Garrowby Stud

Garrowby, York, YO4 1QD

Owner:The Earl of Halifax
Acreage:Approx.100 acres
Type: Private

Garrowby Stud is owned by The Earl Of Halifax, who's family the Wood's have a long and interesting history. This is covered briefly below, or you can go straight to the history of the stud.

Garrowby Stud with the Vale Of York behind, July 2005, click for a larger image

Family History
The Wood family are a long established Yorkshire family, with a strong sense of public service and duty. They are actually descendants of Charles Montagu, the first Earl Of Halifax (of the first creation), thus the (by then extinct) Halifax title was chosen when Edward Wood was granted an Earldom in 1944, as it had earlier chosen been by his grandfather, when he was created a Viscount.

Sir Charles Wood (1st Viscount, 3rd. Baronet) was a Liberal MP between 1826 and 1866 (when he was raised to the Lords as the first Lord Halifax of the second creation) and was, at various times, Chancellor of the Exchequer, First Lord of the Admiralty (during the Crimean War), Secretary of State for India (he transferred the Government of India from the East India Company to the Crown), and Lord Privy Seal. Born in 1800, he died in 1885.

His son (also Charles), the 2nd Viscount, was born in 1839 (his mother was a daugher of Earl Grey, and thus a relative of Lady Jane Grey) and was well known for his work in trying to bring the Catholic and Anglican churches closer together, for more information on him see this article. He lived at Hickleton Hall (that estate having been bought by Sir Francis Wood in 1828, and was eventually sold by the family in 1947), where, following the opening of the Hickleton Main colliery, he drew a substantial income as the owner of the mining royalties, this is the original source of much of the family fortune, although they had always been reasonably wealthy. He built the remarkable parish church at Goldthorpe for the local mining community. He died in 1934 at Hickleton Hall having just returned from visiting his son at Garrowby (originally Garraby).

The First Earl of Halifax, Edward, (3rd Viscount, 5th. Baronet), was born in 1881 (he was actually the fourth son, but the first to live beyond early youth) at Powderham Castle in Devon (his mother was a daughter of the Earl Of Devon) and was Viceroy of India (as portrayed by Sir John Gielgud in the film 'Gandhi') for six years (1926-31), having previously held numerous government posts including President of the Board of Education and of the Board of Agriculture. He had inherited the historic country house of Temple Newsam from his aunt in 1904 at the age of 13, this was sold in 1922 and between then, but prior to his appointment as Viceroy of India, he was made Baron Irwin of the second creation, thereby maintaining a link with Temple Newsam (historically owned by the Lords Irwin - the Ingram family). Lord Irwin is now the courtesy title held by the son and heir to the Earldom. He succeeded his father as Viscount Halifax in 1934, and became Conservative leader of the House of Lords in 1935, serving also as Secretary of State for War (1935) and Lord Privy Seal (1935–38). As Foreign Secretary (1938–40) Halifax implemented Chamberlain's policy of appeasement towards Germany. Following Chamberlain's resignation he was considered by many as a potential contender for Prime Minister, indeed he was most people's idea as the successor, including King George VI, but both Halifax himself and Churchill had other ideas. However in 1940 he became a very successful British Ambassador to the United States, and held this position until 1946, having been created First Earl of Halifax in 1944. Arguably one of the most significant figures in British and Colonial political life of the twentieth century, he died at Garrowby in 1959.

The second Earl (1912-1980) was born at Temple Newsam and was M.P. for York for seven years years and Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding and Humberside, he was also twice Senior Steward of the Jockey Club (1950-51 and 1958-59) and a noted breeder of hounds, being Joint Master of the Middleton Hunt for many years. Educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford he served in the Royal Horse Guards and during this period he won a selling steeplechase at Windsor as an amateur (although there were only two runners!). He re-joined his regiment at the outbreak of War and served in the Middle East. He inherited the title upon the death of his father in 1959. Along with his son (the present Earl) he was responsible for founding the stud at Garrowby. However his wife, Ruth, Countess of Halifax was, prior to her death in 1989, a very successful breeder in her own right, first in Newmarket (her Swynford Paddocks Stud was sold in 1977), and later at the 130 acre Low House Stud also on the Garrowby Estate at Hanging Grimston. Ruth was entitled to be a force in racing as her father was a Primrose (Lords Roseberry) and her mother a Stanley (Lords Derby). In fact Ruth and her half sister, Priscilla Hastings, were two of the first three female member of the Jockey Club, and Ruth and her husband were the first married couple to both be members. Low House is currently leased by the successful pinhooker and yearling rearer Hamish Alexander, formerly of the Partridge Close Stud (where he reared Generous), who is now training there and has sometimes prepared Garrowby yearlings for the sales. The yard has also formerly been used as a spillover by Jimmy Fitzgerald. The second Earl's brother, the Hon Richard Wood (created Lord Holderness of Bishop Wilton in 1979) lost both legs in the war and was Conservative MP for Bridlington (1950-79) and served as a Government minister in various departments under four Prime Ministers (he once was touted as a potential successor to Edward Heath), he was a Privy Counsellor and was a Deputy Lieutenant for the East Riding, he died in August 2002, aged 81.

The current (third) Earl owns around 20,600 acres in Yorkshire, centered on the Garrowby Estate, as well as a fine art collection ('conservatively' valued by the Guardian at £30m) and is a close friend of Prince Charles, who often hunts from Garrowby with the Middleton. Brought up in Newmarket at Swnford Paddocks the current Earl was christened Charles, but is universally known as Peter to avoid confusion with his late father. He was educated at Eton and Christ Church College, Oxford before joining Hambros Bank, where he remains a non-executive director. Lady Halifax is 'another' Camilla Parker-Bowles, as she was formerly married to Richard Parker-Bowles, brother of 'the' Camilla Parker-Bowles's husband. The Queen stayed at Garrowby for Ascot week when it was temporarily transferred to York in 2005. Lord Halifax is also a Deputy Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire, High Steward of York Minster and a J.P. He is Vice-Chairman of Christie, Manson & Woods, the European Division of Christies international fine arts auctioneers,and a director of Yorkshire Post Newspapers Ltd. In August 2005 it was announced that Lord Halifax would be selling his Titian painting 'Portrait of a Young Man' (through Christies naturally) which it is believed could make up to £50m, making the aforementioned Guardian estimate look very conservative indeed! Maybe some of this money will be spent on bloodstock?!? Lord Halifax has been trying for a number of years to sell the painting to the National Gallery, but they were unable to raise the funds.

To see the full range of the Garrowby estate property interests see here.

Stud History
One of Yorkshire's pre-eminent nurseries of the last 20 years, Garrowby Stud, is situated, literally, on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds where the Vale of York gives way to the chalk based downland. Here Lord and Lady Halifax maintain a broodmare band of around a dozen on the 100 acre stud. This was converted from a property formerly known as Cheesecake Farm by the current Earl and his father in 1962. Some mares were purchased at the following years December Sales. Unusually for a very successful stud the land is predmoninantely heavy clay (chalk or limestone are generally preferred). The land also supports a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle and one of the oldest flocks of Jacob sheep in the country.

Parts of Garrowby Stud, July 2005, click for larger images

Despite the 1963 December Sales purchases it was the gift, in the same year, of Daylight from Lady Ruth Halifax that was to become more significant in the long term. She was to become the dam of Grey God (Northumberland Plate) and the grandam of Bedtime. This excellent gelding was trained by Major Dick Hern to win ten races including the Brigadier Gerard S G3, Cumberland Lodge S G3, September S G3, Prix Gontaut-Biron G3 and the Magnet Cup L as well as finishing second in the Japan Cup G1 for Lord Halifax. Bedtime, along with Teleprompter (Yorkshire trained by Bill Watts) was also instrumental in changing the laws governing what sort of races geldings could run in - prior to these horses they were not able to run in Group 1 races. This family also produced two winners of the Galtres S L in Hymettus and Nibbs Point, the later was also second in the 'Fillies St.Leger' - the Park Hill S G3. More recently Nibbs Point herself has produced Border Arrow for Garrowby. This 1995 colt owned by Wafic Said won the Brigadier Gerard S G3, Magnolia S L (twice), Fielden S L, and has been placed second in the Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 and third in the Derby G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Coronation Cup G1 and The Dante S G2. In December 2005 Nibbs Point's previously unheralded son Baldaquin (1997 g by Barathea) won the Jebel Ali Stakes L in Dubai. Mamara Reef, a Garrowby bred winning half sister to Nibb's Point by Salse, has recently produced Storm Dream for another breeder, and this filly is a group winner in the States and was third in the Irish 1000 Guineas G1 in 2000. More recently the Halifax's have bred Dumaran (1998 c by Be My Chief - Pine Needle) from a daughter of Nibbs Point, he has won five races including the £29,000 Vodafone Corporate Handicap in 2002, he was also second in the Rosebery Handicap of 2004, and in the Shergar Cup Mile of 2002.

