January Newsletter
Private Purchases
Komtesa – A broodmare that was bought privately from France by James Finch. This No Risk At All filly has gone back to Ireland with new connections. Special thanks to Ciaran Gethings and Frank O’Meara for facilitating the deal.
Getaway Charm - After finishing placed in her point-to-point starts, this filly was privately bought for new connections Brian Walsh and Shane Hoare. She will be trained by top National Hunt trainer Gordon Elliott, and we are looking forward to seeing her progress in the coming months.
Nana Noodleman: A five-year-old filly by Berkshire, she finished second at Ballycrystal, and I was there that day. She impressed me by making significant ground up the hill despite not jumping well. She was bought for Bart Ryan Beswick and will go into training with Oliver Murphy in Warwickshire. I’m confident she’ll have a strong spring and summer campaign.
Winners
Noble Blue: Congratulations to Josh Newman and the Friends of Sylvias Syndicate for winning the maiden at Wadebridge Point-to-Point. This horse was bought privately a few weeks ago from James Nolan, with the help of Kayleigh Woollacott.
Impakt St Georges: This horse won impressively at Larkhill Point-to-Point for Josh Newman and Kayleigh Woollacott. He was bought privately from Baltimore Stables, owned by James Doyle.
Bullet of Expression: This horse secured his first win in the 5 & 6 YO Maiden at Milborne St. Andrew for trainer Stuart Sampson and owners Mrs. Alison Harris and Miss Vicki Harris. He had previously finished second, and was bought privately from Cormac Doyle’s Stables in County Wexford.
December Newsletter
Tattersalls December
lot 1889 - Countess Ciara Was bought for Myles Osborne and Celine de la Haye. This 2YO Filly will head back to Myles for a summer campaign in Jersey.
ARQANA
Lot 459 - Happy Lane by Wootten Bassett. This mare has been bought for clients in Ireland to be a broodmare and hopefully produce some lovely stock as she is very highly related to 2 high class performers on the flat. She cost 78,000 euros.
Tattersalls Cheltenham December
Lot 2 Saga Green has been bought for Syd Hosie and trainer Tony Charlton after winning his point-to-point in impressive fashion. Hopefully he can continue that for his new connections.
Lot 29 Sinchi Roca - son of Getaway, won very impressively at Larkhill over 2m 4f. He looks a fine type and hopefully we will be seeing him soon on the track, winning. Bought for the same connections, Syd Hosie and trainer Tony Charlton
Private Sales
Defence Witness I purchased this horse before for Jimmy Fife, now resold to new connections Sam England and Craig Talbot. He will have a little break and hopefully come back for a spring/summer campaign.
Absolute Doyen - This horse was purchased from the point-to-point scenes in Ireland with the help of Charlie St Quinton for a new owner, Ian Moore. This horse has run very consistently and goes into training to Fergal O'Brien. Really looking forward to his progress over the next coming years.
Destination Dubai - I bought this horse for Bill Hawkins after running in Ireland. He went into training to Alastair Ralph and won on the first time of asking around Hereford. Since then, I have resold him to Graeme McPherson and David Killahena. He goes on a break and comes back for the early part of the spring.
Winners
Jackie Hobbs - Delighted for new connections of this mare who was bought by me and Andrew Pierce from Goffs summer store sale in 2023. She won the first time of asking for her new connections Harry Derham and the Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate after being purchased from the Aintree Sale. She is also 100% GBB.
Joecooker - Well done to Rebecca Menzies and owner Anna Dawson. This horse wins very impressively at Hexham. Bought privately from Baltimore Stables. Really looking forward to this horses future and trained beautifully by connections.
Shallow River won the Pertemps Network Handicap qualifier for Ollie Murphy at Carlisle. Bought privately for the second chance partnership for old connections. He is a tough, genuine horse that always wins every season looking forward to maybe jumping fences again in time.
Way Down South this horse won for Gillian Scott at Limerick over the festival. Bought from Mick Goffs Stable at Doncaster Summer Sale with the help of Colm Sharkey. Delighted for Gillian Scott. she’s had a tough time lately so it was nice to see her get rewarded.
Moutarde Wins again for the second time since being bought just under two months ago, he has been great fun for connections, Syd Hosie, Tony Charlton and his owner Miss Kate Kenyon. Given a fantastic ride by Callum Pritchard, genuine and tough juvenile with a lot more to come from him in the future.
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
TATTERSALLS AUTUMN HIT SALES
LOT 14: GLENDOWER
3yo that was bought from William Muir and Chris Grassick to go down the juvenile route in Ireland for Eoin Doyle.
LOT 588: STONE FOREST
Another 3yo that was bought cheaply to go into training with Eion Doyle. Fine big horse that hopefully might turn into a winner after a couple of runs.
lot 616 YOSEMITE GOLD
3YO bought from William Haggas to go into training with Eeion Doyle. This horse had 4 good runs on the flat, rated 75 and if takes to jumping could be a smart horse going forward.
LOT 1270 FASTER BEE
Bought with Sally Randell and Chirs Coley to go into training with Fergel O’Brian for some of the younger staff to gain experience on the track.
LOT 1331 TARLAC
2YO that was bought with Craig Talbot that goes on a winter break before decisions will be made for his future prospect.
LOT 1379 DUSK DAME
3YO filly going into training with Mark Palmer.
GORESBRIDGE SALES
FAT FACE CLOUMBO
Bought for a new syndivate and goes into training with Richard Mitford-Slade and his partner Lucy, down in Taunton. This horse finished 2nd on his last run and will hopefully give them a lot of fun.
TATTERSALLS ONLINE SALE
PRADS WORLD
Bought for new clients, fingers crossed he will give them a lot of fun!
PRIVATE SALES
NOBLE BLUE
A horse that has run consistently to a level in Ireland for Paul & James Nolan. Comes across the water to Kayleigh Woollacott to go point to pointing in the UK with the hope of running on the track in the future.
