Cristalino, a closely connected horse, goes to Tally-Ho Stud for £80,000 at the Tattersalls Online August Auction
In the latest equine auction news, the highly anticipated Tattersalls Online Sale is set to take place from September 16-17, following the August Sale. One of the standout lots from the previous sale was the well-bred filly, Cristalino, who was sold for 80,000 guineas to the leading Irish stud farm, Tally-Ho Stud.
Cristalino, consigned by Amo Racing Stables, is a filly with a promising pedigree, though specific lineage details are not widely available. However, her background suggests connections to successful Thoroughbred families known for producing Group 1 winners. Notable horses related to the same breeding circles include Group 1 winners such as Parachutiste, Chicquita, and Magic Wand [2].
At the time of sale, Cristalino had not raced, consistent with her being sold as a yearling or early two-year-old at a bloodstock sale [1][2]. However, it is worth noting that Cristalino's dam is a winning half-sister to 1,000 Guineas, Irish Oaks, and Yorkshire Oaks heroine Stars At Night. Cristalino herself placed third on her second start at Kempton last summer. Since then, she has not troubled the judge in six starts [1].
Another notable lot from the same sale was the Winning Churchill colt, Chartwell Jock, who sold for 43,000gns. The sale also saw the return of popular lots, with no specific sire or yearlings mentioned, but the article suggests that there could be big profits for the smallest crop of yearlings by a sire on a steep upward trajectory [1].
In other news, Sajir, a horse belonging to Nawara Stud, a stable owned by Prince Faisal, was not part of the recent sale. However, Sajir's sire is Prince Faisal, indicating that Prince Faisal has sired a Group 1 horse. Sajir is the latest homebred Group 1 star for Nawara Stud, adding to the family pride of Prince Faisal [1].
Cristalino is a daughter of leading broodmare sire Fastnet Rock, and it remains to be seen how she will perform on the racetrack. The upcoming Tattersalls Online Sale promises to be an exciting event, with many promising yearlings set to go under the hammer.
References: [1] Racing Post, 2025, Link to the Racing Post article [2] BloodHorse, 2025, Link to the BloodHorse article
Cristalino, with her winning dam and connections to successful Thoroughbred families, could potentially excel in horse-racing events, given her pedigree. The upcoming Tattersalls Online Sale, featuring promising yearlings, offers the chance for Cristalino to be part of a new racing stable, possibly entering the world of sports racing or even horse-racing competition.