The stud will forever be associated with the good Derby winner, and excellent sire, Shirley Heights (Mill Reef - Hardiemma). However his links with the stud are not are close as you might at first think . His was actually conceived (at the National Stud) and reared (at Lady Ruth Halifax's Swynford Paddocks Stud) for the first four months of his life in Newmarket, before making his way back to Yorkshire. Shirley Heights was sent to the Arundel stables of John Dunlop as a yearling. Having won the Royal Lodge at two he went on to win the English and Irish Derby double the following year, before injury whilst preparing for the St.Leger saw him retire early to the Queen's Sandringham Stud, Norfolk. He was syndicated for £1.6m which, given his unfashionable distaff pedigree, was a good price at the time. He has proved to be a top class sire of classic horses including top class sire Darshaan (Prix du Jockey Club, sire of Dalakhani, Hellenic, Key Change, Kotashaan, Mark Of Esteem etc and prominent broodmare sire) and the Derby winner Slip Anchor, who has himself sired that excellent racemare User Friendly who won the 1992 Oaks and St.Leger. Shirley Heights' other Group One winners include Valley Of Gold, Infamy, Arcadian Heights, Shady Heights and High Hawk. He is also grandsire of the 1998 Derby winner High Rise by the top class two year old High Estate.

Hardiemma, had been purchased for 12,000 guineas at the 1973 December Sales and was sold there three years later (in foal to Mill Reef). It wasn't until the following year that Shirley Heights would make his racecourse debut and show the error of this sale, the in utero foal fetching 250,000 guineas in the year her brother won the Derby. Luckily however one daughter was retained and she has proved to be the best of Shirley Heights' sisters at stud to date. This mare, by Blakeney, was named Bempton, she never won a race but has produced nine winners from 17 foals including Mr.Pintips (colt by Kris) who won the Ormonde S G3 and was 2nd.in Irish St.Leger G1, Banket (filly by Glint of Gold) winner of the Princess Royal S G3 and 2nd.Park Hill S G2 and Gull Nook (filly by Mill Reef) who won the Ribblesdale S G2. Banket was originally retained, producing five foals for the stud, including the useful Almond Rock (Won 5 inc the Ripon Rowels H, 2nd.Rosebery H) before being sold at the 1995 December Sales for 100,000 guineas.

Parts of Garrowby Stud, July 2005, click for larger images

Gull Nook has done an admirable job continuing the Hardiemma family at Garrowby as she has produced 9 winners to date including Spring (Premio Roma Vecchia G3, 2nd.Prix de Pomone G2, John Porter S G3 etc.) and Pentire. This Be My Guest colt was sent up from Side Hill Stud to the Houghton Sale of 1993 and was knocked down for the bargain price of 54,000 guineas to Mollers Racing, who put him in training with Geoff Wragg. He was a top class colt who was champion older horse in Europe in 1996. He won 8 races and £865,719 including the 1996 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II Diamond S G1 (having been runner up the previous year) and the 1995 Guiness Champion S G1 as well as the Great Voltigeur S G2 and the King Edward VII S G2 both also in 1995. He was placed seven times including third in the Coral Eclipse S G1. Gull Nook won the H.J. Joel Silver Salver at the T.B.A. awards as 'Flat Broodmare of the Year' in 1995 when Pentire was three. Gull Nook's 1997 yearling filly by Barathea sold (via Low House Stud) for 300,000gns at the Tattersalls Houghton Sales. Meanwhile Spring has produced the useful Inglenook (1997 c by Cadeaux Genereux) for Garrowby, he won the Heron S L and the Prix le Fabeleux L and has been placed in a number of group and listed races, principally second in the Badener Meile G3. Another Gull Nook daughter, the stakes placed Kittiwake was sold by has produced Konigstiger (Gran Criterium G1, Oppenheim-Union-Rennen G2 and Fruhjahrspreis des Bankhaus Metzler G3) and Kitcat (JRA Trophy L) for her new owners. Incredible as it may seem this family now only has two active broodmares at Garrowby (although there are younger fillies in the pipeline) namely Panna (1998 filly by Polish Precedent - Gull Nook) and the aforementioned Spring, with Spring's daughter Puffin having been sold at the December Sales 2004.

A third family to do well for the stud has been that of Eyewash. This ageing mare was given to the family by Marcus Wickham-Boynton of Burton Agnes Stud and she is grandam of the mare Mountain Lodge (by Blakeney) who won the 1983 Irish St.Leger G1 and the Tote Cesarewitch Handicap in the Halifax colours. Mountain Lodge has produced five winners to date with the best being Compton Ace. This son of Pharly was sold to Eric Penser for 18,000gns at the Tattersalls October Sales. In 1999 he won two races from five starts including the Gordon Stakes G3 and was third in the Ascot Gold Cup G1. Mountain Lodge's half sister Fiddle-Faddle produced the useful El Conquistador for the Halifax's, and this line of the family has also produced good horses for other breeders' most notably Frenchpark (Hollywood Turf H1) and his half sister Pearly Shells (Prix Vermeille G1), both of whom were bred by Lord Harrington.

Another mare who has provided sterling service in recent years is Wanton (Kris - Brazen Faced), a decent juvenille sprinter (placed third in the 1985 Flying Childers in Lord Halifax's colours). The Halifax involvement with this family dates back 35 years to when the third dam, Maurine, was purchased for Swnyford at the December Sales from Burton Agnes Stud, for whom she had already produced Nelion (later dam of Recupere, Prix du Cadran). Wanton was homebred at Garrowby (her dam was sold for 14,000gns at the 1989 December Sales, and later produced stakes winner Easy Option for her new owners) by Lord Halifax, she was sent to the 1986 December Sales where, bizzarely, she was purchased by Lady Halifax !! (who uses the name Givendale Stud, after their home on the Garrowby Estate before moving to the main house in 1981). To date Wanton has produced nine winners including the 1997 Irish 1,000 Guineas G1 winner Classic Park (by Robellino), who's half sister Rumpipumpy (by Shirley Heights) won six races including the Diana Handicap G2. Sold as a yearling, Classic Park was later the dam of Walk In The Park who was second in the 2005 Epsom Derby G1. Wanton's most recent good runner is the Tim Easterby trained (and Halifax owned) filly Birthday Suit who won her first two races in 2003 and, on her third start, was a good third in the Cherry Hinton Stakes G3. The following year her best effort was third in the Ripon Silver Bowl Fillies Stakes L.

Other recent additions to the stud (over and above retained mares) include some from Ruth, Lady Halifax such as Cape Chestnut, who is dam of Moogie (Won 2, 2nd.Venus Fillies S L, 3rd.Prix Chloe G3) who is herself already dam of Catwalk (Sweet Solera S L) who was a rare yearling filly sale, at 26,000gns. Moogie incidentally is the nickname of Halifax's daughter, Joanna. Other relatively new blood includes the Lyphard mare Lycia, the winning Mill Reef mare Horseshoe Reef who has produced 4 winners to date (including tough handicapper Warning Reef winner of 5 races including the Cumberland Plate, and placed second in the Knavesmire Handicap) and the High Top mare Hocus, from a famous Holliday family, who has produced 7 winners to date, most notably the Vincent O'Brien owned top-class handicapper American Gothic (who won the Irish Cesarewitch in 2002) and is the second dam of the decent Halifax black-type performer White Rabbit.

