THE Goffs December Sale, one of their larger auctions, is almost exclusively for National Hunt foals. Because there are also some yearlings, broodmares and stores this year, there are no less than 555 lots due to be offered at Kill, so Goffs will again hold the sale on two days, on Wednesday and Thursday, December 12th and 13th.
The sires of the foals include Beat Hollow, Doyen, Flemensfirth, Getaway, Imperial Monarch, Leading Light, Mahler, Milan, Ocovango, Presenting, Sageburg, Shantou, Shirocco, Soldier Of Fortune, Walk In The Park, Westerner and Yeats.
There have been some top-class jumpers changing hands at this auction, notably Imperial Commander, winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Lancashire Chase, as well as the 2011 Grand National hero Ballabriggs, plus Little Josh, Captain Cee Bee, Peddlers Cross, China Rock and Finian’s Oscar.
Foals in this year’s catalogue include half-sisters to Rogue Angel and The Liquidator.
MAJOR VENDORS
BALLINCURRIG HOUSE STUD
Lot 127 b c f by Mahler. Third produce. Dam own-sister to For Non Stop (Grade 1 Scilly Isles Chase, Grade 2 Old Roan Chase). Family of Grade 1 star Fiddling The Facts.
Lot 155 b c f by Walk In The Park. Half-brother to 3 winners, including Monalee (Grade 1 Flogas Chase, Grade 3 Powerstown Hurdle). Dam half-sister to Be My Belle and Rose Of Inchiquin (dam of Empire Of Dirt).
Lot 230 b c f by Flemensfirth. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Sprinter Sacre (18 wins, Grade 1 Queen Mother Champion Chase, twice, Grade 1 Arkle Trophy Chase, etc).
Lot 388 b c f by Mount Nelson. Third produce. Dam Glens Melody won 12 races, Grade 1 David Nicholson Hurdle, Grade 1 Irish TBA Mares Hurdle, half-sister to Grade 2 hurdle star Lean Araig.
THE BEECHES STUD
Lot 376 ch c f by Ocovango. Half-brother to 2 winners, including Flementime (2 wins, listed-placed). Dam Funny Times won listed bumper at Doncaster, out of own-sister to Better Times Ahead (23 wins).
Lot 454 ch f f by Ocovango. Half-sister to Relegate (Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham). Dam won 3 races, own-sister to listed winner Funny Times.
PETER NOLAN BLOODSTOCK
Lot 222 ch c f by Soldier Of Fortune. Second produce. Dam own-sister to Abolitionist (7 wins, Grade A Leinster National Chase), half-sister to Askanna (Grade 2 Irish Daily Mirror Hurdle). Family of Racing Demon.
Lot 350 b/br c f by Famous Name. Half-brother to 3 winners, including Mr Mole (8 wins, Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase) and to dam of Grade 1 hurdle star Athena Du Berlais. Dam half-sister to 3 listed winners in France.
Lot 464 b c f by Walk In The Park. Second produce. Dam Little King Robin won 8 races, Grade 2 WKD Hurdle, third Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle. Grandam half-sister to Grade 2 chaser Exit To Wave.
QUALITY COLT FOALS
Lot 64 b c f by Walk In The Park. From Woodhouse Stud. First produce. Dam own-sister to Shanahan’s Turn (Grade A Galway Plate Chase, Grade 2 Florida Pearl Chase), half-sister to Wakanda (Grade 2 Altcar Chase).
Lot 74 b c f by Walk In The Park. From Ballyhampshire Stud. Half-brother to 2 winners, including listed bumper Didtheyleaveuoutto. Dam half-sister to Denman (Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup).
Lot 116 b c f by Milan. From Cleaboy Stud & Coppice Farm. Half-brother to Fitzhenry (Grade 2 Nas Na Riogh Chase). Dam winning half-sister to Jazz Messenger (Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle, Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle).
