2023 MAY (Late) Online Sale

TALE OF THE CAT (USA) (1994). 5 wins, Saratoga King's Bishop S., Gr.2. Sire of 2124 rnrs, 1576 wnrs, 109 SW, inc. Gio Ponti (Keeneland Turf Mile S., Gr.1), She's a Tiger, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Sanenus, Two Illicit, La Renoleta, Sailor's Valentine, Dortmund, Amazing Maria, Declassify, Smashing Glory, It's Tricky, Sandino Ruler, Diamond Tathagata, Doublemint, Giant Steps, Go Maggie Go, Snitty Kitty, Adrift, Istanford, Street Story, etc.

1st dam

WENDY VAALA, by Dayjur. Unraced. Half-sister to ALYDARESS (dam of ALLUREMENT), DESIRABLE (dam of SHADAYID, DUMAANI, FATH), PARK APPEAL (dam of CAPE CROSS, VINCENNES, GREAT BRITAIN, PHOENIX PARK), NASHAMAA, City Ballet,  Braneakins (dam of PEKING OPERA),  Salidar (dam of BIN AJWAAD),  Balistroika (dam of RUSSIAN RHYTHM, PERFECTPERFORMANCE),  Flames of Paris (dam of HOT SNITZEL). Dam of 10 named foals, 6 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Carrignavar (f by Tale of the Cat). Winner. See below.

 Totally Gone (g by Gone West). Winner at 2 in U.S.A.

 Wendy Wow (f by Invasor). Placed at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 3 winners-

Nicky Two Shoes (c Vancouver) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 5f, 6f, 3d Presque Isle Downs Tom Ridge S., L, Turfway Park Animal Kingdom S., L.

 Texas Munny Man. 9 wins to 6f, US$109,081 in U.S.A.

 Never Know Christy. 3 wins at 5½f, 6f to 2022 in U.S.A.

 Trendy Wendy (f by Smarty Jones). Placed at 3 in Canada. Dam of-

Sparky Hale (c Jimmy Creed) 3 wins at 6f, US$105,977, in 2022, 2d Lone Star Park Texas Thoroughbred Futurity (2YOc&g), L.

 Princesa Do Oeste (f by Gone West). Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

QUE FENOMENO (c Northern Afleet) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m in Brazil, Cidade Jardim G.P. J Adhemar de Almeida Prado, Gr.1, Classico Prefeito do Municipio de Sao Paulo, L, Classico Presidente Herculano de Freitas, L, 2d Cidade Jardim G.P. Governador do Estado, Gr.2, 4th Cidade Jardim G.P. Juliano Martins, Gr.1. Sire.

Todo Bom (c Redattore) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m in Brazil, 2d Cidade Jardim Classico Presidente Joao Tobias de Aguiar, L, Prova Especial Gaudeamus.

 Velho Fenômeno. 3 wins from 1400m to 1600m in Brazil.

 Principe Do Oeste. 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m in Brazil.

 Respeito É Bom. Winner at 1000m in Brazil.

 Navasha (f by Woodman). Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Silver Navasha (f Silver Hawk) Winner at 1m, 3d Louisiana Downs Lady Luck S., L.

 Piscean. 14 wins-1 at 2-to 7¼f, £126,497, Goodwood Turf Club H., IBA S., Turftv H., Sandown Bluefin H.

 Naivasha. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

BELIEVE (f Twirling Candy) 3 wins from 1300m to 2400m in Venezuela, La Rinconada Clasico Senegal, L, Clasico General Joaquin Crespo, L, 2d La Rinconada Clasico Hipodromo La Rinconada, L, Clasico Prensa Hipica Nacional, L, 4th La Rinconada Copa Rafael Branger Rutmann, L.

