472 Cataloged for Goffs Orby sale
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The catalog for the 2016 Goffs Orby sale is now online and features a world-class selection of 472 yearlings by sires such as Galileo, Dubawi, Shamardal, Redoute's Choice, Sea The Stars, Frankel and Central Kentucky sire Kitten's Joy to name only a few.
The two-day select sale, which features pedigrees from a host of classic families, is set for Sept.27-28. The access the Goffs Orby online catalog, click here.
The catalog features 18 yearlings from the Wildenstein Stables Dispersal that will be offered on day two as Hips 455- 472 and includes the Dubawi colt out of French classic winner Beauty Parlour.
In addition to Kitten's Joy, a number of U.S. sires have offspring in the sale, including Other U.S. sires represented include Arch , City Zip , Declaration of War , Giant's Causeway, Gio Ponti , Haynesfield , Smart Strike, and Quality Road .
"This is a milestone year for Goffs as we celebrate 150 years since Robert J. Goff was appointed as official auctioneer to the Irish Turf Club, and I am delighted to report that the quality of yearlings buyers can expect from the 2016 Orby sale more than befits such a significant anniversary," said Goffs chief executive Henry Beeby.
"The level of demand for Orby places surpassed any previous year which is testament to the strength of the sale in recent times. Goffs selection team spent the summer visiting leading breeders and walking the stud farms of Ireland, as well as the UK and U.S., to hand-pick some of the best bred and best-looking yearlings anywhere this year. Buyers can be assured of more world class yearlings from a sale that has produced a steady supply of classic winners since its first Derby winner in 1870."