WINNERS
RAILWAY BELL
Started her new season keeping her 100% record of winning under a fine ride by Johnny Burke and Fergal O’Brien for owners Coley, Exall and Porter. She was bought privately from Rob James and hopefully she has a bright future
SEE THE GREEN
Won first time of asking for James Best and Tony Charlton at Ludlow Racecourse. Purchased at Tattersalls from Owen Burrows with Syd Hosie. With the way this horse has won, hopefully there's a lot more to come from him
SUITABLY SURPRISED
Won on the 14th November under a fine ride from Charlie Maggs for Ursa Major Racing and Sam England at Sedgefield Racecourse. Purchased privately from Cormac Doyle for connections. She then followed up another success four days later at Leicester Racecourse.
MOUTRADE
This horse won very impressively at Kempton Racecourse under Sean Bowen for Tony Charlton. Considering this horse was only bought four weeks prior to this win, in that time he also finished fourth at Cheltenham in a good juvenile listed race. Bought from Goffs Ireland for Kate Canyon and Syd Hosie.
DESTINATION DUBAI
This horse was sourced privately for Bill Hawkins and Alastair Ralph. Wins on the first time of asking in a bumper at Hereford under are fine ride by David Bass. Bought from the great John Paul Brennan (Yapper) fine big horse that hopefully has a lot more to offer when turning to jumps.
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Private sales
Destination Dubai : 5yo Bay Gelding. Bought after finishing 4th this son of Sandmason was always on the pace here until he had no more to offer in third spot before two out. Whilst beaten almost 15 lengths into fourth spot, the bay still performed better than this would indicate and he should prove capable of shedding his maiden tag between now and Christmas. Bought for owner Bill Hawkins and goes into training with Alastair Ralph.
Nunc Est Bibendum : 3YO filly by Masar (a stallion to take note for the future over jumps). She had five runs on the flat and each time she has improve finishing second on her last run for Sonny Carey. Rated 70, she was mentioned to me by my good old friend Ger Tumelty and was bought for Gary, Josh and Jamie Moore. Really looking forward to seeing her perform for new connections.
People Pleaser : A five-year-old gelding that has been bought for English P2P for Sturt Sampson. By Lauro he ran modestly in three bumpers in Ireland from Sean Doyle .hopefully he can give conations a lot of fun in the English P2P scene
Zenato : 3YO gelding by Footstepsinthesand, bought for new connections in Fergal O’Brien’s yard with the help of Charlie St Quinton. This horse won on soft ground at Nottingham Racecourses for Ed Dunlop. Heads back to Jason Maguire to get schooled up before heading into training.
Goffs Autumn HIT
Jailbird : Bought for TJade Collier and his partner. A 3YO filly that has been competitive to a level on the flat winning last time out over 1m3f at Lingfield. She will head back and hopefully see her run over Juvenile Hurdles soon for The Sypel Partnership.
Greatness Awaits: Bought for Bill Hawkins, this has been a very competitive horse for his last 2 trainers and he heads to Alastair Ralph. Hopefully giving his connections a lot of fun!
Winners
Barron’s Lands : winning for the 4th time this season for Jimmy Fyffe and Donald McCain. She always runs her heart out and is extremely competitive. Bought for small money at Goffs last year and looks like still more to come from her, fingers crossed.
Will Knott : Opening his account in fine style over hurdles for Tor Side Racing and Adam McCormack. It was nice to see this horse win well as he is held in high regard by trainer Stuart Coltherd.
September round-up
Tattersalls HIT Sale
MOUNTAIN ROAD: Bought for Scott Fyffe to go into training with Jim Goldie. Rated 90 and will hopefully contest in all the top handicaps.
STARSHINE LEGEND; This 3YO was bought with the help of Olly Murphy. He will head down the juvenile route and hopefully turn out to be a nice prospect for the season ahead.
Winners
Dippedinmoonlight: Justified short-priced favouritism convincingly, going well clear uphill to the finish. Bought for €130,000 in May shortly after a runaway point win, for Darragh Berry. She took on useful opposition when second in a winners' bumper at Down Royal in August and looks good enough to contest high-class bumpers. Delighted for new connections Emmet Mullins and Paul Byrne.
CATBOY: Made all to score at Fontwell this month where his fluent hurdling was an asset, so it will come as no surprise if he's able to kick on from this. Delighted for Christian Williams and his owners.
AUGUST ROUND-UP
PRIVATE SALES
JOECOOKER: Horse by Masked Marvel and the dam is out of a maiden sister to 1m2f 2yo Group 1 winner Linda's Lad. From the family of Arc winner Rail Link. He has had three runs, his best two runs came on the track being placed both times. Bought after his bumper win for Rebeca Menzies. Hopefully he will be a nice prospect going forward.
IMPAKT ST GEORGES: Horse by Costal Path, a half-brother to 2m3f-2m5f chase winner Georges Saint. Dam unplaced 1m4f AQPS Flat, half-sister to useful bumper and 2m hurdle/chase winner Bon Papa, out of unraced half-sister to two French Grade 1 hurdle winners. He has been consistent on the track without winning for Mary Doyle in Ireland. Bought for Kayley Woollacott to go down the English point to point route.
DARTMOUTH X DEDRUCKNMUNKY: A half-brother to De Rasher Counter. He ticks all the boxes and has plenty of talent in his gene pool to make him a success on the racecourse and show that he is as good as (if not better then) his black type winning sibling. His 4 yo half-brother Makinbecon is ready to shine on the pointing tracks in Ireland and will strengthen this page even further in the months to come. Bought for point-to-point handler Johnny Berry.
WINNERS
BARRON LANDS: This mare wins her 3rd race of the season for owner Jimmy Fyffe and trainer Donald McCain at Worcester Racecourse. Bought from the Colin Bowe stable in Ireland at Goffs Spring P2P Sale.
MALINKA: A £4k purchase at the Goffs UK Summer Sale just about 4 weeks before she won with the help of James Hammer for owner Alan Baxter and trainer Jennie Candlish. She spent a week or two down with Jason Maguire at Ivy Lodge schooling and she won first time out of asking at Cartmel in a Juvenile Hurdle on heavy ground under a great ride by Sean Quinlan.
