Darley shuttle sire New Approach (Galileo) was in demand on the second day of the Goffs Orby Yearling sale in Ireland on Wednesday when Shadwell securing a New Approach filly for €350,000.

The filly is a half-sister to recents Group 3 Desmond Stakes winner Future Generation (Hurricane Run). Charlie Gordon-Watson was the underbidder, shaking his head at €350,000. She was sold by The Castlebridge Consignment and is from the family of Cassandra Go.

Shadwell paid €340,000. for a Arch filly, a sister to US Grade 1 winner Prince Arch, and a half-brother to the National Stakes (G1) winner Kingsfort. Brian Meehan, taking instructions on the phone and standing with Hugo Merry, was the underbidder, putting in a very late bid at €320,000. Gold immediately responded with a bid of €340,000. She was sold by Airlie Stud.

The sale continues.

Darley yesterday announced the fees for 26 stallions it will stand in Australia for the 2011 breeding season, headed by Street Cry ($110,000 inc. GST), Shamardal ($88,000), Medaglia d’Oro ($77,000) and Commands ($66,000).

“The Darley stallions have enjoyed their best year yet. From our youngsters Nadeem and Ad Valorem who have had their first two-year-olds running this season, to our proven stallions such as Street Cry, Shamardal, Lonhro and Commands, we really have had a tremendous year,” Henry Plumptre, Darley’s Managing Director in Australia said.

“Looking forward, we are enthusiastic about our six stallion prospects with their first two-year-olds running later this year and are encouraged by the progeny of our even younger horses, some of which will feature at the forthcoming breeding stock sales. We look forward to offering breeders a roster of outstanding quality and talking to our clients in the coming months.”

Darley stallion fees 2011

Medaglia D'Oro

Standing at Kelvinside (NSW)

Street Cry $110,000

Shamardal $88,000

Lonhro $77,000

Medaglia d’Oro $77,000

Commands $66,000

Exceed And Excel $66,000

Bernardini $38,500

Denman $38,500

Street Sense $38,500

Authorized $22,000

Teofilo $22,000

Nadeem $22,000

Canny Lad $16,500

Henny Hughes $16,500

Time Thief $13,750

Ad Valorem $11,000

Shaft $7,700

Standing at Northwood Park (Vic)

New Approach $33,000

Domesday $22,000

Hard Spun $16,500

Reset $16,500

Von Costa de Hero $16,500

Any Given Saturday $13,750

Street Boss $13,750

Strategic $11,000

Gonski $6,600

Fees include GST and are payable on a live foal.

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