Cavan Horse Marketing Centre

Address: Cavan, Co Cavan.

Telephone: 049-4332017

Fax: 049-4331400

Email: info@cavanequestrian.com

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Date: Thursday, September 19th 2019.

Time: 7pm. Viewing in the arena 6pm. Total lots: 25

Last year’s top lot: Matthew McBreen’s colt foal by Tangelo Van de Zuuthoeve (out of Jumeirah by Ard VDL Douglas) €15,500.

NEXT week marks the seventh renewal of the Cavan Elite Foal sale where 25 pre-selected foals will come under the hammer during the international show jumping show on Thursday evening. This has proved a natural and fitting date for this flagship sale, and posting an impressive catalogue, connections will be hoping to emulate last year’s figures or better them.

Unsurprisingly, imported bloodlines fill both the dam and the sire pedigrees, and although not one sire is truly dominant, heading this year’s numerical list of covering stallions with two lots forward are Diamant du Semilly and Tyson.

As it was last year, the catalogue itself is glossy and informative, with the information about each lot spanning two pages, and accompanied by photographs of the foal, the sire and in some cases, well known relations.

Colts

Lot 3 Cardoo Excalibur, reg ch c f by Flexible out of Richberg (Richebourg). The dam jumped to 1.30m and was a regular on the home circuit with Cathal McMunn. Very well-related, she is a sibling to the American-based Cico (1.50m), to Zoolimit (1.45m) and to Looping 47 (1.40m).

Lot 5 Unnamed, reg b c f by Parco out of LSF La Bella Creciente (Mermus R). The second dam was Irish Independent Annabella (1.60m) who was a major winner under Cian O’Connor. She, in turn, is a sister to Grace 319 (1.60m) who competed with German rider Janne Friederike Meyer, and to Anna 176 (1.40m). Also featuring are Ludwig (1.55m) and Frau Clare (1.45m).

Lot 6 Unnamed, reg c f by Winningmood out of Ballintogher Whattababe (Cruising). This colt is a sibling to Anyella Three Seas (1.30m) and Ballintogher Ladybird (1.20m), The second dam meanwhile is Clover’s Lass who bred the Thomas Hauri-ridden European young rider gold medallist Dreamin (1.50m). She also bred the American-based Ballintogher Cruiser (1.40) who is a full-sister to the dam of this colt, and several other notable horses. From the close damline of HHS Fortuna (1.60m), HHS Figero (1.60m) etc.

Lot 7 Unnamed, reg gr c f by Van Gogh out of Leestone Key To Cruising (Cruising). Another to feature Cruising as the damsire, this colt is out of a half-sister to Mullentine Loughgall (1.50m), ridden by Capt Michael Kelly, and to Leestone Mylord Trumps (1.30m). The third dam bred the top-class Clarkes Ferro (1.50m), and is from the direct maternal family of Point Two Elvis (1.50m) and Olympic Crus (1.45m) etc.

Lot 8 Unnamed, reg ch c f by Zirocco Blue out of Gypsy Cruis (Cruising). This colt is a sibling to Gypsy Chip (1.30m) and several other graded performers. The second dam (by Clover Hill) meanwhile bred the American-ridden Everest (1.50m), Jockeyhall Midas Touch (1.40m) and the event horses Liscarrow Conista (CIC2*) and Master Eli (CIC2*).

Lot 10 Unnamed, reg b c f by Sligo Candy Boy out of Dougs Diamond (Ard VDL Douglas). The dam jumped up to 1.50m with Gabriel Tunney, and is a sibling to three further graded performers.

Lot 11 Unnamed, b c f by Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve out of Rosie B (Lux Z). By last year’s sale-topping sire, the dam of this colt competed at 1.40m level with Clement McMahon, and is a sibling to the Trevor Breen-piloted You Two Pearl (1.30m) as well as Cruising Around (1.30m).

Lot 13 Unnamed, reg b c f by Exquis Powerfree out of Clarkes Quiet Optimist (Lux Z). This well-related colt is a brother to the top-class Castlefields Vegas (1.50m) ridden by Ger O’Neill, while the dam is a half-sister to Clarequest Silver Cruise (1.40m) and the second dam is a full-sister to both Barolo (1.60m) and Golden Optimist (1.60m).

Lot 14 Unnamed reg ch c f by Vittorio out of Miss Baloubet (Baloubet du Rouet). This filly is a half-sister to Drumhowan Baloubet Mystique (1.35m). The dam jumped to 1.35m under Catherine Thornton, and is a half-sister to the American-ridden Carrow Cruise (1.50m) and Irish Coffee (1.40m). The second dam meanwhile is a full-sister to Diamond Dealer (1.40m) and most importantly, the foundation broodmare Lemmon, dam of Billy Lemon (1.50m), the event horses Billy Landretti (CCI3*) and Billy Black Jack (CIC2*).

Lot 16 Javas Kentucky, b c f by Kentucky Van T’Ruytershof out of Javas Katy (Kannan). The dam competed to 1.10m and is a sibling to the American-based jumpers Javas Geordie B (1.55m) and Lothario (1.45m). On home territory, she is also a sister to the Mikey Pender-partnered Javas Gucci, who earlier this year was placed fourth in the seven-year-old final at the RDS, and also to Javas Heartbreaker (1.40m), ridden by Jamie Landers.

Lot 17 Unnamed, reg gr c f by Clarimo out of Tynan Jewel (Hermes de Reve). This colt is a half-brother to Tynan Ferro (1.30m) and to Tynan Cooley (1.20m). His dam is a sister to Parfait Demoiselle (1.35m), Alfie VIII (1.30m) and to the event horse Kilcroney (CIC2*). From the direct family of Consul Royale (1.45m) etc.

