HEADING into week two of the six-day sale at Goresbridge, the spotlight falls on the all-important three-year-old sector.

For pin hookers and producers alike this is the feature of the marathon, which also acts as a bench mark for the general foal sales next month. This year’s increased catalogue of 475 lots has plenty to recommend, and with blacktype pedigrees appearing in abundance, there is a quantity of notably well-bred individuals. Among these are well-related fillies, both from strong continental lines as well as from the more traditional and standing out among them is a half-sister to the CCI5* event mare Santiago Bay.

Most of the well-known stallions feature in the list of covering sires, most obviously the Coolballyshan resident duo Vivant Van de Heffinck and Lagans OBOS Quality. As he did in week one, the former dominates the entry with 25 progeny on offer, while stable mate Lagans OBOS Quality is also well represented with 13.

Separating the two, HHS Cornet proves popular with 16 entries, and flying the thoroughbred flag with seven apiece are the two Slyguff residents Golden Master and Pointilliste.

Monday

Lot 386 GH Bellissimo, reg 3 yo b g 16.3hh by Balou du Rouet out of Kaniki (Canabis Z). Kicking off the proceedings, an early lot to catch the eye is this home-bred gelding from a proven jumping family. His dam is a half-sister to the Norwegian based jumper Pedro (1.60m) as well as to DHS Grandaire (1.45m) and Uliki (1.30m).

Lot 392 Paradox KL, reg 3 yo b g by Jardonnay VDL out of Highlight JWB (Zavall VDL). Featuring another continental pedigree, this gelding is out of a half-sister to the Italian ridden jumping mare Chinchita J.W.B (1.50m). Dam is also a sibling to Febo’s Zamiro who is competing at 1.40m, and from the family of Sefana (1.60m) who competed with Ellen Whitaker.

Lot 414 Unnamed, reg 3 yo b g 165cms by KMS Timeless out of By Light (Carrick Diamond Lad). Hailing from a home-based family going back to Highland King, and by a thoroughbred show jumping and eventing stallion, this is an interesting dual-purpose prospect. His dam is a half-sister to the Daragh Ryan-partnered six-year-old BS Tiesto (1.30m) while the second dam is a full-sister to the top class event horse Highland Ford (CCI5*). Another half-sister to the dam is the Grand Prix winning mare Capitol Cruis (1.35m), who hails from the dam’s line of Rathmoyle King (CCI5*) who was placed at both Badminton and Luhmuhlen.

Lot 450 Cillbhrid Connell, reg 3 yo b g 16.2hh by Andiamo Semilly out of Cillbhrid Nell (OBOS Quality). Featuring Master Imp as the sire of the second dam, this gelding is out of a sibling to the event horse Cillbhrid Oscar (CCI3*) and to Cillbhrid Hank (1.40m). Dam is also a full-sister to Cillbhrid Bossy, who was placed in the Mo Chroi championship at the RDS, while the grandam is a full-sister to Master Ballinteskin (1.50m).

Lot 466 Ricochet, reg 3 yo b g 164cms by Newmarket Venture out of Newmarket Ladybird (Newmarket Jewel). From a home produced family, the dam is a full-sister to international showjumper Newmarket Clare Lady (1.50m), as well as to Sportsfield Our Clare (1.45m) and to the international eventer, Carnsdale Newmarket Dancer (CCI2*). The second dam meanwhile, was an international Grade A show jumper with over 400 SJI points.

Lot 476 Captain Crusader, reg 3 yo gr g 16.3hh by Inisfree The Holy Grail out of Dunkerrin Clover (Dunkerrin Grey Mist). One for the Irish Draught performance fraternity, this full ID gelding has Class 1 breeding on both sides of the pedigree. Thought likely to excel in a ridden career, he was the winner of the Tipperary Irish Draught Breeders Association loose lunging class in July.

Lot 495 Unnamed, reg 3 yo b f 16hh by HHS Cornet out of Zantus (Aldatus Z). A real broodmare prospect in the making, this filly is a half-sister to the Gemma Stevens (nee Tattersall) ridden CCI5* event mare Santiago Bay. Also, to Santiago Steppe (CCI3*) and to Santiago Sky (CCI2*). Carrying a strong thoroughbred influence, the second dam is by Sky Boy.

Lot 507 Unnamed, reg 3 yo b g 16.2hh by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Ballyquirke Brigade (Clover Brigade). An attractively bred half-brother to Ballyquirke Tipp Top (1.60m), and to the versatile Dartans Quality Brigade (1.40m and CCI4*) as well as to Ballyquirke Paddy (1.35m) and An-Tonia (1.40m).

Tuesday

Lot 526 Unnamed, reg 3 yo b f 168cms by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Night Flyalot (Lancelot). Another versatile, dual purpose prospect, this filly is a full-sister to the promising four-year-old jumper Caher Vantout and out of a half-sister to the British based 1.50m jumper Queensway Royal (aka KBS July Johnson) ridden by Jason Smith. Other half-sisters to the dam are the successful event horses Night Quality (CCI4*) and The Night Traveler (CCI2*).

