20/08/2026. Nitrogen, Juddmonte Int 2026, Maltese Cross & Haffner… by TDN // Goffs: View Our Sales // Arqana: top price 265.000 euro!!!

Change of Plans: Nitrogen to Go Next in Locust Grove
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has announced that his champion filly Nitrogen (Medaglia d’Oro) will make her next start in the GII Fasig-Tipton Locust Grove Stakes at Churchill Downs Sept. 12. The original plan… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Juddmonte International Glory For Frankel’s Item
At the end of Wednesday’s G1 Juddmonte International Stakes, there was a star three-year-old in charge but not the one expected as the sponsors’ Item (Frankel) prevailed. Left out of the main pre-race topic despite showing… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Grand Prix de Paris Hero Maltese Cross Overpowers Great Voltigeur Field at York
The only blip on an otherwise perfect 2026 for George Waud’s TDN Rising Star Maltese Cross (Sea The Stars) was a runner-up finish behind Christmas Day (Camelot) in the G1 Derby and he exacted revenge… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Justify’s Rising Star Haffner Takes Down Acomb Rivals at York
Peter Brant, Coolmore and Westerberg’s TDN Rising Star Haffner (Justify) bounced back off a defeat in last month’s G2 Vintage and the Aidan O’Brien trainee found plenty under forceful urging to make a black-type breakthrough… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
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Ziva Mullins Joins Goffs UK Bloodstock Team
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The Goffs UK Bloodstock Team has welcomed a new member, Ziva Mullins, who has joined the team full-time ahead of the Goffs Premier Yearling Sale at Doncaster.
Born in Ireland, Ziva comes to Goffs following 12 years in Australia and brings extensive experience across the thoroughbred breeding, sales and bloodstock sectors. After working for leading studs including Arrowfield, Aquis Farm and Spendthrift in various roles, including Sales and Nominations, she joined William Inglis & Son as a Bloodstock Consultant. Ziva’s time with Inglis involved inspecting horses for select sales and contributing to sales growth and buyer development across its major auctions, including the digital sales platform.
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In 2024, Ziva returned to Ireland where she established herself as an independent Bloodstock Adviser, managing racing and breeding interests in Ireland and Australia and advising clients on purchasing, breeding and sales decisions.
Ziva commented on her new position at Goffs:
“I am delighted to be joining Goffs UK and excited to work alongside such an experienced, dedicated and respected team. After 12 years in Australia, I look forward to bringing the knowledge and international perspective I gained there to the role, while continuing to build relationships with vendors and buyers in the UK, Ireland and further afield.
“Goffs has a strong reputation for integrity, innovation and client service, and I am particularly keen to contribute to the Flat and online sales. The Premier Yearling Sale is a great place to begin, and I look forward to meeting and getting to know clients and colleagues in Doncaster next week.”
Goffs UK Managing Director Tim Kent commented:
“Ziva comes to Goffs with a wealth of international bloodstock experience and we are excited to welcome her to the team. Her background in nominations and sales and her time at Inglis have given her exposure to many different areas of the industry, and she has demonstrated a forward-thinking, innovative approach.
Ziva’s role will see her focus predominantly on the Flat and online sales side of the business and we look forward to introducing her to everyone at the Doncaster Premier Sale next week.”
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Record-breaking top price of €265,000 caps a very successful edition of the v.2 Yearling Sale
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Following on from the August Sale, and after a full day of inspections, the v.2 Yearling Sale offered 152 colts and fillies through the ring today. More than 86% of the lots offered changed hands, at an average price of €34,523, generating a turnover of €4,552,500. These figures make the 2026 edition the third-best in the history of the v.2 Sale.
French based trainers were particularly active throughout the day, including Damien Artu, Xavier Blanchet, Miguel Blancpain, Joël Boisnard, Davy Bonilla, Alessandro Botti, Mathieu Boutin, Pia Brandt, Nicolas Caullery, Fabrice Chappet, Richard Chotard, Nicolas Clément, Tim Donworth, Adrien Fouassier, Nicolas Guilbert, Carlos & Yann Lerner, Edouard Monfort, Amy Murphy, Markus Nigge, Henri-Alex Pantall, Nicolas Perret, Mathieu Pitart, Philippe Sogorb, Anastasia Wattel and Stéphane Wattel, among others.
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Lot 471 c. Chachnak x Briante © ZuzannaLupa
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Historic €265,000 top price for a son of Chachnak
Consigned by Arcadia Elevage, a son of Chachnak (Lot 471) was subject to a lot of interest from buyers around the sales ring. Following a protracted bidding war, the gavel finally fell at €265,000 in favour of Paul Nataf. The well-bred colt hails from the family of Group winners BRIGANTIN, BANYUMANIK and BATHYRHON.
“He really stood out from the rest,” said Paul Nataf. “He ticks all the right boxes and I’m very happy”.
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Statistics
Wednesday, August 19
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| 86 % Sold |
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| Total |
2026 |
2025 |
% |
| Offered |
152 |
158 |
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| Sold |
131 |
135 |
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| % Sold |
86.18 % |
85.44 % |
+0.74 % |
| Average |
€34 523 |
€28 144 |
+22,66 % |
| Median |
€25 000 |
€25 000 |
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| Total |
€4 522 500 |
€3 799 500 |
+19,03 % |
| Private sales |
0 |
3 |
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| Total Private sales |
€0 |
€51 000 |
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| Agg. + Priv. |
€4 522 500 |
€3 850 500 |
+17,45 % |
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Top Lots
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LOT 471
N(BRIANTE 2025)
CHACHNAK x BRIANTE
Vendor: Arcadia Elevage
Buyer: Paul NATAF
€265 000
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LOT 442
N(WOOTTON DIVA 2025)
SIOUX NATION x WOOTTON DIVA
Vendor: Hotellerie
Buyer: Miguel Clement / Louis Dubois agent / EDC Agency
€250 000
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LOT 439
N(VADSARIYA 2025)
GHAIYYATH x VADSARIYA
Vendor: Etreham
Buyer: Pia BRANDT
€200 000
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LOT 473
N(CASAMANCE 2025)
ONESTO x CASAMANCE
Vendor: Hotellerie
Buyer: Hubert Guy Bloodstock
€130 000
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LOT 411
N(SHAIKHA 2025)
HAVANA GREY x SHAIKHA
Vendor: Fairway Consignment
Buyer: Mandore International Agency
€120 000
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| Top 5 Buyers |
| Top 5 Buyers |
LOTS |
Average |
Total |
| Paul NATAF |
10 |
€57 300 |
€573 000 |
| Mandore International Agency |
5 |
€54 200 |
€271 000 |
| Miguel Clement / Louis Dubois agent / EDC Agency |
1 |
€250 000 |
€250 000 |
| Pia BRANDT |
3 |
€77 333 |
€232 000 |
| Hubert Guy Bloodstock |
3 |
€60 333 |
€181 000 |
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| Top 5 Vendors |
| Top 5 Vendors |
LOTS |
Average |
Total |
| Fairway Consignment |
13 |
€37 692 |
€490 000 |
| Etreham |
8 |
€58 250 |
€466 000 |
| Hotellerie |
5 |
€89 200 |
€446 000 |
| Arcadia Elevage |
3 |
€112 333 |
€337 000 |
| Capucines |
11 |
€25 182 |
€277 000 |
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