Catalogued: 334 (379)

Offered: 257 (273)

Sold: 219 (200)

Turnover: 3,949,500gns (+38%)

Median: 11,000gns (+52%)

Average: 18,034gns (+26%)

% Sold: 85% (73%)

Leading consignors (by agg): 1. Godolphin, 2. The Castlebridge Consignment, 3. Jamie Railton

Leading purchasers (by agg): 1. Alessandro Marconi, 2. Ciaron Maher Racing, 3. Durcan Bloodstock

Leading sires (by agg): 1. Dubawi, 2. Night Of Thunder, 3. Australia

Leading sires (by av, two or more sold): 1. Frankel, 2. Kingman, 3. Night Of Thunder

1. Lot 124: Galashiels (IRE) 2019 Ch.G. >> Godolphin >> Ciaron Maher Racing >> 220,000gns

2. Lot 134: Scarlet Princess (GB) 2022 B.F. >> Godolphin >> Alessandro Marconi >> 130,000gns

3. Lot 278: Baridi (GB) 2022 B.C. >> RMM Bloodstock >> Alessandro Marconi >> 100,000gns

4. Lot 109: Modernise (GB) 2022 B.C. >> Juddmonte Alessandro Marconi >> 90,000gns

4. Lot 128: Helen Keller (GB) 2022 B.F. >> Godolphin >> Alessandro Marconi >> 90,000gns

5. Lot 127: Paradise Springs (GB) 2022 B.F. >> Godolphin >> T Hillman / Windgates Stud >> 82,000gns (22:00)

Catalogued: 166 (189)

Offered: 126 (130)

Sold: 105 (100)

Turnover: 1,440,000gns (-1%)

Median: 8,000gns (0%)

Average: 13,714gns (-6%)

% Sold: 83% (77%)

Day 2's top five

1. Lot 278: Baridi (IRE) 2022 B.C. >> RMM Bloodstock >> Alessandro Marconi >> 100,000gns

2. Lot 282: Wanderlust (ITY) 2022 B.G. >> Prestige Place (M. Botti) >> Stamina Turf on behalf of Sociedad Civil Cudra Allegria >> 62,000gns

3. Lot 268: Sorbus (GB) 2022 Ch.F. >> Ed Walker Racing >> Colbert Stud >> 60,000gns

4. Lot 305: Hippocratic Oath (GB) 2022 Gr.G. >> The Castlebridge Consignment >> Sroor Alotaibi >> 56,000gns

5. Lot 247: Stage Winner (GB) 2022 B.C. >> Jamie Railton (Agent) >> Alessandro Marconi >> 46,000gns (15:19)

“The Tattersalls February Sale is firmly established as Europe’s premier midwinter sale and this year’s renewal saw significant year-on-year increases in turnover, average and median as well as a clearance rate above 85 per cent. These figures represent a positive start to 2025 after last year’s record-breaking Tattersalls sales season and we have welcomed a typically diverse group of buyers, both domestic and from overseas, to Park Paddocks.

“Racecourse success is always a key driver of demand and the Tattersalls February Sale enjoyed a remarkable year in 2024 with Classic winners Los Angeles and Metropolitan and Group 1 winner Facteur Cheval all out of fillies purchased at past renewals of the sale. Their dams all came from large owner-breeder operations and so it was no surprise that the sale-leading consignment from Godolphin was, as ever, in great demand, with their draft of 36 fillies and horses in and out of training realising almost 1.4m guineas.

“The sale also featured the inaugural Retraining of Racehorses Showcase and the ever-popular Stallion Parade, and it was hugely enjoyable to have such a large crowd in the sale ring to see former stars of the Turf looking so well in their second careers.

“We now look forward to the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up Sale which has consistently produced Group 1 winners in recent renewals, including Hotazhell, who looks an exciting Classic contender.” (15:11)

Rafael Rojano of Stamina Turf said: "My client Arturo San Jose has a string of nice three-year-olds, but perhaps is missing a Derby horse. We had a good try yesterday on the Frankel colt from Juddmonte [Lot 109, Modernise], but it is a strong market and it was too much for us.

