A colt by Ballyhane Stud’s Dandy Man (Lot 458 pictured) out of a winning Celtic Swing mare proved to be the star on Day 2 of the November Foal Sale when knocked down to Paul McCartan on behalf of CBS Bloodstock for €85,000, consigned by Glenspring Farm.
Another stallion from Ballyhane Stud finding favour with purchasers on day 2 was Elzaam, with Lot 377 from The Station Stud, a colt out of a winning Cape Cross mare selling to Tally Ho Stud for €41,000.
Sons of Dandy Man continued to be the order of the day with Lot 397 from Beechlawn Stud, a colt out of a sister to Group 1 Prix de la Foret winner Toylsome and Firth of Clyde Stakes winner Coral Mist, selling to Lynn Lodge Stud for €40,000 and Lot 423 from Barrettstown Farm House going to Redpender Stud for €34,000.
Stallions with their first crop of foals on offer also proved popular on day 2. Brendan Boyle Bloodstock purchased Lot 460, a colt by Shadwell Stud’s Mukhadram from Ballincurrig House Stud for €38,000, while Cooneen Stud purchased a son of Tara Stud’s Alhebayeb for €36,000 (Lot 304) from Moyfinn and MC Bloodstock purchased Lot 219 by the Irish National Stud’s Gale Force Ten for €34,000.
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The 5 day November Foal Sale continues at 10 am today. The Foal Sale is followed on Friday and Saturday by the Breeding Stock Sale.