Frankel foal creates interest
Goffs set up their London Sale, four years ago, in the hope of achieving a unique date on the eve of Royal Ascot.
On that occasion it created a new concept, with the first Frankel foal ever sold at public auction, with his dam, for 1.15 million pounds.
Whilst that price was no means overshadowed by previous results, it still illustrates an exciting market is there for the champion racehorse.
Goffs announced earlier this week, with delight, by naming the first lot in the sale on June 19 with another foal by Frankel.
The filly is out of Millevini, a nine year old half sister to the St Leger winner Kingston Hill, the dam being by Hawk Wing will again be offered in a job lot, with the bonus of a foal by Kingman in utero.
The filly is consigned by Heatherwold Stud Burghclere in Berkshire, which has established a reputation for boarders being in the proximity of Lambourn, with a number of stables training on the Berkshire and Wiltshire Downs.
Goffs chief executive, Henry Beeby, was rubbing his hands, “she is a cracking filly with a strong walk, everything is in place, “he said.
“Frankel fever is a global phenomenon at the moment, we are delighted to being back to London this year following the massive interest at our first London Sale,” he added.
Tony Williams with Frankel