"This horse is the obvious choice today and he is going training with Sandro Tseretelli, who is based at La Zarzuela, the main racecourse in Spain. As the Derby in Spain is open to geldings, he can be targeted at a Classic campaign."

Sold by Marco Botti's Prestige Place, the gelding, an Italian-bred by Soldier Hollow, has run three times over a mile on the All-Weather this winter and after finishing third on his debut, he has twice been a runner-up. He has a BHA rating of 77.

Wanderlust is out of Giada Nera (Footstepsinthesand), a half-sister to three Listed-placed horses and from the family of the Group 1 winner Giavellotto. (14:22)

Sold by RMM Bloodstock and previously trained by Stuart Williams, the colt won on his second career start as a two-year-old over a mile at Lingfield.

"I am a big fan of the sire," said Marconi, adding, "I could not afford them in the autumn, so I prefered to get one who has shown some form. This is a lovely horse, hopefully he can train on again. He came highly recommended by Stuart, and he is a very good trainer. When we looked around today he was the pick, but I had hoped to get him for a lot less!"

He added: "As I have already said, I do believe that this is the only sale that is able to give you an entry at an affordable level to every side of the industry."

Bred by Moyns Park Estate and Stud, Baridi's third dam is the Group 1 winner Las Flores, the dam of the Group 2 winners Sleeping Indian and Aiken. (14:03)

The filly by Night Of Thunder, a winner over a mile at Kempton in the middle of January, cost her new connections 60,000gns.

"We have a new stud up on Dullingham Lane, and the plan will be to breed from her, but I think she will go back into training now, she is fit and ready to go and could progress," said Colbert, who was previously breeding dressage horses and still rides competitively. "She has a good walk and is a lovely character, and we really like her. Her trainer was very positive about her, too."

Of the farm, she said: "We bought the stud a couple of years ago, we plan to have about 20 mares and we have eight at the moment. We want to be a boutique stud and have the highest quality we can. We will be breeding commercially and will race a few as well." (13:47)

This three-year-old colt has run once and finished second two days ago at Kempton, bumping into Godolphin's impressive debut 8l winner Opera Ballo.

The maiden has previously been won by Measured Time and the subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Notable Speech, and this year's successful horse is now a 20-1 chance for this spring's 2,000 Guineas.xxx (12:50)

Bred by La Rioja Partnership, the colt is out of the mare by the same name, winner of the Dick Poole Stakes (G3), and placed fourth in the Commonwealth Cup (G1). She is the dam of four winners, all of her runners to date.

Marconi has now bought 26 horses at this sale and he said, “He’s a colt with progressive form. I had a few clients, including some from Italy, who wanted to be active on a colt with this profile and level of form. Obviously his last race was a big incentive because now his rating is the bottom level for every Classic race in Italy. That sort of money was what I expected to pay, albeit was on the higher end, but so far he’s been bought on spec.”

Expanding on the thinking behind investing in a horses-in-training: “Horses are made by the workforce and land. God is not making any more land, and the workforce is expensive. It can be better to buy horses who have been proven in Britain because, hopefully, that form will translate very well when they run in another country.”

On targeting the February Sale: “It’s the value sale of the year and is the only sale that, at every level of the market, gives you access to the sort of horse who can give you a chance to win races.” (12:45)

The three-year-old gelding by Kodiac has run six times for Newmarket-based trainer Amy Murphy, has won twice on the All-Weather, including once as a juvenile. He is now going into training with Jessica Macey, Edmunds' wife.

Edmunds said, "When I rode him, I thought he was quite a nice horse. After he won, Amy said that he was coming to the sales and if we could find an owner for him we know where he is. We brought Tony along here, he looked him and liked him, and it has all worked out well. Hopefully, the horse will be lucky."

