The October yearling sale at Tattersalls Newmarket exceeded expectations this year. AppleTree offered 3 lots with 2 in Book 2 and 1 in Book 2.  First offering was lot 535 Sea The Stars colt out of Heavenly Breath which realized 400,000gns, he was an interesting colt and as stated was somewhat a slow burner. He looked a late 2yo type with speed which is quite unusual for horses by the sire. However once the punters got there head around him, he became quite popular. Our colt was knocked down to Anthony Stroud and John Gosden. The Colt looks in safe hands for the future and gives Heavenly a real chance of blossoming in to a fine broodmare. Lot 558 Pinatubo x Inchicore was next up shortly after, this fine big colt was always popular and again knocked down to Anthony Stroud on behalf of Godolphin for 320,000gns. Which is an exciting result and again gives Inchicore an exceptional start to her career and adds real potential. AppleTrees last offering was a Mostahdaf x Sleepless colt lot 1452 in Book3. The colt made 37,000gns when knocked down to Tom Biggs (agent) representing Ed Bethel. I did feel that the colt was good value as I had hope he might push to 50,000gns. Having said that he has gone to a good home and a good trainer. AppleTree would like to thank all potential buyers who came to view our yearlings and we would like to wish our purchaser's the very best of look with the yearlings, we look forward to watching them achieve on the racetrack. 

Yearling Sales at Tattersalls kick off this week in Newmarket starting with Book 1. Although we are not represented at Book 1 and have to wait for Book 2 next week I think we have 2 outstanding horses for the Book 2 sale and are Book 1 physicals. Our First offering is lot 535 a Stunning Sea The Stars colt out of AppleTrees Heavenly Breath, he is a good solid Athletic colt, and a fantastic first produce of the mare which exciting. The Sea The Stars colt moves very well covering the ground and is sure to be a race horse. Next up is Lot 558 Pinatubo x Inchicore colt, again he is a first foal from the Galileo mare. He has done nothing but improve through sales prep, is very solid and has inherited his mothers smooth movement. We then move on to Book 3 on Thursday the 15th of October with AppleTrees final offering lot 1452 Mostahdaf x Sleepless colt, he is the 4th produce of the mare Sleepless who is the dam of a winner. We have also retained her Stradivarius filly named Miss Luthier, she is in training with Roger Varian and  unraced to date but is pleasing in her home work showing ability. The Mostahdaf colt again is a fine individual. He moves very well and I can't fault him. I'm actually disappointed and surprised he wasn't allocated Book 2. The Book 2 horses will be available to view from 8am on Friday the 9th of October. Book 3 offering will be available to view from 8 am on Tuesday 13th of October.   We very much look forward to taking viewings next week and I'm excited at finding out how are yearlings are received.