WINNING JUVENILE WIZARD OF ODDS HEADLINES JULY SALE
Jul 25, 2024
Thursday 25th July, 2024 – Last-start impressive maiden winner WIZARD OF ODDS (Lot 28) is a standout entry into ThoroughBid’s 55-strong July Sale catalogue.
The Charles O’Brien-trained two-year-old colt by exciting freshman sire Arizona quickened off a good pace to score at Down Royal last week and also has form in behind talented Group 2-winning Ballydoyle juvenile, Whistlejacket.
Commenting on the sale, Wizard Of Odds’ Curragh-based trainer O’Brien said: “Wizard Of Odds is a very nice type with a bright future judging by his progression at two. Listowel didn’t suit him on his second start, but he still ran on nicely and he learnt a lot from that run. He put that experience to good use and took a nice step forward to win well at Down Royal the last day.
“He’s got plenty of speed to be effective over shorter trips, but enough stamina to suggest a mile would be within his compass, while he’s fine on most ground. He probably wouldn’t want it heavy, though.
“We’re excited for Wednesday’s (31st July) ThoroughBid auction, particularly with it being online. You can put a computer, a tablet, or a mobile phone in front of anyone, so I suppose it makes bidding very accessible. Whatever happens on Wednesday, I’ll be a keen follower of his moving forwards. He’s a nice individual who’ll hopefully give somebody plenty of fun.”
The catalogue boasts over 50 lots, with Horses-in-Training from the likes of Henry de Bromhead, Dan Skelton, Johnny Murtagh and Joseph O’Brien. O’Brien’s GRACCHUS DE BALME (Lot 33) is a winner of a bumper, as well as over both hurdles and fences, including beating the useful Gentleman Joe by five-and-a-half lengths off level weights in a beginners’ chase at Roscommon.
Unexposed six-year-old Soldier Of Fortune gelding CHURCHSTONE ROVER (Lot 14) is set to draw plenty of attention having placed in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in May, while STRICTLY TANGO (Lot 25) has a similarly attractive profile after finishing third in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle 10 days ago.
There are well-bred stores going under ThoroughBid’s online hammer too, including ‘21 GETAWAY (GER) ex WENDY DU BERLAIS (FR) (Lot 5). The dam was a winner in France and has already produced two nice winners herself, including Ladybank, who ran at both the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals in 2023.
CEO of ThoroughBid, James Richardson, said: “The Flat season is in full swing and Wizard Of Odds looks to be one who’s started to hit his stride. He looks like a progressive two-year-old with a nice future following his win at Down Royal and is sure to attract plenty of interest when bidding gets underway at 9am on Wednesday (31st July). We’re delighted to have a nice young horse like him going through our online ring.
“It’s a catalogue that offers something for everyone, from horses-in-training across both the Flat and over Jumps, some nice stores by fashionable sires, and well-related broodmares.”
The full catalogue can be viewed here: https://thoroughbid.co.uk/collection/47
Bidding is open from 9am-12pm on Wednesday 31st July. You must register in order to bid. For more details, visit: https://thoroughbid.co.uk/home