Dan Skelton Sets New Record at Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale with £435,000 Purchase of Mifa d’Airy

Just over a week away from formally achieving a long-held ambition of becoming champion British National Hunt trainer, Dan Skelton was already laying the foundations for future titles at the Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale. With the assistance of his bloodstock agent associate Ryan Mahon, Skelton set a new auction record of £435,000 for Masked Marvel filly Mifa D’Airy, an ultra-impressive winner of a point-to-point for Sean Doyle at Dromahane last weekend.

The crown was dramatically wrested from his grasp by Willie Mullins in the season finale at Sandown 12 months ago and, ironically, Skelton was able to outpoint Mullins’ representative Harold Kirk for easily the most sought-after individual in Thursday’s catalogue. Mifa D’Airy was bought by a partnership which includes the trainer’s Warwickshire neighbour Rachel Wilson, owner of up-and-coming chaser Kykorock, among others.

Mifa d’Airy became the highest-priced filly ever sold at a Tattersalls Cheltenham sale when fetching £435,000. Last weekend’s impressive four-year-old debut winner Mifa d’Airy became the highest-priced filly to ever change hands at a Tattersalls Cheltenham sale, and set a new Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale record, when sold for £435,000.

The 4yo daughter of Masked Marvel made a striking impression when winning on debut at Dromahane. Sold by Sean Doyle’s Monbeg Stables, the filly was knocked down to Ryan Mahon & Dan Skelton for £435,000 on behalf of owner Rachel Wilson.

Key Takeaways

• Dan Skelton and Rachel Wilson purchased Mifa d’Airy for a record £435,000 at the Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale.
• The purchase set a new auction record for the Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale.
• Mifa d’Airy is a Masked Marvel filly who won her point-to-point debut at Dromahane.
• The bloodstock agent Ryan Mahon assisted Dan Skelton in securing the purchase.
• The filly was bought by a partnership that includes Rachel Wilson, neighbour and owner of chaser Kykorock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dan Skelton?

Dan Skelton is a British National Hunt trainer who was just over a week away from formally achieving his long-held ambition of becoming champion British National Hunt trainer at the time of the Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale.

What is Mifa d’Airy?

Mifa d’Airy is a four-year-old filly by Masked Marvel who won her point-to-point debut at Dromahane for Sean Doyle’s Monbeg Stables.

What is the significance of the £435,000 price?

The £435,000 price paid for Mifa d’Airy set a new Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale record and made her the highest-priced filly ever sold at a Tattersalls Cheltenham sale.

Who assisted Dan Skelton in the purchase?

Dan Skelton was assisted by his bloodstock agent associate Ryan Mahon in securing the purchase of Mifa d’Airy.

Who is Rachel Wilson?

Rachel Wilson is Dan Skelton’s Warwickshire neighbour and the owner of up-and-coming chaser Kykorock. She was part of the partnership that bought Mifa d’Airy.