Lot 556 Escape Too HSH, reg 3 yo ch g 16.1hh by Escape Z out of Carla (Hols) by Canto. A gelding by the currently competing Emerald sire Escape Z, he is out of Sven Hadley’s useful jumping mare Carla (1.45m) who has already produced the American based Cornet’s Girlensky (1.45m).

Lot 560 Mountelliot Lane, reg 3 yo gr g 16.2hh by Quality Time out of Valencia (Remo BT4). From a world class event family, the home-bred Mountelliot Lane is out of a sibling to New Zealand Olympian Andrew Nicholsons event horse Andrea BT4 (CCI4*). The second dam Petra BT4, is a full-sister to four CCI5* event horses namely Nereo (Andrew Nicholson), Armada (Oliver Townend), Oplitas (Giovanni Ugolotti) and Fenicio (Andrew Nicholson).

Lot 575 Unnamed, reg 3 yo b g 16.3hh by A Quidam M out of Chip of Coevers (Coevers Diamond Boy). A well-bred half-brother to the James Whitaker-ridden Lammy Beach (1.60m) as well as to LGS Twenty Two (1.30m) and Annaghmore Beach Babe (1.30m) and several further registered performers.

Lot 583 Ballyv Mr T, reg 3 yo ch g 165cms by Tyson out of Witty Luttera C (Lupicor). A half-brother to several horses competing to 1.30m -1.40m level, including the young stallion Catan Citty CZ. The dam is a sister to a further number of good performers among which are Ucitty (1.60m) and Sitty (1.60m) and Cincitty (1.50m).

Lot 588 Unnamed, reg 3 yo ch g 16.2hh by Ard VDL Douglas out of Erne Luxetta (Lux Z). Dam competed at 1.30 - 1.35m levels and was placed both in the Irish Breeders’ Classic final and at the RDS. Well related, she is half-sister to the Francis Connors-partnered dual national show jumping champion Erne Lady Goldilocks (1.60m) who also competed in the Grand Prix at the RDS.

Lot 590 Caraghs Lizzo, reg 3 yo b f 16.2hh by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of See The Light (Limmerick). An attractive filly from a strong damline, she is a half-sister to the American campaigned Caraghs Quality Lady (1.50m) as well as to the home-based Caraghs Mr Quality (1.35m).

Lot 613 Redwood Sky, reg 3 yo b g 17hh by Cougar out of Kilcoltrim Kitten (Ghareeb). Hailing from an old traditional pedigree, this gelding carries strong Irish performance lines and is a half-brother to the Brazilian ridden championship event horse Kilcoltrim Kit Kat (CCI4*). The second dam Sky Rise by Sky Boy, produced three international horses, including Kilcoltrim Jacko (CCI3*).

Wednesday

Lot 699 Avant C, reg 3 yo b g 16.2hh by Vivant Van De Heffinck out of Aldat (Aldatus Z). Standing out early on the final day, this very well related homebred is a half-brother to the 1.60m jumpers Hilton Pacifico (Clem McMahon) and the American based Serpico, as well as to the four-star event horse Master Douglas and Hilton Bon Ami (1.40).

Lot 711 MJS Flame Racer, reg 3 yo ch g 16.2hh by Pointilliste out of Lowhill MJS (Carrick Diamond Lad). For those seeking a performance pedigree on more traditional lines, this gelding might fit the bill. He is the first foal out of Lowhill MJS, who is a full-sister to Lowhill Showdown (1.50m), to Lowhill Hotshot (1.35m) and three further registered performers.

Lot 771, Unnamed, reg 3 yo b f 168cms by Corporal VDL out of Andina Z (Andiamo). An exceptionally well-bred filly whose Belgian-bred dam is a sibling to Copin Van De Broy (1.60m) and to Unique Van De Broy (1.60m).

Lot 791Grennanstown She’s Electric, reg 3 yo ch f 167cms by Dodarde EZ out of Grennanstown Luxhill Wolf (Beowulf). This filly was a finalist in the RDS potential event horse class, where she received the highest show jumping points on the day. Well related, she is out of a half-sister to Tabitha Kyle’s junior gold medal winning Grennanstown Sarco Luxhill, who is currently competing at 1.55m with British rider Joseph Trunkfield. Also, to the Paddy O’Donnell-ridden Kilfarissey Krystal (1.35m).

Lot 798 Kanya Ball, reg 3 yo ch g 16.2hh by Kannan out of Miss Marley (Pacino). This well-related gelding is a half-brother to Miss Lakiha (1.30m), while adding real depth, the dam is a half-sibling to the Vincent Byrne-ridden Mr. Rockefeller (1.55m), Chief (1.50m) and several other jumpers and event horses. Also, from the direct dam’s line of LCC Lux Like Cavalier (1.60m).

Lot 809 Quality Hero, reg 3 yo b g 16.1hh by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Noelle Quality (OBOS Quality). Showing great ability over a pole, this gelding is out of a full-sister to the USA-based Ultimately Cooley (1.55m) and is a half-sister to Dothraki Warlord.(1.50m).