11/06/2024. Horse Racing World: Goffs London Sale view catalogue – Gun Of Brixton, Julie Harrington to Leave BHA at End of 2024, Ardeur (GB) & Fun With Flags (IRE) by TDN
Royal Ascot Prospects Added To Goffs London Sale
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More than ten horses with Royal Ascot entries (spread over four of the five days) feature among the catalogue for the Goffs London Sale which takes place in association with Privat 3 Money on Monday evening at Kensington Palace Gardens. Anybody wishing to purchase a runner must be registered as an owner prior to the sale in order to effect a change of ownership on the day. There are a number of three-year-olds that also appeal as high class international racing prospects, while five of the six two-year olds will be entered at the Royal Meeting. The final two-year-old is the Kingman daughter of the great race mare Laurens (who herself has a Dubawi filly foal at foot and has been covered by Frankel). Breeders will be interested in the shares on offer in leading sires Phoenix Of Spain (1/50th) and Galiway (1/70th), and there are also breeding rights to Havana Grey and Ardad. The catalogue is now available online and there is potential for a select number of additional entries to be added over the coming days. All lots are sold with a pre-sale vetting with the exception of Sparkling Plenty, a recent Group 2 winner and a leading contender for this weekend’s Group 1 Prix de Diane at Chantilly. Access to the sale is strictly by invitation only and any prospective purchasers should contact Goffs to register their interest. Agent’s commission of 5% will be offered once again and will be paid to the successful purchaser if they are a recognised bloodstock agent and/or licenced trainer. |
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Lot 1 ARDAD
A breeding right in a proven son of Kodiac, with a significant crop of two-year-olds to build on the success of his triple Group 1 winning son Perfect Power.
Lot 2 GALIWAY
A 1/70th share in one of Europe’s leading sires with Gr.1 winners under both codes including Champion Stakes winner Sealiway.
Lot 3 HAVANA GREY
A breeding right in one of Europe’s leading young stallions.
Lot 4 PHOENIX OF SPAIN
A 1/50th share in one of the leading 2nd season sires in Europe. Sire of 28 winners from 72 runners including HAATEM (won Vintage Stakes Gr.2, Craven Stakes Gr.3, placed 2nd Irish 2000 Guineas Gr.1 and 3rd 2000 Guineas Gr.1)
Lot 5 GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3yo ch g by Starspangledbanner) (G. Boughey)
Relished the drop to the minimum trip on his last start where he made all to win being eased close to home.
Lot 6 UNNAMED 2yo FILLY by KINGMAN ex LAURENS (Oaks Farm)
Unraced daughter of the outstanding racemare, six-time Group 1 winning Laurens and world class sire Kingman. In pre-training and ready to go with.
Lot 7 ROCK HUNTER (2yo b c by Expert Eye) Amy Murphy Racing
Three length winner on debut in Chantilly, and a close 2nd on his latest start in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown.
Ascot entry: Norfolk Stakes. Windsor Castle Stakes
Lot 8 BERGAMASCO (3yo b g by Cappella Sansevero) (Jack Davison Racing)
A really consistent performer on the all-weather, official rating 99, his ability to quicken should make him an attractive international prospect.
Ascot entry: Britannia Handicap Stakes
Lot 9 QUEUES LIKELY (3yo b f by Massaat) (J.S. Moore)
Progressed on every run in 2024, Group 3 winner and 2nd in the German 1000 Guineas on her most recent start. Acts on any surface and rated 104
Ascot entry: Sandringham Stakes
Lot 10 FRANCISCO’S PIECE (2yo b c by Mayson) (Adrian Keatley Racing)
Two wins at 2 including and an impressive Listed winner in Chantilly, Timeform rated 96.
Ascot entry: Coventry Stakes, Norfolk Stakes
Lot 11 SPARKLING PLENTY (3yo b f by Kingman) (Patrice Cottier)
Winner of in the Gr. 2 Prix de Sandringham in Chantilly, a full sister to Jersey Stakes winner Noble Truth, she is a filly of the highest order and a leading contender for the Gr.1 Prix de Diane.
Lot 12 Withdrawn
Lot 13 ROCK N ROLL ROCKET (2yo b c Far Above) (Mrs J. Harrington)
Good ground performer whose win in a Cork Maiden accounted for multiple subsequent winners that are targeting Royal Ascot.
Ascot entry: Windsor Castle Stakes
Lot 14 TARAJ (3yo b c by Churchill) (D.K. Weld)
This lightly raced colt looks a high-class prospect having chased home Derby placed Los Angeles in the Derby Trial Group 3 at Leopardstown on his only start of the season.
Ascot entry: Hampton Court Stakes
Lot 15 PENTLE BAY (2yo b c by New Bay) (G. Boughey)
An eye-catching winner on debut at Leicester and noted by Timeform as a “useful prospect” every credential to be a Chesham contender.
Ascot entry: Chesham Stakes
Lot 16 TAKE ME TO CHURCH (3yo ch c by Churchill) Jack Davison Racing
Winner of the Madrid Handicap at Naas on his opening turf race of 2024, when he “picked up impressively”, his most recent subsequent run in the Irish 2000 Guineas makes him an attractive international prospect.
Ascot entry: Jersey Stakes
Lot 17 COOL DIVIDEND (3yo b g by Profitable) (C. Cox)
Very good-looking horse who progressed from his seasonal debut when winning by 2 lengths on his latest start in Haydock. Timeform rated 97.
Lot 18 MINA RASHID (3yo ch c by Almanzor) (A. Balding)
Looked an exciting staying prospect when winning on his only start at 3 at the Chester May meeting.
Ascot entry: Queens Vase, King George V Stakes
Lot 19 AIRMAN (3yo b c Dandy Man) (R. Fahey)
Winner of his first two starts over 5 furlongs, he is a good contender for the Palace of Holyrood House Stakes Handicap.
Ascot entry: Palace of Holyrood House Stakes Handicap.
Lot 20 Withdrawn
Lot 21 EVENING SAIGON (2yo b c by Harry Angel) Michael O’ Callaghan Racing
Timeform rated 92p (“looked smart prospect”) when beating two maiden winners on debut in Tipperary.
Ascot entry: Norfolk Stakes
Lot 22 Wild Card
Lot 23 Wild Card
Lot 24 Wild Card |
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