A storm is brewing in Deauville, actually and figuratively. The image postcard Normandy seaside city is about to be battered by sturdy winds and Biblical rain Dec. 7, simply as Arqana brings the curtain up on the ultimate breeding inventory sale of the European calendar.
The lineup contained inside the Arqana December Breeding Inventory Sale’s 974-lot catalog, in addition to the assembled solid of main worldwide consumers, makes it appear totally probably that bids might be raining down in unusually massive portions contained in the ring too. All the main operations have been represented on the grounds Dec. 6, together with Coolmore, Godolphin, Juddmonte, and Shadwell. Alex Elliott, who has been entrance and middle of Amo Racing’s outstanding spending spree, was additionally out doing his due diligence.
The Japanese contingent included Shadai Farm principal Teruya Yoshida, whereas American and Australian pursuits have been additionally current. Whispers on the gross sales floor advised that John Stewart, recent from spending 6,265,000 guineas on 5 fillies at Tattersalls, together with the three.2 million-guinea Vertical Blue , could be arriving forward of Saturday’s session.
Not one of the tons on provide achieved extra on the observe than Glowing A lot (Lot 200), winner of this yr’s Prix de Diane (G1). The group 1-winning daughter of Kingman is being provided by Haras de Bouquetot to dissolve the partnership between Al Shaqab Racing and Jean-Pierre Dubois.
That is the second time the filly has hit the general public market this yr after she was provided on the Goffs London Sale. On that event Al Shaqab purchased a 50% stake in a non-public deal value £5 million, however solely after Glowing A lot had gone unsold at £8.1 million within the ring.
One other of the standout choices is the high-class 2-year-old filly Daylight (178). Patrice Cottier has saddled the daughter of Earthlight to 2 successes, most notably the Prix de Cabourg (G3), which she gained by a snug 2 1/2 lengths.
Daylight has proven even higher type in defeat in group 1 firm, first when third to Whistlejacket within the Prix Morny (G1) after which when second to Cartier champion 2-year-old filly Lake Victoria within the Cheveley Park Stakes (G1). She was final seen ending runner-up to Sky Majesty within the Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte (G2).
Daylight is the centerpiece of a debut draft from the up-and-coming Haras de Beaumont, residence of the 2023 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) hero Ace Influence . The consignment is one among high quality over amount as its six tons additionally embrace the group 2 winner Basic Flower (191).
“Daylight is likely one of the greatest 2-year-olds in Europe, she’s a really thrilling filly,” stated Mathieu Alex, stud and nominations supervisor at Haras de Beaumont.
“She’s been extraordinarily widespread and she or he’s taking all the eye very nicely; she’s received a incredible temperament. … It is incredible to have her and Basic Flower, two very high-class fillies, in our first consignment,” continued Alex.
On Beaumont’s consigning debut, Alex stated: “Beaumont was created solely two years in the past. One crucial a part of our enterprise is the stallions. We began with Sealiway, added Ace Influence final yr and now now we have Puchkine new to stud this yr.
“We thought consigning was an essential factor to do for a farm like ours, and we’re very comfortable to come back right here with such a pleasant consignment.”
Market Outlook
Arqana chief govt Freddy Powell issued a optimistic bulletin forward of Saturday’s opening session, noting a mix of things have been coming collectively to drive optimism.
“Based mostly on our catalog, the market in the previous few weeks and the individuals we have seen on the gross sales floor, we could be assured of sale on Day 1,” he stated. “We’re seeing all the precise indicators, though once you’ve been within the enterprise for so long as I’ve, you understand that something can occur.
“Most individuals love being right here right now of yr and we’re very fortunate to be based mostly in such a lovely city. Then there’s the content material of the catalog; now we have one thing very particular with Glowing A lot, I am undecided there have been many like her on the breeding inventory gross sales around the globe over the previous few years, in order that’s very thrilling.”
The four-session Arqana December Breeding Inventory Sale begins Saturday at 10 a.m. native time.