Of options for the horse moving forwards, Edmunds outlined: "I think we will stick with what he is doing running over 7f to a mile. When I rode him he felt like an improving three-year-old and he has low mileage.

"He is rated 74, I thought that he might have the potential to get to a mark in the high 70s, possibly in the 80s. If he can do that, then we can get to tracks such as Doncaster, which is near to us, and will give some nice days out for the owners. We are just looking for a good fun horse who could be consistent."

When describing being a jockey and buying in the ring having ridden a horse on the track, he laughed: "Any advantage can help!" (12:06)

Bred and raced by Lady Howard de Walden, Gemmari finished second over 1m4f at Kempton in the middle of this month. He is out of the Lillie Langtry Stakes (G3) winner Gravitation (Galileo) and is a half-brother to the Listed-placed runners Gibeon and Gemina, and the Listed-placed juvenile hurdler Genuflex.

He is from the direct family of the Irish Derby (G1), Gold Cup (G1), Coronation Cup and Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1) winner Fame And Glory. (11:06)

The four-year-old by Ulysses was a winner two, and once at four since the catalogue was published, is a daughter of the Listed-placed Banana Split (Kyllachy), and from the extended family of the five-time Group 1 winner and 2020's European champion three-year-old colt Palace Pier. (10:43)

Catalogued: 168 (190)

Offered: 131 (143)

Sold: 114 (100)

Turnover: 2,509,500gns (+78%)

Median: 14,500gns (+107%)

Average: 22,013gns (+56%)

% Sold: 87% (70%)

Leading consignors (by agg): 1. Godolphin, 2. Barton Sales, 3. The Castlebridge Consignment

Leading purchasers (by agg): 1. Alessandro Marconi, 2. Ciaron Maher Racing, 3. Durcan Bloodstock

Leading sires (by agg): 1. Dubawi, 2. Australia, 3. Night Of Thunder

Leading sires (by av, two or more sold): 1. Kingman, 2. Night Of Thunder, 3. Lope De Vega

1. Lot 124: Galashiels (IRE) 2019 Ch.G. >> Godolphin >> Ciaron Maher Racing >> 220,000gns

2. Lot 134: Scarlet Princess (GB) 2022 B.F. >> Godolphin >> Alessandro Marconi >> 130,000gns

3. Lot 109: Modernise (GB) 2022 B.C. >> Juddmonte Alessandro Marconi >> 90,000gns

4. Lot 128: Helen Keller (GB) 2022 B.F. >> Godolphin >> Alessandro Marconi >> 90,000gns

5. Lot 127: Paradise Springs (GB) 2022 B.F. >> Godolphin >> T Hillman / Windgates Stud >> 82,000gns

6. Lot 135: Wedding Band (GB) 2021 Ch.F. >> Godolphin >> Durcan Bloodstock >> 80,000gns (18:01)

"The horses will be assessed and we go from there," said Marconi. "We were lucky buying here in July, I recommended this sale as I felt it offered good value – that is why we are here."

He added: "My client operates a large, emerging syndicate and is based in the Middle East. There are some big plans and horses will be based both in Europe and the Middle East. Once the purchases have finished racing, they could be breeding prospects. My client has been very loyal to me."

The three-year-old Scarlet Princess has run twice and finished third on both occasions. She is out of Lady Marian, a champion in Germany, and winner of the Prix d'Opera (G1) and placed in the Preis der Diana (G1). She has bred five winners, including Loxley (New Approach), a two-time Group 2 winner. (17:05)

She is a three-year-old unraced filly and is a half-sister to Blown By Wind, winner of the Jebel Ali Mile (G3), while Discourse is a half-sister to Bandini, winner of the Blue Grass Stakes (G1), and to the dam of Lord North, winner of the Dubai Turf (G1) and the Prince Of Wales's Stakes (G1). (17:00)

"It’s a very good family with Naval Crown under the first dam," said Hillman. "It goes back to a good Kilfrush line and there’s a lot going as the dam has a couple of Dubawis to come and is going back to him.

