It’s not long now until the Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale in Newmarket from 30th October to 3rd November. This is the largest horses in training sale in the world and has been the source of 11 Group 1 winners since 2014.
As professional horse transporters, we are heavily involved in the Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale. Sellers need to make sure their horses arrive in the sales ring on time and as relaxed as possible, and buyers want to make sure their purchases get home safely!
Having such a presence at the sales, we know first hand how exciting it is to experience the buzz in the sales ring when these beautiful thoroughbreds are bid on for hundreds of thousands of guineas. However, a high price does not always mean a winner.
Below, we have put together a list of all 11 Group 1 Winners since 2014 that were bought at the Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale. Take a read, you might be surprised how little you can pick up a winner for!
Autumn HIT Sale Winners 2014
AHERN (Gelding)
Sire: Dutch Art
Dam: Petra Nova (First Trump)
Gr 1 Win: Chairman’s Challenge Cup – Taipa, Macau – 31/05/14
Bought for: 28,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2013
FORETELLER (Colt)
Sire: Dansli
Dam: Prophecy (Warning)
Gr 1 Win: Underwood Stakes – Caulfield, Australia – 20/09/14
Bought for: 100,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2010
G FORCE (Colt)
Sire: Tamayuz
Dam: Flanders (Common Grounds)
Gr 1 Win: Haydock Sprint Cup – Haydock, UK – 06/09/14
Bought for: 25,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2013
MORIARTY (Colt)
Sire: Clodovil
Dam: Justice System (Criminal Type)
Gr 1 Win: Kingston Town Classic – Ascot, Australia – 06/12/14
Bought for: 90,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2011
OBVIOUSLY (Gelding)
Sire: Choisir
Dam: Leala (Montjeu)
Gr 1 Win: Shoemaker Mile Stakes – Santa Anita Park, USA – 14/06/14
Bought for: 130,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2011
THE OFFER (Colt)
Sire: Montjeu
Dam: Valdara (Darshaan)
Gr 1 Win: Sydney Cup – Randwick, Australia – 19/04/14
Bought for: 200,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2012
Autumn HIT Sale Winners 2015
DUBDAY (Colt)
Sire: Dubawi
Dam: Dayrose (Daylami)
Gr 1 Win: HH The Emir’s Trophy – Doha, Qatar – 26/02/15
Bought for: 11,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2012
Autumn HIT Sale Winners 2016
JET SETTING (Filly)
Sire: Fast Company
Dam: Mean Lae (Johannesburg)
Gr 1 Win: Irish 1000 Guineas – Curragh, Ireland – 22/05/16
Bought for: 12,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2015
OBVIOUSLY (Gelding)
Sire: Choisir
Dam: Leala (Montjeu)
Gr 1 Win: Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint – Santa Anita Park, USA – 05/11/16
Bought for: 130,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2011
Autumn HIT Sale Winners 2017
CHOPIN (Gelding)
Sire: Santiago
Dam: Caucasienne (Galileo)
Gr 1 Win: HH The Emir’s Trophy – Doha, Qatar – 25/02/17
Bought for: 9,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2015
LIBRISA BREEZE (Gelding)
Sire: Mount Nelson
Dam: Bruxcalina (Linamix)
Gr 1 Win: British Champions Sprint Stakes – Ascot, UK – 21/10/2017
Bought for: 90,000 gns, Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, 2015
National and International Horse Transport
For the past 30 years, NRT has provided national and international horse transport for a long list of satisfied customers. The fact that we have such a large presence at the Tattersalls Sales is testament to our professionalism and reliability.
We are trusted by some of the worlds most prestigious owners, trainers and breeders to ensure that their horses get where they need to be safely, comfortably and with as little disruption as possible.
However, we’re not just limited to racehorse transport, we offer pony transport, polo horse transport, mare and foal transport, olympic horse transport… in fact, whatever your need, we can help!
Give us a call on 01638 663155 for an informal chat about how we can help you. Otherwise, you can find out more here.