2nd dam

BALIDARESS, by Balidar. 3 wins from 7f to 1¼m, Leopardstown Kilternan Apprentices H., Glencullen H. Dam of 14 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

PARK APPEAL (f Ahonoora) Top filly on The 1984 Irish 2YO Free H. 5 wins-4 at 2-at 6f, 8½f, £85,772, US$30,450, Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.1, Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1, Phoenix Park Oldtown Stud S., L, Hollywood Park Country Queen S., L. Dam of 9 winners-

CAPE CROSS (c Green Desert) Joint Champion Older Male Miler in GB in 1999. 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, £237,311, 400,000fr., 52,500Dhs, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, 1600m-in track record time, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.2, Goodwood Celebration Mile S., Gr.2, 3d Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1. Champion sire.

VINCENNES (f King's Best (USA)) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, £1,445, €78,950 in France and Germany, Köln Kölner Herbst Stuten Meile, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Perruche Bleue, Prix Ad Altiora. Producer.

PHOENIX PARK (g Sadler's Wells) 3 wins from 2000m to 3000m, Longchamp Prix du Carrousel, L, Maisons-Laffitte Prix de l'Escaut, 2d Deauville Prix de la Forge.

GREAT BRITAIN (c Green Desert) 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m in GB and U.A.E, Nad al Sheba Al Quoz Sprint, L, 3d Windsor Wentworth S., L, 4th Newmarket Bentinck S., Gr.3, Newbury Dubai Duty Free Cup, L. Sire.

 Pastorale. 2 wins at 7f, 1m, Newmarket Geoffrey Barling S. Dam of 11 winners-

IFFRAAJ (c Zafonic (USA)) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 7¼f, £375,546, Goodwood Lennox S., Gr.2, Doncaster Park S., Gr.2-twice, York Wokingham H., 2d Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1. Sire.

FARRAAJ (g Dubai Destination (USA)) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 10½f, £225,371, €10,200, US$99,250, A$90,000, HK$500,000, 47,580Dhs, Lingfield Winter Derby, Gr.3, 2d Newmarket Somerville Tattersall S., Gr.3, 3d VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf S., Gr.1.

KAREYMAH (f Zafonic (USA)) 3 wins at 2, Deauville Prix du Calvados, Gr.3, Newmarket Sweet Solera S., L, Somersham Fillies 2YO S.

 Jathaabeh. 2 wins at 1m, Newmarket Foodbrokers Animal Health Trust Trophy, British Holidays S. Dam of 6 winners-

MIJHAAR (g Shirocco) 3 wins from 10½f to 16½f, £81,357, Hamilton Braveheart H., L, 3d Royal Ascot Wolferton H., L, York Hambleton S., L, 4th Royal Ascot King Edward VII S., Gr.2.

 Arvola. Winner at 1m in GB. Dam of 5 winners-

DIKTAT (c Warning) Champion Older Sprinter in Europe in 1999. Champion Older Sprinter in France & GB in 1999. 7 wins to 1400m, £207,854, 680,000fr., 39,104,000¥, Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gr.1, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.1, 2d Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, Gr.1, 3d Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1. Sire.

 Recite. Winner at 2 in Ireland. Dam of 4 winners-

ONE SPIRIT (f Invincible Spirit) 2 wins at 7f, 1m, €78,505, Naas Owenstown Stud S., L, 2d Curragh Solonaway S., Gr.3, Ridgewood Pearl S., Gr.3, 3d Leopardstown Amethyst S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

ONE FOR BOBBY (f Frankel) 3 wins at 9½f, 10¼f to 2023, Nottingham Nottinghamshire Oaks, L, 3d Curragh Kilboy Estate S., Gr.2, Naas Bluebell S., L.

 Shoei Mizuki. Winner at 1800m in Japan. Dam of 4 winners-

Developpe (f Boston Harbor) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, Nakayama Nanohana Sho, 2d Nakayama Shion S., L. Dam of 7 winners-

CROCOSMIA (f Stay Gold) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 2000m, 326,588,000¥, Tokyo Ireland Trophy Fuchu Himba S., Gr.2, 2d Kyoto Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1-3 times, Hanshin Kansai Telecasting Corporation Sho Rose S., Gr.2, 3d Tokyo Victoria Mile, Gr.1.

