Dandy Man filly takes top slot on first day of Sportsman's Sale
She was bought by Joe Foley of Ballyhane Stud
The first day of the Goffs Sportsman's Sale on Thursday was a low-key affair and it took a long time for a soprano to emerge and hit the higher keys. The opening session of the newly-expanded sale did not breach the six-figure barrier and was two-thirds of the way through before it found a leading lady.
Joe Foley of Ballyhane Stud purchased a daughter of his stallion Dandy Man, for €90,000. The filly is the first foal out of a placed-daughter of Grade 3 winner and Grade 1-placed Rosinka.
"I have enormous belief in the sire who is on a major upward curve at the moment and selling very well. This filly is a beautiful example of what Dandy Man can do," Foley said.
"She is absolutely gorgeous, one of the nicest fillies here and I am delighted to get her. She is from a great breeder in Mary Davison who has bred some good horses.
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