Qatar Racing enjoyed Group I success over the weekend with Starspangledbanner
when their unbeaten colt The Wow Signal took out the Prix Morny at Deauville."He was the standout of the sale," said Redvers, who outbid the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
"They're not making many Starspangledbanners and this was a colt with great presence and action as well as a good page."
The much admired colt (pictured courtesy Doncaster Bloodstock) is the first foal out of Ultimate Best, a placed half-sister by King's Best to Group III winner Barney McGrew and stakes-winners National Park and Film Script.
Consigned by Castletown Quarry Stud, the grey colt was a successful pinhook having been bought by Peter Parkhill and Eoin Banville for just 13,000gns at Tattersalls last year.
Fully booked at Rosemont Stud this spring, Starspangledbanner has one more colt to be offered at this sale in the second session.