ALYDARESS (f Alydar) Champion 3YO filly in Ireland in 1989. 3 wins at 1¼m, 1½m, £267,042, Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Ribblesdale S., Gr.2, 2d Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1, Milano Gran Premio del Jockey Club, Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

ALLUREMENT (f Sadler's Wells) 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m, Saint-Cloud Prix Cléopâtre, Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Cerisoles. Producer.

 Laiyl. Winner at 1¼m in GB. Dam of 4 winners-

LAYMAN (c Sunday Silence) 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, £36,300, €142,655, Deauville Prix de Cabourg, Gr.3, Salisbury Sovereign S., Gr.3, 1600m-in track record time, 2d Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, 3d Longchamp Grand Critérium, Gr.1. Sire.

 Portrait of a Lady. Winner at 1m in U.S.A. Dam of 5 winners-

KUKERACHA (g Night of Thunder (Ire)) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m, A$914,895, to 2021-22, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, 2d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, 3d BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2.

CAMEO (f Shamardal (USA)) 4 wins at 1350m, 1600m, A$345,620, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, Gr.3, 2d MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, BRC Lord Mayor's Cup, Gr.3. Producer.

 Fonda. Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

HAMWOOD FLIER (f Kodiac) 3 wins at 7f, 1m, €11,300, US$138,440, to 2022 in Ireland and U.S.A, Santa Anita Swingtime S., L, 2d Del Mar Osunitas S., L, 4th Del Mar Matriarch S., Gr.1.

 Appreciation. Unplaced. Dam of 6 winners-

FUJISAN (g Fuji Kiseki (JPN)) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m in Sweden, Jägersro Zawawi Cup, L.

DESIRABLE (f Lord Gayle) Joint third top filly on The 1983 English 2YO Free H. 3 wins at 2, £112,778, Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1, 2d Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.1, Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.2, York Lowther S., Gr.2, 3d The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

SHADAYID (f Shadeed) Top filly on The 1990 European 2YO Classification. 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, £316,017, 800,000fr., Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 2d Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Coronation S., Gr.1. Dam of 8 winners-

BINT SHADAYID (f Nashwan) 2 wins at 2, US$127,807, Goodwood Prestige S., Gr.3, 2d Ascot Fillies Mile, Gr.1, 3d The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Deauville Prix de la Nonette, Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

 Sulaalah. Raced once. Dam of 3 winners-

Mooakada (f Montjeu) Winner at 2, Newmarket Anglo Hibernian Bloodstock Insurance 2YO S., 2d Doncaster Gillies S., L. Dam of-

MAHSOOB (c Dansili) 5 wins from 1m to 10½f, £108,066, Newmarket Earl of Sefton S., Gr.3, Royal Ascot Wolferton H., L, York 888sport S., Newbury Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire H. Sire.

 Moqla. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

AL QAREEM (g Awtaad) Champion 3YO Stayer in France in 2022. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 3000m, £89,226, €124,010, to 2022, ParisLongchamp Prix Chaudenay, Gr.2, York Paddy Power H., 2d Newmarket Bahrain Trophy, Gr.3, 4th Royal Ascot Queen's Vase, Gr.2.

IMTIYAZ (c Woodman) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m in GB and U.A.E, Goodwood Foundation S., L, York Glasgow S., L, 2d Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1, Goodwood On the House S., L. Sire.

ALSHADIYAH (f Danzig) 2 wins at 2, Ayr Firth of Clyde S., L, 2d Doncaster Sceptre S., L, 3d Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

FARHAAN (c Jazil) 9 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 9f, £15,225, US$538,591 in GB and U.S.A, Santa Anita Thunder Road S., Gr.3, Aqueduct Lord of the Night S., L, Stymie S., L, 2d Santa Anita Shoemaker Mile S., Gr.1.

