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A foal fathered by Frankel, widely regarded as the greatest racehorse of all-time, will be sold for the first time at public auction in central London on Monday. A foal fathered by Frankel, widely regarded as the greatest racehorse of all time, will be sold for the first time at public auction in central London on Monday.
The colt will be sold along with his dam, Crystal Gaze, who is also expecting a second foal by Frankel next year, at the inaugural Goffs London Sale at Kensington Palace.The colt will be sold along with his dam, Crystal Gaze, who is also expecting a second foal by Frankel next year, at the inaugural Goffs London Sale at Kensington Palace.
Such is the desire for Frankel’s bloodlines that he commands a fee of £125,000 for each mare that is sent to him and some commentators have estimated the stallion to be worth £125m.Such is the desire for Frankel’s bloodlines that he commands a fee of £125,000 for each mare that is sent to him and some commentators have estimated the stallion to be worth £125m.
Henry Beeby, chief executive of Goffs, said: “Monday will be a day of firsts. Goffs will hold the first thoroughbred racehorse sale in central London, which will climax with the first foal by the greatest racehorse ever, Frankel, to be sold at public auction anywhere in the world. The sale location is stunning and so is the foal.”Henry Beeby, chief executive of Goffs, said: “Monday will be a day of firsts. Goffs will hold the first thoroughbred racehorse sale in central London, which will climax with the first foal by the greatest racehorse ever, Frankel, to be sold at public auction anywhere in the world. The sale location is stunning and so is the foal.”
Carter Carnegie, international executive of Great British Racing International, said: “The first sale taking place at a royal palace in central London is a unique and exciting concept and it seems very fitting that it offers the first chance to buy a son of the world’s greatest racehorse.Carter Carnegie, international executive of Great British Racing International, said: “The first sale taking place at a royal palace in central London is a unique and exciting concept and it seems very fitting that it offers the first chance to buy a son of the world’s greatest racehorse.
“Frankel was the horse of a lifetime, and the chance to buy this mare who is back in foal to such a great champion and with one of his first crop of foals at foot is something that will draw buyers from all over the world.”“Frankel was the horse of a lifetime, and the chance to buy this mare who is back in foal to such a great champion and with one of his first crop of foals at foot is something that will draw buyers from all over the world.”
Crystal Gaze has already produced the classy sprinter Spirit Quartz as well as last Saturday’s Epsom Dash winner Caspian Prince and the pair are expected to sell for a seven-figure sum.Crystal Gaze has already produced the classy sprinter Spirit Quartz as well as last Saturday’s Epsom Dash winner Caspian Prince and the pair are expected to sell for a seven-figure sum.
The colt will be sold by Tweenhills Stud as agent, and owner and manager David Redvers said: “He is a very handsome colt with huge presence and great action. He has what I would call a typical Frankel temperament in that he knows he is special and really owns the show.The colt will be sold by Tweenhills Stud as agent, and owner and manager David Redvers said: “He is a very handsome colt with huge presence and great action. He has what I would call a typical Frankel temperament in that he knows he is special and really owns the show.
“At this stage he looks like a speedy type, which is no surprise given his mother has bred some excellent sprint winners.”“At this stage he looks like a speedy type, which is no surprise given his mother has bred some excellent sprint winners.”
Philip Mitchell, general manager at Juddmonte where Frankel stands, said: “This is really exciting news and typical of the innovation being shown by the team behind the Goffs London Sale. The first foal by Frankel, the world’s greatest racehorse, to be sold at public auction together with his dam who is back in foal to Frankel, is a unique opportunity and is most definitely the complete Frankel package.”Philip Mitchell, general manager at Juddmonte where Frankel stands, said: “This is really exciting news and typical of the innovation being shown by the team behind the Goffs London Sale. The first foal by Frankel, the world’s greatest racehorse, to be sold at public auction together with his dam who is back in foal to Frankel, is a unique opportunity and is most definitely the complete Frankel package.”