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NEWS & TIPS FROM APPLETREE STUD FARM
Ghayyath x Midnight Thoughts 10/03/24
Another new foal was born this Sunday Night, a strapping Colt by Ghaiyyath out of AppleTree mare Midnight Thoughts. The colt foal weighed in at 67kg, he is 7th foal from the mare. Midnight had a very good start to here broodmare career with the first 3 foals all winners, the best being Tomorrows Dream rated 98 and and stakes placed. It's fair to say Midnight has been a little disappointing since but there is hope as she has a 2yo Pinatubo colt in training with Roger Varian and her latest edition looks to have plenty of scope.
A New Too Darn Hot Filly Has Arrived 04/03/24
Lola Paige (Galileo x Timbuktu) produce a very sweet Too Darn Hot filly 04/05/24. Our new filly arrived at the very civilized hour of 8pm which was nice, she weighed in at 57kg so is a good size. She is the 3rd foal from Lola, the first being a Sea The Moon 2yo colt in training with A King and we have a full yearling sister here at the stud.
Never Better Brings Up A Welcome Winner For AppleTree 02/03/24
Never Better (No Nay Never x Just Gorgeous) was a welcome winner for AppleTree stud on Saturday night at Kempton park after a run of 2nds lately. Never Better won the Try Unibet's Improved Bet Builder Novice Stakes over 7 furlongs on his second start. Bought at Arqana last spring he has been a slow burner but looks worth the wait, Never Better was on the right side of a photo finish when beating Asinara by a short head under a strong ride from Jack Mitchel. Trained by Roger Varian, he is a big roar colt and looks sure to improve with time and should get further.
First New Arrival At AppleTree 2024
ROBERT (CHOC) THORNTON Racing/Stud manager First New Arrival At AppleTree 2024 Fearns Pippin delivered a strapping colt by Moohather last night (27/01/24). The Moohather progeny were received very well at past sales so are new addition is an exciting prospect. He weighed in at 60kg which is a good size and we look forward to seeing him progress. Moohather x Fearn Pippin Colt D.O.B 27/01/24 MORE NEWS & TIPS [...]
Successful Foal Sale With Pinatubo x Her Terms 01/12/23
AppleTree had one offering at this years Tattersalls foal sale, a smart racey filly by Pinatubo out of Her Terms. Ginny as she is know to us was a neat filly with a great outlook. She took the sale very well having in total 170 views including second looks, she showed with a great attitude and was as good in her first show as she was in her last. the final result was a very pleasing 55,000gns being Knocked down to Goodwill Bloodstock. AppleTree would like to thank all that viewed our filly and wish the new owners the very best of luck.
Sticky Tattersalls October Yearling Sales 16/10/23
The vibe at Tattersalls Book 2 and Book 3 sales last week was a sticky one, AppleTree had 3 offerings and we started well Oasis Dream x Absolute Blast 22 filly sold well to Norman Court Stud for 125,000gns which was a good result. However I do feel in a better market she would of pushed on a little further, Next up was a fine big colt Pinatubo x Midnight Thoughts 22. It was clear going to the ring we had no live interest but he did attract perspective buyers up at the ring. The breeze up lads took a shine to him and Mark and Charlie Johnston pushed him a long to the 48,000gns level, there was no interest after this and Paul and I both thought it wasn't enough. Bob as we call him has been sent to Malcolm Bastards with a view to going into training next spring. Straight in to Book 3 after this we had Invincible Spirit x Fearns Pippin colt who was a foal share with Lordship Stud. the yearling was very busy during viewings and popular up at the ring before going through. He achieved 38,000gns which got him away but I do feel feel that buyer Jamie Osbourne got him self a bargain. we would like to thank everyone who came to view our yearlings last week and wish the buyers the very best of luck with them.