By Daithi Harvey
Goffs UK have released the catalogue for their Premier Yearling Sale which will take pace in Doncaster Aug 28-29. The sale has enjoyed Classic success this year courtesy of 2016 graduate Laurens (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), whose win in the G1 Prix de Diane was her third at the top level since being acquired by Salcey Forest Stud for £220,000 at Goffs UK two years ago. Last year's graduates have also being flying the flag with distinction, among them being G2 Arqana July S. winner Advertise (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) and this week's G3 Molecomb S. winner Rumble Inthejungle (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}). Goffs UK have been increasing the quality on offer at this sale each year and managing director Tony Williams is confident this month's catalogue will not disappoint and commented, “2018 is shaping up as a big year for the Premier Sale following three record years of sustained growth and outstanding results. The results in the ring have also been exceptional following what have been excellent catalogues and we are delighted to say, once again, that this year will offer the finest Premier catalogue in the sale's history. We have been extremely well supported by our consignors who have sent us some wonderful yearlings and the comments from our inspection team are that the quality is first-class.”
Some that catch the eye on pedigree are; lot 19 a colt by Kodiac (GB) out of Group 1 placed Lady Darshaan (Ire) (High Chaparral {Ire}) who has already produced a stakes winner in Lets Go (Street Cry); lot 44 is another yearling out of a Group 1 placed mare in Lottie Dod (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) and this filly is by Dark Angel (Ire); lot 176, a colt by Holy Roman Emperor (Ire) out of Group 1 winner Quiff (GB) (Sadler's Wells) whose 2-year-old Fulminate (GB) (Charm Spirit {Ire}) made a stylish winning debut for Ger Lyons and Juddmonte Farms recently; lot 256 an Exceed And Excel (Aus) half-sister to two stakes winners;
lot 318 a colt by Dark Angel (Ire) out of G3 Ballyogan S. winner Age Of Chivalry (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) who has bred three winners from four runners; and lot 471 a colt by Siyouni (Fr) out of the stakes winner Gemstone (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).
Some interesting lots representing stallions with their first crop of yearlings for sale include; lot 20 a colt by Gleneagles (Ire) out of the stakes winner Lady Eclair (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), who has already bred a stakes winner, Al Malhouf (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) from just two runners; and lot 131 a colt by Muharrar (GB) who is the first produce out of MGSW New Providence (GB) (Bahamian Bounty {GB}). Shadwell's Muharrar is also the sire of lot 497, a filly out of G2 Lowther S. winner Infamous Angel (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}).
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