HAATHEQ (c Seeking the Gold) 11 wins from 1400m to 1950m in GB and U.A.E, Jebel Ali S., L, 2d Meydan Godolphin Mile, Gr.2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 S., Gr.2, 3d Meydan Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Badweia. 2 wins at 6f, 7f in GB. Dam of 4 winners-

NISREEN (f Raven's Pass) 6 wins from 1600m to 2000m, €98,600, 367,000Dhs, Saint-Cloud Prix Dahlia, L, Prix de l'Hippodrome de Maisons-Laffitte, 2d Meydan Cape Verdi S., Gr.2, Balanchine S., Gr.2.

Teeba (f Seeking the Gold) Winner at 1m, 2d Newbury Valiant S., L, 3d Sandown Atalanta S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

GHAAMER (g Hard Spun) 7 wins at 1400m, 1600m in Ireland and U.A.E, Abu Dhabi HH The President Cup, L, Meydan Longines Master Collection H., 2d Meydan Zabeel Mile, Gr.2, 3d Abu Dhabi National Day Cup, L.

 Sablah. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

TAKAFUL (c Bernardini) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 6½f, US$451,500, Belmont Vosburgh S., Gr.1, 2d Saratoga H Allen Jerkens S., Gr.1, 3d Aqueduct Remsen S., Gr.2, Toboggan S., Gr.3.

HAIKAL (c Daaher) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1m, US$430,610, Aqueduct Gotham S., Gr.3, Jimmy Winkfield S., L, 2d Aqueduct Excelsior S., Gr.3, 3d Aqueduct Wood Memorial S., Gr.2.

 Saderaat. Unraced. Dam of-

SADILLA (f Foxwedge) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2000m, Roma Premio Buontalenta, L, Milano Premio Madonnina, Roma Premio Hula Dancer, 3d Roma Premio Tadolina, L.

DUMAANI (c Danzig) 7 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1600m, US$1,066,163, 12,935Dhs in GB, U.S.A., Japan and U.A.E, Keeneland Breeders' Cup H., Gr.3-twice, Newmarket King Charles II S., L, 3d Royal Ascot Jersey S., Gr.3, Newcastle Beeswing S., Gr.3. Sire.

FATH (c Danzig) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 7f, £122,348, Goodwood Lennox S., Gr.3, 2d Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr.1, Challenge S., Gr.2, Haydock John of Gaunt S., L. Sire.

 Alattrah. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

 Alaloof. Unplaced. Dam of 6 winners-

(POWER) ALKHAFIF (g Exceed and Excel) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$87,234, M$2,647,900 in Aust. and Macau, Macau Chairman's Challenge Cup, L, MRC Starting Price 2YO H., 3d VRC AR Creswick S., L, 4th MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L.

NASHAMAA (c Ahonoora (GB)) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 11f, £110,678, Leopardstown Ballymacmoy S., Gr.3, 2d Curragh National S., Gr.1, 3d Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.2, Blandford S., Gr.2, Phoenix Park Pacemaker International S., Gr.3. Sire.

City Ballet (c Nureyev) 3 wins, 2d Fair Grounds Breeders' Cup H., L.

 Braneakins. 3 wins at 1½m in Ireland. Dam of 4 winners-

PEKING OPERA (c Sadler's Wells) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 1½m, Kempton Warren S., L, 3d Chester Vase, Gr.3. Sire.

 Salidar. Winner at 9f in GB. Dam of 3 winners-

BIN AJWAAD (c Rainbow Quest) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, £86,629, 720,000fr., Curragh Gladness S., Gr.3, 2d Longchamp Prix de la Foret, Gr.1, Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, 3d The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Sire.

 Flames of Paris. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

HOT SNITZEL (g Snitzel) 8 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,334,850, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, ATC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 2d BRC TJ Smith S., Gr.1.

 Paris Perfume. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

BENZINI (g Tale of the Cat (USA)) 11 wins from 1200m to 2400m, NZ$378,695, A$311,300, HK$330,000, BRC Brisbane Cup, Gr.2, 2d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Alison S., Gr.3.