JULY ROUND UP
ARQANA SUMMER SALE
LOT 160 | MASTIGA
WALZERTAKT X ASTRAYE THIS 2-YEAR-OLD WAS BOUGHT TO GO BACK TO IRELAND. HE IS THE 3RD PRODUCE OUT OF THE MARE THAT IS A HALF-SISTER TO KEMBOY. WITH HIS FULL BOTHER BOUGHT LAST YEAR FROM THE SAME SALE AND SOLD TO STROUD COLEMAN FOR 45,000 EUR
LOT 279 | BEAU DE MAINE
IT’S GINO X OUT LAW D’OC. THIS 2-YEAR-OLD STORE IS BY UP-AND-COMING SIRE IT’S GINO. HE IS RELATED TO 5 WINNERS AND HAS BEEN BOUGHT TO GO TO NEW BLOODSTOCK AGENT PADDY BRENNAN (COTSWOLD BLOODSTOCK ). HE HEADS BACK TO IRELAND FOR ANOTHER YEAR AND PLANS WILL BE MADE FROM THERE ON.
TATTERSALLS HIT | NEWMARKET
LOT 788 | MARHABA MILLION
THIS 3-YEAR-OLD COLT WAS BOUGHT TO GO JUVENILE HURDLING WITH A RATING OF 78 AND IS ALSO RELATED TO 2 BLACK TYPE HORSES AMONGST OTHER WINNERS. HE HAD FOUR RUNS AND BEEN PLACED TWICE ON SOFTER GROUND. HE GOES INTO TRAINING WITH SYD HOSIE.
LOT 779 | SEE THE GREEN
THIS COLT WAS BOUGHT TO GO JUVENILE HURDLING AND HAS BEEN PLACED AND WON ON ALL HIS RUNS ON SOFT TO HEAVY GROUND SO WINTER GROUND SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM TO HIM. HE ALSO HEADS DOWN TO SYD HOSIE. ONE TO NOTE FOR THE FUTURE.
LOT 880 | SPARTON WARRIOR
RATED 71 THIS GELDING HAS WON 2 RACES. HE WAS BOUGHT FOR TOP SCOTTISH OWNER, JIMMY FYFFE AND GOES INTO TRAINING WITH REBECCA MENZIES UP IN CO. DURHAM.
GOFFS UK SUMMER SALE
LOT 28 | MALINKA
BOUGHT FOR ALAN BAXTER WITH THE HELP OF JAMES HAMER. THIS 3-YEAR-OLD FILLY HEADS TO JENNIE CANDLISH & ALAN O’KEEFE. SHE HEADS DOWN TO IVY LODGE FARM IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE FOR A FEW WEEKS BEFORE GOING BACK TO RUN UNDER BOTH CODES.
LOT 212 | DRAGON DANCER X EXPRESSTIME
THIS 3-YEAR-OLD STORE WAS BOUGHT FOR SMALL MONEY FROM NUNSTAINTON STUD FOR HARRIET BROWN. SHE IS 100% GBB . HOPEFULLY WILL WIN A BUMPER OR HURDLE RACE AND SHE WILL BE IN PROFIT!
TATTERSALLS IRELAND JULY STORE SALE
LOT 115 | POETS WORD X BLACK MONEY
GOOD LOOKING FILLY THAT WAS BOUGHT FOR TOP FARRIER AND SCHOOLING JOCKEY JAMES RATH. SHE HEADS BACK DOWN TO WEXFORD AND HOPEFULLY SEE HER POINT TO POINTING AS A 4-YEAR-OLD.
LOT 126 | WALK IN PARK X BRAZEN BALOO
LOT 207 | SHIROCCO X EVEN BETTY
LOT 356 | KINGSTON HILL X LOOK WHO’S TALKING
THESE THREE FILLIES WERE BOUGHT WITH BLACKHALL STABLES TO GO DOWN THE P2P ROUTE IN IRELAND. PAUL & ANDY HAD A GREAT SEASON LAST YEAR WITH THEIR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS AND HOPEFULLY THEY CAN CONTINUE THAT INTO THE NEW SEASON.
LOT 263 | OCOVANGO X HAVNT TIME
LOVLEY LOOKING GELDING BOUGHT WITH THE HELP OF MIKE SMITH AND JOHN MCLEAN. HE HEADS BACK UP SCOTLAND AND HOPEFULLY WILL START OFF IN BUMPERS.
LOT 338 | COURT COVE X LEADING ARTICLE
BOUGHT FOR CRAIG TALBOT. THIS HORSE WAS CONSIGNED BY RATHTURTIN STUD AND HEADS ACROSS THE WATER TO MARK WALFORD TO START THE NEXT CHAPTER IN HIS CAREER.
WINNERS
SCOTTISH DANCER WON FOR THE FIRST TIME OVER HURDLES AT DOWNPATRICK RACECOURSE UNDER HUGH MORGAN FOR EOIN DOYLE (ASHGROVE STABLES) BOUGHT OUT OF THE TATTERSALLS HORSES IN TRAINING SALES 2023 .HOPEFULLY MANY MORE TO COME!
JUNE ROUND UP
WINNERS
HEROES RISE
CONGRATULATIONS TO MOUSE O RYAN AND GORDON ELLIOTT WITH HEROES RISE WINNING AT LISTOWEL FOR NEW CONNECTIONS. BOUGHT FROM GOFFS LANDROVER SALE IN 2023 FOR JOHN PAUL BRENNAN AND SOLD ON AT THE CHELTHAM FEBRUARY SALE AFTER WINNING AT TINAHELY FRIST TIME OUT.
GAELIC DES CHASTYS
BOUGHT PRIVTLEY FROM ALAN DONOGHUE FOR BILL HAWKINS WINNING ON THE FRIST TIME OF ASKING FOR NEW CONNTTIONS AT PUNCHESTOWN FOR ERIC MCNAMARA WINNING BY A SHORT HEAD UNDER A GREAT RIDE BY CONNOR MCNAMARA SHOULD HOPEFULY BE WIINNING AGAIN SOON.
GOFFS ARKLE SALE
LOT127 SOLDIER OF FORTUNE X CAPUCCINA
LOVELY LOOKING FILLY RELATED TO 5 WINNERS FROM 8 RUNNERS. SHE GOES DOWN THE POINT-TO-POINT ROUTE FOR NEW CONNECTIONS.
