Exceptional Pedigrees at Inaugural Dubai Breeze-Up Sale

Sixty-nine blue-blooded future racehorses have arrived in Dubai ahead of the first-ever Goffs Dubai Breeze-Up Sale, which begins March 23.

The 2-year-olds hail from many of the leading breeze-up consignors in Ireland and the UK, and the sires represented include American Pharoah  , Arrogate, Curlin  , Dark Angel , Dubawi , Exceed And Excel , Frankel , Gun Runner  , Into Mischief  , Invincible Spirit , Justify  , Kodiac , Kingman , Lope de Vega , Mehmas , More Than Ready  , Night of Thunder , Pioneerof The Nile, Showcasing , Siyouni , Starspangledbanner , Uncle Mo  , and Wootton Bassett .

A name that jumps immediately off the page is that of Polar River , the heroine of both the listed U.A.E. One Thousand Guineas and U.A.E. Oaks Sponsored by Emirates (G3) in 2016. Her second foal, a colt by American Pharoah, is cataloged as Lot 36.

Peeping Fawn  was a wonderful servant on the racecourse for Aidan O'Brien and owner Coolmore, collecting the Darley Irish Oaks (G1) among her four top-flight victories. She is represented by Lot 31, a colt by Daiwa Major .

Hawkbill , a son of Kitten's Joy  , won on ten occasions for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby, highlighted by the 2016 Coral-Eclipse Stakes (G1) at Sandown Park and 2018 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) at Meydan Racecourse. His three-parts brother, by Kitten's Joy ex unraced Hard Spun   mare Hard Cloth, is another to catch the eye, going through as Lot 22. 

Given the ongoing continued success of his stock worldwide and especially in the UAE, the only offering by Dubawi, is the chestnut filly (Lot 24), who will surely be eagerly awaited. She is out of listed winner Joyful Hope , a full sister to GBI Racing Premio Presidente della Repubblica (G1) hero Crackerjack King  and a half sister to group 1 winners Jakkalberry  and Awelmarduk. 

There is also a Maclean's Music   half brother named Modest Mac, to grade 1 winners Majestic Harbor   and Danza , selling as Lot 8, as well as a Dark Angel  half brother (Lot 57), to the dam of multiple group 1 winner Tarnawa . 

Impressing during morning training has been Lot 1, a good-looking son of Gun Runner out of grade 2 winner Bank Audit . He is consigned by Mickey Cleere of MC Thoroughbreds, who has three in the sale.

"We have three really nice horses; a Gun Runner colt, a Raven's Pass  colt (Lot 5), and an Into Mischief filly, (Lot 67)," he said. "The flight and preparations have gone very well and we haven't done much differently to this group as if it was a normal breeze-up sale, taking place later in April or May.

"This is a great idea and I hope it is a successful sale for everybody."

Former jockey Eddie Ahern consigns Lot 41, a colt by Showcasing out of US grade 1 placed Rosinka , who he rode himself Monday morning to help the youngster get a feel for the track.

"Everything has gone very well and the horses all seem to have settled in nicely," he said. "Showcasing has had success in Dubai and this lad is a nice type so we're hoping for a good sale."

Goffs' International client relations consultant, Tom Taaffe, in Dubai to organize the sale commented:  "All of the horses have arrived and are stabled at Nofa Quarantine, where it is nice and quiet. They are using the first two days for some gentle exercise on the Tapeta track before the breeze Tuesday. So far everything has gone smoothly and we are very happy. We've had a lot of interest from buyers already and look forward to seeing everyone here on Tuesday and Wednesday."

The breeze takes place Tuesday, March 22 at 7:45 a.m. (local time) on the training track and the sale takes place Wednesday, March 23, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Parade Ring at Meydan Racecourse. Potential purchasers intending to bid, whether in person or online using the GoffsOnline.com platform, are required to register with Dubai Racing Club in advance.

The catalog is available online.