everything has been very straightforward with Conradi. All the reports from Paddy have been very positive to this point. I’d imagine she will run at the end of this month/June.”
thoughts of Kevin Ryan on his powerful two-year-old team.
APIARIST (IRE)
11/2 b c Night of Thunder – Samandiya (Machiavellian)
Owner: Steve Ryan Sales price: 100,000gns (Steve Ryan)
Half-brother to Group 1-placed triple 7f winner (including at Group 3 level) Dabyah (114). Dam a 9.5f 3yo winner who was a (79) half-sister to 10f Listed winner Queen’s Best (110; later dam of Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner Queen’s Trust (120)) and 13f Listed winner Urban Castle (103; later dam of US triple 9/10f Grade 1 winner Domestic Spending (124)).
“This is a lovely big, scopey colt with a fluent action. There is absolutely no rush with him, and we will let him to come to hand as and when he says he’s ready.”
BARNABY (IRE)
20/3 b c Soldier’s Call – Aegean Sunset (Shamardal)
Owner: Angie Bailey Sales price: £50,000 (Hillen/Ryan)
Third foal of an unraced daughter of a Group 3/Listed-placed Irish 1m 3yo winning (104) close relation to Irish 1m 2yo winner/Irish Derby runner-up/Derby and St Leger third Galileo Rock (119) and Goodwood/Doncaster Cup winner Saddler’s Rock (125) and a half-sister to Irish 10f 3yo Group 2/3 winner/Oaks runner-up Tarfasha (115).
“Archie Watson was the underbidder on this colt and commented on just how much he reminded him of the sire, so hopefully he can match him. He has always shaped at home like he’s a sharp two-year-old. He is ready to run now and will likely debut in the 5f novice race at York’s Dante meeting.”
BOLSENA (IRE)
31/3 b f Kingman – Reem Three (Mark of Esteem)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: n/a
Half-sister to French 10f Group 1 winner Ajman Princess (117), French 1m 3yo Group 2 winner Ostilio (122), 6f Group 3 winner Cape Byron (118), Lingfield Derby Trial winner Third Realm (118), 2022 1m 3yo Group 3 winner Triple Time (115) and 7f 2yo winner/Poule d’Essai des Pouliches fourth Imperial Charm (110). Dam a Listed-placed 8.5-10.5f 3yo winner (103).
“The dam has been a wonderful servant to Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum. We have trained her last two progeny who have both proved very useful individuals, with Triple Time being a Group winner last year. This filly will need time so won’t be at all rushed.”
FOREVER BLUE
9/4 b f Blue Point – Toujours L’Amour (Authorized)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: The Sunshine Partnership & Partner Sales price: 80,000gns (A C Elliott, Agent)
Half-sister to 8-9.5f winner Savrola (86) and US 8-8.5f winner Principled Stand. Dam a Lingfield Oaks Trial winner (98) who was a half-sister to 2022 French 12f Group 1 winner Sweet Lady (117) out of a 13f 3yo Listed winner (111).
“Blue Point has made a fantastic start to his stallion career, producing several winners early on. This filly was a very athletic yearling at the sales who was a great mover. Although the dam’s side is a staying one, Blue Point’s injection of speed ought to mean she may come earlier than expected. I look forward to seeing her on the track.”
FOREST FAIRY (IRE)
22/2 ch f Waldgeist – Bahama Girl (Lope de Vega)
Trainer: Ralph Beckett Owner: TBC Sales price: €78,000 (A C Elliott, Agent/Ralph Beckett)
First foal of an unraced half-sister to useful multiple 14f winner Saroog (107) out of a French 12f 3yo winning (103) half-sister to German 10f Group 3 winner Bermuda Reef (113) and the dam of French 12f Group 1 winner Baltic Baroness (121).
“A scopey, good moving filly and all Lope De Vega! She stems from a very strong German staying family cultivated by Gestut Ammerland. Judged on her pedigree and physique, she will be more of a three-year-old but can hopefully make it out for a run this backend.”
BORDERLINE BOSS
21/5 b c Harry Angel – Bourbon Ball (Peintre Celebre)
Owner: Highbank Stud Sales price: n/a
Half-brother to five winners including Group 3-placed multiple 6f winner Bielsa (112) and useful 7-10f winner God Willing (105). Dam a US 7f 3yo winner who was a half-sister to 12f Listed winner Malt Or Mash (114).
“He is a half-brother to our Ayr Gold Cup winner Bielsa. This is a strong colt who came to hand early, but we have been waiting for the 6f races to begin. I would expect him to be out before long.”
CESTRIAN SPIRIT (IRE)
24/3 ch c Bungle Inthejungle – Shawhill (Dr Fong)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing LXXIX Sales price: £48,000 (Middleham Park Racing)
Half-brother to useful 12f-2m winner Gavlar (99). Dam a Listed-placed 10f 3yo winner (93) who was a half-sister to Italian 1m Listed winner Indian Filly (104).
“This colt looks a real two-year-old type, but he was a little immature when we began working him so we just took a step back with him. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he developed and strengthened really well. He looks like another who should be out in the near future, and we will just find which trip to start over in the coming weeks.”
DEIMOS (IRE)
30/3 ch c Night of Thunder – Step Sequence (Nayef)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: 180,000gns (Kevin Ryan)
Full brother to Irish 5.5f 3yo Listed winner Lady Penelope (99). Dam an unraced half-sister to useful multiple 5-7f winner Enlace (102) out of a French 6f 3yo Listed winner (105).
“A strong colt who possesses the size and scope to progress right throughout the year. His pedigree suggests he will be best suited by anywhere between 6f and 1m, so we’ve just got to find out what trip will suit him best to begin with.”
INISHERIN
22/2 b c Shamardal – Ajman Princess (Teofilo)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: n/a
Second foal of a French 10f Group 1 winner (117) who was closely related to French 1m 3yo Group 2 winner Ostilio (122) and 2022 1m 3yo Group 3 winner Triple Time (115) and a half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Cape Byron (118; by Shamardal) and Lingfield Derby Trial winner Third Realm (118).
