Sagaciously takes family honours as half-sisters duke it out

The pair were bred by Keatly Overseas out of Saga Celebre

Sagaciously (pink cap) leads home her year-younger sister Sagely (striped cap) at GoodwoodCredit: Alan Crowhurst

An episode of equine sibling rivalry played out during the penultimate race on Goodwood's Wednesday card, with Sagaciously leading home her year-younger half-sister Sagely in the fillies' handicap.

The pair were bred by Keatly Overseas out of the winning Peintre Celebre mare Saga Celebre, with the winner being by Lawman, and the runner-up by Frozen Power.

Saga Celebre, who was successful on both sides of the Atlantic, is out of Saga D'Ouilly, a sister to 1998 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Sagamix.

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James ThomasSales correspondent

Published on 28 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 14:51, 28 July 2016

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