Lot 117 b c f by Flemensfirth. From Galbertstown Stud. Third produce. Dam winning half-sister to God’s Own (7 wins. Grade 1 Drogheda Champion Chase, Grade 1 Melling Chase, Grade 1 Ryanair Chase).
Lot 174 b c f by Workforce. From Ardkeenagh Stud. Second produce. Dam own-sister to Shadow Leader (Grade 1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Grade 2 Scottish Champion Hurdle).
Lot 215 b c f by Pour Moi. From James W. Curtin. Dam half-sister to Tranquil Sea (13 wins, Grade 1 Champion Novice Hurdle, Grade 1 Punchestown Chase).
Lot 246 b c f by Kalanisi. From Killeen House Stud. Second produce. Dam winning half-sister to China Rock (Grade 1 Punchestown Gold Cup, Grade 2 Gowran Park Champion Chase).
Lot 257 b c f by Sea Moon. From Burgage Stud. Third produce. Dam own-sister to Briar Hill (Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, Grade 1 Navan Novice Hurdle). Grandam own-sister to Boston Bob.
Lot 279 b c f by Shantou. From Shanaville Stables. Second produce. Dam half-sister to Shantou Flyer (Grade 2 Florida Pearl Chase) and to graded hurdle winners Mrs Mac Veale and Carrigmoorna Rock.
Lot 294 b c f by Workforce. From Mill Road Stables. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Classified (12 wins, Grade 1 Challow Hurdle, Grade 1 Cleeve Hurdle, Grade 2 Mersey Hurdle).
Lot 422 b c f by Flemensfirth. From Woodhouse Stud. Dam half-sister to 6 winners, including J’Y Vole (8 wins, Grade 1 Dr P J Moriarty Chase, Grade 2 Red Mills Chase) and Jeanquiri (Prix Wild Monarch Hurdle).
Lot 433 gr c f by Jukebox Jury. From Ms Irene Scheldt. Half-brother to 5 winners, including Kruzhlinin (Grade 3 Fixed Brush Handicap Hurdle) and Kiss Me Lips (listed hurdle in Germany).
Lot 463 b c f by Vendangeur. From Thistletown Stud. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Bobs Worth (11 wins, Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Grade 1 Lexus Chase, Grade 1 RSA Chase).
Lot 487 b c f by Affinisea. From Whytemount Stud. Second produce. Dam own-sister to Outlander (Grade 1 Lexus Chase, Grade 1 Champion Chase) and to Grade 2 hurdlers Western Leader and Ice Cold Soul.
Lot 505 ch c f by Sholokhov. From Clonpriest Stud. Half-brother to winner in 2018. Dam half-sister to Woodland Opera (Grade 1 Punchestown Novice Chase). Grandam Grade 1 chase star Opera Hat.
ATTRACTIVE FILLY FOALS
Lot 152 b f f by Flemensfirth. From Woodhouse Stud. Dam won 2 races, half-sister to Contraband (9 wins, Grade 1 Arkle Trophy Chase, Grade 2 Henry VIII Chase).
Lot 207 b f f by Telescope. From Mickley Stud. Half-sister to 2 winners, including The Liquidator (Grade 1 Champion Bumper, Grade 2 Sharp Hurdle). Dam Alikat won 3 hurdles and 2 chases.
Lot 223 b f f by Milan. From Yellowford Farm. Second produce. Dam half-sister to Cinders And Ashes (Grade 1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, Grade 2 Rossington Main Hurdle). Family of Workforce and Brian Boru.
Lot 227 b f f by Court Cave. From Fintan Kealy. Second produce. Dam own-sister to Aunt Nora (Grade 2 novice chase), half-sister to Dromlease Express (Grade A Pierse Hurdle).
Lot 228 b f f by Walk In The Park. From Windward House Stud. Second produce. Dam own-sister to The Tullow Tank (Grade 1 Royal Bond Hurdle), half-sister to Many Clouds (Grade 3 Grand National, Grade 3 Hennessy Gold Cup).
