The first lot to breach the €1-million mark at Arqana was lot 42, a son of American Triple Crown winner Justify and the multiple stakes winner Joie De Soir (Fastnet Rock). Bred by Rockhart Trading, he sold for €1.25 million to Anthony Stroud on behalf of Godolphin on Saturday.“He's an extremely nice horse – beautiful conformation and from an excellent farm,” Stroud said. “And of course, Justify is doing so well. He's a wonderful stallion and we're very grateful to secure him.”Part of the Fairway Consignment, the colt is a great grandson of G1 Prix Jean Romanet heroine Alpine Rose (Linamix).During her racing days Joie De Soir placed in five group races during her career and is a half-sister to stakes winner Chemistry (Kingman) and the stakes-placed Rose d'Etoile (Zoffany).She sold for 750,000gns to Marlhill House Stud carrying her Justify yearling from the draft of The Castlebridge Consignment out of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale in 2024.The post Godolphin Buys Justify Colt For €1.25 Million At Arqana appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.