“This colt boasts a wonderful pedigree, with his dam a winner at the top level and related to several good horses including our previously discussed Triple Time. He is an athletic individual who will need time. Therefore, it’s unlikely be seen until the second half of the year.”
IRISH NECTAR
15/2 b c Invincible Spirit – Paco’s Angel (Paco Boy)
Owner: Steve Ryan Sales price: 50,000gns (Steve Ryan)
Second foal of a Listed-placed 5-6f 2yo winner (100) who was the daughter of a dual 1m 3yo Listed winning (104) sister to Dewhurst Stakes/St James’s Palace Stakes winner Grand Lodge (125) and half-sister to dual 10f Listed winner La Persiana (112).
“This is a racy sort of colt who has always been very forward in his work. He looks to have plenty of natural speed though should stay 6f in time. He is due to make his debut at Hamilton this weekend (May 14).”
JEHANGEER (IRE)
4/4 b c Kodiac – Spasha (Shamardal)
Owner: Jaber Abdullah Sales price: n/a
Full brother to dual 6f Group 1 winner Hello Youmzain (121) and a half-brother to Italian 7.5f 2yo Group 2 winner Royal Youmzain (117), 5f 3yo Listed winner Zuhoor Baynoona (95) and Group 3-placed 6f 2yo winner Hala Hala Athmani (103). Dam an unraced half-sister to 10f 3yo Listed winner Persian Majesty (119).
“He is a full brother to our star sprinter Hello Youmzain. This colt is a more compact individual, but he carries plenty of muscle and strength behind the saddle. We’ve been waiting for the 6f races to start with him and he will be debuting soon.”
MIDNITE STORM (IRE)
13/3 b c Night of Thunder – Merry Jaunt (Street Sense)
Owner: T A Rahman Sales price: 110,000gns (Stephen Hillen Bloodstock)
Half-brother to useful 6-7f winner Royal Pleasure (98) and 5f 2yo winner Companion (85). Dam a 10f 3yo winner (77) who was a half-sister to US 10f Grade 1 winner Seek Again (120), UAE 1m Group 3 winner Treble Jig (119) and 10f 3yo Listed winner Scottish Jig (108).
“This colt is a fluent mover who was always going to appreciate 6f+ in time. He has matured well through his work and will see the track when he tells us he is ready. He certainly has the scope to progress right throughout the year.”
MON NA SLIEVE (IRE)
17/3 ch c Exceed And Excel – Victory Wave (Distorted Humor)
Owner: B T McDonald Sales price: 190,000gns (Hillen/Ryan)
First foal of a useful multiple 7f-1m winner (109) who was a full sister to Group 2/Listed-placed UK/UAE 6-10f winner Artigiano (113) out of a US 8-8.5f winning half-sister to Listed winners Echo River (7f 2yo; 101) and Prince Alzain (10f; 117) and the dam of four-time 9.5-10.5f Group/Grade 1 winner State Of Rest (127).
“This colt ticked all the boxes at the Craven Breeze-Up Sales. He clocked a good time and looked very quick, but he also had the physical to match when we viewed him. He was bought with Royal Ascot in mind, so hopefully he can make it there. He will start off in the 5f novice race at the Dante meeting.”
Harry Eustace’s exciting two-year-old team for this season.
AL THARIYAAT
8/3 b f Dubawi – Aneen (Lawman)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Sales price: n/a
Third foal of a Listed-placed Irish 7f 2yo winner (104) who was a half-sister to Irish 2000 Guineas winner Awtaad (124), Irish 1m 3yo Listed winner Mehnah (102) and Group 3-placed Irish 7f 3yo winner Alghabrah (99).
“She is still in Ireland at the moment and reportedly quite immature. I haven’t even seen her yet.”
ALOULA (IRE)
9/4 b f Blue Point – Alnajmah (Dansili)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Sales price: n/a
Half-sister to French 7.5f/1m Listed winner Ataared (105) and 2022 French 6.5f 2yo winner Najwaa (84). Dam a French 7f-1m 2yo winner (94) who was a half-sister to French 1m 2yo Listed winner Rafaadah (99; later dam of Prix Saint-Alary winner Tawkeel (119)).
“She has a bit of quality and has done a couple of swinging bits of work, which have gone well. We’ve sent her out for a holiday as she will be one for the second half of the season and more so next year. She will probably start over 7f when the time comes.”
BOSS DOG
22/1 b g Zoustar – Lady McKell (Raven’s Pass)
Owner: D P Howden Sales price: n/a
Half-brother to useful UK/French 6-6.5f winner Buridan (98) and useful 5-6.5f 2yo winner The Great Heir (92). Dam a French 7f 3yo winner (87) who was the daughter of an unraced sister to July Cup/Nunthorpe Stakes winner Mozart (131).
“A chunky, mature horse who we’ve just gelded so as to keep on top of things with him. I haven’t really done enough with him yet to know how good he is, and I imagine he won’t be running until the second part of the season anyway.”
FLAG CARRIER (IRE)
19/1 b c Starspangledbanner – Evies Wish (Holy Roman Emperor)
Owner: J C Smith Sales price: €85,000 (Littleton Stud)
Second foal of a 6f 3yo winner (77) who was a full sister to Group 2/3-placed Irish/Hong Kong 5-6f winner Travel Datuk (103) and a half-sister to the dam of 2022 6f 3yo Group 3 winner/Cheveley Park Stakes runner-up Flotus (112; by Starspangledbanner).
“He showed a bit early on but just hasn’t thrived on his work of late, so we’ve sent him out for a holiday. I imagine he will come back in early summer, but he’s a mature, athletic colt who should be able to make some sort of impact this year if putting it all together when he returns. He looks to be what his pedigree says he is – a sprinter.”
