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The first day of the Arqana Autumn Sale in Deauville on Tuesday saw 161 lots sold for €5,607,500 at an average of €34,829 and median of €14,000.
The first day of the Arqana Autumn Sale in Deauville on Tuesday saw 161 lots sold for €5,607,500 at an average of €34,829 and median of €14,000.
This year's opening day saw strong increases compared to the opening session of the 2018 renewal during which 163 lots sold for €3,861,300 at an average of €23,689 and median of €10,000. The 2019 aggregate was up 45%, average up 47% and median up 40% compared to the 2018 figures.
The session was topped by dual Grade 1 winning hurdler Master Dino who was purchased for €420,000 by Herve Bunel of Agence BHB.
Of the flat offerings, lot 183, Mount Popa, a winner of 2 and placed in 8 of his 10 starts was bought by agent Stephen Hillen for €200,000 and will head to Australia to be trained by Team Hawkes. Offered by trainer Pascal Bary he is a son of Coolmore Stud's Maxios.
A few lots earlier Narvick International and De Burgh Equine purchased Scarlet Tufty for €120,000. Catalogued as Lot 176, the 3-year-old son of Siyouni has raced 6 times for 2 wins and 2 placings. He is another destined for Australia.
"He's been bought for an existing client to go to Australia," said Narvick International's Emmanuel de Seroux.
"He's by Siyouni who is a world-class stallion. He's got tactical racing speed, and he is a great mover. He'll go straight to Australia and be aimed at the 10 furlong Group races down there, which have amazing prize-money."
The sale continues tomorrow with 2-year-old stores and National Hunt yearlings. Wednesday's concluding session will see the sale of flat yearlings.
