The weather might be chilly but the international market is hot and from Saturday, December 3, Deauville will host the esteemed Vente d’Elevage by Arqana. The unmissable event will run over four days featuring a catalogue filled with an abundance of well-related broodmares for the discerning Australasian breeder looking to access European bloodlines.
Arqana’s Australian and New Zealand representative, Belmont Bloodstock Agency's (FBAA) Damon Gabbedy, is en route to Deauville and is very much looking forward to welcoming back the Australasian contingent following a few years of travel restrictions. Gabbedy has been hard at work leading up to the sale encouraging Australasian buyers to take a close look at the daughters of stallions such as Frankel (GB), Galileo (Ire), Dubawi (Ire), Siyouni (Fr), See The Stars (Ire), Lope De Vega (Ire) and Kingman (GB).
Arqana's Australian and New Zealand Representative, Damon Gabbedy
“Obtaining mares of this quality is a great way to improve the Australasian broodmare population,” Gabbedy said. Following on from the sale's many years of success and the undeniable accomplishments of recent Australian performers bred in France, he anticipates a strong attendance from agents, trainers, breeders and owners. “The Vente d’Elevage by Arqana provides a wonderful opportunity to acquire mares from some of the best French breeders and tap into their premium foundation families. It is the ideal sale to add some ‘French Flair’ to your broodmare band.”
Notably, there are 22 daughters of Siyouni, who is having great success in Australia, catalogued and 3 broodmares offered for sale in foal to Siyouni. Lot 142, Roselyne (Fr) (Dariyan {Fr}) is in foal to Siyouni and due to foal Southern Hemisphere time.
The auction will begin at 10am (local time) on December 3, featuring 1036 lots over four days, including a complete dispersal from the legendary Haras du Quesnay. Founded by the late Alec Head, the draft includes several relatives of the 2013 European Horse of the Year, 2013 Champion 3-Year-Old Filly in Europe and dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner, Treve (Fr) (Motivator {GB}). Lot 166 – her weanling half-sister by Group 1-winning sire, Le Havre (Ire), provides an opportunity to purchase a rare collector’s item from his final crop.
Lot 166 - Le Havre (Ire) x Trevise (Fr) (filly)
The G2 Moonee Valley Cup winner Francesco Guardi (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), trained by Chris Waller, is out of a half-sister to the mighty Treve so the Haras du Quesnay offerings will hold particular interest to the Australasian market.
Lots To Watch
Lot 50 - Queenmania (Fr) (Frankel {GB} x Safari Queen {Arg})
Lot 50 is a 3-year-old filly by Frankel (GB) out of the dual Group 1-winning mare Safari Queen (Arg). Safari Queen has produced two stakes winners, including the G1 Prix Saint-Alary winner Queens Jewel (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), and is from the top-class family of Safari Girl (Arg), Sally Girl (Arg) and Safari Miss (Arg).
Lot 177 - Burgarita (GB) (See The Stars {Ire} x Angelita {Ire})
Lot 177, Burgarita (GB) is a Listed winner and Classic placed, narrowly beaten when third in last year’s G1 Prix de Diane. She is by the top sire and very promising broodmare sire Sea The Stars (Ire) from one of the best Wildenstein families.
Lot 180 - Times Square (Fr) (Zarak {Fr} x See You Always {GB})
Times Square (Fr) was a Listed winner last time out and by the up-and-coming sire Zarak (Fr). She is sold as a racing prospect. She was notably second in the G1 Prix Marcel Boussac at two and placed third in the G1 French Guineas this year.
Lot 188 - Sweet Lady (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire} x High Heel Sneakers {GB})
Sweet Lady (Fr), a multiple Group winner and the 2022 G1 Prix Vermeille winner, is by the top sire Lope De Vega (Ire) out of a Dansili (GB) mare, High Heel Sneakers (GB). She traces from a top Juddmonte family; Miss Carmie (USA) (T V Lark {GB}), Chief’s Crown (USA), Special Duty (GB) (Hennessy {USA}) etc.
Lot 202 - Miss Extra (Fr) (Masterstroke {USA} x Kestria {Ire})
Great-looking granddaughter of Monsun (Ger). A Group 2 winner over a mile at three and is in foal to the top stallion Frankel (GB). She is also from the family of recent G2 Let's Elope S.-winning mare, Turaath (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}).
Lot 204 - Amazing Grace (Ger) (Protectionist {Ger} x Amabelle {Ger})
Dual Group 2 winner and multiple times Group 1-placed, Amazing Grace (Ger) is a daughter of G1 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist (Ger) and traces from the great family of Annaba (Ire), Helmet, Epaulette and Anna Of Saxony (GB) (Ela-Mana-Mou {Ire}).
Lot 210 - Thunder Drum (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire} x Great Heavens {GB})
Thunder Drum (Ire) is a Group 3 winner by Dubawi (Ire) out of a Galileo (Ire) mare from the great family of Magnificent Style (USA). She is from one of the best Rothchild families and was rated 106 at her best.
Arqana Success Stories
The already popular Vente d'Elevage by Arqana is guaranteed to pique the interest of Australasian buyers with the recent success of elite performers out of mares purchased through Arqana. Two of these horses include G1 Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip (Fr) (Outstrip {GB}) and the fastest ever winner of the G3 Breeders' Plate and a Group 2-winning stallion Dubious (Not A Single Doubt) who now stands at Aquis Farm.
Gallery: Two of the successful progeny of mares purchased at Arqana, images courtesy of Bronwen Healy
Don't forget to watch out for the Wild Card entries as there are some very exciting lots among them.
Contact Details for Arqana's Australian and New Zealand Representative
Damon Gabbedy
+61 408 007 786
damon@belmontbloodstock.com