HARRY DID
3/2 b g Exceed And Excel – Shaaqaaf (Sepoy)
Owner: Park Lodge Stables Ltd Sales price: 58,000gns (Compas Equine/Hugh Hurst)
Third foal of a useful 1m 3yo winner (100) who was a half-sister to Group 3-placed 10-12f 3yo winner Nell Quickly (107) and fairly useful 6-7f winner Oso Rapido (91) out of a 1m Listed winner (104).
“He is a very straightforward, athletic horse who has grown a tremendous amount since we got him, hence the gelding operation. I imagine he will be one for 7f/1m races from the later part of the summer/autumn. All that we’ve asked of him so far he has found very easy.”
INAPPROPRIATE (IRE)
10/4 ch c Churchill – Kimblewick (Iffraaj)
Owner: One More For The Road II Sales price: 70,000gns (De Burgh Equine/H Eustace)
First foal of a 1m 2yo winner (89) who was a half-sister to the dam of Irish 1m Group 2/3 winner Cadillac (116) out of an Irish 7f 3yo winning (91) close relation to Phoenix Stakes winner Damson (113; later dam of Flying Childers Stakes winner Requinto (110)) and 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Geminiani (104).
“He has just come back in from a break and will start doing some faster work within the next couple of weeks. He looks to be a mid-season type of two-year-old, and it will be interesting to see if he starts over six or seven furlongs as despite being by Churchill it’s quite a speedy family. It wouldn’t surprise me if he got faster with racing.”
LENNOX (IRE)
6/3 b c Muhaarar – Nurse Nightingale (Nathaniel)
Owner: O.T.I. Racing Sales price: €72,000 (Blandford Bloodstock)
Second foal of a 13.5f winner (89) who was a half-sister to Group 1-placed 6-7f winner (including at Group 2/3 level) James Garfield (121), Listed-placed 7.5f-1m winner The Shrew (108) and Listed-placed 2022 6f 3yo winner Morag McCullagh (92).
“A scopey individual who is still quite backward. We’d be looking to get a run into him at the backend of the season with a view to a three-year-old campaign with him. As with most OTI-owned horses, the plan is for him to go off to Australia at the end of his three-year-old campaign.”
MATAHIF
1/3 ch f Masar – Strawberry Martini (Mount Nelson)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Sales price: 110,000gns (Shadwell Estate Company)
Fourth foal of an Italian 12f Listed winner (101) who was a three-parts sister to Group 2-placed 7f-1m 2yo winner (including at Listed level) Tony Curtis (111).
“This filly has a bit of quality, but her pedigree says it all really – she’s going to need both time and distance to be seen at her very best. She is cantering away, and, like Lennox, we’ll be looking to get a run into her at the backend of the season to set her up for her three-year-old campaign. To be honest, I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see her at all this year.”
MOON ANGEL
13/2 b f Time Test – Lost The Moon (Authorized)
Owner: Mrs Sharon Goddard Sales price: n/a
First foal of a fairly useful 13.5-14f winner (82) who was a half-sister to useful Irish multiple 5f-1m winner Captain Cullen (100) and fairly useful 8-12f winner Battery Power (89).
“A scopey filly who whilst needing a bit of time is quite athletic. I see her running a couple of times during the latter stages of the season, and I can see her making into quite a nice three-year-old.”
MUTTASIL (IRE)
23/2 b c Kingman – Ettisaal (Dubawi)
Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Sales price: n/a
First foal of a Listed-placed French 7.5f 2yo winner (106) who was a half-sister to French dual 1m 3yo Group 1 winner Tamayuz (126), Group 3-placed French 7f 2yo winner Nuqoosh (103) and the dam of French 10f Listed winner/Prix du Jockey Club third Motamarris (117).
“He is quite forward both mentally and physically and has done really well for a break. He shows promise in his work and looks like he will have the speed to begin over 6f around June or July time. Out of the four we have for Shadwell he’d easily be the most forward of them.”
NOTHING TO FEAR (IRE)
3/2 b f Churchill – Withorwithoutyou (Danehill)
Owner: Next Wave Racing Sales price: €47,000 (de Burgh Equine/H Eustace)
Half-sister to Coventry Stakes/Golden Jubilee Stakes winner Art Connoisseur (121). Dam a 7f 2yo winner (91); family of Oaks/Irish Derby winner Balanchine (131), dual Dubai World Cup winner Thunder Snow (128) and 2022 2000 Guineas winner Coroebus (127).
“This filly showed a fair level of ability before going off for a break. It’s perhaps no surprise that she looks a two-year-old type being a half-sister to a Coventry winner and out of a Danehill mare. She was bought with the remit that if she can win races on the track she holds quite a bit of residual value as a future broodmare.”
PASCAL’S PAL
7/1 b f Wootton Bassett – Kerka (Dansili)
Owner: Moyns Park Stud Sales price: 40,000gns (Vendor)
First foal of a French 1m 1f 2yo winner (86) who was the daughter of a French 5f 3yo Listed winning (104) close relation to Listed-placed French 6f 2yo winner Kerman (99) and half-sister to French 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Keratiya (105).
“She isn’t overly big but seems to find her work easy enough at this stage. While she won’t be very early, she ought to make a two-year-old. I imagine she will begin over 6/7f in midsummer.”
PAYMENT IN KIND (IRE)
13/3 b c Profitable – Caring Touch (Elusive Quality)
Owner: Mr D Bevan & Mrs D Bevan Sales price: €27,000 (DPA Bloodstock)
Second foal of a 1m 2yo winner (90) who was the daughter of a maiden (85) sister to Grade 2-placed US 6.5f-1m winner Fortify (111) and half-sister to US 1m 1f Listed winner Bay of Plenty (114).
“Quite a mature colt who I thought would be running around now, but he just had a touch of sore shins and has also changed quite a bit physically. I think quite a bit of him and he’s very much a candidate for the Super Sprint at Newbury and the Tattersalls Ireland sales race.”
