Walk In The Park was the star of the show at the recent Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale, with a high-priced colt fetching an impressive €92,000 from buyer Richard Frisby. The colt, hailing from Ballincurrig House Stud, caught the eye of the Frisby family due to his impressive pedigree and strong physique. Richard’s son JJ expressed his satisfaction with the purchase, highlighting the colt’s potential for success in the future.
This successful sale marked a continuation of the Frisby family’s interest in Walk In The Park offspring, as they had already acquired two colts for €42,000 each on the previous day. The most expensive colt, bred by Louis Vambeck out of En Vedette, comes from a lineage of high-performing horses. En Vedette’s three-year-old Walk In The Park filly had previously sold for £105,000, showcasing the family’s success in the sales ring.
Ballincurrig House Stud, the consignor of the high-priced colt, also had another notable sale with a Walk In The Park filly going for €50,000 to buyer Timmy Hillman. Hillman expressed his admiration for the filly, noting her potential for resale and her overall quality. Additionally, Clonbonny Stud saw success with a bay Walk In The Park filly out of Graded performer Penny Jane, which was purchased for €60,000 by agent Gerry Hogan. Hogan praised the filly for her strong pedigree and racing potential, reflecting the overall positive reception of Walk In The Park offspring at the sale.
Overall, the Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale proved to be a successful event for both buyers and sellers, with Walk In The Park progeny commanding top prices and garnering significant interest from buyers looking for promising racing prospects. The Frisby family’s acquisition of the high-priced colt and previous success with Walk In The Park offspring underscored the continued popularity and demand for horses with strong pedigrees and potential for future success in the racing world.
