Satono Aladdin’s youngsters were in strong demand during this week’s Japan Racing Horse Association’s buoyant Select Sale.
A colt and three fillies by the Rich Hill Stud shuttle stallion were offered and averaged $612,500. The top price paid was $847,000 for a colt offered by Shadai Farm out of Sea Spray.
The dam is by Heart’s Cry and is a half-sister to the Gr.1 French 1000 Guineas winner Torrestrella. Northern Farm offered a daughter of Satono Aladdin and Bettolle and she made $726,000.
The foal’s dam is by Blu Air Force and was a Group Three winner in Italy. Northern Farm also sold a filly out of Million Wishes for $454,000.
The dam is a daughter of Darshaan and is a half-sister to the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Bago. The last of the quartet by Satono Aladdin was a filly out of Original Spin and she realised $423,000.
Original Spin was a Group Three winner in North America and was Group One placed.
The Gr.1 Yasuda Kinen winner Satono Aladdin stands this season at Rich Hill Stud at $12,500 + GST.