LOT 127 GETAWAY X CATWALK BABE
GOOD LOOKING FILLY OUT OF A PRESENTING MARE. OWN SISTER TO DOCTOR HARPER AND SHE GOES INTO TRAING WITH BLACKHALL STABLES FOR POINT TO POINTING IN IRELAND.
LOT 334 KENDARGENT X MOTIVA
BEAUTIFUL GREY GELDING BOUGHT FOR NEW CONNTIONS IN ENGLAND. HOPEFULLY HE WILL PROGRESS DOWN THE BUMBER AND NOVICE HURDLES ROUTE.
LOT 510 POET’S WORD X BOLDILOCKS
FINE BIG FILLY THAT WAS WELL TURNED OUT BY FURZIESTOWN STABLES. BOUGHT FOR THE POINT-TO-POINT ROUTE. HER HALF SISTER HAS WON SINCE THE SALE.
LOT 569 VADAMOS X GRAMMATISTE
BIG HORSE OUT OF A BLACK TYPE MARE. BOUGHT FOR JOHN PAUL BRENNAN TO GO DOWN THE POINT-TO-POINT. JOHN DID WILL WITH A HORSE LAST SEASON WHICH I BOUGHT, HEROES RISE.
TATTERSALLS DERBY SALE
LOT 136 HARZAND X CRACK ON GIRL
BOUGHT FOR BLACKHALL STABLES TO GO DOWN THE POINT-TO-POINT ROUTE. CLOSEY RELATED TO CUE CARD SO ANY ABLITY LIKE HIM, HER CONNTICONS SHOULD BE HAPPY!
LOT 146 WESTERNER X DESCHAMPS
NICE LOOKING GELDING BOUGHT TO GO DOWN THE POINT-TO-POINT ROUTE. BY GREAT NATIONL HUNT SIRE, WESTENER. THIS IS THE MARES FRIST CROP, FINGERS CROSSED TO PUT WINNERS ON HER PAGE!
MAY ROUND UP
TATTERSALLS | CHELTENHAM
RELIANCE KID
A progressive five-year-old who ran a career best when a close second at Dawstown. He quickened well over the final fence and was staying on very strongly to the line. He is out of a winning mare and from the family of many multiple winners too. He was bought from C Doyle & Joanne Corish and goes to the North of England into training with Andy Wilson.
GOFFS SPRING HIT/PTP SALE
LOT 360 | COURT ONE
This horse was bought for a new client, David Scott, who has horses with Richard Rowe. He was going to finish 3rd only for unseating his rider at the last . Only two managed to complete the opening contest owing to the strong gallop that was set with many of the newcomers, who accounted for six of the eight runners, struggling to cope with the test that the gallop set. He has gone into training with Richard Rowe. He looks forward to seeing this horse hit the track after his summer break for new connections
LOT 412 | WAY DOWN SOUTH
This son of a generally consistent sort who was obliging on his fifth career start. Delivering on the encouragement of his recent Ballycrystal third-placed effort, the Ocovango-sired victor was the only one to be able to go with the runner-up towards the latter stages of the final circuit. A likeable sort who appeared at home on the nicer ground conditions here, bought with another agent and good friend Colm Sharkey for Irish Trainer GILLIAN SCOTT from Mick Goff stables in Wexford
LOT 439 | BABATUNDE
A Kalanisi-sired black that's out of a half-sister to Pat Fahy's outstanding mare Mariah Rollins. He moved closer to the pace from half-way and he briefly looked dangerous on the run to the last. Whilst beaten one and a half lengths into third spot, this was a cracking start to his career. Bought for new client and he now heads on a summer break. Looking forward to seeing this lad run on the track for new connections.
TATTERSALLS | MAY STORE SALE
LOT 50 | JUKEBOX JURY X DAWN FLYER
This 3YO store was from Lakefield Farm (Bleahen Brothers) A good looking grey witch was bought for new client Rebecca Menzies Racing. He heads across the water and im looking forward to seeing how he blossoms over his career.
LOT 62 | VADAMOUS X FALCONS PRESENT
This fine-looking filly out of a Presenting Mare caught the eye on looks and movement. Id like to thank Michael Griffin for allowing me to help purchase this filly for him and am looking forward to seeing her come thought the point-to-point ranks.
Lot 252 | WALK IN THE PARK X TURTLE LAMP
This fine filly was bought with top Wexford trainer Paul/Andy pierce of Blackhall stables and she heads back down to get broke in and stared her carers hopefully down through the point-to-point ranks
PRIVATE SALES
BULLETOFEXPRESSION
Bought from C. Doyle in Wexford after finish 3rd in a point to point. He goes down to Stuart Sampson for English point to point’s.
OFF THE PRESS
Another horse bought for Stuart Sampson from the point-to-point field in Ireland from Sean Doyle. He will go down the English point to point route next season.
TELL ME WHY
Bought to go to Mark Walford and URSA MAJOR RACING . Has been running well in point to points in Ireland for John Paul Brennan, she comes across the water to run on the track. Best of luck to new connections.
WINNERS
BARRONS LAND
Winning twice in the space of 18 days in May, she won on the 10th May at Sedgefield and then again at Bangor-on-Dee for her owner Jimmy Fyffe. That’s five runs and never been out of the placings. Trained by my old boss Donald McCain in Cholmondeley
CHERRYHAWK
Bought from Tattersalls February (mixed sale) with the help of Colm Sharkey. She won on her second try for her new trainer Nikki Evans at Chepstow over 1m 4f on the flat. Hopefully she can win a few more during the summer
SEYMOURJOHN
winning at the new international point to point meeting at Trecoed in Wales under a great ride by Toby McCain-Mitchell. A big shout out to John Paul Brennan for seeing an opportunity for this horse to open his account.
RAILWAY BELL
Winning at the first time of asking in a bumper at Newton Abbot under a great ride by Johnny Burke for new connections Coley, Exall, Porter. Trained by Fergal O’Brien, she was bought privately from Rob James early in the season and looks like nice mare with a future ahead of her.
