Half-Sister to Poetic Flare Highlight of First ThoroughBid Catalogue

Mariora (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), a half-sister to G1 QIPCO 2000 Guineas winner Poetic Flare (Ire) (Dawn Approach {Ire}), is one of 18 horses catalogued for the first ThoroughBid Online Sale. Featuring horses-in-training from the yards of Andrew Balding, Jamie Osborne and Fergal O'Brien among others, as well as broodmares across both codes, bidding will start at 10 a.m. on Sept. 12.

Selling as lot 8 from Joe Hanly, the 7-year-old mare was served by both New Bay (GB) and Mehmas {Ire}) this year and is also a half-sister to two-time stakes winner and dual Group-3 third Glamorous Approach (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}).

Another half-sister to a Group 1 winner is Jolie Comtesse (Fr) (Evasive {GB}) (lot 6). Offered by Dunraven Stud, she is a half-sister to G1 Goodwood Cup winner Trueshan (Fr) (Planteur {Ire}) and is in foal to Planteur.

There are also several noteworthy horses-in-training, including: dual bumper winner Leading Theatre (Ire) (Leading Light {Ire}) (lot 12) from the yard of Fergal O'Brien and the G2 Norfolk S.-placed Imperial Force (Ire) (Camacho {GB}) (lot 11) from Andrew Balding.

Ross Alberto, Co-founder of ThoroughBid, said, “We're hugely excited to be opening our first catalogue with such a great mix of equine talent, and to have the confidence and backing of such respected trainers is very reassuring.

“Our intuitive platform and dedicated approach to online sales sets us apart from existing operators, providing both vendors and purchasers easily accessible opportunities to trade at all levels.”