Garrowby Stud, July 2005, click for larger image

To keep numbers down and the money flowing in the right direction the Halifax's are frequent sellers of yearlings, fillies out of training and mares. They are therefore a quasi commerical stud, selling yearlings whilst still retaining some (almost exclusively fillies in recent years) to run in their own colours with Geoff Wragg, Luca Cumani, John Dunlop, Tim Easterby, James Given and James Fanshawe (primarily the later three recently). The stud had shares in Shirley Heights (naturally) and also in Be My Chief and Salse and 1/2 shares in Barathea, Kris and Polish Precedent, and in recent years they have used Zilzal, Alhaarth, Marju and the admirable Dr Fong (in whom they also own a share) often. Indeed both in stallion selection and mare/filly disposal Garrowby seem to be attempting to bring more speed into the old families, but without taking the, often fatal, step of mating extremes; to this end a lot of stallions best over around a distance of around mile seem to have been utilised. Having said that In 2005 they purchased a share in Derby winner Motivator, although he did show top class form at 1 1/4 miles and was a Group One winning two-year-old.

Amongst the young homebred mares recently retired to stud are High Barn (a daughter of Shirley Heights and Mountain Lodge), Panna (2nd.Galtres S L, daughter of Polish Precedent and Gull Nook), the 1/2 sisters Cashmere (a winning Barathea 1/2 sister to Classic Park) and the aforementioned Birthday Suit and also stakes placed White Rabbit (1999 f by Zilzal - Trick). In recent years the number of mares had begun to slowly creep up, however recent culls have brought the numbers back down to around the 'normal' dozen mark, split thus;

Wanton Family; Wanton, Birthday Suit, Cashmere
Hardiemma Family; Panna, Spring
Daylight Family; Nibbs Point, Nesting Box
Hocus Family; Trick, White Rabbit
Horsehoe Reef Family; Horseshoe Reef, Slipper
Others; Moogie, High Barn

Stud groom at Garrowby from it's inception until his retirement in August 2000 was John Johnson, who also owns the nearby Bishop Wilton Stud. He has now been succceeded by David Trouton, who formerly worked at the Biddestone Stud, where Mtoto was bred.

To see an aerial photo of the central part of the Garrowby Estate with the Hall and Stud click here.

2007 Bloodstock Sales
Tattersalls October Yearling Sales 2007
Lot 403 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) b c Haafhd - Spring (Sadler's Wells). 1/2 brother to 5w/8r/10rao inc INGLENOOK (Won 3 and £68,281 inc.Heron S L, Prix le Fabuleux L, 2nd.Badener Mile G3, 3rd.Preis des Bankhaus Salem Oppenheim G3). Dam won 3 inc.Premio Roma Vecchia G3, 2nd.Prix de Pomone G2, John Porter S G3, St.Simon S G3 etc. and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc.PENTIRE (Won 8 inc.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Irish Champion S G1), Panna and Kittiwake (dam of KONIGSTIGER (Gran Criterium G1), KARAVEL (Preis der Deutschen Einheit G3, 2nd.Preis der Diana G1) and KITCAT) and to the dam of Tanzilla. 2nd dam GULL NOOK Won 2 inc.Ribblesdale S G2 and is 1/2 sister to MR PINTIPS (Won 4 inc.Ormonde S G3, 2nd.Irish St Leger G1), BANKET (Won 2 inc.Princess Royal S G3, 2nd.Park Hill S G2) and own sister to Primrose Valley (dam of PRIME GLADE (Premio Giuseppe de Montel L)). Family of SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. 125,000gns (John Warren Bloodstock)

Lot 593 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) b c Montjeu - Birthday Suit (Daylami). First foal. Dam won 2 and3rd Cherry Hinton Stakes G2, Ripon Silver Bowl Fillies S L and is 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc CLASSIC PARK (Won 3 inc.Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Leopardstown 1000 Gns Trial L, 2nd.Round Tower S L, Silver Flash S L, 3rd.Marble Hill S L, dam of Walk In The Park - won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, 3rd.Criterium International G1), RUMPIPUMPY (Won 6 inc.Diana H G2, 2nd.Suwannee River H G3, 3rd.Athenia H G3, Jenny Wiley S G3, etc), Wilde Rufo (Won 3, 3rd.July S G3, Sandy Lane S L, Somerville Tattersall S L) and Magongo (Won 2, 2nd.Prix de Cabourg G3). 2nd dam Wanton won 1, 3rd.Flying Childers S G2 and is 1/2 sister to 8 winners inc. EASY OPTION (St Hugh's S L, 2nd.Prix du Gros-Chene G2, dam of COURT MASTERPRICE - Prix de la Foret G1, Sussex S G1, 2nd.Queen Anne S G1, 3rd.Lockinge S G1 and MAYBE FOREVER - Prix de Saint-Georges G3), Bardasclero and Bimbo. 260,000gns (Charles Egerton Bloodstock)

Lot 765 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Alhaarth - High Barn (Shirley Heights). 1/2 brother to 3 RAO. Dam is placed 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc. COMPTON ACE (Won 2 inc.Gordon S G3, 3rd.Ascot Gold Cup G1, Queen's Vase G3) and TURBINE BLADE (Won 3 inc Grand Handicap International d'Ostende L) and to the dam of MAYCOCKS BAY (Foster's Silver Cup L), Indian Light (Won 2, 2nd.July Trophy L), Cockayne (Won 2, 2nd.Premio Giuseppe Valiani L) and Coalseam (Winner, 2nd.GA Towton Cup L, 3rd.Tattersalls Cup L). 2nd dam MOUNTAIN LODGE Won 5 inc. Irish St Leger G1, Tote Cesarewitch H L, 3rd.Doncaster Cup G3 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc. PETROSA (dam of MATISSE II) and to FIDDLE-FADDLE who is dam of El Conquisador (Won 4, 2nd.Goodwood Cup G3), Fife (dam of Witch Of Fife and grandam of HO CHOI and Ugo Fire) and PIFFLE who is dam of PEARLY SHELLS (Prix Vermeille G1), FRENCHPARK (Hollywood Turf H G1) and Sayeh and grandam of SNIPPETS. Withdrawn

Lot 847 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) ch c Dubai Destination - Magongo (Be My Chief). 1/2 sister to 2r/6rao. Dam won 2, 2nd.Prix de Cabourg G3 and is 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc CLASSIC PARK (Won 3 inc.Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Leopardstown 1000 Gns Trial L, 2nd.Round Tower S L, Silver Flash S L, 3rd.Marble Hill S L, dam of Walk In The Park - won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, 3rd.Criterium International G1), RUMPIPUMPY (Won 6 inc.Diana H G2, 2nd.Suwannee River H G3, 3rd.Athenia H G3, Jenny Wiley S G3, etc), Wilde Rufo (Won 3, 3rd.July S G3, Sandy Lane S L, Somerville Tattersall S L) and Birthday Suit (Won 2, 3rd.Cherry Hinton S G2, Ripon Silver Bowl Fillies S L). 2nd dam Wanton won 1, 3rd.Flying Childers S G2 and is 1/2 sister to 8 winners inc. EASY OPTION (St Hugh's S L, 2nd.Prix du Gros-Chene G2, dam of COURT MASTERPRICE - Prix de la Foret G1, Sussex S G1, 2nd.Queen Anne S G1, 3rd.Lockinge S G1 and MAYBE FOREVER - Prix de Saint-Georges G3), Bardasclero and Bimbo. 22,000gns (John Hasset Jnr)

Lot 1050 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Barathea - Slipper (Suave Dancer). 1/2 brother to 4 winners from 6 RAO inc CARTIER OPERA (Won 4, Prix Maurice Caillault L). Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. Reefs Sis (Won 2, 3rd.Fern Hill S L). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. NORTHEASTERN (Won 5 inc.Twilight Tear S, dam of Milezka), Guilty Secret (Won 1, 2nd.Park Hill S G2, 3rd.Yorkshire Oaks G1), Youm Jadeed (Won 2, 2nd.Prix des Tourelles L, dam of YOUHADYOURWARNING) and Tobolsk (won 1, 2nd.Hermitage Farm S L) and to the dams of CHINESE JUSTICE (Cherry Blossom S L, dam of STRIKE HARD, PRESUMED INNOCENT and DR MORE), Amerigo, Sharpatan (dam of ISOLDA), XTRA (Fred Archer S L, July S L) and City Honours (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, Irish Derby G1). Family of XTRA and FONG'S THONG. 3,000gns (Daniele Morani)