NOTHING TO FEAR (IRE)
3/2 b f Churchill – Withorwithoutyou (Danehill)
Owner: Next Wave Racing Sales price: €47,000 (de Burgh Equine/H Eustace)
Half-sister to Coventry Stakes/Golden Jubilee Stakes winner Art Connoisseur (121). Dam a 7f 2yo winner (91); family of Oaks/Irish Derby winner Balanchine (131), dual Dubai World Cup winner Thunder Snow (128) and 2022 2000 Guineas winner Coroebus (127).
“This filly showed a fair level of ability before going off for a break. It’s perhaps no surprise that she looks a two-year-old type being a half-sister to a Coventry winner and out of a Danehill mare. She was bought with the remit that if she can win races on the track she holds quite a bit of residual value as a future broodmare.”
PASCAL’S PAL
7/1 b f Wootton Bassett – Kerka (Dansili)
Owner: Moyns Park Stud Sales price: 40,000gns (Vendor)
First foal of a French 1m 1f 2yo winner (86) who was the daughter of a French 5f 3yo Listed winning (104) close relation to Listed-placed French 6f 2yo winner Kerman (99) and half-sister to French 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Keratiya (105).
“She isn’t overly big but seems to find her work easy enough at this stage. While she won’t be very early, she ought to make a two-year-old. I imagine she will begin over 6/7f in midsummer.”
PAYMENT IN KIND (IRE)
13/3 b c Profitable – Caring Touch (Elusive Quality)
Owner: Mr D Bevan & Mrs D Bevan Sales price: €27,000 (DPA Bloodstock)
Second foal of a 1m 2yo winner (90) who was the daughter of a maiden (85) sister to Grade 2-placed US 6.5f-1m winner Fortify (111) and half-sister to US 1m 1f Listed winner Bay of Plenty (114).
“Quite a mature colt who I thought would be running around now, but he just had a touch of sore shins and has also changed quite a bit physically. I think quite a bit of him and he’s very much a candidate for the Super Sprint at Newbury and the Tattersalls Ireland sales race.”
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Karl Burke gives the inside track on his powerful two-year-old team for this season.
ACTION PLAN (IRE)
6/3 b c Soldier’s Call – Safeenah (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: 100,000gns (B B Bloodstock)
Second foal of an unraced daughter of a useful 1m 3yo winner (104) who was a half-sister to top-class sprinter Muhaarar (132), 6f 2yo Listed winner Sajwah (101), Group 3-placed UK/UAE 6-7f winner Tamaathul (119) and very useful 7-8.5f winner Alrehb (107).
“This is a scopey colt by an interesting first-season sire. He’s not quite there yet but ought to be ready to run towards the end of this month. I like him and his next couple of pieces of work should tell us what sort of ability bracket he falls into.”
BEAUTY APPEAL (IRE)
1/3 b f Invincible Spirit – I Am Beautiful (Rip Van Winkle)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: €235,000 (BBA Ireland)
Half-sister to once-raced 2022 1m 2yo winner Modesty (89p). Dam an Irish 6f 2yo Group 3 winner (97) who was a half-sister to Moyglare Stud Stakes/Prix Marcel Boussac winner Rumplestiltskin (116; later dam of Yorkshire Oaks winner Tapestry (123)) and the dam of 2022 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf winner Loves Only You (122).
“A lovely filly out a good mare Aidan O’Brien trained and it’s a black type family right the way through. She isn’t a very early two-year-old but should again be running come the end of this month. I like what I’ve seen from her so far, though we’ve not really pushed any buttons just yet.”
BILOXI BOY (IRE)
12/3 b c Kodiac – Scarlet Pimpernel (Sir Percy)
Owner: Timmins, Rhodes, Burke & Partner Sales price: 88,000gns (Karl & Kelly Burke)
Half-brother to 2022 Irish 5f 2yo winner Sioux Spirit (81). Dam a French dual 12.5f 3yo winner (75) who was a half-sister 6/7f 2yo Group 3 winner Scarlet Runner (103).
“This is a sharp colt who is just about ready to run now. He’s entered at Ayr on Monday and will get another entry at Nottingham on the Friday, but we will probably start him off at the York Dante meeting. He certainly shows plenty of speed and ability.”
BONA FORTUNA (IRE)
16/3 b c Mehmas – Ajla (Exceed And Excel)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: 180,000gns (BBA Ireland)
Full brother to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Mojomaker (95). Dam a twice-raced maiden (-p) half-sister to 1m 3yo Group 2/3 winner Independence (116; later dam of Eclipse Stakes winner Mount Nelson (125)) and useful 8-10f winner Teslin (110).
“A big colt who isn’t as sharp as his pedigree suggests. We haven’t done a lot with him as a result, and I can’t see him being ready to run until the summer at the earliest. He should be a sprinter on pedigree but it’s too early to say given how little we’ve done with him. I do like him for down the line, though.”
COMPLETED
23/2 b f Night of Thunder – Zoella (Invincible Spirit)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: 100,000gns (BBA Ireland)
Half-sister to 2022 1m 3yo winner Fulfilled (79). Dam a 1m 3yo winner (85) who was a half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Floristry (106p; later dam of 5f Group 2/3 winner Lazuli (119)) and 1m 3yo Group 3/Listed winner Zibelina (110; dam of 2022 UAE 10f Group 3 winner Royal Fleet (115) and French 6f 3yo Group 3 winner Royal Crusade (115)).
“A really nice filly with lots of scope and presence about her. She is another for these owners who won’t be an early type, and I should think we’ll be waiting for the 7f races during the summer with her. She could be quite nice given time.”
DANCING JEWEL
18/4 ch f Night of Thunder – Katie’s Diamond (Turtle Bowl)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: n/a
Half-sister to 2022 Queen Mary Stakes winner Dramatised (106). Dam a 6f 2yo Listed winner (104) who was the daughter of a French 8.5f winning a half-sister to French 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Aquatinta (103) and German 11f 3yo Listed winner Amazonit (104).
“A half-sister to Dramatised, who was obviously such a good two-year-old last year for us. This filly is a totally different model to her – she has got plenty of size. As a result, she won’t be nearly as precocious, but I don’t think that will stop her from being a good filly in her own right given time.”
