The Arqana 2YO Sale continued its remarkable rise on Saturday with across-the-board gains at Saint-Cloud.  

Turnover rose 27% to 6.91 million euros, the average increased 21% to a record 62,246 euros and the clearance rate was a healthy 80%.

A Giant’s Causeway filly destined to join Henry Cecil topped the one-day auction at 260,000 euros.  She was purchased by Charlie Gordon-Watson and is a sister to G2 winner Naissance Royale.  The filly was passed-in for 100,000 guineas at the Tattersalls yearling sale last December.

“I really like the female family and bought her half-brother as a yearling last year,” said Gordon-Watson.  “She is very athletic with a good action and breezed very well.”

A Galileo daughter of Prix Vermeille winner Sweet Stream was next best at 200,000 euros.  The filly will be trained by Freddy Head for Saeed Al Romaithi.

An Exceed And Excel – Nikolenka (Indian Ridge) colt was a lucrative pin-hook for Con Marnane’s Bansha House Stables.  Bought as a yearling for 30,000 euros at Aqana last August, he increased in value to 200,000 euros when sold to Prime Equestrian.  

“It is such a strong sale and it’s a fantastic result,” said Marnane.  “He really developed into a lovely looking animal and moved like a ballerina up the track.”

French-based Haras de Saubouas once again topped the list of leading vendors with a total of 21 horses sold for 1.27 million euros.  

Currency converter:  1,000 euros = AUD 1,334