Lot 268 b f f by Walk In The Park. From Carrolls Grove Stables. Second produce. Dam Burn And Turn won 6 races, Grade 3 chase winner, second Grade A Galway Plate.
Lot 277 b f f by Sholokhov. From Rathkenty Stud. Half-sister to 3 winners, including Rogue Angel (Grade A Irish Grand National, Grade A Kerry National). Dam own-sister to Caduceus (Grade B Pat Taaffe Chase).
Lot 280 b f f by Shantou. From Brownstone Stud. First produce. Dam half-sister to 7 winners, including Butler’s Cabin (Grade A Irish Grand National), and to graded hurdle winners Jaamid and Heezapistol.
Lot 298 ch f f by Champs Elysees. From Rathmore Stud. Half-sister to Tombstone (Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle, Grade 3 Klairon Davis Chase, Grade 1 second twice) and to listed bumper winner Tintangle.
Lot 312 ch f f by Getaway. From Kilmoney Cottage Stud. First produce. Dam own-sister to Annacotty (Grade 1 Feltham Chase, Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup). Family of Summerville Boy (Grade 1 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle).
Lot 347 b f f by Walk In The Park. From Brownstone Stud. Third produce. Dam won 3 hurdles, half-sister to Feathard Lady (Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle, dam of Grade 1 hurdles star Augusta Kate).
Lot 460 br f f by Getaway. From Five Naughts Stud. Second produce. Grandam Liss A Paoraigh won Grade 1 Royal Bond Hurdle, Grade 1 December Hurdle, Grade 1 Champion Bumper. Family of Next Destination.
YEARLINGS
Lot 26 b y f by Elusive Pimpernel. From Abbeyleix Stud. Third produce. Dam half-sister to Ungaro (Grade 1 Feltham Novices’ Chase) and to dam of Houblon Des Obeaux (Grade 2 Denman Chase, Grade 2 Rising Stars Novices’ Chase).
Lot 31 b y f by Beat Hollow. From Tinnakill House. Third produce. Dam won 4 races. Same grandam as Blackstairmountain (Grade 1 Nakayama Grand Jump, Grade 1 Champion Novice Hurdle, Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase).
BROODMARES
Lot 520 LADY RUBY, 6yo b m by Oscar, covered by Beat Hollow. From Tinnakill House. Unraced half-sister to Annacotty (7 wins, Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase, Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup).
Lot 527 SIGNATURE, 12yo b m by Robin Des Champs, covered by Flemensfirth. From Thornville Stud Dam of 2 hurdle winners in France. Own-sister to Robin De Sherwood (Prix Wild Monarch Hurdle).
Lot 529 CHESAPEAKE, 6yo br m by Network, covered by Doyen. From Gigginstown House Stud. Won a point. Half-sister to Bleu Berry (Grade 2 Hardy Eustace Hurdle, Grade 3 Coral Cup).
Lot 530 WHISTLE DIXIE, 8yo b m by Kayf Tara, covered by Mount Nelson. From Gigginstown House Stud. Won 3 races, third Grade 3 hurdle. Half-sister to Kicking King (12 wins, Grade 1 Cheltenham Gold Cup).
Lot 531 MONASTERY, 6yo b m by Presenting. From Gigginstown House Stud. Won a bumper, half-sister to Good Boy Bobby (4 NH wins). Dam own-sister to Voler La Vedette (Grade 1 Hatton’s Grace Hurdle).
Lot 538 KATES THE BOSS, 9yo br m by Coroner, covered by Kayf Tara. From Tullogher House Stud. Half-sister to 3 winners, including In Contrast (7 wins, Grade 2 Scottish Champion Hurdle, Grade 2 Martell Top Hurdle).
GOFFS
Address: Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co Kildare
Telephone: 045 886600
Fax: 045 886692
Email: sales@goffs.ie
Website: www.goffs.com
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, December 12th and 13th
Time: 10.00 am on both days
Total lots: 555
Last year’s top lot: Tocororo, €100,000