"Her half-sister Spring Promise is also in-foal to Dubawi. This is a good-looking filly, who was well backed when she ran at Newmarket. Plans are undecided but she’ll likely stay over here for now." (16:48)

The six-year-old gelding by Australia can boast of Listed race success and Group 3-placed form in France over 1m4f. He has won five times and finished placed five times from 14 starts. He is out of the Listed-placed mare Glenmayne (Duke Of Marmalade) and she is a half-sister to Millisle, a champion two-year-old in Europe in 2019 and winner of the Cheveley Park Stakes (G1).

Maher was not at Tattersalls for the February Sale, and agent Colm Sharkey was in charge of signing the docket on the Australian trainer's behalf, jockey Jamie spencer having bidding at the top of the left-hand back stairs.

"The horse fits the profile for Australia, he has the form and pedigree, and Ciaran picked the horse out," said Sharkey. "He will be let down and will probably head out on the next flight. He made more than we expected, but Ciaran was keen to get him and has been lucky buying from Andre Fabre before."

Gerry McGrath sat in the seat was underbidder. (16:42)

The colt has run again since the catalogue was published finishing third at Southwell over a mile in January.

Marconi admitted that he was delighted with the back cover of the sale catalogue – it features two horses bought by him and winners of Group 1s, and it may have helped with this transaction.

"I have to thank the Tattersalls marketing department for putting Metropolitan and Facteur Cheval on the back of the catalogue," he smiled, adding: "It may have helped with my client!"

Of plans for Modernise, he outlined: "I will take this horse to France and see how he is. He will run in France, and we have a couple of trainers in mind, but it needs a little thinking about. I am very keen on having horses in the Emirates and in Europe."

Marconi added of the individual: "He is by a great sire, he is unexposed, he is from a Classic trainer, he seems as though he will develop into a very nice three-year-old over a Classic trip, hopefully the ground and racing in France will suit." (16:02)

"He will go to Saudi Arabia from here, we like his sire and he is obviously from a very good family. His dam Desirous won twice herself, too," said Sroor Alotaibi, agent for Najd.

Desirous has one runner – Sand Gazelle (Frankel), who was a 425,000gns yearling, won on her two-year-old debut at Kempton in December, looking a promising type in the making.

The colt was sold by Tom Blain's Barton Stud and he said: "He was bred by our good friend Faisal Bin Mishref al Qahtani, and he has decided to reduce his bloodstock interests.

"But he has had a great time with this family – there have been some big updates and Faisal has sold the progeny out of the mare well. It is as good a page as there is and there is plenty more to come." (14:41)

"I have the mum Heart's Content and the half-sister Zestful, who was placed at Listed level over hurdles," said Russell who paid 50,000gns for the Dubawi mare. "This mare is the spit of her Mum. Options are open for Zahra Jamila and I don't have any stallion plans as yet."

Zahra Jamila is an own-sister to Heartily, who was a Listed winner and Group 3 placed in Germany.

Heart's Content is in-foal to The National Stud-based Stradivarius, who paraded here earlier today. (14:02)

She was sold in-foal on an April cover to Modern Games and has had two previous foals – a 2023 filly by Palace Pier and a 2024 colt by Sea The Stars. (13:13)

The winning Listed-placed mare has produced three winners, including the 2024 two-year-old winner Texas Starlight (Pinatubo).

She is a half-sister to the Listed winner and Group 2-placed Barsanti, to the dam of the multiple Grade 1 winner and champion Close Hatches, and the Grade 2 winners Tacitus and Scylla, and to the dam of the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes and Irish 2000 Guineas (G1) winner Siskin.

