Dramatic Increase in Shadwell's Tattersalls Sale Draft
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Tabdeed wins the 2020 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury Racecourse
More than 150 horses owned by the late Hamdan Al Maktoum's Shadwell Estates have been cataloged for next month's Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale, an increase of 59% on last year's figure and 120% higher than in 2019.
The 154 horses were among 1,577 lots listed in the sale, for which the catalog was released on Sept. 29, providing the first indication of the "substantial" number of horses Shadwell plans to sell in the coming months as part of global reorganization of the breeding and racing empire.
Shadwell announced this month plans to scale back the size of its operation, focusing instead on "quality and competition at the highest level of the sport," and many of the horses selling next month are listed as either being unraced or lightly raced, with 2020 bet365 Hackwood Stakes (G3) winner Tabdeed the standout racecourse performer for Sheikh Hamdan due to go under the hammer.
More than 100 Shadwell-owned horses have been sold this year at auction, while a number of broodmares and breeding prospects are expected to be offered at the sales in the coming months.
Alongside Shadwell's draft, horses owned by Godolphin, Juddmonte, and Coolmore feature in the catalog, with Coolmore entering Cazoo St. Leger third (G1) and fourth The Mediterranean and Interpretation , respectively, plus last year's Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1) second Tiger Moth .
Tiger Moth wins the 2020 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown Racecourse
Windsor Castle winner Chipotle , the Queen's progressive handicapper Chalk Stream, and group 1-placed Grocer Jack are other lots to stand out in a sale that Australian group 1 winner Zaaki was sourced from in 2020.
Edmond Mahony, Tattersalls chairman, said: "The unique diversity of the sale is the key to its enduring appeal to both domestic and international buyers.
"This year's catalog has all the ingredients to appeal to the customary global audience, including the significant, high-class consignments from Godolphin, Juddmonte Farms, and Shadwell Estates."
The Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale takes place from Oct. 25-28, with the catalog available to view online.