Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott Strike at Goffs London Sale

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday June 20

The Goffs London Sale is held on the eve of Royal Ascot in the heart of London at Kensington Place Gardens and traditionally showcases tried horses that are entered for Royal Ascot with the top lot a two year-old colt called Givemethebeatboys that sold for £1,100,000 and he holds an entry for the Group II Coventry Stakes.

Trained by Jessica Harrington, the son of Exceed and Excel stallion Bungle Inthejungle has won both of two starts to date heading to Ascot off a win in the Group III Marble Hill Stakes at The Curragh.

He was bought by Con and Neil Sands of Bronsan Racing with Hubie de Burgh bidding on their behalf.

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Gai Waterhouse has always been a supporter of this sale purchasing Epsom Derby runner-up Hoo Ya Mal last year for £1,200,000.


With the assistance of McKeever Bloodstock, she purchased two more horses this year in Cuban Dawn for £300,000 and New Endeavour for £260,000.

Cuban Dawn, click to see his page.

A three year-old colt by Teofilo, Cuban Dawn is a promising maiden with two placings from three starts, while New Endeavour is a three year-old gelding by New Bay with two wins from seven starts.

New Endeavour, click to see his page.

Johnny McKeever confirmed both horses would most likely run at Royal Ascot, New Endeavour in the Britannia Stakes and Cuban Dawn in the Golden Gates on Saturday.

The pair previously ran in the colours of Teme Valley Racing, with Cuban Dawn holding  an official rating of 91, while New Endeavour has a career-high rating of 95.

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