Dalasyla For New Zealander Vela

Dalasyla For New Zealander Vela… 
Her daughter Dalkova (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) was the second top lot at the Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale just under a fortnight ago, selling to Darley for €370,000, but this time it was Dalasyla’s chance to shine as the 10-year-old broodmare (lot 1787) made 300,000gns when sold in foal to young Classic sire Mastercraftsman (Ire) at Tattersalls. 

Adrian Nicoll was the man doing the bidding on behalf of New Zealand breeder Peter Vela. 

“She’ll be going to New England Stud–she’s a proven mare and a good walker and she’s in foal to a very good stallion,” said Nicholl. “As to where she’ll go next year I don’t know yet.” 

A winner in France at three, Dalasyla is a half-sister to G1 Coronation Cup and G1 Hong Kong Vase winner Daliapour (Ire) from the well-credentialed Aga Khan family which includes Darshaan (GB) and Darara (GB), the dam of Group 1 winners Dar Re Mi (GB) and Rewilding (GB). She was offered on behalf of Brook Stud for owner Andrew Tinkler. 
Peter Vela boards a number of mares at Peter Stanely’s New England Stud just outside Newmarket, including Ruby Rocket (Ire), the dam of G1 Prix de l’Abbaye winner Maarek (GB), whom he and Stanley bred in partnership.