Classic winner Just the Judge stays with Qatar Racing

Sheikh Fahad, bidding in person, was forced up to 4,500,000gns by sustained interest from a syndicate based in America, but after the hammer fell it was revealed the Classic winner would race on for a new partnership involving Qatar Racing and China Horse Club. For the past two seasons Just The Judge raced in partnership with the Sangster family. China Horse Club, part-owners of this year's Derby winner Australia, bought their share at the market's valuation.

The highest-priced horse sold in Europe this year, Just The Judge will return to trainer Charlie Hills for an international campaign in 2015.

David Redvers, who advises Sheikh Fahad, described the arrangement with China Horse Club as "a one-off with this filly" and added: "They are taking the share that belonged to the Sangsters, and it means we can race the filly for another year and then send her to the world's finest stallions.

Sheikh Fahad, delighted to retain a partnership
in Classic winner Just The Judge

"She's sound and has been running as well as ever all year. Only a month ago she won the E P Taylor Stakes. I cannot wait to send her to stud in a year's time, but in the meantime she can race at the top level around the world."

Just The Judge was part of a draft of horses offered by Qatar Racing from Tweenhills Farm and Stud, and she was not alone in making a mark in the ring. Graceful Grit, a winner and twice placed in Listed company, was knocked down to Ben McElroy for 170,000gns, and the same agent purchased Lady Bingo with a bid of 145,000gns. Alutiq was bought by BBA Ireland for 50,000gns.

Further members of the draft are available at Tattersalls December Mares Sale today and tomorrow.

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