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2026 October Tattersalls Yearling Sales
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.
A Glorious Goodwood For AppleTree 28/07/26
Rumba Numba (Too Darn Hot x Astonishing) AppleTrees home bred filly gave us a great day at Glorious Goodwood today when over coming a wide draw to win the Bolney English Wine Fillies' Handicap by the tightest of margins. Rumba Numba was draw on the outside in 14 which as we were informed by various racing people throughout the day would be difficult to over come and possibly the kiss of death. However Roger Varian and Jack Mitchel hatched a plan to over come the main issue. Jack went forward on the filly after he suggested there would be little pace in the race and the plan worked a treat. Rumba Numba broke well and was able to get in quickly and sit in 2nd/3rd till pressing for home about 2f out. our filly stuck to the task well despite getting a little lonely in the middle of the track to hold on by the closest of nostrils. We will see what happens to her handicap mark and be Guided Roger and Jack but at some point we will go in the hunt for black type with a view to retiring home to AppleTree.
Rumba Numba Scores On Seasonal Debut At Doncaster 05/06/26
Rumba Numba made her seasonal debut this evening winning the Apus Life Sciences Handicap over 1 mile at Doncaster by a neck from Mr Mistofelees. Our filly put up a good performance and i think she was value for more as she most certainly needed the run after 200+ days off. Jack Mitchel gave Rumba Numba a great ride as always settling her well before producing the filly to challenge 1f from home, she looked like she would win as she liked before taking a blow half a furlong from home and holding on by a neck. Rumba Numba should get further on pedigree and we look forward to seeing her progress through the season.
Venetian Gold Scores At Kempton 06/04/26
Venetian Gold won this evening at the second time of asking when taking the Unibet More Extra Place Races Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Kempton, winning by 1 length from Perdy In Paris. Our filly was 4th on debut at Doncaster 11days ago, she built on the debut run although still showing signs of greenness once hitting the front. She is out of listed winning and G1 placed mare keep busy. We purchased the filly at last years Guineas Breeze up sale for 62,ooogns so in the grand scheme these days she wasn't expensive. Venetian Gold now has that precious win on the board but I'm hoping she can progress as she takes her races well, enjoys it with an attitude that just wants to please. We will see what sort of a mark she gets off the back of this as to where to go next.
Havana Grey Filly For Lola Paige 20/04/26
A Havana Grey filly arrived this morning for Lola Paige. She is the fifth foal for the mare who has started well with her breeding career as her Too Darn Hot 25 filly made 600,000gns in the sales ring. Lola Paige also has a smart 2yo Too Darn Hot filly in training with Roger Varian.
Baeed x Inchicore Filly 07/04/26
Inchicore delivered a Baaeed filly foal at 10.30 pm this evening. She is Inchicore's second foal as she also has a Pinatubo yearling colt hear at the farm. Mother and baby are doing great, we look forward to seeing the filly grow.