Coolmore connections were out in full force yet again during the second session of Tattersalls October Book Two today, with Paul Smith, son of Derrick Smith, going to 230,000gns for a son of Coolmore first season sire Rip Van Winkle. Lot 798 was bred and consigned by Cheveley Park, and becomes the third highest-priced progeny of his sire to sell at auction. Smith has had two runners this season with trainer Roger Varian, including G3 Autumn S. winner Kingston Hill (GB) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}).
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