The first lot through the ring, a neat Big Bad Bob filly who was the only offspring by the late Irish National Stud resident in the catalogue, commanded a closing bid of €200,000 from Anthony Stroud acting on behalf of an existing client. The dark bay, who produced one of the fastest breezes on Friday, had been picked up for €35,000 by Brendan Holland's Grove Stud at last year's Arqana v.2 Yearling Sale.

She is a very nice filly from a good consignor, and who breezed in a very good time, commented Stroud. I do not know yet where she is going to be trained.

Lot 1, Big Bad Bob x Daidoo filly consigned by Grove Stud, ©APRH