DIPPEDINMOONLIGHT
Bought 4 months ago for D. P. Berry at Goffs February Sale in Ireland with Danny Hussy for €9,500, by up-and-coming stallion Zarak She went on to win impressively by 40 lenghts at Inchydoney under a great ride from young J J Berry. She then turned up to the new point to point sales in Tattersalls Ireland, selling to Emmet Mullins for a small sum of €130,000. I am really looking forward to watching her career unfold over the coming years.
APRIL ROUND UP
GOFFS | AINTREE
MARY STANFORD
This 5YO Mare was bought for top Scottish owner Jimmy Fyffe after winning on her first run at Lisronagh for M P Collins.
She goes into training with Lucinda Russell and will hopefully have a good winter campaign for the new season ahead.
COPPER JACK
This 5YO by Doyen had run 3 consistent runs, winning on his last run at Lisronagh for Colin Bowe. Bought for a new client, Syd Hosie. The form has been boosted since buying so hopefully he has a bright future ahead.
TATTERSALLS | CHELTENHAM
TWO FINGERS WEST
By Westerner out of an Oscar Mare. This 5YO won at Ballinaboola on her most recent outing. She had shown plenty of ability on debut as a 4YO at Lingstown when finishing a fine third in December to Air Of Entitlement who has since won a bumper on her only subsequent start. Bought from Benny and Jenny Walsh’ Crossgales Stables. She goes into training with Stuart Edmunds for Ben Turner Racing.
PRIVATE SALE
JE VIENS DU LARGE
A maiden who turned up in a winners contest and in a time faster than average on the day, won by an exceptional 56l and very much at his ease is a CV which warrants a second look. It was a very decent effort by this son of Great Pretender who was hampered at the first fence but was the one who was clearly going best to the third last and went away to win by a very impressive distance. Bought from Ballycrystal Stables (M Flynn O Connor) and goes into training with Stuart Edmunds for Ben Turner Racing.
WINNERS
SOLIDER OF ROCK
Winning for the second time since being bought privately from Eamonn and Sean Doyle. This horse won The Buccleuch Cup (Hunters Chase) at Kelso Racecourse by 15 lengths for Mrs C M Tinkler and was ridden by Joe Wright. Hopefully there is a lot more winning in him. Thanks to Alex Gould for letting me source this horse for clients.
FIREBALL FRENZY
This daughter of Kingston Hill showed a taking turn of foot in the closing stages to lead close home in a competitive Dromahane contest on her debut. An ideal debut effort who is already a sister to three winners and from the family of many high-class performers on the level. A winning page her dam is a sister to eight winners. She was bought for Blackhall Stables at Tattersalls July Store Sale 2023 and resold at Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale. She goes into training with Sturt Edmunds. Look forward to watching her progress.
MARCH ROUND UP
PRIVATE PURCHASES
MIDNIGHT SHUFFLE
Bought for Adam McCormack a few years back. Out of 11 runs she has won twice, been placed six times and fourth in a Listed Mares’ Hurdle. She was sold to become a broodmare for an old friend of mine, Brain Cowley in Ireland. Looking forward to seeing her progeny coming along in the future.
SUITABLY SURPRISED
5YO Mare by Walk In The Park that has been running consistently in Irish point to points. She has been bought for a syndicate called URSA MAJOR RACING and goes into training with Sam & Jonathan England.
AUNTIE MAGGIE
5YO Filly that finished third, first time out in an Irish point to point. I think she is more of a track mare and was bought for Bill Hawkins. She goes into training with Alastair Ralph.
WINNERS
SOLDIER OF ROCK
Won the 3-mile Maiden at Hutton Rudby for trainer Courtney Tinkler, jockey Joe Wright and owners The Gold and Silver Club. I purchased this horse alongside Alex Gould from Eamonn Doyle after finishing second in an Irish point to point.
JACKIE HOBBS
Bought as a store for Andy & Paul Pierce of Blackhall Stables at Goffs UK last Summer. This filly won first time out in a 4YO maidan in Monksgrange. She now heads to the Goffs Aintree sale and is 100% GBB.
PATRIOTIK
Won a Novice Hurdle for Evan Williams at Ffos Las on 31st March. This horse was sourced privately from Donnchadh Doyle after he won at Ballycrystal. He put up a nice performance and hopefully there’s a lot more to come.
FEBRUARY ROUND UP
Private Sales
PATRIOTIK (FR)
Delighted to have helped Evan Williams source this 5-year-old gelding from Donnchadh Doyle. Winner of his latest point to point from three runs. He looks a nice horse that should win plenty of races. Sired by Bathyrhon out of a good staying mare, it won’t be long until he is winning for new connections.
SOLDIER OF ROCK
Bought after finishing second in Ballinaboola on 4th February from Eamonn Doyle, with the help of Alex Gould. He is going to connections in the North of England, with a view of going point to pointing before running under rules.
LOVE THAT
A 5 YO mare that won at Larkhill point to point for Kayleigh Woollacott. Bought for new client, Mike Smith Racing in Scotland. Hopefully she will be lucky for new connections and we will see her on the track soon.
LARKFIELD LUSIVE
This 5 YO gelding has been running quite well on the track in Ireland for R P RATH and has been bought for Laura Morgan here in England. Hoping he is a lot of fun for new connections.
TATTERSALLS FEBRUARY SALES
LOT 207 | CHERRYHAWK
this 4 YO filly has had 9 runs and has been placed on her last 4 runs over 1m 2F +. Bought with the help of Colm Sharkey, this filly goes into training with Nikki Evans in Abergavenny, Wales.
GOFFS FEBRUARY SALES
IRELAND
LOT 101 | ZOUSTAR X ASPASI
This colt has been bought for new clints in Ireland, Claire and Kieran Cowman. He is by a great sire, Zoustar and has a great page. if all goes well in Ireland this horse could end up in Australia, all being well.
LOT 173 | CAPRI X GLENARIFF
Out of a black type mare and related to one winner from one runner. This yearling is by ex Coolmore stallion, Capri, that is now standing with Stuart Ross in Willow Wood Farm Stud in Tarporley, Cheshire. Bought in partnership with Jillian Pearce, I think the plan is to return to the 3 YO store s ales in a couple of years time.