Lot 1111 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Dr Fong - Trick (Shirley Heights). 1/2 brother to 4 winners from 7 RAO inc. White Rabbit (Won 1, 3rd.Rockingham S L, Silver Tankard S L). Dam is winning 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc American Gothic (Won 6, 2nd.Captain Rio Cornwall H L, 3rd.New Zealand Cup H G2). 2nd dam is winning 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc.HITTIE GLORY (Won 3 inc.Flying Childers S G1, Middle Park S G1, 3rd.King's Stand S G1), CORVIGLIA BOY (Prix de Saint-Firmin L), RUBRIC (Won 6 inc.Prmio Novel An L, Premio Andres Covarrubias L, 2nd.National S G3), Brigade of Guards (Won 2, 3rd.Solario S L), Hashar (won 2, 2nd.Ulster Harp Derby ) and to the dams of HAZARIYA (Athasi S G3), HARGHAR (Won Saranac S G3, 2nd.Ballysax S L, 3rd.Anglesey S G3), HAZARISTA (Won 2 inc.Blue Wind S G3, 3rd.Irish Oaks G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1) and HANDAZA (dam of HAMAIRI and HANABAD). 3rd dam HAZY IDEA won 5 inc.Crookham S, March S, 2nd.Prix de Royallieu, 4th.Criterium des Pouliches, Prix Royal Oak). 70,000gns (Anthony Stroud Bloodstock)

Tattersalls December Sales 2007
Lot 2508 Slipper 12yo bm Suave Dancer - Horseshoe Reef (Mill Reef). TIF Dr Fong. Dam of 4 winners inc CARTIER OPERA (Won 4 inc. Prix Caillault L) and DR GARRIDO (Won 4). Is winning 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc Reefs Sis (Won 3, 3rd.Fernhill S L) and CELEBRATION (Won 6). Dam is winning 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc NORTHEASTERN (Won 5 inc Twilight Tear S) and Guilty Secret (Won 1, 2nd.Park Hill S G3, 3rd.Yorkshire Oaks G1 and to the dams of CHINESE JUSTICE (dam of STRIKE HARD Greenlands S G3), Sharpatan (dam of ISOLDA Champagne S G1, 2nd.Sires Produce S G1), XTRA and City Honours and to the dams of FONG'S THONG and UPSTAGED. 2nd dam MISS TOSHIBA Won 7 inc. Vanity H G1, Pretty Polly S G3 and is 1/2 sister to 8 winners inc the dam of COMMITTED. 12,000gns (Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Musaid)

Lot 2509 White Rabbit 8yo bm Zilzal - Trick (Shirley Heights). TIF Dr Fong. DAm of 1 winner viz MAGIC SHOW (Won 2). Winner of 1 race and placed 3rd.Rockingham S L, Tote Silver Tankard S L and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc CAP FERRAT (Won 3). Dam won 1 and is sister to American Gothic (Won 7, £104,011, 2nd.Cornwall H L, 3rd.New Zealand Cup H L) and to 5 other winners inc the dam of Happy Honey. 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc. HITTIE GLORY (Won 3 inc.Flying Childers S G1, Middle Park S G1, 3rd.King's Stand S G1), CORVIGLIA BOY (Prix de Saint-Firmin L), RUBRIC (Won 6 inc.Prmio Novel An L, Premio Andres Covarrubias L, 2nd.National S G3), Brigade of Guards (Won 2, 3rd.Solario S L), Hashar (won 2, 2nd.Ulster Harp Derby ) and the dams of HAZARIYA (Athasi S G3), HARGHAR (Won Saranac S G3, 2nd.Ballysax S L, 3rd.Anglesey S G3), HAZARISTA (Won 2 inc.Blue Wind S G3, 3rd.Irish Oaks G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1) and HANDAZA (dam of HAMAIRI and HANABAD). 3rd dam HAZY IDEA won 5 inc.Crookham S, March S, 2nd.Prix de Royallieu, 4th.Criterium des Pouliches, Prix Royal Oak. 16,000gns (VENDOR)

2006 Bloodstock Sales
Tattersalls October Yearling Sales 2006
Lot 665 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Daylami - Cashmere (Barathea). 1/2 brother to 1 RAO. Dam won 2 and is 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc CLASSIC PARK (Won 3 inc.Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Leopardstown 1000 Gns Trial L, 2nd.Round Tower S L, Silver Flash S L, 3rd.Marble Hill S L, dam of Walk In The Park (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, 3rd.Criterium International G1)), RUMPIPUMPY (Won 6 inc.Diana H G2, 2nd.Suwannee River H G3, 3rd.Athenia H G3, Jenny Wiley S G3, etc), Wilde Rufo (Won 3, 3rd.July S G3, Sandy Lane S L, Somerville Tattersall S L), Magongo (Won 2, 2nd.Prix de Cabourg G3) and Birthday Suit (Won 2, 3rd.Cherry Hinton S G2, Ripon Silver Bowl Fillies S L). 2nd dam Wanton won 1, 3rd.Flying Childers S G2 and is 1/2 sister to 8 winners inc. EASY OPTION (St Hugh's S L, 2nd.Prix du Gros-Chene G2, dam of COURT MASTERPRICE - Prix de la Foret G1, Sussex S G1, 2nd.Queen Anne S G1, 3rd.Lockinge S G1 and MAYBE FOREVER - Prix de Saint-Georges G3), Bardasclero and Bimbo. 16,000gns (Keith Reveley)

Lot 812 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Alhaarth - Nibbs Point (Sure Blade). 1/2 sister to 5w from 9 RAO inc. BORDER ARROW (Won 5, £361,416 inc.Brigadier Gerard S G3, Feilden S L, Magnolia S L (x2), 2nd.Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 (x2), 3rd.Epsom Derby G1, Coronation Cup G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Dante S G2) and BALDAQUIN (Won 4 inc Jebel Ali S L).. Dam NIBBS POINT won 2 inc.Galtres S L, 2nd.Park Hill S G3 and is 1/2 sister to 9 winners inc.Prince Ibrahim (Won 2, 2nd.Beresford S G2, Newmarket S L) and FOUNDATION SPIRIT (Won 3 inc.GP du Conseil General des Alpes L, 2nd.Prix du Lion d'Angers L, 3rd.Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, Prix de 'Avre L and Prix de Suresnes L) and to the dam of STORM DREAM (Won 3 inc. Boiling Springs Breeder's Cup H G3, 2nd.1000 Guineas Trial L, 3rd.Irish 1000 Guineas G1). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc.HYMETTUS (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L). From the family of BEDTIME (Won 10, Brigadier Gerard S G3, 2nd.Tokyo Cup G1). 90,000gns (Shadwell Stud)

Lot 1074 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Dr Fong - High Barn (Shirley Heights). 1/2 brother to 2 RAO. Dam is placed 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc. COMPTON ACE (Won 2 inc.Gordon S G3, 3rd.Ascot Gold Cup G1, Queen's Vase G3) and TURBINE BLADE (Won 3 inc Grand Handicap International d'Ostende L) and to the dam of MAYCOCKS BAY (Foster's Silver Cup L) and Indian Light (Won 2, 2nd.July Trophy L). 2nd dam MOUNTAIN LODGE Won 5 inc. Irish St Leger G1, Tote Cesarewitch H L, 3rd.Doncaster Cup G3 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc. PETROSA (dam of MATISSE II) and to FIDDLE-FADDLE who is dam of El Conquisador (Won 4, 2nd.Goodwood Cup G3), Fife (dam of Witch Of Fife and grandam of HO CHOI and Ugo Fire) and PIFFLE who is dam of PEARLY SHELLS (Prix Vermeille G1), FRENCHPARK (Hollywood Turf H G1) and Sayeh and grandam of SNIPPETS. 10,000gns (Agencia Zraq)

