CASTLETON LYONS ACTIVE AT NOVEMBER SALES

Nov 3rd, 07
Two New Prospects Purchased

Following the death of Castleton Lyons founder Tony Ryan in early October, his son, Shane Ryan, determined to carry on, picked up a pair of attractive prospects for the operation yesterday. With Stuart Fitzgibbon, Castleton Lyons' general manager, Ryan purchased hip 58, the nine-year-old Quiet American mare POCUS HOCUS. Out of MGSW Cadabra Abra (Al Hattab) and a half-sister to the dam of South African Group 1 winner James Jaguar (SAf)

POCUS HOCUS was a Grade III winner who also placed in the GI Ruffian H. and GII Top Flight H. while earning $407,802. Her first foal, a yearling filly by Mineshaft named Oakshela, made $290,000 at this year's Keeneland September sale. POCUS HOCUS sold carrying a full-sibling to that filly. "She's a very nice Quiet American mare--and he's become a very nice broodmare sire," said Fitzgibbon. "We've always tried to support [Castleton Lyons stallion] Bernstein, and she'll go to him."

About 90 minutes later, Castleton Lyons stepped up to the plate again, this time for hip 97, the talented three-year-old grass filly SUPER FREAKY (Smart Strike-- Elrose, by Deputy Minister), a Grade I-placed graded stakes winner of $313,070. "We'll probably put her back in training," Fitzgibbon commented. "As far as a trainer, that hasn't been decided. We'll bring her back to the farm and take a look at her. She's another one that eventually will go to Bernstein." Bred on the same Smart Strike/Deputy Minister cross that produced Curlin and Grade II winner Tenpins, SUPER FREAKY was produced by a half-sister to champion Silver Charm. She was consigned by Bluewater Sales.

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