It is the further family of the 1997 juvenile champion Xaar. (12:51)

Nine British-based stallions are at Tattersalls this morning, are available for inspection in the left and right yards, and will be shown off in the sale ring before selling starts. (09:41)

Catalogued: 8,398 (9,142)

Offered: 6,588 (7,182)

Sold: 5,471 (5,869)

% Sold: 83% (82%)

** records (16:25)

Catalogued: 2,208 (2,339)

Offered: 1,785 (1,892)

Sold: 1,448 (1,426)

% Sold: 81% (75%)

** records (15:30)

Catalogued: 1,002 (1,067)

Offered: 795 (842)

Sold: 667 (630)

% Sold: 84% (75%)

Leading consignors (by agg, cumulative): 1. The Castlebridge Consignment, 2. Newsells Park Stud Ltd., 3. Juddmonte

Leading purchasers (by agg, cumulative): 1. Amo Racing, 2. Resolute Bloodstock, 3. MV Magnier

Leading sires (by agg, cumulative): 1. Mehmas, 2. Nathaniel, 3. Frankel

Leading sires (by av, two or more sold): 1. Mehmas, 2. Nathaniel, 3. Zarak

Lot 1753: You Got To Me (GB) 2021 B.F. >> Newsells Park Stud Ltd. >> Amo Racing >> 4,800,000gns

Lot 1770A: Vertical Blue (IRE) 2022 B.F. >> Graffard Racing, France >> Resolute Bloodstock 3,200,000gns

Lot 1740: Believing (IRE) 2020 B.F. >> Highclere Stud >> M V Magnier >> 3,000,000gns

Lot1466: Caught U Looking (IRE) 2021 B.F. >> Tally-Ho Stud, Ireland >> Willingham >> 1,800,000gns

Lot 1750: River of Stars (IRE) 2019 B.M. >> Kimpton Down Stables (R. Beckett) >> Oakley Creek 1,650,000gns

Lot 1770B: The Palace Girl (GER) 2022 B.F. >> Slievebrook House (K. Coleman) >> D, Woodford Thoroughbreds LLC >> 1,550,000gns (14:15)

“Exactly eight weeks ago we reflected on a Tattersalls yearling sale of breathtaking proportions. Book 1 of the 2024 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale broke every conceivable record and the momentum from those extraordinary three days has shaped the entire Tattersalls sales season since.

“Record after record has been broken in the past two months, culminating in a Tattersalls December Mares Sale which has produced sustained international demand from start to finish and again reached unprecedented heights. It has been a fitting way to end an extraordinary year which at times has left even the most seasoned commentators a little stunned.

"The Tattersalls December Mares Sale is an annual barometer for the international thoroughbred breeding industry and the records for turnover, average and median suggest that the appetite for the best European bloodstock is as strong as ever. There are few stages in the world that compare with the unique atmosphere of a packed Tattersalls sale ring and yet again the elite Sceptre Sessions provided some compelling theatre and memorable highlights. The sale-topping 4,800,000 guineas Classic winner YOU GOT TO ME is the highest-priced filly or mare in the world this year, the outstanding French Group 1 winner VERTICAL BLUE became the highest-priced two-year-old ever sold at public auction in Europe when selling for 3,200,000 guineas and it is the first December Sale to have three fillies in training selling for 3 million guineas or more with the Group 2-winning sprinter BELIEVING completing the trio.

“In addition to the individual highlights the statistics paint an impressive picture. December Mares' Sale turnover rose more than 20 per cent year on year to a new record high well over 80 million guineas, average and median both posted wide-margin record highs and the combined December Yearlings, Foal and Mares turnover increased by more than 30 per cent.

"Gains of this magnitude have all contributed to a record Tattersalls annual turnover up more than 20 per cent from last year’s total, but. more importantly. they have given a massive boost to the British and Irish breeding industries.

"While we cannot and should not pretend that all in the garden of British racing is rosy, we should nevertheless be proud that our sport and the wider British and Irish breeding industries continue to be held in the very highest esteem internationally and never has this been more apparent than during the 2024 Tattersalls sale season and throughout this December Sale.

