At Keeneland, Sheamus Mills purchased a filly Declaration Of War

Sheamus Mills, an ever-vigilant Australian buyer, was present on Thursday at the Keeneland November Horses Of Racing Age Sale, when he paid $140,000 for the GrIII-placed Declaration Of War (USA) filly Miss You Ella. (Lot 5131) Miss You Ella, the 3-time champion, comes from a long line of winners.

Miss You Ella is a half-sister to the successful racehorse Newstome (Goldencents) and a daughter of the successful racehorse Double Cat and the winning Unbridled's Song mare Newstouse. Double Cat, sired by the powerful Storm Cat and out of the three-time Gr.1 victor Hollywood Wildcat, is a half-sister to Yarradale Stud's Breeders' Cup Mile winner War Chant (USA).