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“It’s got a proven track record and why wouldn’t you want to be here.” DAN SKELTON
“I’ve had a lot of winners out of the Derby Sale. It’s a great sale and produces lot of winners.” TESSA GREATREX “We probably paid more than we wanted but that’s what you have to do sometimes…” FERGAL O’BRIEN “We have always had great success here over the years.” MARK PITMAN
Lot 397 €265,000 Highest Priced NH Store sold in 2023
The 50th Anniversary of the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale is truly a cause for great celebration. The Derby Sale presents the cream of Ireland’s select store crop. We are indebted to Ireland’s store sale vendors who choose to sell their stock at Tattersalls Ireland. We could not provide our purchasers with such depth of quality without the support of vendors. We are thankful to our broad base of purchasers, from Ireland, the UK and further afield, who return year after year in pursuit of success. We are confident the Tattersalls Ireland 50th Derby Sale will exceed all previous editions, and our team will deliver an unmissable sale. The Derby Sale is Ireland’s Premier Store Sale. Its reputation is built on results, and our clients have demonstrated their confidence in the Tattersalls Ireland store product by returning year after year in search of their future champion. We welcome back our regular clients, but also look forward to forging new relationships and extending a warm Tattersalls Ireland welcome to potential new clients. The team takes great satisfaction in following the success of our graduates. A sale is judged on racecourse results, and the 49 previous renewals of the Derby Sale have produced an abundance of winners of graded races, including winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase and Aintree Grand National. All of our purchasers are searching for the horse to take them to these prestigious races. We take great pride in the history and prestige associated with the Derby Sale. We acknowledge colleagues before us who’s contribution helped to elevate the Derby Sale to Ireland’s premier Store Sale.
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It’s over 40 years since Little Owl and Silver Buck became the first Derby Sale graduates to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The 1990’s produced Gold Cup winners such as Garrison Savannah, Jodami and Imperial Call, while War Of Attrition has since become another Derby Sale graduate to land the blue riband of National Hunt racing.
Dual Champion winner Moscow Flyer was purchased at the 1998 Derby Sale, while Aintree Grand National graduates to have been sold at the Derby Sale include Hallo Dandy, Miinnehoma, Royal Athlete, Monty’s Pass, Rule The World and One For Arthur. Over the past 10 National Hunt seasons, the Derby Sale has produced the winner of 106 Grade 1 races. The headline graduates to have passed through our sales ring in recent times include multiple Grade 1 winner Cue Card, five-time Grade 1 winner Jonbon and six-time Grade 1 winner Shishkin, two-time Champion Chase winner Energumene, and dual champion hurdler Honeysuckle. We look forward to seeing the 2024 graduates emulate these champions. Derby Sale success has not been limited solely to the racecourse. Our sales figures have hit significant milestones in recent years. This again demonstrates the demand and confidence in the Tattersalls Ireland product. The 2023 Derby Sale average was the highest produced at any Store Sale and the top price of €265,000 was the highest priced achieved for a store at any sale. The 2022 edition of the sale saw total spend exceed €18 million. The objective of our inspectors is to produce a catalogue that demonstrates the premium position of the Derby Sale within the store sale market. We look forward to commencing inspections and formulating the Tattersalls Ireland 50th Derby Sale catalogue. On behalf of the Tattersalls Ireland team, I look forward to welcoming you all to the 50th edition of the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale on the 26th and 27th June.
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The Derby Sale The first Derby Sale is held in the RDS Showgrounds, Ballsbridge on Friday 27 June. 136 lots were catalogued with a further three supplementary entries. The tagline used was “Come to Dublin for your Future Winners.”
1975 Top lot was a four-year-old bay gelding by Arctic Slave out of Nidee consigned by Martin W Doran and sold to Peter Cundell for 8,200gns.
Ballsbridge Sales introduce the Pre- Sales Veterinary Certificate – the first sales company to introduce this process.
