Lot 234 was undoubtedly the yearling whose pedigree page experienced the most dramatic turn for the better after the catalogue was printed. Six weeks ago, she was the daughter of an 18-year-old mare and half-sister to two black-type horses headed by the dual Listed scorer and multiple Group performer EVAPORATION. On 30 July, her two-year-old Oasis Dream half-sister POLYDREAM became the eye-catching winner of the coveted Prix de Lisieux, run just across the road at La Touques racecourse, and 48 hours before going through the ring she maintained her unbeaten record when running away with the Gr.3 Shadwell Prix du Calvados.

Their dam Polygreen was bought for €200,000 eighteen months ago at the ARQANA Breeding Stock sale by Ecurie des Monceaux, who had put together a syndicate of friends and young professionals keen to dip their toes into the breeding industry. The Listed-winning mare offered by Wertheimer et Frère was carrying to Invincible Spirit, and the resulting filly sold for €400,000 today on a bid from David Redvers and Ghislain Bozo, with the likes of Ross Doyle and Gérard Larrieu relegated to underbidder status.

 She is for the same syndicate for which we bought the Kingman half-sister to Wings Of Eagles, commented Redvers. I saw her six weeks ago at the farm, before Polydream came about, and absolutely loved her. She is a very athletic type and light on her feet, exactly what we are looking for. Now we'll just take her back to Longholes, sit back and watch Polydream win her Group 1.

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