Tattersalls
The last week of June remains the most likely date for the combined Goffs UK/Arqana combined breeze-up sale. After the Irish Government's lockdown roadmap was released on Friday and with the UK's position to become clearer on Thursday, all European breeze-up sales will be discussed with Tattersalls. The three sales companies are working to harmonise the breeze-up sales calendar and are preparing for more than one outcome as provisional plans pertaining to the resumption of racing in the UK, Ireland are under discussion, with France to begin on May 11....
In an ordinary year, the breeze-up consignors, just like any trainer targeting a race, would have a sale date in mind for each horse under their care and work backwards from that date in tailoring the horses' preparation. This year, of course, is anything but ordinary. Along with sweeping date changes to the breeze-up sales calendar, auctions have either been relocated or, in the case of the Osarus Breeze-up, will be held solely online. Goffs UK and Arqana have taken the sensible approach of moving sales that were due to...
Sent off as the 11-2 fourth choice in a field of six for Sunday's Yau Ma Tei Plate, the first griffin race of the year in Hong Kong, Sunny Star (Flatter) flopped out of the gates, but came with a stinging rally inside the final 200 meters to open his account at first asking, defeating 6-5 favorite Smiling Face (GB) (Acclamation {GB}) by 2 1/4 lengths. Chancheng Prince (Carpe Diem) raced prominently throughout and stuck on gamely for third. Sunny Star hopped in the air just as the gates flew...
Amid the ongoing uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis, Tattersalls has announced another change of dates for its breeze-up sales this season. The Ascot Breeze-up, which should have been held earlier this week and had already been postponed until the end of April, will now be held in Newmarket along with the Craven Breeze-up between May 27 and 29. An additional date of June 8 to 10 is bring held in reserve in case a further postponement is deemed necessary. The Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-up and Horses-in-Training Sale, which had been pushed...
After the latest batch of coronavirus restrictions on Monday evening, the Tattersalls offices in Newmarket will remain closed, the sales company announced on Tuesday morning. The staff of Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ascot and Tattersalls Cheltenham are all working from home and are available via email or their mobile phones. This policy will remain under constant review and Tattersalls will continue to follow the latest government guidelines to safeguard the best interests of our clients and all employed by Tattersalls.
The Tattersalls Ascot March Sale, originally scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 19, has been cancelled, the sales company announced on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, British racing was suspended until the end of April following changes in government guidelines in battling the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Now, the Tattersalls Ascot Breeze Up Sale, originally set for Mar. 31-Apr.1 and the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up Sale, slated for Apr. 13̀-15, have been combined and will take place in Newmarket from Apr. 29-May 1. Also, the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up and Horses in Training Sale...
A Shalaa (Ire) colt out of GI Beverly D. S. winner Royal Highness (Ger) (Monsun {Ger}) (lot 116) and a Dubawi (Ire) filly out of G2 Park S. victress Meeznah (Dynaformer) (lot 83) are among the expected highlights of the 145 juveniles in the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up Sale, for which the catalogue was released on Monday. The sale takes place Apr. 14 and 15, with the breeze on Apr. 13 on the Rowley Mile. The Shalaa colt, a €25,000 Arqana October yearling, is consigned by Kilminfoyle House Stud and...
The Tattersalls Ascot Breeze Up Sale, set for Apr. 1, has drawn 95 juveniles that will be again eligible for the £100,000 Ascot Breeze Up Bonus for winning any one of the six 2-year-old contests at Royal Ascot. Last year's sale produced four listed-winning 2-year-olds from just 78 offered: Flaming Princess (Ire) (Hot Streak {Ire}), Lorelei Rock (Ire) (Camacho {GB}), Cacciante (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) and Summer Sands (GB) (Coach House {Ire}), the latter of which was also third in the G1 Middle Park S. This year's catalogue includes...
You may not have met Ibrahim Araci. The Turkish businessman prefers to keep away from the spotlight. But when it comes to buying horses, he knows what he likes and rarely does things by halves. Flanked by his daughter Pinar and bloodstock advisor Rob Speers, Araci can often be found to the left of the rostrum in the Tattersalls sales ring, making bold plays for some of the choicest lots on offer at the yearling, breeze-up or breeding stock sales. Unafraid to see the hammer fall in his favour, Araci...
The two-day Tattersalls February Sale came to a close on Friday with figures well up on the 2019 renewal. With the catalogue size down slightly, 305 horses went through the ring with 264 sold for a clearance rate of 87%, compared to 85% a year ago. The average settled at 12,350gns, up 16% on last year, while the median rose 30% to 6,500gns. Despite the smaller offering, the aggregate was up at 3,260,300gns. Leading the way on the price board was the 4-year-old gelding Creationist (Noble Mission {GB}) (lot 285),...
NEWMARKET, UK—The February Sale may present a relatively low-key start to the sales year at Tattersalls but it has nevertheless drawn a decent crowd of potential buyers from many countries and trade during the first session was well ahead of that produced 12 months ago in only the third time that the sale has been extended to two days. The major boost came predominantly from the former Mark Johnston trainee and listed winner I'll Have Another (Ire) (Dragon Pulse {Ire}), who led the first day of trade when sold to...
Tattersalls has announced the appointment of Chloe Pitts to the role of marketing executive. A recent graduate of the Godolphin Flying Start Programme, Pitts has also completed the BHA Graduate Programme and the Irish National Stud Thoroughbred Breeding Course, as well as stints working for the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and New England Stud in Newmarket. "We are delighted to welcome Chloe to Tattersalls and to the marketing department. Chloe brings with her a wealth of knowledge and will be a major asset to the team," said the company's marketing director...