Siblings to Alpinista and Field Of Gold up for grabs as Tattersalls Book 1 headlined by ‘the best yearlings available in the world’

Tattersalls has unveiled the entries for one of the world’s most highly anticipated bloodstock auctions: the prestigious Book 1 of the October Yearling Sale. 

This year’s catalogue contains 537 lots, with unrivalled sirepower littered throughout. The progeny of Dubawi, Frankel, Kingman, Lope De Vega, Night Of Thunder, No Nay Never, Sea The Stars and Wootton Bassett account for over 40 per cent of the offering. 

Among the galaxy of star pedigrees contained within are Kirsten Rausing’s Frankel brother to six-time Group 1 winner and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Alpinista. This colt’s year-older sister sold to Amo Racing for 2,500,000gns during last year’s record-breaking renewal of the blue-chip sale.

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Dual champion sire Frankel is also represented by half-sisters to the likes of Battaash and Luxembourg, as well as colts out of Group 1 winners Con Te Partiro, Glass Slippers and Precieuse, and fillies out of Sea La Rosa, Villa Marina and Wonderful Tonight.

Kirsten Rausing with the sister to Alpinista who sold for 2,500,000gnsCredit: Tattersalls

Dubawi has 11 entries, including a half-sister to St Mark’s Basilica and Magna Grecia and a half-brother to champion two-year-old filly Commissioning, as well as colts out of top-class racemares God Given, Lady Bowthorpe, Peaceful, Romantic Proposal and Snow Lantern. Newsells Park Stud also offers a Dubawi half-sister to Arc winner Waldgeist, as well as a Frankel brother to the filly who topped last year’s sale at 4,400,000gns. 

Other notable pedigrees that catch the eye include the St Mark’s Basilica half-brother to Derby hero Anthony Van Dyck from The Castlebridge Consignment; the brother to Charyn from Grangemore Stud; Roundhill Stud’s Ghaiyyath half-sister to Field Of Gold; the Wootton Bassett half-brother to Ghaiyyath from The Castlebridge Consignment; the Blackbeard half-sister to Goliath from Ballintry Stud; and the Too Darn Hot half-brother to Via Sistina, who is offered by Baroda Stud. 

All told, 153 of the mares with progeny entered won in black-type company, while 25 of those struck at the very highest level. 

Last year’s sale saw the Book 1 market reach unprecedented heights, with turnover of 127,823,000gns, an average price of 370,500gns and a median of 250,000gns. Three of the highest prices in Book 1 history changed hands in 2024, led by the aforementioned Frankel filly. Amo Racing led the way among the buyers with a remarkable 25-lot haul bringing receipts totalling 22,940,000gns.

Top five prices in Book 1 history 

Al Naamah (B f Galileo x Alluring Park)

Sold by Lodge Park Stud, bought by Al Shaqab Racing for 5,000,000gns in 2013

B f Frankel x Aljazzi 

Sold by Newsells Park Stud, bought by Amo Racing for 4,400,000gns in 2024

B c Wootton Bassett x Park Bloom

Sold by Lodge Park Stud, bought by Amo Racing for 4,300,000gns in 2024

Maria Danilova (B f Galileo x Dank) 

Sold by Norris Bloodstock, bought by Godolphin for 4,000,000gns in 2017 

B f Siyouni x Shambolic 

Sold by Newsells Park Stud, bought by Godolphin for 3,700,000gns in 2024

The sale has supplied three top-level winners in 2025, most notably Coolmore's Prix du Jockey Club scorer Camille Pissarro, a 1,250,000gns signing by MV Magnier in 2023. 

Reflecting on the release of the catalogue, Tattersalls chairman Edmond Mahony said: “Every year, the bloodstock world eagerly anticipates the publication of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, keen to pore over the pedigrees of the finest yearlings Europe has to offer. 

“Following last year’s extraordinary results, demand for places at Europe’s premier yearling sale has been significant, and we are delighted to present a catalogue of unparalleled depth and quality, showcasing many of the best yearlings available anywhere in the world.

Edmond Mahony: "This year’s elite collection of yearlings is expected to attract a wide cast of international and domestic buyers."Credit: Alisha Meeder

“Time and again, Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale produces the leading racehorses of each generation on the global stage. This enduring international influence is what draws many of the world’s most prominent buyers to Park Paddocks every October.

“This year’s elite collection of yearlings is expected to attract a wide cast of international and domestic buyers, drawn not only by the exceptional quality on offer but also by the industry-leading £25,000 October Book 1 Bonus. Now in its tenth year, the bonus is rapidly approaching the remarkable milestone of £10 million paid directly to owners in bonus prize-money. Combined with the outstanding quality of the yearlings, it presents a compelling proposition for any potential purchaser.” 

The sale takes place over three consecutive days, starting on Tuesday, October 7. All lots are eligible for the £25,000 Tattersalls October Book 1 Bonus scheme, which has paid out £9,620,000 in prize-money to 410 individual winners.

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