STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK enjoyed a rewarding Book I of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, selling both fillies for a combined 1,050,000gns. Their average of 525,000gns exceeded the overall sale average of 359,420gns by 46.1%, with both yearlings individually selling above that benchmark.
Leading the consignment was Lot 85, the NEW BAY filly out of LIVIA’S DREAM, who realised 650,000gns to One Agency acting on behalf of Lordship Stud. A half-sister to dual Group 1 winner DREAMLOPER, she offered an exciting combination of racing potential and future breeding value. Lot 199, the LOPE DE VEGA filly out of QUICKSTEP GIRL, followed with 400,000gns to David Redvers Bloodstock acting on behalf of Qatar Racing, completing a successful sale for our two representatives.
A comparison of the published results places STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK among the top consignors by average, ahead of numerous larger and well-established operations. To compete successfully alongside Europe’s leading breeders and consignors with a small, carefully selected draft is particularly satisfying.
Book I brings together exceptional yearlings and an international buying bench, setting a demanding standard for everyone involved. To exceed the average again as what is regarded as arguably the finest yearling sale in the world is therefore especially rewarding. It gives real encouragement to our approach: selecting horses we believe in, developing them as individuals and giving each one every opportunity to attract the right buyers.
Both fillies were purchased as foals by STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK, and their journey through the programme at the stud farm at SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN reflects the work that goes into these results long before the auctioneer takes the first bid. The daily care, rearing and preparation at SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN, followed by the team’s presentation at Newmarket, all serve the same purpose: achieving the best possible result for each horse.
Our thanks go to everyone involved, and especially to both purchasers for their confidence. We look forward to following the fillies’ racing careers with great interest.