DOROTHY LAWRENCE
26/3 b f Soldier’s Call – Festoso (Diesis)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: n/a
Half-sister to Italian 7.5f 2yo Listed winner Festive Star (105), fairly useful UK/Australian 6f-1m winner Mahagoni (83) and the dam of Group 2/3-placed 5-6f 2yo winner Desert Dreamer (102). Dam a 6f Listed winner (102) who was a half-sister to Prix Jean Prat winner Olden Times (121).
“A very fast filly who finished a really good second at the Craven meeting behind an Amo Racing horse who was well spoken of beforehand. She has come on a bundle for that first run, and we will now go for the Listed Marygate Stakes at York. I’d expect her to run very well there.”
ELITE STATUS
29/1 b c Havana Grey – Dotted Swiss (Swiss Spirit)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: 325,000gns (Karl & Kelly Burke)
First foal of a 5-6f winner (87) who was the daughter of a 6f 2yo winning (59) half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Sweepstake (98; later dam of French 12f Group 1 winner Broome (123) and Irish 7f 2yo Group 2/3 winner Point Lonsdale (114)).
“An extremely nice Havana Grey colt who I think an awful lot of. Whatever he does first time out he will improve upon, but he’s ready to roll and will go to either Newmarket or Doncaster this weekend for his debut run. He could be quite good.”
ERANTHIS (IRE)
31/3 b f Saxon Warrior – Pyrean (Teofilo)
Owner: Mrs Barbara Facchino Sales price: 350,000gns (Vendor)
Half-sister to German 7f 3yo Listed winner Libre (103). Dam an unraced close relation to the dam of Champagne Stakes winner Saamidd (120) and a half-sister to Irish 7f 2yo winner/Irish 2000 Guineas third Oracle (114) and Listed-placed French 6-7.5f winner Mathematician (113).
“A very nice filly who wouldn’t have looked out of place in Book 1 at Tattersalls last year, where she was bought back by her breeder. Like a lot by the sire, she will be more of a 7f/1m filly during the second half of the season, but I like her an awful lot. I’m certainly pleased Mrs Facchino decided to keep her and send her here!”
ESTIFADA
6/4 b/gr f Caravaggio – Dark Liberty (Dark Angel)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Sales price: n/a
Half-sister to 2022 7f 2yo winner Animate (90). Dam a German 7f 2yo Listed winner (95) who was a half-sister to French 1m 3yo Listed winner Queen of Love (110), Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Sunstrike (87) and 2022 6f 2yo winner Alif Power (85).
“This filly has looked sharp in her early work but doesn’t carry an awful lot of condition. If she was able to maintain her condition/weight then she’d probably have run by now. She has worked a fair bit and shows plenty of ability, but we’re just adopting a cautious approach with her at present.”
FALLEN ANGEL
31/3 gr f Too Darn Hot – Agnes Stewart (Lawman)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: n/a
Half-sister to Listed-placed 2022 12f 3yo winner Divine Jewel (99) and 7f-1m 3yo winner Celestial Queen (78). Dam a May Hill Stakes winner/Fillies’ Mile runner-up (107) who was a half-sister to 13f 3yo Listed winner Sorrel (109).
“A beautiful filly who is by a first-season sire a lot of people are talking up – and I can certainly see why. Everything I have here by him, including this filly, I like. Her mother won the May Hill for Clipper and stayed a mile well, but I could see this filly being ready to run once the 6f races are here.”
FEDERAL ENVOY (IRE)
1/2 br c Bated Breath – Caped Lady (Cape Cross)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: €100,000 (Joe Foley)
Second foal of an unraced close relation to smart 5-7f winner (including at Group 2/Listed level) Captain Marvelous (114) out of a maiden half-sister to Irish 7f 3yo Listed winner Dashing Colours (108).
“A lovely, strong colt for Clipper who should be ready to run once doing a couple more pieces of work. I would see him running during the middle of this month. He will probably prove better over 6f in the long run but shows enough speed to suggest he can begin over 5f.”
FIGHTING WREN
29/3 b f Showcasing – Must Be Me (Trade Fair)
Owner: Victorious Racing Limited & Fawzi Nass Sales price: £60,000 (Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock)
Half-sister to 2022 May Hill Stakes winner Polly Pott (99). Dam a UK/Italian 6f-1m winner who was closely related to the dam of Queen Anne Stakes winner Accidental Agent (122) and a half-sister to Sussex Stakes winner Mohaather (129) and US 6.5f/1m Grade 2 winner Prize Exhibit (112; both by Showcasing).
“She is a half-sister to a good filly from last year in Polly Pott, who actually runs in the 1000 Guineas this weekend. While she wouldn’t be the biggest, she looks much speedier than her half-sister, which will be the Showcasing coming through. She has shown some ability and should be ready to hit the track this month.”
FIOR DI BOSCO
17/2 b f Too Darn Hot – Galicuix (Galileo)
Owner: Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum Sales price: 240,000gns (Rabbah Bloodstock)
Half-sister to 2000 Guineas winner Galileo Gold (126), useful 2022 1m 3yo winner Akhu Najla (105) and useful dual 7f winner Eshaasy (94). Dam a twice-raced maiden (43) half-sister to King’s Stand Stakes/Prix de l’Abbaye winner Goldream (121).
“A really nice filly with plenty of scope. She’s very much going to be one for the middle of the season onwards but looks another good prospect for her sire on what we’ve seen so far. I like her an awful lot.”
FIRING SQUAD (IRE)
9/4 ch c Mehmas – Queensgate (Compton Place)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: 210,000gns (Joe Foley)
Half-brother to Listed-placed French/US 7.5-8.5f winner Melissa Jane (101) and useful 6-7f winner Coronation Day (96). Dam a maiden (60) half-sister to Group 3-placed 1m 2yo winner Mister Genepi (108) and Listed-placed 10-10.5f 3yo winner Kahlua Kiss (103).
