Just afterwards, the Jean-Claude Rouget trained JANEBUG was knocked down for €120,000.  Bidding on behalf of the Australian syndicate First Light Racing, Matt Houldsworth (Howson & Houldsworth Bloodstock) had the final say for the three-year-old daughter of Lope De Vega. The well-bred filly is a half-sister to Listed winner MAQSAD and a granddaughter of AQUARELLISTE, herself a half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner ARTISTE ROYAL.

She’ll stay in training in France and join Nicolas Clement before going down to Australia this winter, said Matt Houldsworth. She’s a lovely filly and we’re delighted.