Coolmore
Progeny by Classic-winning sire St Mark’s Basilica were in strong demand at Tattersalls Book 1 this week, making prices of up to 420,000gns. Awbeg Stud’s half-sister to last year’s Group 1 Prix de l'Opera winner and 4,800,000gns Tattersalls December Mares Sale graduate Barnavara sold to Norris and Huntingdon for 420,000gns. The page also includes Classic winner and sire Lope De Vega, as well as German Group 1 winner Danceteria. Taroka Stud’s half-sister to multiple Group 1-winning globetrotter Dubai Honour was another to sell to Norris and Huntingdon, this time for 260,000gns. The filly’s family includes Group 1 Phoenix Stakes scorer Damson. Tally-Ho Stud’s half-sister to the stakes-placed The Fingal Raven was another popular offering when heading the way of Stonestreet Stables for 230,000gns. The page includes champion Dubai Millennium.