“When he first came into the yard we thought he’d be an early type, but it’s just taken a while for the penny to drop with him. He has recently moved into full work once again and while I couldn’t put a handle on his ability just yet, hopefully he keeps going the right way.”
FIRST ALLIANCE
23/3 b c Dubawi – Main Edition (Zoffany)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: 500,000gns (Joe Foley)
First foal of a smart 6f-1m winner (including at Group 2/3 level; 112) who was a half-sister to Group 1-placed 6f-1m winner (including at Group 2/3 level) Major Cadeaux (121) and 10f Listed winner Beachfire (112).
“A gorgeous Dubawi colt out of a mare who won the Albany Stakes for Mark Johnston. He is already showing both speed and ability in his work and will hopefully be in action soon, perhaps in that valuable 6f maiden at the Dante meeting if he’s ready. However, I am very keen to not push him too hard as he’s a very nice horse who’ll only improve with time, so we’ll just see how we go with him.”
FIRST AMBITION
5/4 b c Invincible Spirit – Laurens (Siyouni)
Owner: John and Jess Dance Sales price: n/a
First foal of a six-time 8-10.5f Group 1 winner (120) who was the daughter of a French 10-14.5f 3yo winning half-sister to Hong Kong 8/10f Group 1 winner Helene Mascot (120).
“Obviously we don’t know what’s happening with the owners and their horses. This colt isn’t here yet anyway as he apparently suffered a setback at the stud. Again, it’s all a bit up in the air at the moment as to whether or not he will end up here, which is a real shame given how fantastic Laurens was for us during her racing days.”
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
28/2 b c Oasis Dream – Marie of Lyon (Royal Applause)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: n/a
First foal of a Listed-placed triple 6f winner (100) who was a half-sister to Listed-placed Italian 7f-1m winner Spygate (86) out of a 1m 3yo Listed winning (107) half-sister to Group 3 winners Silca’s Gift (7f 3yo; 108) and Violette (6f 2yo; 106).
“A big, strong colt who goes well and is almost ready to start. I should think he will be running in a 6f race around the last week of this month.”
GOT TO LOVE A GREY
21/2 gr f Dark Angel – Regatta (Layman)
Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXXI Sales price: 52,000gns (Aguiar Bloodstock)
Half-sister to French 8-10.5f winner Doctor Ron (90) and 1m 3yo winner Wake Up Harry (84). Dam a French dual 1m Listed winner (102).
“While we still don’t know what she beat, she could hardly have won any easier than she did at Nottingham. On the clock, she probably would have won the subsequent 5f three-year-old handicap on the card, which gives you an idea of her potential. She is a strong, sizeable filly who has come out of that race really well, and she is another who we plan to send to the Marygate Stakes at York.”
ICE MAX
23/3 gr c Dark Angel – Cool Kitten (One Cool Cat)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: 105,000gns (Karl & Kelly Burke)
Full brother to Group 2/Listed-placed 5-7f winner Steady Pace (117). Dam a 7f-1m 3yo winner (65) who was a half-sister to Royal Lodge Stakes winner Atlantis Prince (114) and the dam of Richmond Stakes winner Prolific (108).
“A big, scopey horse who has shown us ability, but he will just need a little bit of time to strengthen and fill his frame. Hopefully he’ll be ready to run by the early summer and should start over 6f.”
INSTANT RECALL
27/4 b c Showcasing – Delizia (Dark Angel)
Owner: Ken Lawrence, Justwow Ltd & Burke Sales price: 50,000gns (Karl & Kelly Burke)
Closely related to 5f 2yo winner Fabiosa (82). Dam a 5f 2yo Listed winner (97) who was the daughter of an unraced half-sister to King’s Stand Stakes winner Dominica (115), Listed-placed 5-6f winner Bowness (91; grandam of Cornwallis Stakes winner Abel Hardy (99)) and the dam of 7f 3yo Group 3 winner/Cheveley Park Stakes runner-up Rimth (109).
“This colt has got a speedy and precocious pedigree, but he’s a late April foal and therefore we just backed off him a little. He is back in full work now, though, and I can see him running over 5f soon. He will probably be better at 6f in the long run.”
JACKSON STREET (IRE)
24/4 b c Dandy Man – Archetypal (Cape Cross)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: €78,000 (Joe Foley)
Full brother to Group 2/3-placed 6-7f winner Lord of The Lodge (112). Dam an unraced half-sister to Italian 12f 3yo Listed winner Viz (103; later dam of 7f 3yo Group 2/3 winner Viztoria (116) and grandam of Australian 10f Group 1 winner Fifty Stars (122)).
“A full brother to a stable favourite in Lord of The Lodge, though he’s a completely different model as this is a big, scopey colt. He was clueless when he first came to us – a bit like Bambi! However, he has really pulled himself together over the past month or so, and all the lads that ride him seem to really like him. We’ll start turning the screw with him a bit more and see if he stands up to it.”
JUNGLE LAND (IRE)
27/3 br c Kodiac – Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: €180,000 (Joe Foley)
Half-brother to very useful 6-7f winner Fresh (110) and fairly useful 5.5-6f winner Temple Bruer (91). Dam a 6f 2yo winner (82p) who was the daughter of a dual 7f 3yo winning (81) half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Nevisian Lad (113).
“A half-brother to Fresh, who is a really good handicapper for the owners down at James Fanshawe’s yard. He has been a little stop-start as he’s had the odd niggle with his shins, but he is a lovely colt who has shown us plenty of ability already. He will undoubtedly get better with age.”
KYLIAN (IRE)
28/2 b c Invincible Spirit – Hikmaa (Roderic O’Connor)
Owner: Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum Sales price: n/a
First foal of a 7f 2yo Listed winner (98) who was a half-sister to useful multiple 6f winner Inspired Thought (98) and fairly useful multiple 5f winner Elzaal (74).