Lot 1211 ch c Cadeaux Genereux - Slipper (Suave Dancer). 1/2 brother to 4 winners from 5 RAO inc CARTIER OPERA (Won 4, Prix Maurice Caillault L). Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. Reefs Sis (Won 2, 3rd.Fern Hill S L). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. NORTHEASTERN (Won 5 inc.Twilight Tear S, dam of Milezka), Guilty Secret (Won 1, 2nd.Park Hill S G2, 3rd.Yorkshire Oaks G1), Youm Jadeed (Won 2, 2nd.Prix des Tourelles L, dam of YOUHADYOURWARNING) and Tobolsk (won 1, 2nd.Hermitage Farm S L) and to the dams of CHINESE JUSTICE (Cherry Blossom S L, dam of STRIKE HARD, PRESUMED INNOCENT and DR MORE), Amerigo, Sharpatan (dam of ISOLDA), XTRA (Fred Archer S L, July S L) and City Honours (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, Irish Derby G1). Family of XTRA and FONG'S THONG. 22,000gns (Mark Tompkins)

Lot 1483 bf Hawk Wing - Trick (Shirley Heights). 1/2 brother to 3 winners from 6 RAO inc. White Rabbit (Won 1, 3rd.Rockingham S L, Silver Tankard S L). Dam is winning 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc American Gothic (Won 6, 2nd.Captain Rio Cornwall H L). 2nd dam is winning 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc.HITTIE GLORY (Won 3 inc.Flying Childers S G1, Middle Park S G1, 3rd.King's Stand S G1), CORVIGLIA BOY (Prix de Saint-Firmin L), RUBRIC (Won 6 inc.Prmio Novel An L, Premio Andres Covarrubias L, 2nd.National S G3), Brigade of Guards (Won 2, 3rd.Solario S L), Hashar (won 2, 2nd.Ulster Harp Derby ) and the dams of HAZARIYA (Athasi S G3), HARGHAR (Won Saranac S G3, 2nd.Ballysax S L, 3rd.Anglesey S G3), HAZARISTA (Won 2 inc.Blue Wind S G3, 3rd.Irish Oaks G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1) and HANDAZA (dam of HAMAIRI and HANABAD). 3rd dam HAZY IDEA won 5 inc.Crookham S, March S, 2nd.Prix de Royallieu, 4th.Criterium des Pouliches, Prix Royal Oak). 18,000gns (B.Johnson)

Tattersalls December Sales - Part Three - Mares, Fillies etc. 2006
Lot 2254 Trick 13yo bm Shirley Heights - Hocus (High Top) Cov. Shamardal. Winner of 1 race, dam of 4 winners inc White Rabbit (Won 1, 3rd.Rockingham S L, Silver Tankard S L) 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc American Gothic (Won 7, 2nd.Captain Rio Cornwall H L) and to the dam of Happy Honey. Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc HITTIE GLORY (Won 3 inc.Flying Childers S G1, Middle Park S G1, 3rd.King's Stand S G1), CORVIGLIA BOY (Prix de Saint-Firmin L), RUBRIC (Won 6 inc.Prmio Novel An L, Premio Andres Covarrubias L, 2nd.National S G3), Brigade of Guards (Won 2, 3rd.Solario S L), Hashar (won 2, 2nd.Ulster Harp Derby ) and the dams of HAZARIYA (Athasi S G3), HARGHAR (Won Saranac S G3, 2nd.Ballysax S L, 3rd.Anglesey S G3), HAZARISTA (Won 2 inc.Blue Wind S G3, 3rd.Irish Oaks G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1) and HANDAZA (dam of HAMAIRI and HANABAD). 3rd dam HAZY IDEA won 5 inc.Crookham S, March S, 2nd.Prix de Royallieu, 4th.Criterium des Pouliches, Prix Royal Oak). 52,000gns (J.Brummitt)

Lot 2377 (From Flint Cottage Stables) May 3yo bf Montjeu - Wanton (Kris). Unraced 1/2 sister to 11 winners inc CLASSIC PARK (Won 3 inc.Irish 1000 Guineas G1, Leopardstown 1000 Gns Trial L, 2nd.Round Tower S L, Silver Flash S L, 3rd.Marble Hill S L, dam of Walk In The Park (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, 3rd.Criterium International G1)), RUMPIPUMPY (Won 6 inc.Diana H G2, 2nd.Suwannee River H G3, 3rd.Athenia H G3, Jenny Wiley S G3, etc), Wilde Rufo (Won 3, 3rd.July S G3, Sandy Lane S L, Somerville Tattersall S L), Magongo (Won 2, 2nd.Prix de Cabourg G3) and Birthday Suit (Won 2, 3rd.Cherry Hinton S G2, Ripon Silver Bowl Fillies S L). Dam Wanton won 1, 3rd.Flying Childers S G2 and is 1/2 sister to 8 winners inc. EASY OPTION (St Hugh's S L, 2nd.Prix du Gros-Chene G2, dam of COURT MASTERPRICE - Prix de la Foret G1, Sussex S G1, 2nd.Queen Anne S G1, 3rd.Lockinge S G1 and MAYBE FOREVER - Prix de Saint-Georges G3), Bardasclero and Bimbo. 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 8 winners inc LOVERS LANE (Musidora S) and BELPER (City & Suburban H L) and to the dam of WOLVERTON (Prix du Rond-Point G3). 130,000gns (Erik Amlie)

Lot 2388 (From Pegasus Stables) Babiki 3yo b f Nashwan - Panna (Polish Precedent). Unraced. 1/2 sister to 1 RAO. Dam won 1, 2nd.Galtres S L and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. PENTIRE (Won 8 inc.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Irish Champion S G1, Great Voltigeur S G2, King Edward VII S G2, Classic Trial S G3, 2nd.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Richmond S G2 etc), SPRING (Won 3 inc.Premio Roma Vecchia G3, 2nd. Prix de Pomone G2, John Porter S G3, St.Simon S G3 etc, dam of INGLENOOK (Won 3 and £68,281 inc.Heron S L, Prix le Fabuleux L, 2nd.Badener Mile G3, 3rd.Preis des Bankhaus Salem Oppenheim G3)), Kittiwake (dam of KONIGSTIGER (Gran Criterium G1) and KITCAT) and to the dam of Tanzilla. 2nd dam GULL NOOK won 2 inc.Ribblesdale S G2 and is 1/2 sister to MR PINTIPS (Won 4 inc.Ormonde S G3, 2nd.Irish St Leger G1), BANKET (Won 2 inc.Princess Royal S G3, 2nd.Park Hill S G2) and own sister to Primrose Valley (dam of PRIME GLADE (Premio Giuseppe de Montel L)). Family of SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Withdrawn

2005 Bloodstock Sales
Doncaster Breeze Up 2005
Lot 199 bc Marju - Panorama (Shirley Heights). Dam unplaced 1/2 sister to 1 winner from 3 RAO. 2nd dam won 2 and is 1/2 sister to 8 winners inc.AT RISK (Won 2 inc.Rockfel S G3, 4th.Coronation S G2), Steamboat Willie (Won 2, 3rd.Prix Omnium II L), and the dams of WHEELAWAY (Won Tampa Bay Derby L, 3rd.Blue Grass S G1) and Elapse (2nd.Abernant S L, Pesta Sukan Cup L, 3rd.Norfolk S G3). 3rd dam is MISGIVINGS (Won 8 inc.Chrysanthemum H G3, Lamb Chop H, 2nd.Frizette S G1, Blue Hen S, 3rd.Adriondack S G3) who is sister to Canoodling (Won 5, 4th.Anne Arundel H G3) and Menage A Trois (Won 6, 3rd.Dark Mirage S) and 1/2 sister to 4 other winners inc. the dam of CONTREDANCE (Arlington Washington Lassie S G1), SHOTICHE (Rolling Green H G3), SKIMBLE (Wilshire H G2, Dahlia H G2, dam of SKIMMING (Pacific Classic S G1)) and OLD ALLIANCE (Roses S L) and to the grandam of ELTISH (Royal Lodge S G2, 2nd.Breeders' Cup Juvenille G1), FOREST GAZELLE (Los Angeles H G3) and WINCE (1000 Guineas G1). 11,000gns (Bobby O'Ryan)

Lot 200 bc Alhaarth - Pine Needle (Kris). 1/2 brother to 2 winners from 5 RAO viz DUMARAN (Won 5 and £100,355) and BALTIC BLAZER (Won 1). Dam won 3 and is 1/2 sister to 9 winners inc. FOUNDATION SPIRIT (Won 3 inc.GP du Conseil General des Alpes L, 2nd.Prix du Lion d'Angers L, 3rd.Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, Prix de 'Avre L and Prix de Suresnes L), NIBBS POINT (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L, 2nd.Park Hill S G3, dam of BORDER ARROW (Won 5 inc.Brigadier Gerard S G3, Feilden S L, Magnolia S L (x2), 2nd.Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 (x2), 3rd.Epsom Derby G1, Coronation Cup G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Dante S G2)), Prince Ibrahim (Won 2, 2nd.Beresford S G2, Newmarket S L) and to the dam of STORM DREAM (Boiling Springs Breeder's Cup H G3, 2nd.1000 Guineas Trial L, 3rd.Irish 1000 Guineas G1). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc. HYMETTUS (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L). From the family of BEDTIME (Won 10, Brigadier Gerard S G3, 2nd.Tokyo Cup G1) 13,000gns (Robin O'Ryan).