LOT 306 | SUPREMACY X SPIRITED GIRL
This good-looking yearling was bought with the help of Danny Hussey. The plan will either be to return to sell later or maybe resale in time for the breeze up sales.
LOT 346 | dIPPEDINMOONLIGHT ZARAK X BORN AGAIN
An unraced filly by top sire Zarak. Bought to go point to pointing with Darragh Berry in Wexford, Ireland. This filly has a high-class pedigree and I’m looking forward to seeing what might become of her in the coming months.
Winners
FINAL EDGAR
Won at Sedgefield for Mark Walford and the URSA MAJOR RACING partnership. He opened his account in good style winning by 7 lengths. He is in good hands, and I am sure he will be winning again soon and give connections a lot of fun. Bought privately from R J McGrath after his point-to-point runs.
PARVOS
Won at Sedgefield for Sandy Thomson and the Williewin Partnership. She had been ruining well in Ireland for Michael Griffin before transferring to Sandy Thomson. Won in fine style and loved the soft ground so hopefully we will see her out again soon.
SHALLOW RIVER
Won the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle at Exeter for Anthony Charlton which means he is now qualified for the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham on Thursday 14th March. Delighted to have helped connections with sourcing this horse. He has never run a bad race!
HEROES RISE
This 4 YO winner won first time out for J.P Brennan at Tinahely point to point. Bought from the Goffs Arkle Sale in 2023. He has since be sold onto Gordon Elliot and Mouse O’Ryan at the Cheltenham Tattersalls sales in February. Well done to all connections.
JANUARY UPDATE
Private sales
POETIC MUSIC
This mare has just retired from racing and has moved on to become an exciting broodmare. Bought from Fergal O’Brien and owner Ismail EL Magdoub to go to Ireland to start her new duties for Noel Doyle in CO Wicklow. Thanks to the help of Mick Kelly for organising things on the Irish side of the water
2018 SAGEBURG X CLUAIN DEAS
Bought privately for a new client in England. She has done all the training in Ireland and stays in pre-training with Jonathan Moore down in Co Wexford until futures plans are finalised.
GAELIC DES CHASTYS
8-YEAR-OLD GLEDING BY Tiger Groom bought privately from Alan Donoghue/Danielle Deveney for an existing client, Bill Hawkins to stay in Ireland and go into training with Eric McNamara.
RAILWAY BELL
A 5YO Mare that as been placed twice on her two runs. Bought for Chris Coley and goes inot training with Fergal O’Brien. She looks a tough mare and came highly recommended by Rob James.
GOFFS DONCASTER
JANUARY 2024
DANCING CLOUD
Bought for a new client, Eoin McCarthy a trainer in Ireland. HE has run consistently on the flat for Gemma Tutty in England and is a nice big colt that is going to be gelded in the near future. Should be a lot of fun going forward, both over jumps and on the flat.
EASY ON ME
Bought for a client in Ireland to become a broodmare. She is related to a top horse that was trained by Alan King, Lovcen who won a Grade 1 at AintREE.
WINNERS
GANDHI MAKER
Won the 2m3f Handicap Chase at Sedgefield for Stuart Coltherd on 26th January 24. This was the third win of his career and he has been placed 6 times also. Delighted for owner, Adam McCormick who is a loyal client but also a great friend.
DECEMBER ROUND UP
YOU NO ME TO WELL
A 9-year-old mare that was bought for an amateur to ride in point to points in England. She will hopefully give her jockey lot of fun and education.
FINAL EDGAR
Bought with Craig Talbot and his syndicate, Ursa Major Racing Ltd. He ran in four point to points in Ireland and was bought privately to run under rules. He goes into training with Mark Walford and should be seen on the racecourse soon.
KINGSTON HILL EX LA GALONDRINA
This just turned 5 YO was bought for Andrew & Sally Mutch and has been in training with Emma Jane-Bishop as a 4YO where he has done all his education. Seems to be a very nice honest young horse that will start off in bumpers.
W I N N E R s
LADY ROSE HACKETT
A 4YO Filly that won her point to point first time out in Boulta, Ireland for Paul & Andy Pierce. Bought as a store from Tattersalls UK and sold privately to Henry de Bromhead since winning. Fingers crossed she goes on to do well on the racecourse.
november round-up
TATTERSALLS NEWMARKET | NOVEMBER SALES
Lot 79 | Golden Flame
this horse has been very consistent on the flat with A rating of 90. he was bought out of Charlie & mark Johnston’s yard to go to Deborah and tom Faulkner .
Lot 44 | sindri
a three-year-old filly that has been placed 5 times from 7 runs for Michael bell. she was bought to go hurdling for Mitchell hunt in somerset .bought with an old friend of mine and bloodstock agent, Colm Sharkey
TATTERSALLS CHELTENHAM | NOVEMBER SALES
Lot 14 | BALLYGELLY
a 5-year-old mare that was bought for new clients, MELINDA WILSON and her daughter. she was 2nd first time out and won on her second start.. This mare goes into training with a local trainer, Emma bishop up on Cleeve hill just outside Cheltenham
ARQANA | DEAUVILLE | 20-23 NOVEMBER
LOT 516 | Lady Fromentro
a 2-year-old store by Bande related to black type horse called JOST in France. He heads to Ireland for clients.
LOT 595 | Masked. Marvel x Alpha Joa
a nice good-looking filly that will head back to Ireland and hopefully be seen in the store sales in time.
LOT 631 | melodie du large
another nice yearling filly by top french sire Kapgarde x Danse du Large that also heads back to Ireland and will be seen in the store sales in the future.
Lot 640 | Karakter x Dulci D’un Regard
(FOR SALE)
, really nice athletic horse that i bought with a good friend of mine, Paddy Brennan (jockey /bloodstock agent). we think he will suit the new 3 YO juvenile races in England. He is by new up and coming sire Karaktar. and Is for sale so please get in touch for more information.
LOT 909 | Villa Imperia
a 14-year-old mare that is in foal to Nirvana du Berlais. She is a. Relative to three black types horses in France and heads back to Ireland to a top breeder, Sean Hoare in Galway.