Little Owl becomes the first horse to be offered at the Derby Sale (1977) to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The gelding by Cantab and consigned by Mrs J Ferris was described at the time as “potentially one of the most talented steeplechasers since Arkle.” He was undefeated in his first eight completed starts over fences.
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Flame Gun becomes the first Derby Sale graduate to win a Grade 1 at the Cheltenham Festival when winning the Stayers Hurdle for trainer Edward O’Grady, owner Mary Kenny and jockey Niall “Boots” Madden. Flame Gun, foaled in 1972, was sold after winning the 1977 Ballyhack Plate (Bumper) by four lengths, his second start and only start in 1977, by Mrs W Niven to EJ O’Grady for 10,000gns. He was catalogued as being “About 16,1/2 hands.”
In the same year, Hartstown wins the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle for Mick O’Toole and Niall “Boots” Madden and Daring Run wins the Irish Champion Hurdle and the Aintree Hurdle for Peter McCreery and Ted Walsh.
Daring Run completes back to back Irish Champion Hurdle successes with the same partnership that was successful the year previous. King Spruce becomes the first Derby Sale graduate to win the Irish Grand National for M J O’Brien and Gerry Newman.
1982 Silver Buck becomes the first Derby Sale graduate sold to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. He was voted horse of the year in 1982. Sold as a four-year-old at the 1976 Derby Sale by J. P. M. O’Connor to J. T. Doyle for 2,000gns.
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Glorious Past David Minton becomes leading purchaser for first time signing as “David Minton B.S.” and purchasing a total of 11 horses for 170,900gns. Two of those purchases turned out to be Remittance Man and King’s Curate. Minton went on to be top purchaser a further six times. He was also leading purchaser through Highflyer Bloodstock a further four times. Other top level Derby Sale purchases include Albertas Run, The New One and Barters Hill.
The first Derby Sale in the new sales complex in Ratoath is held and realises over 4,000,000gns. A new Irish store record is set at 56,000gns.
A gallant grey consigned by Patrick J Holohan is sold to “Cash” for Ir4,000gns. The grey, winner of 20 races transpires to be One Man. Trained by Gordon W Richards and owned by John Hales, the “little bouncing ball” as he was affectionately known, claimed two King George IV’s in 1996 along with the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Comet Chase in 1998.
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Tattersalls acquire the former Old Fairyhouse Stud in Ratoath and a modern sales complex is constructed. In the same year, Garrison Savannah, winner of the 1991 Cheltenham Gold Cup, is purchased by his trainer Jenny Pitman for 5,200gns from vendor Ivor Dulohery. Also in 1986, Royal Athlete, winner of the Aintree Grand National in 1995, sells to Jenny Pitman for 10,500gns by Rathmore Stud.
The first Gold Cup winner to sell at the new Fairyhouse sales complex is sold. Jodami, winner of the 1993 edition of the race for Peter Beaumont, sells to “Cash” for 12,500gns by Loughwood Stud on behalf of breeder Eamon Phelan.
One Man was listed number 6 in a 2004 Racing Post readers’ poll of their favourite racehorses, with just three chasers ahead of him (Arkle, Desert Orchid and Red Rum).
1996 also offered the opportunity to purchase Native Upmanship who is consigned by Castledillon Stud and sold to “Cash” for Ir8,800gns. He was victorious on 16 occasions, eight of them in Grade 1 company for trainer Arthur Moore and owner Mrs John Magnier.
Imperial Call becomes the latest graduate to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Partnered by Conor O’Dwyer and trained by Augustine Leahy, the four-time Grade 1 winning chaser was sold at the 1992 Derby Sale by Redpender Stud to “Cash” for Ir£6,000gns.
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The Derby Sale Moscow Flyer, the 10-time Grade 1 and dual Queen Mother Champion Chase winner, is sold at the Derby Sale. Offered by Ballymorris Stud as a four-year-old, the gelding by Moscow Society out of Meelick Lady is sold to John Harrington for Ir£17,000.