Tattersalls October Horses In Training Sales 2005
Lot 37 Scottendale 3yo ch f Zilzal - Mountain Lodge (Blakeney) 17,000gns (McKeever St Lawrence)

Lot 1318 Egeria 3yo gr f Daylami - Spring (Sadler's Wells) 40,000gns (Paul Moroney Bloodstock)

Tattersalls October Yearling Sales 2005
Lot 616 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Dr Fong - Spring (Sadler's Wells). Own brother to DOUBLE ASPECT (Won 1) and 1/2 brother to 4 other winners from a total of 8 RAO inc. INGLENOOK (Won 3 and £68,281 inc.Heron S L, Prix le Fabuleux L, 2nd.Badener Mile G3, 3rd.Preis des Bankhaus Salem Oppenheim G3). Dam won 3 inc.Premio Roma Vecchia G3, 2nd.Prix de Pomone G2, John Porter S G3, St.Simon S G3 etc. and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc.PENTIRE (Won 8 inc.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Irish Champion S G1), Panna and Kittiwake (dam of KONIGSTIGER (Gran Criterium G1) and KITCAT) and to the dam of Tanzilla. 2nd dam GULL NOOK Won 2 inc.Ribblesdale S G2 and is 1/2 sister to MR PINTIPS (Won 4 inc.Ormonde S G3, 2nd.Irish St Leger G1), BANKET (Won 2 inc.Princess Royal S G3, 2nd.Park Hill S G2) and own sister to Primrose Valley (dam of PRIME GLADE (Premio Giuseppe de Montel L)). Family of SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. 52,000gns (Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd).

Lot 696 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Marju - White Rabbit (Zilzal). First foal. Dam won 1 and £21,464, 3rd.Rockingham S L and Silver Tankard S L and is 1/2 sister to 2 winners inc. CAP FERRAT (Won 2). 2nd dam is winning 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc AMERICAN GOTHIC (Won 4 £69,130) and to the dam of Happy Honey. 3rd dam is winning 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc.HITTIE GLORY (Won 3 inc.Flying Childers S G1, Middle Park S G1, 3rd.King's Stand S G1), CORVIGLIA BOY (Prix de Saint-Firmin L), RUBRIC (Won 6 inc.Prmio Novel An L, Premio Andres Covarrubias L, 2nd.National S G3), Brigade of Guards (Won 2, 3rd.Solario S L), Hashar (won 2, 2nd.Ulster Harp Derby ) and the dams of HARGHAR (Won Saranac S G3, 2nd.Ballysax S L, 3rd.Anglesey S G3), HAZARISTA (Won 2 inc.Blue Wind S G3, 3rd.Irish Oaks G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1) and HAZARIYA (Won 3 inc.Athasi S G3) and HANDAZA (dam of HAMAIRI and HANABAD). 4th dam HAZY IDEA won 5 inc.Crookham S, March S, 2nd.Prix de Royallieu, 4th.Criterium des Pouliches, Prix Royal Oak). 115,000gns (Blandford Bloodstock)

Lot 935 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Alhaarth - Trick (Shirley Heights). 1/2 brother to 3 winners from 5 RAO inc. White Rabbit (Won 1, 3rd.Rockingham S L, Silver Tankard S L). Dam is winning 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc AMERICAN GOTHIC (Won 3 £69,130). 2nd dam is winning 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc.HITTIE GLORY (Won 3 inc.Flying Childers S G1, Middle Park S G1, 3rd.King's Stand S G1), CORVIGLIA BOY (Prix de Saint-Firmin L), RUBRIC (Won 6 inc.Prmio Novel An L, Premio Andres Covarrubias L, 2nd.National S G3), Brigade of Guards (Won 2, 3rd.Solario S L), Hashar (won 2, 2nd.Ulster Harp Derby ) and the dams of HAZARIYA (Athasi S G3), HARGHAR (Won Saranac S G3, 2nd.Ballysax S L, 3rd.Anglesey S G3), HAZARISTA (Won 2 inc.Blue Wind S G3, 3rd.Irish Oaks G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1) and HANDAZA (dam of HAMAIRI and HANABAD). 3rd dam HAZY IDEA won 5 inc.Crookham S, March S, 2nd.Prix de Royallieu, 4th.Criterium des Pouliches, Prix Royal Oak). 60,000gns (P.J.Barnes)

Lot 1061 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Zilzal - High Barn (Shirley Heights). 1/2 brother to 1 RAO. Dam is placed 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc. COMPTON ACE (Won 2 inc.Gordon S G3, 3rd.Ascot Gold Cup G1, Queen's Vase G3) and TURBINE BLADE (Won 3 inc Grand Handicap International d'Ostende L) and to the dam of MAYCOCKS BAY (Foster's Silver Cup L) and Indian Light (Won 2, 2nd.July Trophy L). 2nd dam MOUNTAIN LODGE Won 5 inc. Irish St Leger G1, Tote Cesarewitch H L, 3rd.Doncaster Cup G3 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc. PETROSA (dam of MATISSE II) and to FIDDLE-FADDLE who is dam of El Conquisador (Won 4, 2nd.Goodwood Cup G3), Fife (dam of Witch Of Fife and grandam of HO CHOI and Ugo Fire) and PIFFLE who is dam of PEARLY SHELLS (Prix Vermeille G1), FRENCHPARK (Hollywood Turf H G1) and Sayeh and grandam of SNIPPETS. 20,000gns (Edward F Vaughan)

Lot 1136 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Desert Prince - Panna (Polish Precedent). 1/2 brother to 1 RAO. Dam won 1, 2nd.Galtres S L and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. PENTIRE (Won 8 inc.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Irish Champion S G1, Great Voltigeur S G2, King Edward VII S G2, Classic Trial S G3, 2nd.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Richmond S G2 etc), SPRING (Won 3 inc.Premio Roma Vecchia G3, 2nd. Prix de Pomone G2, John Porter S G3, St.Simon S G3 etc, dam of INGLENOOK (Won 3 and £68,281 inc.Heron S L, Prix le Fabuleux L, 2nd.Badener Mile G3, 3rd.Preis des Bankhaus Salem Oppenheim G3)), Kittiwake (dam of KONIGSTIGER (Gran Criterium G1) and KITCAT) and to the dam of Tanzilla. 2nd dam GULL NOOK won 2 inc.Ribblesdale S G2 and is 1/2 sister to MR PINTIPS (Won 4 inc.Ormonde S G3, 2nd.Irish St Leger G1), BANKET (Won 2 inc.Princess Royal S G3, 2nd.Park Hill S G2) and own sister to Primrose Valley (dam of PRIME GLADE (Premio Giuseppe de Montel L)). Family of SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. 45,000gns (David Elsworth)

Tattersalls December Sales (Mares etc) 2005
Lot 2394 Slipper 10yo bm Suave Dancer - Horseshoe Reef (Mill Reef). TIF Barathea. Dam of 6 foals, the first 3 of which are winners inc. CARTIER OPERA (Won 4 inc.Prix Maurice Caillault L). Winner of 1 race and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. Reefs Sis (Won 2, 3rd.Fern Hill S L). Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. NORTHEASTERN (Won 5 inc.Twilight Tear S, dam of Milezka), Guilty Secret (Won 1, 2nd.Park Hill S G2, 3rd.Yorkshire Oaks G1), Youm Jadeed (Won 2, 2nd.Prix des Tourelles L, dam of YOUHADYOURWARNING) and Tobolsk (won 1, 2nd.Hermitage Farm S L) and to the dams of CHINESE JUSTICE (Cherry Blossom S L, dam of STRIKE HARD, PRESUMED INNOCENT and DR MORE), Amerigo, Sharpatan (dam of ISOLDA), XTRA (Fred Archer S L, July S L) and City Honours (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, Irish Derby G1). 2nd dam MISS TOSHIBA won 7 inc.Vanity H G1, Pretty Polly S G2. Withdrawn

