- Bay Filly by Montjeu x Prudenzia (Dansili)
- Price: E6,000,000
- Buyer: Peter & Ross Doyle Bldstk ltd
Chiquita smashed the record for a horse sold in Ireland when selling for a record E6M. A winner of the 2012 Irish Oaks, not only did she have the race record and the looks to prove her worth she also has the pedigree. Chiquita was sold at the 2011 Arqana Yearling sale for E600,000 to Badgers Bloodstock. She is by champion stallion Montjeu and is out of the stakes winning Dansili mare Prudenzia. Prudenzia is a half sister to group 3 winner Pacifique, also a daughter of Montjeu. Chicquita is from the family of triple oaks heroine Alexandrova and Group 1 winning 2yo filly Magical Romance. This is also from the immediate family of Gr3 winner Golden Sword. Chicquita's siblings have been highly sought out after at the sales. In 2012 her half sister by Galileo sold for E1,000,000, now named Sinnamary, she is unbeaten in 1 start. Meanwhile in 2013 Coolmore went to E1,000,000 to secure Sinnamary's full sister. Prudenzia produced a colt foal by invincible Spirit this year.
(2). Fleeting Spirit (IRE)
- Bay Mare by Invincible Spirit x Millennium Tale (Distant Relative)
- Price: E1,100,000
- Buyer: Narvick International
It was obvious that Fleeting Spirit would be in demand. She proved herself to be a top class sprinter winning the July cup. She was also champion sprinter in Europe. Fleeting Spirit was also carrying to champion stallion Galileo for the third consecutive year since she retired from racing. Her yearling & foal both fillies by Galileo were sold at Goffs for E180,000 and E300,000 respectively. Fleeting Spirit is a half sister to Listed placed Alone He Stands. Fleeting spirit is the only Group 1 winner and the best horse to race under her first 3 dams. It was announced after her sale that she had been bought for clients in Japan. She would stay in Ireland to foal then be shipped to Japan for a date with their champion sire Deep Impact.
(3). Song (IRE)
- Bay Mare by Sadler's Wells x Jude (Darshaan)
- Price: E1,000,000
- Buyer: Friarstown Stud
It is obvious that Song was going to be a hit when she was catloged in the sale. She is impeccably bred mare being a sister to Group 1 winning fillies Quarter Moon and Yesterday. Her other full sister All My Loving is a proven stakes producer being the dam of ill fated Thomas chippendale. Song is from one of the most sought after female families in the stud book. She is an own sister to Alloeutte the dam of dual Group 1 winning mares Alborada & Albanova. Jude dam of Song is a half sister to Last Second dam of Group 1 winner Aussie Rules and Alleliua dam of Group 1 winner Allegretto. Song produced a filly by Dansili, who sold for E300,000. She is also the first mare offered in Europe in foal to world champion racehorse Frankel.
(4). Hazel Lavery (IRE)
(4). Hazel Lavery (IRE)
- Bay Filly by Excellent Art x Reprise (Darshaan)
- Price: E850,000
- Buyer: Donald Sackville
Hazel Lavery is a dual stakes winning mare. She is a half sister to fellow stakes winner Leo Gali. The dam Reprise has a full sister to Hazel Lavery, a 2yo named Minnie hazel. Further back in the family is american stakes winner Artema & french stakes winner Hello Soso. Hazel Lavery was sold in foal to Frankel which brought her price up significantly. She was sold in 2012 for E250,000 but made E850,000 at Goffs. Her dam Reprise has a yearling filly by Duke Of Marmalade.
(5). Sparkle Plenty (IRE)
- Bay Filly by Galileo x Gwynn (Darshaan)
- Price: E650,000
- Buyer: Ecurie Des Monceaux
Sparkle Plenty is a beautifully bred mare. Her half siblings include Group winner Gagnoa and Group 1 Derby stakes winner and exciting young sire Pour Moi. Her full sister was impressive 6 length Navan stakes winner Kissed. The 3rd dam Royal Statue is the dam of champion filly Awaasif, she in turn is the dam of oaks winner Snow Bride, who in turn produced world champion Lammtara. Gwynn dam of Sparkle Plenty has a yearling colt and filly foal both by Galileo.
(6). Shawara (IRE)
- Bay Mare by Barathea x Shamawna (Darshaan)
- Price: E550,000
- Buyer: Barronstown Stud
Shawara came to the sale as a Group 1 producer. She is the dam of dual Group 1 winner Shareta. Shawara is a half sister to Irish Oaks winner Shawanda, who is the dam of Group 1 winner Encke and stakes winner Genius Beast. Shawara was sold in foal to Sea The Stars. She has a yearling full brother to Shareta named Shaywan.
(7). Funsie (IRE)
- Bay Mare by Saumerez x Vallee Dansante (Lyphard)
- Price: E550,000
- Buyer: John Warren Bloodstock
Funsie is also a Group 1 producer and came to the sale with a fierce reputation. She is the dam of European champion colt and derby winner Authorized, he is now the sire of 3 Group 1 winners at stud. She is also the dam of 2012 Tattersalls Yearling top lot Hydrogen, who sold for a then record E2,500,000 to Qatar racing. Funsie is a half sister to Group 3 winner Brooklyn's Dance. She is the dam of 2012 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe winner Solemia as well as Group 1 placed pair Prospect Wells and Prospect Park. Another of Funsie's half sisters is Princess Dansante who also sold for a record at Tattersalls December Sale. Funsie has a yearling colt and filly foal both by Galileo. Her filly foal sold for E380,000.
(8). Glint Edge Girl (GB)
- Chesnut Mare by Monsieur Bond x Tahara (Cearleon)
- Price: E550,000
- Buyer: Flaxman Stables Ireland LTD
Glint Edge Girl's biggest success came in the Group 1 Prix De L'Abbeye. She was also a dual stakes winner and is by far her sires best progeny. Her half brother Godfrey Street won the group 2 Flying Childers. Their dam Tahara is a half sister to Tariysha the dam of champion 2yo colt Arcano. Glint Edge Girl was the only mare in the catalog sold in foal to champion Australian sire Redoute's Choice. Glint Edge Girl has a yearling filly by Oasis Dream named Mollycoddled, who is due to be sold at Goffs in February. Glint Edge Girl's dam Tahara has a yearling filly by Acclamation and foaled a colt by Galileo this year.
(9). Bunairgead (IRE)
- Bay Filly by New Approach x Montecito (Seeking The Gold)
- Price: E520,000
- Buyer: Gordon Troeller B/S
Bunairgead is a Listed winner and multiple stakes placed. She is by young sire sensation New Approach. She is a half sister to stakes placed Tawaassol. Their dam Montecito was also a stakes winner and placed. Montecito is out of graded winner Storm and Sunshine, she is the dam of stakes winners Smile Again and Halo Sunshine, both also grade 3 winners in america.
(10). Festoso (IRE)
(10). Festoso (IRE)
- Bay Mare by Diesis x Garah (Ajdal)
- Price: E450,000
- Buyer: Blandford B/S
Festoso proved a valuable addition to Goffs. She was the only mare cataloged in foal to champion stallion Galileo. She is a dual stakes winner including when 2nd in the Group 1 Cheveley Park stakes. She is a half sister to Group 1 Prix jean prat winner Olden Times. They are out of Garah a multiple stakes placed mare. Garah is a half sister to french group 2 winner Dandoun as well as to the dam of stakes placed TennesseeWildcat. Festoso has a 2yo colt by late sire Montjeu named Sahara Desert, a yearling colt by Galileo and foaled a full sister to Sahara Gold this year.
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