Goffs sees declines at first session

There was more bad news for the bloodstock industry Monday when the first

session of the Goffs November Sale witnessed a poor 25 percent clearance rate

and a fall of nearly 30 percent in average. Of the 48 foals to sell on the day,

a son of Modigliani, consigned as Hip No. 134, was the main draw when selling to

Bobby O'Ryan for €35,000. From Gary Swift Sales, the February-foaled colt is out

of the stakes-placed Yulara (Night Shift) from the family of the top-class

stayer Vintage Crop.

Darley's Kheleyf was responsible for the next best when a March-foaled colt

was knocked down to Meadowlands Bloodstock Services for €34,000. Hip 191, from

the draft of Clonbonny Stud, hails from the extended family of champion Pleasant

Tap and Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Go for Gin.

Of the fillies, Hip 79 provided the focus and the February-foaled daughter of

Alhaarth sold to Glenvale Stud for €30,000. Consigned by Brooklyn Stud, she is a

half-sister to the talented juvenile Nubar Lady (Danetime), who is stakes-placed

and finished sixth in the latest renewal of the Queen Mary S. (Eng-G2) at Royal

Ascot.

The sale continues Tuesday. For more information, visit goffs.com.