WINNERS
GETAWAY THEATRE Bought from Blackhall stables (Andy & Paul Pierce ) after winning her point to point in Ireland on the second time of asking. She won first time out for Stuart Edmunds racing at Stratford in November for the Holryale Partnership under a great patient ride from Ciaran Gettings. Hopefully she wins a lot more races as she loves the softer ground.
DEFENCE WITNESS bought for Jimmy Fyffe out of the tattersalls Cheltenham may sales from Bradley Gibbs’ stables after winning his only point to point in Bonvilston England. Now Trained by Sandy Thomson up in Scotland and won a bumper up at Catterick in November. he stays and battled on strongly to win going away under a fine ride by Ryan Mania.
October Round-up
October has been a busy month! I have been back in Ireland to ride out for a lot of the point-to-point trainers as well as going to the Irish point to points as they started to get going. It’s nice to get around and see some of the young stock that was bought at the store sales over the summer and have a look at some of the 4 and 5 yeas old for the coming months.
DIXIE COWBOY (Westerner X Dixie Chick)
This 4yr old gelding has been running ok in 4 YO point to points. He was bought for new clients in the North of England through Alex Gould. I think they will start him off in English point to points where a drop back in trip will suit before he heads down the track route. He was bought from Colin Motherway’s stable in Youghal, Ireland.
JET PATROL (Jet Away x Caramaleta)
6 yr old gelding that has been placed on two occasions and has been sold to Sandy Thompson in Scotland. He seems like a horse that will take to the track better than point to points as a shorter trip will suit. Bought out of Aidan Fitzgeralds yard, Cobajay Stables in Borris co Carlow
Autumn HIT 2023
V POWER
NOBODY TOLD ME
MIGHT GURKHA
These three horses have been purchased for Deborah and Tom Faulkner to go down to their Welsh based yard. Tom is very good at turning flat horses around that have lost their way. So hopefully he can work his magic on these horses!
Winners
HIDDEN COMMANDER
Winning for the 7th time in his career, this gamely horse won under Sam Coltherd for his Dad, Stuart Coltherd at Hexham Racecourse. He is giving his owners a lot of fun. Bought from Mary and James Doyle of Baltimore Stables in co Wexford.
WILL KNOTT
This horse won his bumper first time out for a new owner combination between Adam McCormick and Andy Carlity under Sam Coltherd for his dad Stuart Coltherd bringing up a double on the day for them both. He looks a very smart horse for the future. I am grateful they asked me to help them purchase this horse for them at the Cheltenham sales in April from Walshtown Stables (D.G.Murphy). Really looking forward to watching him over the winter months.
Dan’s Chosen
Dan’s Chosen wins again for the 4th time under a great ride from young Amateur Jockey Callum Pritchard which was his first winner under rules. As Dan’s Chosen is getting older, he seems to be getting more consistent, hopefully he can win a few more for the Philip Hobbs Racing Club. Bought privately from Gareth Power in Kilkenny.
September Round-up
Tattersalls August HIT Sale
Lot 142 | Serious Look
This horse was bought from George Boughey and goes into training with Debbie and Tom Faulkner at their yard in Wales
Lot 147 | Villazon
This horse finished a good 3rd on his only start for John & Thady Gosden. He was bought for Peter Clarke Racing and also heads down to Debbie and Tom Faulkner
Dan’s chosen wins again at Newton Abbot for PhilIp Hobbs and Johnson White under Sean Houlihan. This is his third win of his career. This horse has given his syndicate a great time over the Summer, as he enjoys a sounder surface.
Hidden Commander wins for the sixth time under champion jockey Brian Hughes for Stuart Coltherd at Kelso. He always tries his heart out, so hopefully there will be more wins to come from him. I bought Hidden Commander privately from Baltimore stables in Wexford.
AUGUST ROUND-UP
Dan’s Chosen
We start off with a winner for my old boss Mr Hobbs (master trainer) and Johnson white with dan’s chosen winning at newton abbot on the 31st July under a great ride from Sean Houlihan. This was the horses second win of his career, as well as being placed on a good few occasions. He is giving the Philip Hobbs Racing Club a lot of fun and hopefully a few more days will be enjoyed.
Ho Que Qui
Ho Que Qui is a 6 year old mare that was purchased on behalf of a client to return to Ireland for breeding. She is by top French sire Network and is a fine big mare that will hopefully take to breeding. We look forward to seeing her stock come through and hopefully some winning ones!
Royal Malinas
Royal Malinas is a 5 year old mare that finished 3rd on two occasions in Irish point to points. I bought her for Welsh trainer Nikki Evans. Hopefully this mare will settle in well with Nikki and we see her on the track this forthcoming season.
3YO by Leading Light
This Leading Light 3 year old gelding was bought privately for a client to go down the point to point route in Ireland. He is closely related to plenty of winners and heads down to Wexford now, to start the next step in his career.
Thank you for all your support
JULY ROUND-UP
ARQANA DEAUVILLE FRANCE
LOT 154
La Garde Du Breuil
Kapgarde X Adorinha
LOT 160
Le Fin Du Fin
Karaktar X Arcafet
LOT 238
Tahar
Beaumec de Houelle X Maghera
These three 2-year-old stores were bought for clients in Ireland. I would like to give a big shout out to Gerry Hogan and James Nolan for helping me out in France, being my first time over there. It was great spending time with Gerry and James as they have vast experience in buying horses and great knowledge of the French system.
TATTERSALLS JULY NEWMARKET SALES
LOT 372
PRINCESS SAVANNAH
Ardad X Juncea
This filly was bought for Mrs Helen Hawkins to run on the all-weather during the winter. She got a rating of 63, is 100% GBB and goes into training with Alastair Ralph. Hopefully she can take advantage of her GBB and win some nice prizes for her owner.
LOT 395
AS FAST AS WIND
Galileo Gold X Balkaya
This 3-year-old filly was bought with the view of going juvenile hurdling for Ashgrove stables (Eoin Doyle racing). She can also continue to run on the flat and mix it on both codes. Finishing second on her last start, she seems a consistent sort that should be winning soon.