“A nice homebred of Sheikh Hamed’s who looks to be a very sharp and speedy two-year-old. His dam was a good juvenile and fingers crossed this fella can follow suit. He might go to Newmarket on 1000 Guineas day for his first outing. He has always shown us a good level of ability.”
MISS BODACIOUS
28/2 b f Zoustar – Dice Game (Shamardal)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: 325,000gns (Karl & Kelly Burke)
Half-sister to Group 3/Listed-placed dual 5f winner Boonie (99). Dam an unraced daughter of a Cesarewitch Handicap winner (103) who was a half-sister to Group 2-placed 8-13.5f winner (including at Group 3/Listed level) Systematic (121).
“She is a lovely filly who we bought last autumn. We certainly won’t be in a rush with her as she’s got plenty of size about her, and a lot of these Zoustars just take a little bit of time. There’s also stamina on the dam’s side and she will make a nice filly later on in the year.”
MOON SOLITAIRE (IRE)
20/4 b f Dark Angel – Lidanski (Soviet Star)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: 190,000gns (BBA Ireland)
Half-sister to Prix de l’Abbaye winner Wizz Kid (122), French 1m 1f 3yo Listed winner Mustaheel (110), Listed-placed Irish 1m 3yo winner Orchid Gardens (94) and useful 7f-1m winner Spirit Catcher (95). Dam a Listed-placed Irish 6.5f winner (100) who was a half-sister to 7f 3yo Listed winner Yaa Wayl (116).
“Her half-sister won the Abbaye and it’s quite a speedy family overall. Whilst this filly shows speed herself, she has plenty of size and scope and isn’t at all precocious. She will be one for the middle of the season onwards.”
OFFER AND RECEIVE
12/2 b c Showcasing – Give And Take (Cityscape)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: 300,000gns (Karl & Kelly Burke)
Half-brother to 2022 7f 2yo winner Good Gracious (83). Dam a Musidora Stakes winner (105) who was the daughter of an unraced sister to five-time 10f-2m 4f Group 1 winner/Derby runner-up Fame And Glory (133) and the dam of 1000 Guineas winner/Oaks runner-up Legatissimo (122).
“Although by Showcasing, this colt is from a family with plenty of stamina in it and isn’t at all precocious. That said, he is a lovely colt who will be an interesting prospect for the second half of the season.”
ORCHARD PARK
3/3 b f Showcasing – Dot Hill (Refuse To Bend)
Owner: Clipper Logistics Sales price: 90,000gns (Joe Foley)
Full sister to 2022 6f 2yo winner Project Black (81) and a half-sister to Group 3-placed 6f 2yo winner Lady Aria (93) and Listed-placed multiple 5-5.5f winner Union Rose (104). Dam an unraced half-sister to Group 2/3-placed multiple 5-6f winner Taajub (110).
“This filly came in quite late from the pre-trainer. She looks to be a sharp enough filly on what we’ve seen so far, and I’d expect to see her out by the end of this month.”
OTTO FLASH (IRE)
9/4 br c No Nay Never – Lady Corsica (Galileo)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: 155,000gns (BBA Ireland)
First foal of an unraced sister to US 10f 3yo Grade 1 winner Deauville (121), 11f Group 3 winner The Corsican (120) and Group 2/3-placed French 12f 3yo winner Tides of War (113) out of a Grade 3-placed UK/US 5-9f winner (102).
“A strong colt who is just starting to do some serious work. I like him a lot, but he is still a little way off being fit enough to run. I would hope to see him in action around June or July time.”
POWER SHOT
1/2 b c Showcasing – Parliament House (Slade Power)
Owner: Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum Sales price: 115,000gns (Blandford Bloodstock)
First foal of a maiden (61) half-sister to the dam of Prix Maurice de Gheest winner King’s Apostle (121) out of Cheveley Park Stakes winner Embassy (114).
“I’m not sure how high he will go, but he’s a strong two-year-old who’s an honest type and should win races.”
PRIDE AND POWER (IRE)
7/4 b f Frankel – Big Brothers Pride (Invincible Spirit)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: 260,000gns (BBA Ireland)
First foal of a French 5.5f 3yo Group 3 winner (110) who was closely related to Prix Maurice de Gheest winner Polydream (120) and a half-sister to French 7f/1m Listed winner Evaporation (111).
“This is a very forward-going individual who you could run tomorrow if you wanted to, but I’m not really sure she’s a 5f horse. We’re just getting a handle on her but she is precocious and definitely a two-year-old type.”
RESPECTFUL (IRE)
20/4 b c Dandy Man – More Respect (Spectrum)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: €195,000 (BBA Ireland)
Half-brother to Hong Kong 1m 1f Group 3 winner Doctor Geoff (112) and Group 2-placed 2022 6f 2yo winner Show Respect (102). Dam an Italian 7-9f winner who was a half-sister to German four-time 7f/1m Listed winner Magic Eye (103).
“A forward-going colt who has been a little edgy, so we’re just being a bit careful with him. I’d hope to have him ready to run over 6f sometime in the next few weeks.”
STRONG REQUEST
30/3 b c Ardad – Mara Grey (Azamour)
Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Sales price: 130,000gns (Blandford Bloodstock)
Full brother to Group 2/Listed-placed Irish 5f 2yo winner Crispy Cat (100). Dam a maiden half-sister to Group 3/Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Explosive Lady (94).
“This is an extremely nice colt who has shown us plenty of promise in his work. He will be starting off over 5f in this month or next, but he will be even better over 6f. I like him a lot.”
TEMPLE CITY
15/3 b c Kingman – Emirates Queen (Street Cry)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: n/a
Half-brother to 2022 Listed winners Royal Champion (10f; 119) and Outbox (12f; 115). Dam a Lancashire Oaks winner (112) who was a half-sister to Irish 2000 Guineas winner/Derby third Dubawi (129) and 10f 3yo Listed winner Princess Nada (108).
“A homebred of Sheikh Obaid’s who has lots of scope and quality about him, but we haven’t done any serious work with him yet as he hasn’t long arrived. Essentially, he is a three-year-old type who will probably stay middle distances in time.”