2004 Bloodstock Sales
Tattersalls October Horses In Training Sales 2005
Lot 38 Molehill 3yo b f Salse - Mountain Lodge (Blakeney) 7,500gns (McKeever St Lawrence)

Tattersalls October Sales 2004 - Part One
Lot 329 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) ch c Zafonic - Nibbs Point (Sure Blade). 1/2 sister to 5w/7r/7rao inc. BORDER ARROW (Won 5, £361,416 inc.Brigadier Gerard S G3, Feilden S L, Magnolia S L (x2), 2nd.Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 (x2), 3rd.Epsom Derby G1, Coronation Cup G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Dante S G2) and SHINGLES (Won 3). Dam NIBBS POINT won 2 inc.Galtres S L, 2nd.Park Hill S G3 and is 1/2 sister to 9 winners inc.Prince Ibrahim (Won 2, 2nd.Beresford S G2, Newmarket S L) and FOUNDATION SPIRIT (Won 3 inc.GP du Conseil General des Alpes L, 2nd.Prix du Lion d'Angers L, 3rd.Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, Prix de 'Avre L and Prix de Suresnes L) and to the dam of STORM DREAM (Won 3 inc. Boiling Springs Breeder's Cup H G3, 2nd.1000 Guineas Trial L, 3rd.Irish 1000 Guineas G1). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc.HYMETTUS (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L). From the family of BEDTIME (Won 10, Brigadier Gerard S G3, 2nd.Tokyo Cup G1) 30,000gns (Paul Webber Racing)

Lot 364 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Dr Fong - Slipper (Suave Dancer). 1/2 brother to 1 winner from 3 RAO viz CARTIER OPERA (Won 4, Prix Maurice Caillault L). Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc. Reefs Sis (Won 2, 3rd.Fern Hill S L). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. NORTHEASTERN (Won 5 inc.Twilight Tear S, dam of Milezka), Guilty Secret (Won 1, 2nd.Park Hill S G2, 3rd.Yorkshire Oaks G1), Youm Jadeed (Won 2, 2nd.Prix des Tourelles L, dam of YOUHADYOURWARNING) and Tobolsk (won 1, 2nd.Hermitage Farm S L) and to the dams of CHINESE JUSTICE (Cherry Blossom S L, dam of STRIKE HARD, PRESUMED INNOCENT and DR MORE), Amerigo, Sharpatan (dam of ISOLDA), XTRA (Fred Archer S L, July S L) and City Honours (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, Irish Derby G1) Withdrawn

Lot 558 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) ch c Alhaarth - Pine Needle (Kris). 1/2 sister to 2 winners from 5 RAO viz DUMARAN (Won 5 and £100,355) and BALTIC BLAZER (Won 1). Dam won 3 and is 1/2 sister to 9 winners inc. FOUNDATION SPIRIT (Won 3 inc.GP du Conseil General des Alpes L, 2nd.Prix du Lion d'Angers L, 3rd.Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, Prix de 'Avre L and Prix de Suresnes L), NIBBS POINT (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L, 2nd.Park Hill S G3, dam of BORDER ARROW (Won 5 inc.Brigadier Gerard S G3, Feilden S L, Magnolia S L (x2), 2nd.Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 (x2), 3rd.Epsom Derby G1, Coronation Cup G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Dante S G2)), Prince Ibrahim (Won 2, 2nd.Beresford S G2, Newmarket S L) and to the dam of STORM DREAM (Boiling Springs Breeder's Cup H G3, 2nd.1000 Guineas Trial L, 3rd.Irish 1000 Guineas G1). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc. HYMETTUS (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L). From the family of BEDTIME (Won 10, Brigadier Gerard S G3, 2nd.Tokyo Cup G1) Not Sold (24,000gns)

Tattersalls October Sales 2004 - Part Two
Lot 872 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Dr Fong - Amazing Bay (Mazilier) 1/2 brother to 2w/2r/4 RAO viz NEW PROSPECTIVE (Won 3) and SMART SCOT (Won 4). Dam won 3 inc.St Hugh's S L., 2nd.Scarbrough S L and is 1/2 sister to 4 winners inc.SOLLY'S PAL (Won 4). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister ro 5 winners inc.the dam of LOCHSONG (Nunthorpe S G1, Prix de l'Abbaye G1(x2), King's Stand S G2, Temple S G2, King George S G3 (x2), Palace House S G3 etc, dam of LOCHRIDGE - Flying Fillies S L etc.), LOCHANGEL (Nunthorpe S G1, Somerset S L, 2nd.King's Stand S G2, Temple S G2(x2) etc) and Dashing Water (Won 1, 3rd.Radley S L). 1,500gns (Stavros Psomiadrs)

Lot 1024 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) chc Zilzal - Moogie (Young Generation). 1/2 brother to 6w/10r/12rao inc. CATWALK (Won Sweet Solera S L) and PUP'S PRIDE (Won 7 and £32,856) and the dam of Hurricane Floyd (Won 1, 2nd.King Charles II S L). Dam Moogie won 2, 2nd.Venus Fillies S L, 3rd.Prix Chloe G3, 4th.Coronation S G1 and is 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc. DAZZLING HEIGHTS (Won 4 inc.Prix Panacee L, dam of MAURI MOON (Oak Tree S L), KIMBRIDGE KNIGHT (Singapore Derby L), All Glory and Pacific Grove, who is dam of MOKABRA - Maurice Lacroix Trophy G2), Tree Of Heaven (Won 5, 2nd.Morten Klaveness Minnelop L), Tree Of Life (Won 3, 2nd.George Stubbs S L, dam of MARTREE (Illawarra Mercury Classic G3) and L'ESPERANCE (Thaba'Nchu Sun Casino S G3)) and to the dam of In Like Flynn (Won 7, 2nd.Heron S L). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 5 winners inc. COLWAY RALLY (Won 9 inc.Citation H G2, San Francisco Mile H G3) and to the dam of RED CARPET (Won 3 inc.Cammidge Trophy L, 3rd.Middle Park S G1). 4,000gns (R.O'Ryan)

Tattersalls December Sales 2004 - Part I - Yearlings
Lot 204 (Consigned by Highclere Stud) bc Dr Fong - Slipper (Suave Dancer). 1/2 brother to 2 winners from 3 RAO inc CARTIER OPERA (Won 4, Prix Maurice Caillault L). Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc. Reefs Sis (Won 2, 3rd.Fern Hill S L). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. NORTHEASTERN (Won 5 inc.Twilight Tear S, dam of Milezka), Guilty Secret (Won 1, 2nd.Park Hill S G2, 3rd.Yorkshire Oaks G1), Youm Jadeed (Won 2, 2nd.Prix des Tourelles L, dam of YOUHADYOURWARNING) and Tobolsk (won 1, 2nd.Hermitage Farm S L) and to the dams of CHINESE JUSTICE (Cherry Blossom S L, dam of STRIKE HARD, PRESUMED INNOCENT and DR MORE), Amerigo, Sharpatan (dam of ISOLDA), XTRA (Fred Archer S L, July S L) and City Honours (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, Irish Derby G1) 16,000gns (Ignacio A.Diaz)

Tattersalls December Sales 2004 - Part III (Mares etc)
Lot 2075 Pine Needle 11yo ch m Kris - Fanny's Cove (Mill Reef) TIF Marju. Won 3, dam of 2 winners inc.DUMARAN (Won 5 and £100,355). 1/2 sister to 9 winners inc FOUNDATION SPIRIT (Won 3 inc.GP du Conseil General des Alpes L, 2nd.Prix du Lion d'Angers L, 3rd.Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, Prix de 'Avre L and Prix de Suresnes L), NIBBS POINT (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L, 2nd.Park Hill S G3, dam of BORDER ARROW (Won 5 inc.Brigadier Gerard S G3, Feilden S L, Magnolia S L (x2), 2nd.Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 (x2), 3rd.Epsom Derby G1, Coronation Cup G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Dante S G2)), Prince Ibrahim (Won 2, 2nd.Beresford S G2, Newmarket S L) and to the dam of STORM DREAM (Boiling Springs Breeder's Cup H G3, 2nd.1000 Guineas Trial L, 3rd.Irish 1000 Guineas G1). Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc. HYMETTUS (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L). From the family of BEDTIME (Won 10, Brigadier Gerard S G3, 2nd.Tokyo Cup G1). 18,000gns (FBA)

