Galileo Quartet Anchor Goffs November Foal Sale Catalogue

Latrobe | Racing Post

The catalogue for the Goffs November Foal Sale, which features four weanlings by champion sire Galileo (Ire) among the 1093 lots, is now available online. Part I of the sale will last from Nov. 19-21 and Part II is slated for Nov. 24. (Click here for the Part I catalogue and here for Part II.)

The quartet of blue-blooded Galileo offerings are all part of The Castlebridge Consignment. Lot 570, a filly out of Replete (GB), herself a daughter of European champion Banks Hill (GB) (Danehill), is joined by lot 637, a half-brother to Australian MG1SW and champion first-season sire Zoustar (Aus) (Northern Meteor {Aus}). A half-brother (lot 680) to MGSW & G1SP Besharah (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) produced by Dixieland Kiss (Dixie Union) is also due to go under the hammer and the foursome is rounded out by lot 709, a half-sister to European champion Harzand (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), GSW & G1SP Harasiya (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}) and SW Hazarafa (Ire) (Daylami {Ire}).

Past graduates that performed with great credit in 2018 include G1 Irish Derby hero Latrobe (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), La Pelosa (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}) who was successful in Woodbine's GI Natalma S. and Glorious Empire (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) in the GI Sword Dancer S. at Saratoga.

At the close of Part I of last year's sale, 536 horses grossed €25,540,750, with an average of €47,651 and a median of €27,000. Topping proceedings was a filly by Galileo out of Inca Princess (Ire) which brought €1.1 million.

“Goffs November is simply unmissable for anyone interested in buying a foal, whether they aim to resell or race, and whatever their budget,” said Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby. “This catalogue features many of the best foals to be offered anywhere in the world this year thanks to the enormous support from Irish breeders who consistently choose the Goffs November Foal Sale as their first choice. This year we are replicating the new format that was such a hit 12 months ago with Part 1 and Part 2 sections sandwiching our two day breeding stock sale, ensuring the best possible trade for each category and the most purchaser-friendly layout of the foals on offer.”

He added, “To enhance the format still further we have elected for one longer 310-lot day on the Saturday, rather than spreading Part 2 over two days, to give people an additional day without a sale on Sunday, Nov. 25. To make it even better, we have added 96 new stables so that all the Part I foals will be available for inspection in ample time prior to going under the hammer, thus removing the old bugbear of “double standings” that added so much extra stress to horse, vendor and purchaser.”

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