TOKYO BAY (IRE)
23/4 b c Lope de Vega – Zeeba (Barathea)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sales price: n/a
Half-brother to 10.5f Group 3 winner Danadana (119) and useful 14f-2m winner Zeeband (101). Dam a 12f 3yo winner (82p) who was a full sister to 14f Listed winner Lost Soldier Three (115) and the dam of 1m Group 2/3 winner Afsare (123).
“A similar sort of story to Temple City, However, it seems he might be capable of making an impact this year based on what we heard from the pre-trainer. I imagine he’ll still very much be one for the second half of the season/next year, though.”
VALOUR AND SWAGGER (IRE)
20/1 b c Blue Point – Music Chart (Exchange Rate)
Owner: Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass Sales price: £80,000 (Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock)
Closely related to UK/UAE 8-10f winner One Vision (82; by Shamardal) and a half-brother to 2022 French 1m 3yo winner Miss Blue Sky (85). Dam a Group 3/Listed-placed UK/UAE dual 7f winner (103) who was a half-sister to the dam of US 10f Grade 2 winner/Prix de Diane third Homerique (117).
“I was delighted to see him win on debut at Windsor. It is difficult to know what he achieved as the ground was terrible and he handled it better than his only two rivals. He has always been a straightforward, forward-going sort who we could’ve run at Christmas! We wanted to run him in the conditions race at Ascot this week, but he has just taken a little time to get over his first run. We will look to try and win a small race with him under a penalty and hopefully aim him at the Windsor Castle after that.”
VICTORY SHOUT (FR)
30/4 b c Frankel – Correze (Shamardal)
Owner: Zhang Yuesheng Sales price: €350,000 (BBA Ireland)
Half-brother to 2023 French 9.5f 3yo winner Sunburst. Dam a French 1m 1f 3yo winner who was a half-sister to 10f Listed winner Queen’s Best (110; later dam of Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner Queen’s Trust (120)), 13f Listed winner Urban Castle (103; later dam of US triple 9/10f Grade 1 winner Domestic Spending (124)) and the dam of Nell Gwyn Stakes winner Dabyah (114).
“A lovely colt who will want a bit of a trip in time looking at his pedigree. Therefore, we will wait for the 7f races during the summer before starting him off.”
WAIT AND HOPE
7/3 b c Calyx – Dubai Affair (Dubawi)
Owner: Timmins, Rhodes & Burke Sales price: 72,000gns (Karl & Kelly Burke)
Half-brother to 2022 5f Group 3/Listed winner Raasel (117), useful triple 7f winner Star Jewel (97) and fairly useful 2022 triple 5f 2yo winner Lullaby Bay (94). Dam a 5f 2yo winner (73) who was a half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Queen’s Grace (107).
“I said to the guys who bought him when he was a yearling that he’d be very much on the back burner and more of a three-year-old, especially as the family get better with age. However, this fella has done nothing but strengthen and grow and is quite strong now, so I’m going to push on with him. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him make an appearance in June or July time.”
WASHEEK (IRE)
23/4 b c Saxon Warrior – Desert Version (Green Desert)
Owner: Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi Sales price: €80,000 (Federico Barberini)
Half-brother to Group 3/Listed-placed Italian/UK 7f-1m winner Pettifogger (104). Dam an Italian 5-6f winner who was a half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Pride of Nation (116).
“A lovely colt with a good deal of scope who should be capable of achieving something this year, though he’s the type to improve with age.”
WEDYAN
13/3 b f Advertise – Button Moon (Compton Place)
Owner: Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi Sales price: 62,000gns (Federico Barberini)
Half-sister to 1m 3yo winner Lehoogg (90). Dam a dual 6f winner (91) who was a half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 2 winner Etlaala (122), useful 7f-1m winners Limitless (114p) and Selective (113) and the dams of top-class sprinter Battaash (136) and smart sprinter Tasleet (123).
“I thought originally that this filly would be one to wait for the 6f races with, but she’s proving all the time in her work that she’ll be capable of starting off over 5f. I quite like her.”
WORLD OF DARCY (IRE)
15/2 gr c Soldier’s Call – Alicia Darcy (Sir Prancealot)
Owner: Bronte Collection 1 Sales price: €42,000 (Karl & Kelly Burke)
First foal of a fairly useful multiple 6f winner (84) who was the daughter of a once-raced maiden (-p) half-sister to 1m 3yo Listed winner Baltic Knight (113).
“He did it really well when winning at Pontefract on Wednesday and although he knew his job, I’d still expect that to sharpen him up considerably. He will probably go for the National Stakes at Sandown next and that will tell us whether we can go for the Norfolk Stakes or the Windsor Castle.”
UNNAMED
16/2 gr f Twilight Son – Babylon Lane (Lethal Force)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Sales price: £360,000 (Blandford Bloodstock)
Half-sister to fairly useful 2022 multiple 6f 3yo winner Brazen Idol (74). Dam a once-raced maiden (40) half-sister to Listed-placed 2yo winners Sabre (5f; 101) and Wave Aside (6f; 104) and fairly useful dual 6f 2yo winner Mr Sandicliffe (95).
“She actually arrives here tomorrow (5th May). We all liked her at the sales – she was a beautiful walker and just a really nice filly all round. I am certainly looking forward to seeing if she can replicate the promise she showed in her breeze.”
UNNAMED
23/4 ch f Showcasing – Lady Estella (Equiano)
Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Sales price: 115,000gns (Blandford Bloodstock)
Full sister to UK/Qatari 5-6f winner Tilaawah (90) and a half-sister to 2022 6f 2yo Listed winner Shouldvebeenaring (102). Dam a 7f 3yo winner (78) who was a half-sister to French 7f Group 3 winner Rosso Corsa (112).
“This filly is just having an issue or two with her shins at present, otherwise she’d have already been given entries. As soon as she’s over that she will be ready to go. She looks a hardy two-year-old type – typical for one by Showcasing – and will win her fair share of races, I’m sure.”
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