1998 Another great racehorse sells that year is Bannow Bay, nine-time and Grade 1 winner who was second in the infamous Cheltenham Stayers’ Hurdle battle in 2002, sells to his owner Paul Shanahan for Ir£45,000 by Glenbevan Stud on behalf of breeder Lady Melissa Brooke.
A change is made when the Euro becomes national currency and a new record for a store filly is set at the Derby Sale at €215,000.
A King’s Theatre gelding out of the mare Wicked Crack consigned by Richard and Sally Aston’s Goldford Stud is sold to Aidan Kennedy for €52,000.
The New One, winner of 20 races including two Grade 1’s and nine Grade 2 contests and earner of over £1million in prize money, sells at the Derby Sale by Cleaboy Stud and Coppice Farm to Highflyer Bloodstock for €25,000.
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Another Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is sold at the Derby Sale. War Of Attrition, winner of the 2006 contest, becomes the first horse to give owners Gigginstown House Stud victory at Grade 1 level when winning the Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase in 2005. He is purchased by Ger Hourigan for €15,000 from Coolnagour House Stud.
Just seven months later in January 2010, Cue Card launched himself onto the racing scene when winning his Bumper on track debut. His success spiralled, winning a total of 16 contests, nine in Grade 1 company for trainer Colin Tizzard and owner Mrs Jean R Bishop.
Tattersalls Ireland introduce the €100,000 Tattersalls Ireland George Mernagh Memorial Sales Bumper at the Fairyhouse Easter Festival and is won by Paul Nolan’s Rising Time.
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Exciting Future Honeysuckle, the most prolific mare of the modern era, is sold at the Derby Sale by The Glanvilles Stud to Mark O’Hare for €9,500. Up to her retirement in 2023, she recorded 17 career successes, 13 of those Grade 1’s.
The highest price ever achieved at the Derby Sale is recorded when Ballyreddin Stud’s three-year-old Milan gelding out of Monte Solaro sells to Aiden Murphy and MV Magnier for €365,000.
The Derby Sale sells the highest priced store of 2023, Castledillon Stud’s gelding by Kayf Tara out of Miss Bailly sells for €265,000 to Gordon Elliott Racing.
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It wasn’t just Honeysuckle who lit up our screens from the 2017 edition of the Derby Sale; Grade 1 winners Energumene, Shishkin, Fiddlerontheroof, Asterion Forlonge, Monkfish, Black Tears, Appreciate It, Galvin, Fury Road, Conflated, Diol Ker, and El Barra all sell that year.
Monbeg Stables become leading purchaser for the very first time securing a total of 29 lots for €1,264,000. They have since maintained that accolade. 2018 also provides impressive Grade 1 winners Bravemansgame, Ferny Hollow and Flame Bearer.
2023 proves to be an exciting year for Derby Sale graduates with Grade 1 victories coming from Shishkin, Gerri Colombe, Jonbon, Tahmuras and Flame Bearer. The Derby Sale proudly stands as the store sale with the most Grade 1 successes and there is only more to come...
2024... Let’s see what the future has to offer. Join us on the 26 - 27 June, and be part ofa remarkable history.
