Coolmore spends more than $1.9 million for Frankel foal and
Jun 17, 2014 23:12:07 GMT -5
Post by Evelyn on Jun 17, 2014 23:12:07 GMT -5
Actually 2 Frankel foals as Crystal Gaze is carrying another.
Coolmore spends more than $1.9 million for Frankel foal and dam
Brisnet
The first Frankel foal to sell at public auction is quite a looker (Photo by Hannah M. Wall tweeted by David Redvers)
A three-month old foal fathered by Frankel continued his sire's success story when selling for a staggering £1,150,000 ($1,952,631) at Goffs inaugural London Sale at Kensington Palace on Monday.
The unnamed colt, consigned by Tweenhills Farm and Stud, was sold to M.V. Magnier of Coolmore together with his dam, Crystal Gaze, who is expecting her second foal from Frankel next year.
Frankel retired to stud in 2012 after winning all 14 of his races. He now commands a fee of £125,000 for each mare that is sent to him and some experts estimate him to be worth £125 million.
"As he is such a smashing foal and she is a lovely mare, I am very sad to see the pair go. However, we are delighted with interest it has generated and what it has done for the industry," said David Redvers, Managing Director of Tweenhills.
The buyer, M.V. Magnier of Coolmore, said: "We've really enjoyed tonight sale and are delighted to have bought a such lovely a mare and foal. The Coolmore team really like the look of the colt and we're excited for the future."
Coolmore spends more than $1.9 million for Frankel foal and dam
Brisnet
The first Frankel foal to sell at public auction is quite a looker (Photo by Hannah M. Wall tweeted by David Redvers)
A three-month old foal fathered by Frankel continued his sire's success story when selling for a staggering £1,150,000 ($1,952,631) at Goffs inaugural London Sale at Kensington Palace on Monday.
The unnamed colt, consigned by Tweenhills Farm and Stud, was sold to M.V. Magnier of Coolmore together with his dam, Crystal Gaze, who is expecting her second foal from Frankel next year.
Frankel retired to stud in 2012 after winning all 14 of his races. He now commands a fee of £125,000 for each mare that is sent to him and some experts estimate him to be worth £125 million.
"As he is such a smashing foal and she is a lovely mare, I am very sad to see the pair go. However, we are delighted with interest it has generated and what it has done for the industry," said David Redvers, Managing Director of Tweenhills.
The buyer, M.V. Magnier of Coolmore, said: "We've really enjoyed tonight sale and are delighted to have bought a such lovely a mare and foal. The Coolmore team really like the look of the colt and we're excited for the future."