 Balistroika. Unraced. Dam of 10 winners-

RUSSIAN RHYTHM (f Kingmambo) Champion 3YO filly in Europe in 2003. Champion 3YO Female Miler/Intermediate in GB in 2003. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m, £770,120, The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Coronation S., Gr.1, Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.1, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

Safina (f Pivotal) Winner at 7f, 3d Royal Ascot Sandringham H., L, 4th Newmarket Nell Gwyn S., Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners-

POTAPOVA (f Invincible Spirit (Ire)) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, £98,478, to 2022, Sandown Atalanta S., Gr.3, 2d Epsom Princess Elizabeth S., Gr.3, Kempton Snowdrop S., L, 4th Newmarket Joel S., Gr.2.

MARENKO (f Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, Chelmsford City Fred Darling S., Gr.3, 2d Doncaster May Hill S., Gr.2, Deauville Prix du Calvados, Gr.3, 3d Newmarket Sweet Solera S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Russian Finale. Winner at 7f in GB. Dam of-

BASHKIROVA (f Pivotal) 4 wins from 1m to 8½f, £87,897, to 2022, Epsom Princess Elizabeth S., Gr.3, Newmarket Devils Dyke Fillies' H., 2d Goodwood Conqueror S., L.

 Barynya. Placed at 3, 2d York John Smith's S. Dam of 5 winners-

ZONDERLAND (c Dutch Art) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 7f to 1m, £171,235, Salisbury Sovereign S., Gr.3, 2d Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2, Goodwood Celebration Mile, Gr.2-twice, 3d Salisbury Sovereign S., Gr.3.

 Osipova. 2 wins at 1½m, Kempton Casino H., 2d Kempton 32red.com H. Dam of 2 winners-

POSITIVE (g Dutch Art) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 8¾f, £133,632, to 2023, Sandown Solario S., Gr.3, 2d Goodwood Vintage S., Gr.2, 3d Salisbury Sovereign S., Gr.3, 4th Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1.

 Zykina. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

SPANGLED (f Starspangledbanner) 5 wins at 7f, £76,490, Doncaster Sceptre S., Gr.3, Newmarket Price Bailey Fillies' H., Adnams Ghost Ship Fillies' H. Producer.

GOOD GUESS (c Kodiac) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, €79,500, to 2023, Deauville Prix Djebel, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix de la Croix des Veneurs, Prix d'Orgemont, 3d Deauville Prix Zeddaan, L.

PERFECTPERFORMANCE (c Rahy) 5 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 1½m, £108,263, Ascot Royal Lodge S., Gr.2, Salisbury Stonehenge S., L, Newmarket Stablecare S., 2d Newmarket Turftours.com for Sporting Hospitality 2YO S. Sire.

Ive Gota Bad Liver (f Mt. Livermore) 3 wins at 6f, 7f, US$84,503, 3d Oaklawn Breeders' Cup S., Gr.3, Oaklawn Park Pippin S., L. Dam of 2 winners-

 Soak. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

DYF (c Cougar Mountain) 2 wins at 1800m, 2400m to 2023 in India, Chennai South India Derby, L, 2d Hyderabad Golconda Derby, L, 3d Hyderabad Golconda Two Thousand Guineas, L, Pune Derby, L.

Race Record: Winner at 2, Sandown Sprint 2YO S., 3d York Rockingham S., L, Goodwood British Stallion Studs Fillies' S., 4th Warwick Eternal S., L.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner.

2013 Slipped by Fastnet Rock

2014 (foal by Fastnet Rock). Dead.

2015  Rocknavar (f by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 1700m, 1850m, A$88,675, BRC Paddyfest 2019 H., 2d BRC Priceline Pharmacy Ascot H.

2016 Missed to Fastnet Rock

2017 Missed to Fastnet Rock

2018 (f by Fastnet Rock). Died.

2019  Frontal Attack (g by American Pharoah (USA)). Unraced.

2020 (foal by American Pharoah (USA)). Dead.

2021 Missed to Pierro

2022 (f by Merchant Navy).

Missed in 2016, 2017, 2021; slipped in 2013.