Tattersalls Ireland Unveils Strongest Breeze Up Sale Catalogue Yet

Europe’s most dynamic breeze-up sale returns on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May, with Tattersalls Ireland unveiling its strongest catalogue to date following exceptional support from vendors.

Now available online at tattersalls.ie and from Tattersalls Ireland representatives from Tuesday, 7th April, the catalogue features 252 two-year-olds by 79 sires, including 52 out of black-type mares and 59 siblings to black-type winners.

The 2025 edition of the sale produced over 60 individual winners, including AMERICA QUEEN who made a scintillating debut just 41 days after being sold, and later went on to finish second in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes. NOBODY KNOWS remains unbeaten after two starts and holds Group 1 entries, while there was Group 3 success in Italy for DR OMRAN and Listed success in the US for VASY.

ONESMOOTHOPERATOR continues to ply his trade at a high level in Australia, and he landed the Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup late last year. The return of CITY OF MEMPHIS is eagerly anticipated after a solid effort in the Irish 1,000 Guineas last season.

A total of 43 Group or Grade 1 winning sires are represented in the catalogue including KINGMAN, SIOUX NATION, INVINCIBLE SPIRIT, WOOTTON BASSETT, AUSTRALIA, STARSPANGLEDBANNER, NIGHT OF THUNDER, SANDS OF MALI, SPACE BLUES, NO NAY NEVER, STARMAN, COTAI GLORY, DARK ANGEL, NEW BAY, SEA THE STARS, SERGEI PROKOFIEV, SIYOUNI, AND JUSTIFY. Numerically, SIOUX NATION has the largest number of two-year-olds with 23 in total, followed by STARSPANGLEDBANNER with 12, and BAYSIDE BOY, COTAI GLORY, SPACE TRAVELLER and STARMAN each with nine juveniles in the catalogue.

Among the sires with their first crop of two-year-olds are BAYSIDE BOY, MINZAAL, BLACKBEARD, SPACE TRAVELLER, PERSIAN FORCE, STATE OF REST, GOLDEN PAL, NAVAL CROWN, BAAEED, and PERFECT POWER.

Buyers seeking out additional incentives can note that 72 lots are entered in the 2026 Swedish Derby and Oaks Series, while 10 two-year-olds are eligible for French Owners’ Premiums.

Among the many highlights in a catalogue full of quality are:

Lot 39 – Cotai Glory half-brother to Group 2 winner AESTERIUS
Lot 42 – Naval Crown half-brother to dual Group 1 winner A CASE OF YOU
Lot 43 – Space Traveller half-sister to Group 2 winner RELIEF RALLY
Lot 48 – Minzaal half-brother to Group 1 performer ALPARSLAN
Lot 77 – Night Of Thunder half-sister to Group 2 winner POLLY POTT
Lot 94 – Wootton Bassett filly out of a Group 3 winner, and a half-sister to Group 2 placed SERENITY PRAYER
Lot 116 – Baaeed half-brother to Group 1 winner ACCIDENTAL AGENT
Lot 130 – Siyouni filly out of Group 1 winner SHALE
Lot 138 – Mehmas filly out of a half-sister to dual Group 1 winner POETIC FLARE
Lot 198 – Night of Thunder colt out of Listed winner and Group 1 performer ARCHER’S DREAM
Lot 201 – Hard Spun colt out of a half-sister to dual Group 1 winner MAKFI
Lot 215 – St Mark’s Basilica half-brother to Listed winner VASY
Lot 225 – Nando Parrado half-sister to Group 3 winner COPACABANA SANDS
Lot 226 – Saxon Warrior colt out of a black type mare, and a half-brother to Group 2 winner MORE THUNDER
Lot 231 – Sioux Nation filly out of Group 2 winner CITY GLAM

Commenting on the release of the Breeze Up Sale catalogue, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said:

“The Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale continues to go from strength to strength, and the level of vendor support we have received this year reflects the confidence the market has in this sale. Demand for places was unprecedented, and that is clearly reflected in the strength of this year’s catalogue.

“The success of our graduates on the racecourse remains a key driver. From classic prospects such as America Queen and Nobody Knows to stakes winners across Europe, the United States and Australia. The 2025 edition of the sale saw 23 different nations on the final purchaser table, and these graduates are competing successfully in racing jurisdictions across the globe.

“A major factor in the sale’s continued growth is our ability to use a world class facility on our door step. The team at Fairyhouse Racecourse produce optimum ground conditions, and the proximity of the sales complex to the racecourse lends itself to a seamless process moving between both venues.

“Irish Thoroughbred Marketing play a hugely important role in the continued growth of this sale, and we are very appreciative of the work they do in promoting our sale on the international stage. Alongside our own marketing team, we look forward to building on this momentum and welcoming clients from around the world on the 21st and 22nd May.”