Written by Paul Vettise
They came in their droves, they saw plenty and they spent freely. The Mongolian Khan (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) fan club was out in force over the first four days at Karaka and ensured he ended New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 sale as the leading New Zealand-based first season sire.
The Windsor Park Stud freshman was well-represented throughout and he met buyers’ approval with 18 lots sold for NZ$1,940,000 at an average of NZ$107,778.
Mongolian Khan’s highest-priced individual was Lot 296 put forward by Carlaw Park and purchased for NZ$200,000 by agent Guy Mulcaster and Chris Waller Racing.
“Obviously, it was a fantastic sale and he received great support from the buying bench.” – Rodney Schick.
The colt is a son of the Encosta de Lago mare Phocis and she is out of a half-sister to the former champion colt and G1 Golden Slipper S. winner Vancouver (Medaglia D’Oro {USA}).
Lot 296 Mongolian Khan x Phocis
“Obviously, it was a fantastic sale and he received great support from the buying bench,” Windsor Park’s Rodney Schick said.
“It wasn’t any surprise to us. We’ve always had great faith in him and the results have borne that out.”
Another major plus for Windsor Park and the future racing careers of Mongolian Khan’s progeny were the homes they have found.
“The Australians were taken by them, Hong Kong buyers were in. Australia and David Ellis very strong on them as well,” Schick said.
Guy Mulcaster and Chris Waller combined to purchase the top-priced Mongolian Khan yearling
“Half the battle is getting them into the right stables and that’s where they’re going.”
The first horse to complete the Group 1 treble of the New Zealand Derby, Australian Derby and the Caulfield Cup, Mongolian Khan stands at Windsor Park in association with Inner Mongolia Rider Horse Industry principal Lang Lin (Mr Wolf).
“Half the battle is getting them into the right stables and that’s where they’re going.” - Rodney Schick.
“Mr Wolf was very happy with the way the sale went,” Schick said. “He’s made a fair bit of investment in the horse and bought a lot of mares to go to him.”
Lang Lin (Mr Wolf) with Mongolian Khan
Windsor Park’s top price was for Lot 645, a filly signed for at NZ$170,000 by Laming Racing and Mr Wolf. She is out of College Girl (All American) who is a sister to the G1 Spring Champion S. and G1 ATC Sires’ Produce S. winner Yankee Girl.
It is also the family of Redoute’s Dancer (Redoute’s Choice), who won the G1 New Zealand Derby for Sydney trainer Tim Martin.
Lot 645 Mongolian Khan x College Girl
Other high-profile sales for Windsor Park included Lot 568, which went to Te Akau boss David Ellis for NZ$160,000. He is from the Group performer Angelica Hall (NZ) (Guillotine {NZ}) with the pedigree featuring the two-time Group 1 winner Golden Sword (NZ) (Kaapstad {NZ}).
“Mr Wolf was very happy with the way the sale went.” - Rodney Schick.
Ellis also secured a colt, Lot 186, out of Mabsam (NZ) (Stratum), a half-sister to the dual Group 3 winner Viking Hero (Elvstroem) while Waikato Bloodstock parted with NZ$150,000 for Windsor Park’s colt, Lot 75, out of Herberina (Street Cry {Ire}).
She is a half-sister to the multiple Group 1 winner and producer Nicconi (Bianconi {USA}) and Niconero (Danzero), who collected five top-flight titles during his career.
Tony McEvoy, Brent Stanley, Michael Hickmott, Matt Ellerton and Simon Zahra were among the Australian trainers to purchase Mongolian Khan yearlings while New Zealand horseman Shaun Ritchie and John Wheeler were also in the market.
