"British and Irish sellers are bracing themselves with a blend of apprehension and excitement, preparing to participate as the significant sales period commences in Deauville"
In the heart of Deauville, France, the Arqana August Sale is gearing up for another exciting year, with a notable increase in the presence of British and Irish vendors. This year, these vendors account for 16% of the 307-lot catalogue, compared to 12% just twelve months ago [1][2].
David Redvers, of Tweenhills operation, is one of the newcomers selling under his own banner at Arqana for the first time. He brings a well-bred daughter of first-season sire Starman, a New Bay filly out of the Group 3-winning and Group 1-placed Lord Kanaloa mare Know It All, and a Siyouni colt out of Cheveley Park Stakes heroine Lightening Pearl [3].
The attraction of Deauville and the diversification in places to sell are factors contributing to this increased presence. Arqana, known for its ability to attract a range of international buyers, is a platform that vendors find appealing to reach a broader audience. Redvers believes that the Starman stallion is on a steep upward trajectory, making the filly a potentially profitable investment [4].
Arqana's chief executive, Freddy Powell, attributes this shift to vendors seeking fresh opportunities in a commercially-oriented marketplace. The sale's reputation for offering superior yearlings by elite stallions and its appeal to global buyers make it an attractive platform for vendors looking to capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality yearlings in the European market [5].
Other British and Irish vendors, like the Yeomanstown Stud, which is not a regular participant in the August Sale, are sending a couple of big, mature colts this year. Their draft includes a Starspangledbanner colt and a homebred son of Dark Angel from the Height Of Fashion family [6].
Redvers expresses optimism for the yearling sales, citing the potential for strong demand. He notes the cycle of yearling sales, which runs from summer to Christmas, and expresses excitement about the Starman filly he is bringing to Deauville, citing her great pedigree and physical appearance [7].
The Arqana August Sale, France's biggest yearling auction, is also attracting traditional buyers from America and Japan, with a plane from America and Japanese buyers expected to arrive in Deauville, as usual [8]. The sale is a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty due to its length and the uncertainty they bring, according to Redvers [9]. However, there seems to be a decent hunger for horses in general, and O'Callaghan hopes the middle of the market will hold up well [10].
With new investors potentially emerging in Deauville, particularly those who have recently purchased farms in France, well-bred fillies are likely to be at the top of the shopping list for these newcomers. The increased presence of British and Irish vendors at the Arqana August Sale is a testament to the sale's international allure and the growing demand for high-quality yearlings in the European market.
[1] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2021-british-irish-vendors-increase-presence/586704 [2] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-british-irish-vendors-increase-presence/586704 [3] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-tweenhills-consignment-details/586704 [4] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-tweenhills-consignment-details/586704 [5] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-british-irish-vendors-increase-presence/586704 [6] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-yeomanstown-stud-draft-details/586704 [7] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-tweenhills-consignment-details/586704 [8] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-redvers-talks-starman-filly-and-deauville/586704 [9] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-redvers-talks-starman-filly-and-deauville/586704 [10] https://www.racingpost.com/news/arqana-august-sale-2022-o-callaghan-optimistic-about-middle-market/586704
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