“The overseas contribution has been immense. The best of British, Irish and European bloodstock has yet again enticed international visitors to the December Mares' Sale in huge numbers with buyers prioritising the sale above all others. Not for the first time at Tattersalls this year the American participation has been particularly notable.

"There is a real appetite amongst leading American owners for high-class European Turf performers and that has played a significant part in the success of this week’s sale alongside demand from Australian, Chinese and Japanese buyers at the top of the market. Buyers from more than 30 countries and every continent have played an equally important role in creating a truly vibrant market, but above all it should be recognised that the British and Irish breeders, buoyed no doubt by the catalyst of the October Yearling Sale, have been the backbone of this extraordinary market.

“We are enormously grateful to each and every person who has contributed not only to the success of the 2024 Tattersalls December Sale, but also to a Tattersalls sales season like no other. A year like this is the collective achievement of a fantastic industry and the unwavering support of vendors and purchasers alike from throughout Britain, Ireland and further afield defines Tattersalls and ensures that we continue to explore every possible avenue to preserve the proud status of Tattersalls as Europe’s leading bloodstock auctioneers." (14:00)

Catalogued: 126 (194)

Offered: 85 (137)

Sold: 59 (69)

Turnover: 325,200gns (-21%)**

Median: 3,500gns (+17%)**

Average: 5,512gns (-8%)**

% Sold: 69% (50%) (12:49)

"She is a nice frame of a mare, she is by a good broodmare sire in Showcasing and she has a page. We have no plans as yet, we will have to sit down and discuss. I had better go now before I do any more damage!"

Crown's Lady is out of the Listed winner and Group 3-placed Sell Out, a half-sister to the Fred Darling Stakes (G3) winner Sueboog, the dam of Best Of The Bests (12:12)

Daughter Irem, in charge of communications, said: "Dad has always been interested in racing, but it was in covid we bought the farm – it came with horses, dogs, chickens and goats! We are stocking the farm now, this is our seventh purchase this week, and this is our first visit to Tattersalls, we have been very well looked after. We signed for this purchase in mum's name - we are at a mares' sale and it is a mum for a mum!"

The family is in Newmarket with Gençay Dilek Emirsoy, who stands Torok in Turkey.

Never Miss is in-foal to Mohaather and is a daughter of Pictavia (Sinndar), winner of the Select Stakes (G3), and a grand-daughter of Insijaam, a two-time Listed winner in France.

The team also purchased Lot 2155 – Social Media (New Approach), the dam of one winner and in-foal to Aclaim. (11:57)

She is dam of Zero Carbon (Acclamation), the winner of seven races and BHA rated 89 – he has been rated over 80 since 2022 and over 26 career starts. (11:22)

Sold by Barton Sales, she is an own-sister to Leo's Sister, a Group 3 winner of the Prix Cleopatre, and a half-sister to Anabaa's Creation, winner of the Hirsch Stakes (G1) and third in the Prix Saint-Alary (G1).

She is also a half-sister to Starlet's Sister, dam of Sistercharlie, winner of the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1), the European champion three-year-old colt Sottsass, the Group 3 winner My Sister Nat, and Shin Emperor. He is a Group 3 winner in Japan, and recently second-placed in the Japan Cup (G1).

Beshayer is the dam of two winners, including the 80-rated Plus Point, a four-year-old of this year, and she was sold in-foal to Ardad. (10:53)

Divine Act is a half-sister to the Irish St Leger (G1) third-placed Flying Cross.