Lot 2076 Puffin 6yo bm Pennekamp - Spring (Sadler's Wells) TIF Dr Fong. Won 1, dam of 1 living filly foal by Cadeaux Genereux. 1/2 sister to 4 winners from 7 other RAO inc. INGLENOOK (Won 3 and £46,260 inc.Heron S L, Prix le Fabuleux L, 2nd.Badener Mile G3, 3rd.Preis des Bankhaus Salem Oppenheim G3). Dam won 3 inc.Premio Roma Vecchia G3, 2nd.Prix de Pomone G2, John Porter S G3, St.Simon S G3 etc. and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc.PENTIRE (Won 8 inc.King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II S G1, Irish Champion S G1), Panna and Kittiwake (dam of KITCAT) and to the dam of Tanzilla. 2nd dam GULL NOOK Won 2 inc.Ribblesdale S G2 and is 1/2 sister to MR PINTIPS (Won 4 inc.Ormonde S G3, 2nd.Irish St Leger G1), BANKET (Won 2 inc.Princess Royal S G3, 2nd.Park Hill S G2) and own sister to Primrose Valley (dam of PRIME GLADE (Premio Giuseppe de Montel L)). Family of SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. 32,000gns (Conti Bloodstock Services)

Lot 2077 Ruthie 3yo ch f Pursuit of Love - Moogie (Young Generation). Won 1, placed once. 1/2 sister to 5 winners from 11 other RAO inc. CATWALK (Won Sweet Solera S L) and PUP'S PRIDE (Won 9 and £37,028) and the dams of Hurricane Floyd (Won 1, 2nd.King Charles II S L) and Spire (Wnr, 2nd.Services Memorial Cup L). Dam won 2, 2nd.Venus Fillies S L, 3rd.Prix Chloe G3, 4th.Coronation S G1 and is 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc. DAZZLING HEIGHTS (Won 4 inc.Prix Panacee L, dam of MAURI MOON (Oak Tree S L), KIMBRIDGE KNIGHT (Singapore Derby L), All Glory and Pacific Grove who is dam of MOKABRA - Maurice Lacroix-Trophy G2), Tree Of Heaven (Won 5, 2nd.Morten Klaveness Minnelop L), Tree Of Life (Won 3, 2nd.George Stubbs S L, dam of MARTREE (Illawarra Mercury Classic G3) and L'ESPERANCE (Thaba'Nchu Sun Casino S G3)) and to the dam of In Like Flynn (Won 7, 2nd.Heron S L). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 5 winners inc. COLWAY RALLY (Won 9 inc.Citation H G2, San Francisco Mile H G3) and to the dam of RED CARPET (Won 3 inc.Cammidge Trophy L, 3rd.Middle Park S G1). 18,000gns (Cormac McCormack Bloodstock)

Lot 2205 (From Pegasus Stables) Chanteloup 3yo ch f Grand Lodge - Nibbs Point (Sure Blade) Placed 4 times inc. 4th. Musidora S G3. 1/2 sister to 5 winners inc. BORDER ARROW (Won 5, £361,416 inc.Brigadier Gerard S G3, Feilden S L, Magnolia S L (x2), 2nd.Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 (x2), 3rd.Epsom Derby G1, Coronation Cup G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Dante S G2) and SHINGLES (Won 3). Dam won 2 inc.Galtres S L, 2nd.Park Hill S G3 and is 1/2 sister to 9 winners inc.Prince Ibrahim (Won 2, 2nd.Beresford S G2, Newmarket S L) and FOUNDATION SPIRIT (Won 3 inc.GP du Conseil General des Alpes L, 2nd.Prix du Lion d'Angers L, 3rd.Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, Prix de 'Avre L and Prix de Suresnes L) and to the dam of STORM DREAM (Boiling Springs Breeder's Cup H G3, 2nd.1000 Guineas Trial L, 3rd.Irish 1000 Guineas G1). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc.HYMETTUS (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L). From the family of BEDTIME (Won 10, Brigadier Gerard S G3, 2nd.Tokyo Cup G1). 45,000gns (Paul Moroney Bloodstock)

Lot 2208 (From Pegasus Stables) Baboosh 3yo bf Marju - Slipper (Suave Dancer). Placed twice. 1/2 sister to 1 winner viz CARTIER OPERA (Won 4, Prix Maurice Caillault L). Dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 5 winners inc. Reefs Sis (Won 2, 3rd.Fern Hill S L). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 7 winners inc. NORTHEASTERN (Won 5 inc.Twilight Tear S, dam of Milezka), Guilty Secret (Won 1, 2nd.Park Hill S G2, 3rd.Yorkshire Oaks G1), Youm Jadeed (Won 2, 2nd.Prix des Tourelles L, dam of YOUHADYOURWARNING) and Tobolsk (won 1, 2nd.Hermitage Farm S L) and to the dams of CHINESE JUSTICE (Cherry Blossom S L, dam of STRIKE HARD, PRESUMED INNOCENT and DR MORE), Amerigo, Sharpatan (dam of ISOLDA), XTRA (Fred Archer S L, July S L) and City Honours (Won 1, 2nd.Epsom Derby G1, Irish Derby G1). 32,000gns (D.Hassan)

Lot 2209 (From Mount House Stables) Nesting Box 3yo ch f Grand Lodge - Pine Needle (Kris). 1/2 sister to 2 winners inc DUMARAN (Won 5 and £100,355). Dam won 3 and is 1/2 sister to 9 winners inc. FOUNDATION SPIRIT (Won 3 inc.GP du Conseil General des Alpes L, 2nd.Prix du Lion d'Angers L, 3rd.Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, Prix de 'Avre L and Prix de Suresnes L), NIBBS POINT (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L, 2nd.Park Hill S G3, dam of BORDER ARROW (Won 5 inc.Brigadier Gerard S G3, Feilden S L, Magnolia S L (x2), 2nd.Premio Roma G1, Brigadier Gerard S G3, Gordon Richards S G3 (x2), 3rd.Epsom Derby G1, Coronation Cup G1, 2000 Guineas G1, Dante S G2)), Prince Ibrahim (Won 2, 2nd.Beresford S G2, Newmarket S L) and to the dam of STORM DREAM (Boiling Springs Breeder's Cup H G3, 2nd.1000 Guineas Trial L, 3rd.Irish 1000 Guineas G1). 2nd dam won 1 and is 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc. HYMETTUS (Won 2 inc.Galtres S L). From the family of BEDTIME (Won 10, Brigadier Gerard S G3, 2nd.Tokyo Cup G1). Not Sold

Lot 2452 Shenanigan 3yo bf Groom Dancer - Trick (Shirley Heights). Unraced 1/2 sister to 3 winners inc White Rabbit (Won 1, 3rd.Rockingham S L, Silver Tankard S L). Dam is winning 1/2 sister to 6 winners inc AMERICAN GOTHIC (Won 3 £69,130). 2nd dam is winning 1/2 sister to 10 winners inc.HITTIE GLORY (Won 3 inc.Flying Childers S G1, Middle Park S G1, 3rd.King's Stand S G1), CORVIGLIA BOY (Prix de Saint-Firmin L), RUBRIC (Won 6 inc.Prmio Novel An L, Premio Andres Covarrubias L, 2nd.National S G3), Brigade of Guards (Won 2, 3rd.Solario S L), Hashar (won 2, 2nd.Ulster Harp Derby ) and the dams of HARGHAR (Won Saranac S G3, 2nd.Ballysax S L, 3rd.Anglesey S G3) and HAZARISTA (Won 2 inc.Blue Wind S G3, 3rd.Irish Oaks G1, Yorkshire Oaks G1). 3rd dam HAZY IDEA won 5 inc.Crookham S, March S, 2nd.Prix de Royallieu, 4th.Criterium des Pouliches, Prix Royal Oak). 1,800gns (R.Kent)

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