A 1/50th share in Europe's leading second-crop sire Siyouni (Fr) (Pivotal {GB}) was purchased by Ireland's Merriebelle Farm for €355,000 on Arqana Online in a virtual auction that concluded Thursday. The price matched that paid by Hesmonds Studs for another 1/50th share in the Aga Khan Studs sire on Arqana Online Nov. 13.
Siyouni was France's leading 2-year-old sire last year and his profile was greatly bolstered this year thanks to his three-time Group 1 and Classic-winning daughter Ervedya (Fr), as well as Group 3 winner Bourree (Ger) and unbeaten juvenile Group 3 winner Trixia (Fr). Siyouni will stand for €30,000 at Haras de Bonneval next year, up from €20,000 this year. Siyouni's weanlings sold this year averaged $92,383 off a €7,000 stud fee, and on the eve of last week's Arqana December Breeding Stock Sale, agent Mick Flanagan purchased a nomination to Siyouni for €52,000.
A total of 27 breeders and agents from France, Ireland and Britain bid on the share.
“It is interesting to see that bidders who did not get the other share were still very active for this one, and that new bidders appeared to be interested as well,” noted Arqana President Eric Hoyeau. “We will be happy to welcome more sales like these in 2016.”
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