The memorable renewal of the Arqana Pet Breeds Sale ended in Deauville on December 6 with significant gains across a variety of market indexes.
Four-day ring sales were up 37% year-on-year at €56,800,500 ($59,859,207), although only 17 more lots are due for delivery. The average price increased 27% to €76,757 ($80,890), while the average price increased from €15,000 ($15,807) to €17,250 ($18,178), a 15% increase.
The clearance rate improved from 76% to 80% as 740 mares, mares and foals, 52 more than last year, changed hands compared to the 926 offered. The most expensive of them is €3.2 million ($3,373,071) Malavath (Lot 199), who sold to Moyglare Stud in the record-breaking December 3 session, generates more revenue than all four sessions in 2021 combined.
Wednesday session was led by BBA Ireland’s 45th out of 46 buys as Frankel The painting Save The World (lot 866) sold for €52,000 ($54,800). That acquisition brought dealer spending to a total of €9,211,000 ($9,707,012), 16% of the revenue of the entire sale, and 6% of the total lots sold.
The underrated 3-year-old, recommended by Haras d’Ombreville, didn’t win and placed 3rd in the group jelly .
Arqana’s Breed Stock Sale ended on December 6th
Jellicle Ball is out Dance troupe making her the sister of PW McGrath Memorial winner Ballysax Stakes (G3) baton and Qatar Prix runner-up Marcel Boussac Criterium des Pouliches (G1) this season Liver Teorainn who also sold to BBA Ireland for 1,000,000gns ($1,255,755) at the recent Tattersalls December Horse Sale.
Agent Jeremy Brummitt, purchasing on behalf of owner Bjorn Nielsen, raided the final part of the Haras du Quesnay scatter with the purchase of two well-certified 16-year-olds, worth €50,000 (52,692) for the first time USD) for theory (Lot 951) before bidding €32,000 ($33,723) for Treasures, precious things (Lot 954) only a few lots later.
“It was a privilege to buy two mares from breeders who have been trying to breed excellent horses for more than 50 years, rather than just trying to make a quick buck in sales,” says Brummitt.
“We were delighted to have these two, and when the catalog came out we identified them as ideal friends for Stradivarius so both will come to him next season.”
Theoricienne, Kendor’s half-sister with three-time USA 2nd grade scorer black people produced four winners, including the winner of the Prix du Gros-Chene (G2) Visiting Paris and bets She is my role model .
Theoricienne’s page traces her fourth dam to Natalma, a near-common presence in genealogies around the world as the Northern Dancer’s dam shaped the breed.
Treasure, daughter of Anabaa, winner of the list and placed 3rd, also bred four winners, three of whom achieved black. Top of her cubs listed as Urban Sea Award winner Tresorerie and King Ottokar third place in Hampton Court Stakes (G3) won Sangarius .
The smart The fat pony (Lot 409) of the Treasure was sold to Ballylinch Stud/BSI for €100,000 ($105,308) during the second day of the sale.
“It is satisfying to breed with mares when you are equally happy if you get a stout stallion or a foal,” says Brummitt. “It’s been exciting to buy a mare that still has Natalma’s name on her site. Their appeal to us at this age is testament to all the time and effort the Head family has put in. out to breed them.
“They’ve been trying to breed racehorses for six generations, instead of horses for sale, and we want those families from racehorse breeders. It’s been a long wait but we’re happy to have two. there.”
Stradivarius brought Nielsen 20 successes, including 7 group 1 championships and 3 Gold Cups. The son of star sea stood at the National Stud in Newmarket, where his opening fee was £10,000 ($12,257).
Freddy Powell
Reflecting on the unprecedented demand during four trading days in Deauville, Arqana’s president, Eric Hoyeau, and chief executive officer, Freddy Powell, said in a joint statement: “The sales season is drawing to a close outstanding performance after an incredible four days We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the sellers who have trusted us with outstanding quality mares, foals and foals .
“Deauville is exceptionally international, welcoming buyers from across Europe as well as from the United States, Australia, Japan, India and Turkey, the result of the inspection work of the breed research team and its representatives. our overseas.
“Also a big congratulations to the racecourse staff and our team in the field, who gave their best despite the cold and stressful days, throughout this amazing marathon called Vente d’Elevage.”