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A lot of quality, but there always is at the Derby Sale. It’s the one that speaks for itself. When you see as many nice horses in the one place it is very easy to get carried away – like a kid in a sweetshop! IAN FERGUSON
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DERBY SALE 2023 Top Lot €265,000 Highest-priced NH Store sold anywhere again 5 horses sold for €200,000 or more More than any other Store Sale 33 horses sold for €100,000 or more More than any other Store sale Average of €53,583 Highest produced at any Store sale this year
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F O R G R A D E 1 G R A D U AT E S VOUCHER REWARDS FOR GRADE 1 DERBY SALE GRADUATES €50,000 worth of vouchers to spend at the 50th Derby Sale. 10 owners of Grade 1 Derby Sale graduates in the National Hunt season. This initiative aims to acknowledge the success of Derby Sale graduates in Grade 1 races. From the start of the 23/24 National Hunt season the racing owner of a Derby Sale graduate who wins a Grade 1 NH race will be award a single voucher worth €5,000. (T&Cs apply)
VENDOR COMMISSION WAIVER FOR RETURNING HORSES No vendor commission will be charged for any horse returned for sale in 2024 onwards at Tattersalls Ireland, provided: The horse was previously purchased at a Tattersalls Ireland sale. Qualifying categories: NH Foal/Yearling to NH Store; any foal who is in utero at the time of the NH Mare sale. The initiative applies to any horse that cost €25,000 or higher. (T&Cs apply)
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Rewarding our clients who support all three Store sales 2024 (May Store Sale, Derby Sale and July Store Sale)
PRIZE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Two tickets to the Dublin Racing Festival in Leopardstown (including hospitality in the Legacy Wine Bar).
Two O&T tickets on any one day of the Cheltenham Festival (including hospitality on Thursday only).
Two tickets to the Easter Festival in Fairyhouse (including lunch in the Owners Lounge).
Two tickets to an All-Ireland Hurling Final or All-Ireland Football Final.
Two tickets to Coldplay in Croke Park.
Dining gold card worth €250 for food during the 2024 sales.
Two tickets to Champions Festival in The Curragh (including Hospitality).
Overnight accommodation for one night in Carton House on a sale of your choice. (T&Cs apply)
“Kayf Tara (GB) may be gone, but his exploits are certainly not forgotten and late in the day at the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale his three-year-old son consigned by Timmy Hillman’s Castledillon Stud brought the hammer down at €265,000. Becoming the highest-priced store horse of the year” TDN "There is a good buzz around the place and what we have noticed is the people who are looking are here to buy a horse, they're focused and they are concentrated which is probably as important as the footfall," RACING POST
“ Winds of success
swirling around Tattersalls Ireland as Derby Sale gets ready for lift-off RACING POST
“The week’s top price of €265,000 was the highest achieved at any store sale this year.” THE IRISH FIELD “There were no shortage of buyers in attendance, both from Ireland, Britain and France and all the big names seemed to get involved” THE IRISH FIELD “Derby Sale achieves highest price store sold this year” EBN
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standouts’ - Elliott team not to be denied for €265,000 sale-topping son of Kayf Tara RACING POST
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It has been a fantastic place for me for the last five years... My father has had an enormous amount of luck here from Cue Card to Rule The World, Captain Chris, Wishful Thinking, Thomas Darby, China Rock.. OLLY MURPHY
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I was going to do my best to come home with her, and I did... She is everything we want. WILLIE MULLINS
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We are getting very special animals out of here... TOM MALONE
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As always, the horses are top class. They are a high quality bunch. NICKY HENDERSON
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B E PA RT O F SOMETHING SPECIAL M AY S T O R E S A L E 30 May
5 0 TH D E R B Y S A L E 26 - 27 June
J U LY S T O R E S A L E 23 - 25 July
TAT T E R SA L L S I R E L A N D 50 TH DE R BY SA L E
Simon Kerins +353 1 8864 300
Alastair Pim +353 87 290 2188
Timmy Hillman +353 87 242 3909
Richard Botterill +44 7770 766769
Barry O’Neill +353 87 948 7130
Jamie Codd +353 87 787 0655
Luke Coen +353 87 232 7217
Matt Hall +44 7580 716336
THE INSPECTION TEAM P R O U D LY S O U R C I N G T H E B E S T
Richard Pugh +353 87 264 9058
Shirley Anderson-Jolag +44 7488 708343
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Enquiries to the Bloodstock Office Tel: + 353 1 886 4300
omckenna@tattersalls.ie
www.tattersalls.ie