2009 has ended in a most positive way with a record number of winners (42) and also of stakemoney won ($1.15m). The prospects for 2010 also appear bright with a number of horses seeming to have the potential to go further in their careers. Galileo’s Galaxy (SAF), Race Ahead (SIN), The Jungle Boy, Leica Scotch and All In Tempo look especially promising. However, 2010 could also be a watershed year in terms of salering success; for the first time two of our recommended matings have been accepted into the Premier Session at Karaka and both are likely to be to be keenly sought after.
Firstly there is Lot 189, the filly by O’Reilly out of the Group 2 winner Star Affair, already the dam of Solid Billing (G3) and of Galileo’s Galaxy. The latter has had four starts to date for two wins and second placings in both the BSA Cape Guineas (G1) and the Dingaans (G2). The filly is an outstanding individual from a family which traditionally sells well.
Lot 202 is a colt by Redoute’s Choice out of the Group 1 winner Surprize Surprize. He is reported to be a real athlete with an excellent temperament and must appeal to buyers looking for potential stallions. His dam has already left a high-priced Zabeel colt currently being prepared for a racing career in Hong Kong and has a stunning colt by Street Sense at foot.
In the Select Session there are four Cloughmore representatives. In catalogue order they are: the Thorn Park – Maranta Star colt (Lot 527), the Pentire – Sheza Gem colt (Lot 692), the Pentire – Centalla filly (Lot 903) and the Golan – Golden Lights colt (Lot 1024). Reports indicate that they are all good physical types.
Finally, the Viking Ruler – Prangelica filly has been placed in the Festival Sale as Lot 1234. The dam was a recommended purchase as a weanling and won her first three starts; she had above average ability. This yearling is an attractive individual.
If you would like any information as to the thinking behind the matings which have produced these yearlings, please feel free to get in touch.
