The initial entries for the Goffs London Sale, in association with Privat 3 Money, were announced on Sunday, including an unraced Kingman (GB) two-year-old filly out of the six-time Group 1 winner Laurens (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}). The sale is scheduled for Monday, June 17 at Kensington Palace Gardens, on the eve of Royal Ascot, with the full catalogue set to be released early next week.
The other two-year-old entries include Adrian Keatley's Listed winner Francisco's Piece (GB) (Mayson {GB}) and Rock Hunter (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}), who was last seen filling the runner-up spot behind the unbeaten Enchanting Empress (GB) (Sergei Prokofiev) in the Listed National S. at Sandown. Both colts have options at Royal Ascot along with George Boughey's Pentle Bay (Ire), who impressed in making a successful debut at Leicester.
The three-year-old contingent includes the Group 3 winner Queues Likely (GB) (Massaat {Ire}), runner-up in the G2 German 1,000 Guineas on her most recent outing and a possible runner in the Listed Sandringham H. at Royal Ascot. A couple of talented performers from Ireland also feature, namely the Madrid H. winner and G1 Irish 2,000 Guineas fifth Take Me To Church (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) and the Dermot Weld-trained Taraj (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}), beaten just over a length behind the G1 Derby third Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) in the G3 Derby Trial S. at Leopardstown last time.
A breeding right to second-season sire Phoenix Of Spain (Ire) will also be offered at the sale. The stars of his first crop include Haatem (Ire), who has finished placed in the 2,000 Guineas in both England and Ireland this season.
Celebrating 10 years, the Goffs London Sale can be attended strictly by invitation only and prospective purchasers should contact Goffs to register their interest. Agent's commission of 5% will be offered once again and will be paid to the successful purchaser provided they are a recognised bloodstock agent and/or licensed trainer.
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