Lucky Vega, the brilliant Gr.1 Phoenix Stakes winner who stormed to victory by 3.5 lengths as a juvenile, is already making waves with his first crop of two-year-olds down under.
In their very first starts, Lucky Vega’s offspring have shown serious potential:
Two barrier trial wins and a maiden win – all on debut.
The buzz around Lucky Vega’s progeny extends beyond the racetrack. After Goffs Book 1 Sale, where he offered 11 yearlings, his average was €90,000.
In total 54 yearlings have gone through the ring, with an average of €50,000 (over three times his stud fee)
Prices achieved included: €225,000, €225,000, €150,000, €135,000, and €100,000….
Leading trainers have secured his yearlings, include:
Richard Hannon (x3), Jessica Harrington (x2), Archie Watson, George Scott, Owen Burrows, Adrian Keatley, David O’Meara, Gemma Tutty, Tom Dascombe (x2), Amy Murphy, and Phil Cunningham.
With 9 more yearlings set to go under the hammer at Tattersalls in the coming days, there’s growing excitement to see where Lucky Vega’s progeny go.
Breeze-up consignors have also eagerly secured several Lucky Vega yearlings, signaling that his offspring are showing all the promise of following in their sire’s Gr.1-winning footsteps.
Lot 69, colt ex Alkhawarah from Kilmoney Cottage Stud, purchased by Maxi Joorabchian & Trainer
G Scott, for 180,000gns 
Lot 204, a filly ex Heavenly Angel from Evergreen Stud, was purchased by Yulong for 180,000gns.
Lot 175, filly ex Dame Hester from Ballyvolane Stud was purchased by Highflyer Bloodstock for €120,000 
Lot 393, filly ex One Spirit from The Castlebridge Consignment, was purchased by Kilbride Equine for €135,000 HAVE A QUESTION?
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