Lot 19 Unnamed b c f by Casall out of Calandra Z (Cobra). A half-sibling to two young performers, while the second dam was the smart mare Calandra (1.50m), ridden by Spanish rider Beatriz Lianza). Stoutly bred, Calandra is a sister to Cotopaxi (1.45m), as well as Cascadeur 52 (1.40m). Also, from the direct family of Can Butcher (1.40m) and Liability (1.60m).

Lot 21 Unnamed b c f by Poker de Mariposa out of Arachne (Concorde). Carrying a beautiful pedigree, this colt is out of a full-sister to Eurocommerce Seattle (1.60m), ridden by Gerco Schroder and also to the American-ridden Palm Sunday (1.60m), Emo (1.50m), Trotyl (1.40m) and several others. Also from the direct maternal line to Gladstone 73 (1.40m) and Waldo Van Dungeon (1.45m).

Lot 22 Legaland Bruno, b c f by Numero Uno out of Drumiller Digital (Clinton). A half-brother to the five-year-old Thomascourt Legaland (Mervyn Clarke) and to Legaland Fairy (Paul Keeling). The dam is a sister to Cooleys Cruiselend (1.30m), while the third dam bred Mullentine Cruisealong Honey (1.30m).

Lot 23 Arkle du Mont, reg b c f by Diamant de Semilly out of Arkle Rose (Ard VDL Douglas). Third dam is a full-sister to What Ever You Want (1.50m), ridden in Great Britain by Keith Doyle, and has bred Muckno Diamond (1.30m). Another sibling has bred Killegrews Andorra (1.50m) and Killegrews Empress (1.50m). Further back in the family are Edera di Franiacorta (1.50m) and Erne Brigade, ridden by Francis Connors.

Lot 25 Unnamed, reg b c f by Big Star out of Decy (Van Gogh). Decy competed to 1.25m with British rider Lucy Carver. The third dam Esmerald is the dam of Jasmyn (1.50m), and from the direct line of Zoon Van London (1.40m).

Lot 26 Unnamed, reg bl c f by Chilli Willi out of Castlelawn Kannan (Kannan). Consigned by Gabriel Slattery who rode the dam to 1.40m level, Slattery also rode the third dam Killaloe Clare (1.40m), who is a sibling to Quick Clover (Shane Breen).

Lot 27 Unnamed, reg b c f by Tyson out of Pistache Du Ruiseau (Darco). The dam jumped to 1.40m level under Irish rider Michael McGuinness, and is a sibling to Temple Cenarcos Z (1.35m). From the direct maternal family of the Ben Maher-ridden Cirus du Ruisseau (1.55m), Hooligan (1.45m), Cadet du Ruisseau Z (1.45m) and C.Cadeau du Ruisseau Z (1.40m)

Fillies

Lot 1 Dunphy, reg b f f by Canturo out of Charmante Rokarr (Cracker Jack). The dam jumped to 1.35m under David O’Brien and Stina Lillje, and is a sister to Cindy (1.35m) and the approved sire Toronto (SWB). The third dam meanwhile bred Ian (1.60m), ridden by John Hickey, and is from the family of Turmalin (1.50m) and several others.

Lot 4 Pembrook Knockroe, reg bl f f by Diamant de Semilly out of MHS Pembroke Lady (Guidam). From one of the best-known families in the country, this filly is out of a three-quarter sister to the Irish Olympic horse MHS Going Global. The dam has already bred the top young horse Miss Fernhill (1.40m), ridden by Sophie Richards, and is a sibling to Ballypatrick Flight (1.50m), last year’s RDS winner BP First Editions (1.40m), MHS High Hopes (1.45m) and the Oliver Townend-ridden event horse MHS King Joules (CCI3*).

Lot 9 CSF Tia, reg b f f by Tyson out of CSF Princess Ida (Ars Vivendi). Carrying a smart pedigree, the dam is a half-sister to the Italian-ridden Paddys Dream Z (1.60m), while the second dam Prinses is a full-sister to Quinten (1.60m), ridden by Ellen Whitaker/Robert Whitaker.

Lot 12 Unnamed, b f f by Vivant out of Sea Belle (Cruising). The filly is a half-sister to Sea Plus (1.20m), while the second dam Air Display (1.40m) is a sibling to the three-star event horse Loughton Pearl (Mark Kyle) and also Nobel Cavalier (1.40). Featuring a dual-purpose pedigree, the direct maternal goes back to Storm (1.50m), the event horse Silky Gold (CCI3*) and the stallions Laughtons Flight, Diamond Clover and Errigal Flight.

Lot 15, Unnamed, b f f by Kannan out of Captains Magic Touch (Captain Clover). This filly hails from a small but high-achieving family. The first dam was a notable Grand Prix performer (1.50m) under Cormac Hanley, while the second dam Touch Of Magic competed to 1.40m with Gabriel Slattery and was a sibling to the Belgian-based Chorus Cord (1.50m).

Lot 18 Unnamed, reg ch f f by Carrera VDL out of Tell It Like (My Oh My). Dam (1.50m) competed in the Premier Series on the national circuit under Mary Ellen Rice, while the third dam bred the Grand Prix and Nations Cup performer Heracross (1.60m), ridden by Francis Connors.

Lot 24 Unnamed, gr f f by Cornado 11 out of Lara Leah (Chiwago). This filly is a sibling to Vallara (1.35m). From a top family, her dam meanwhile is a sister to the Berlin Grand Prix winner Lizziemary (1.60m), to Jahil (1.55m), ridden by Robert Whitaker, Sorceress (1.50m) and to Cabriella (1.45m).