Both of her runners so far are winners, and she was sold in-foal to Soldier's Call on an April cover. (10:31)

Catalogued: 282 (301)

Offered: 211 (242)

Sold: 182 (188)

Turnover: 4,563,000gns (+27%)

Median: 16,000gns (+14%)

Average: 25,071gns (+29%)

% Sold: 85% (79%)

Leading consignors (by agg, cumulative): 1. The Castlebridge Consignment, 2, Newsells Park Stud, 3. Juddmonte

Leading purchasers (by agg, cumulative): 1. Amo Racing, 2. Resolute Bloodstock, 3. MV Magnier

Leading sires (by agg, cumulative): 1. Mehmas, 2. Nathaniel, 3. Frankel

Leading sires (by av, two or more sold): 1. Mehmas, 2. Nathaniel, 3. Zarak

Top five lots today

Lot 1975: Bridestones (IRE) 2020 B.F. BY Teofilo (IRE) EX White Moonstone (USA) >> Godolphin >> A C Elliott, Agent >> 280,000gns

Lot 1850: Ellaria Sand (GB) 2022 B.F. BY Sands of Mali (FR) EX Ellaria (IRE) >> The Castlebridge Consignment >> Hurworth Bloodstock >> 200,000gns

Lot 1910: Miss Marjurie (IRE) 2010 B.M. BY Marju (IRE) EX Kazatzka (GB) >> Baroda Stud, Ireland >> Barry Lynch For Ballylinch 140,000gns

Lot 1966: Bauhinia (IRE) 2021 B.F. BY Too Darn Hot (GB) EX Desert Blossom (IRE) >> Godolphin >> Stroud Coleman Bloodstock 140,000gns

Lot 1861:Instinction (GB) 2019 B.M. BY Brazen Beau (AUS) EX Spontaneity (IRE) >> Houghton Bloodstock >> A C Elliott, Agent 120,000gns (18:35)

The aggregate for this year's sale has already topped 82,000,000gns, the sale's previous best being the 80,831,200gns achieved in 2022, the first year of the Sceptre Sessions. (18:15)

She cost 68,000gns and took his total spend over the three days to date to 1,448,000gns. (18:04)

Changing Skies (Sadler's Wells) boasts five race wins by her name, twice in Grade 3s in the US, and she also finished second in the Flower Invitational Stakes (G1) at Belmont, but it is her pedigree which is really from the top drawer – she is an own-sister to the champion juvenile Playful Act and the Yorkshire Cup (G2) winner Percussionist, and is a half-sister to the dual champion three-year-old Nathaniel and the champion three-year-old filly Giant Heavens.

Al Nayeba, who was bred by Al Shaqab, had a colt by Wooded in 2023 and is in-foal to Churchill on March cover. (17:49)

Lady Heidi is a half-sister to Thewayiam, a Grade 3 winner in the US and runner-up in the Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1).

Second dam, the Solario Stakes (G3) winner Shining Water was dam of Tenby, winner of the Grand Criterium (G1). (16:37)

"She is by Teofilo, out of the Dynaformer mare, which I like," outlined Elliott. "I like that she is a two-year-old winner, and has black-type, too, and she is for Valmont."

He continued: "We will try to breed her to Lope De Vega, who works very well with Teofilo mares. I think she will suit him well, but Teofilo is a good broodmare sire with numerous crosses, so there are lots of options.

Of the possibility of covering Bridestones with the Ballylinch Stud-based sire, with whom Valmont has enjoyed such a lot of success, he smiled: "We are very fond of Lope De Vega!"

"We were all out to buy her, but we are spending back some of the money collected last night and Anthony is taking a long term view, it is great when you have got people who want to play at all aspects of the game. This mare is going to Whatton Manor Stud."

Until last night Valmont was part-owner in the Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me (Lot 1753), the daughter of Nathaniel sold for a sales-topping 4,800,000gns to fellow Elliott client Amo Racing.

Elliott added: "I am in the very amazing position of with two emerging powers with Anthony doing what he does, and he plays in a different way to Kia. I am just very lucky to be caught up in the middle." (16:03)

By Too Darn Hot, the three-year-old filly is out of the Group 2 placed Desert Blossom (Shamardal), the dam of the Listed Valiant Stakes winner Duneflower. She has a 2023 colt by Dark Angel and a 2024 filly by No Nay Never still to come.

"She is for a group of friends," said Stroud. "We might put her back in training, we need to have a chat about the plans." (15:35)