LOT 652
SCOTTISH DANCER
Highland Reel X Desolating
A fine big 4-year-old gelding that has won his last two races. Being consistent on most of his runs coming from Keith Dalgleish, he heads to Ashgrove stables (Eoin Doyle racing). He was bought to go jumping and will also jump a fence in time. Looking forward to seeing him progress over the winter months.
TATTERSALLS SUMMER SALES
LOT 86
Blue Bresil X Dilys Thomas
100% GBB
This 3-year-old store filly was bought for Adam McCormack and Andy Cartledge. She heads back to Stuart Ross in Tarporley to get broken in and access what trainer she will be sent to. She is by top sire Blue Bresil and is related to some good black types, not overly expensive and with the 100% GBB she looks good value.
TATTERSALLS IRELAND JULY STORE SALE
LOT 73
Kingston Hill x Tasmani
This filly is related to many winners and heads back to Blackhall stables to get broken in and hopefully start her point-to-point career.
Lot 333
Kingston Hill X The Real Casey
This lovely looking gelding is very smart and was bought for Ashgrove stables (Eoin Doyle racing .) He is gone to be broken in by Brian o Connell.
LOT 418
Yeats X Dahara
This grey gelding by top sire Yeats has a great pedigree and is related to many winners and black types. I think he was great value for what was paid for him. Another horse that was bought for Ashgrove Stables (Eoin Doyle racing), gone to be broken in by Brian o Connell.
LOT 457
Libertarian X Here Comes Sally
Fine big horse from the same sire as Watch House Cross and Monbeg Stream out of a black type mare Here Comes Sally. Bought for leading top Scottish owner Jimmy Fyffe, he will stay in Ireland to be broken in and start his educational progress with a view of running in Irish point to points before heading to England to continue his career.
LOT 545
Mahler X Ninja Nelly
This filly heads down to Blackhall stables to start her career in point to points with the hope of winning for resale after. Bought for new clients Michael and Sinead Desmond, a new venture for them with their first horse purchase. Hope its lucky!
With thanks and best wishes to everyone for their support this month.
JUNE ROUND-UP
ASCOT
Lot 9: Peerless Percy, bought for jump racing in England with my old work friend Robert Hawker. This horse will enjoy a good Summers break and will be seen next season.
Lot 44: Beau Nash, bought out of Godolphin Racing Stables to commence training with Mitchell Hunt in Somerset after winning his only race to date. This horse will belong to a syndicate, either jump or flat racing.
Interested parties to contact Mitchell Hunt Racing.
Lot 75: Telescope X Grape Tree Flame, Blackhall Stables and I have been very lucky to buy out of Ascot Sales with Telescope fillys from Sade Oak Stud. This filly was bought for new clients and heads back to Ireland to take the Irish point-to-point route.
GOFFS ARKLE PART 1
Lot 14: Colegram (Buck Boum X Pique La Lune), this 3 year old filly goes into training with Blackhall Stables for point-to-point route in Ireland.
Lot 349: Affinisea X Kalita, this 3 year old filly goes into training with Blackhall Stables for point-to-point route in Ireland.
Lot 465: Getaway X Nomad Attitude, 3 year old filly was bought for new clients Ann Charlesworth & Cathy Linfoot. This filly will stay in Ireland for point-to-point in the near future.
GOFFS ARKLE PART 2
Lot 508: Mahler X Sherchanceit, this 3 year old filly was bought for James Rath & Andy Pierce and heads to Blackhall Stables for point-to-point in the near future.
Lot 540: Sandman X Turbine Hill, 3 year old gelding bought by point-to-point handler J.P. Brennan for future point-to-point.
TATTERSALLS DERBY SALE
Lot 311: Idaho x Good Looking Woman, this 3 year old gelding stays in Ireland for point-to-point.
PRIVATE SALE
A private sale from Kara Cummins of Rathturtin Stud. 3 year old filly by Zanzibari X Louse Rose. Bought for Eion Doyle Racing in Ireland to remain in Ireland. Seems to be an early type who will start off in bumpers or 2m Maiden Hurdles.
With thanks and best wishes to everyone for their support during this month.
MAY ROUND-UP
TATTERSALLS, CHELTENHAM
Lot 25: Valleyview Tommy, 4 year old horse by Youmzain, finished second place on his second run in Irish Point-to-Point and goes into training with Sandy Thomson.
Lot 37: Defense Witness, a winner of an English Point-to-Point, impressive debutant winner by 20 lengths, trained by Bradley Gibbs heading up north for top Scottish owner Jimmy Fyffe to go into training with Sandy Thomson.
GOFFS SPRING SALE, DONCASTER
Lot 41: Jack Hobbs x Miss Milborne. Gorgeous 3 year old store filly, 100% GBB. She heads back to Ireland for training with Andy & Jillian Pierce at Blackhall Stables, for Point-to-Point in the near future.
Lot 89: Falco x Queens Grove. Another 3 year old filly, 100% GBB. She heads back to Gina and Tom Ellis before heading across to Stuart Edmunds Racing to commence her training career. This filly was purchased for Ben Turner Racing Syndicate which has seen many winners under Stuart. Highly advised to contact Ben Turner Racing for remaining shares available. +44 78077 14810
Lot 201: Catboy. 3 year old gelding by Agent Secret, goes into training with Christian Williams Racing. This horse is related to a list of winners in all three dams. Christian will surely get the best of this gelding who looks to be an early type.
Lot 384: Barrons Land. This 5 year old mare has been consistent on all her Point-to-Point starts for Colin Bowe. Purchased for Jimmy Fyffe, she now goes into training with a former boss of mine Donald McCain. I am sure a drop back in trip will suit.
Private Purchase: Secret Sauce has been privately purchased for Milton Harris Racing. Bought after recently winning a flat race in Gowran Park on heavy ground, and since franked with the 4th horse coming out and winning on 1/06. Secret Sauce will be juvenile hurdling.
With thanks and best wishes to everyone for their support during this month.
Article below by columnist and feature writer John O’Riordan speaking about the personal and professional journey leading up to DPO’Dwyer Bloodstock of today.