Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale 2014

Where horses really move fast.

Market-defyingly strong at Doncaster

That’s the best way to describe the Goffs Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale of 2023.

In a year when many other auctions failed to match the highs of 2022 (with Goffs Orby being the notable exception), it held firm. More money was spent than 12 months earlier – £16,232,000 versus £15,952,500 – resulting in the average increasing by 2% to £45,854. No mean feat considering the state of trade at other later competitor sales.

What’s more, the number of six-figure lots rose from 23 to 28, and they were bought by a diverse cross-section of the industry.

Perhaps it should be no surprise that the Premier Yearling Sale remained rock solid, though. After all, it offers a trademark product in the ‘Donny Rocket’, a sharp and speedy

horse with class to boot, as numerous Group 1 winners that have come from its ranks. Furthermore, the fixture is the first domestic yearling sale in the calendar, so buyers have plenty of money to spend. And because there is such a convivial atmosphere at the auction, they usually loosen the purse strings.

Not forgetting, of course, one of the biggest motivations to buy at the Premier Yearling Sale, as mentioned by many of last year’s purchasers: the new Harry’s Half Million, formerly the Premier Yearling Stakes, with a prize fund boosted to £500,000.

We look forward to another solid sale in 2024 as buyers and sellers know the consistent strength of the sale.

Where the trend was up in 2023

28 lots sold for

£100,000+

TURNOVER UP

+2% following last year’s 20% rise

No half measures as Premier holds it’s own EBN “

+5% to £46,309 AVERAGE

Where the ring is positively packed

200+ Unique buyers

RATE

86% 2023

89% 2022

It’s been a fair market at Doncaster this week. You can tell by the turnout

that everyone loves coming here.

ALEX ELLIOTT “

89% 2021

Where expectations are exceeded…

£440,000 £380,000 £280,000 £280,000 £270,000 etc.

£500,000 Harry’s Half Million

New for 2024, the long-standing Premier

Yearling Stakes will be rebranded as Harry’s Half Million and its prize money increased to half a million pounds.

The race has been a huge success for our Premier Sale since its launch over 25 years ago. When it was introduced, it was Europe’s richest 2YO race and it has been won by some outstanding horses such as Acclamation, Dark Angel, Tasleet and Wootton Bassett to name just a few, and increasing the prize fund to £500,000 demonstrates our commitment to this time-honoured race.

Next year’s race will be held at York Racecourse, Ebor Festival 2025. All yearlings are eligible to be entered following their sale.

“I’m especially keen on trying to win the Harry’s Half Million next year. It’s a great incentive and because of that vendors have upped their game by bringing nicer horses than ever.”

ANTHONY BROMLEY

Where selling is always a pleasure

“ We’re delighted. We always pick out a nice yearling to sell at Doncaster as they do such a good job.

ED SACKVILLE (on behalf of Rockliffe Stud)

“We have been very, very busy, busier than normal, and all our horses have hit their targets which is very pleasing.”

LUKE BARRY Manister House Stud

“We’ve been coming for years. We sell well, it’s a great atmosphere and we get well looked after.”

LADY CAROLYN WARREN Highclere Stud

Your Premier Inspection Team...

Goffs’ experienced and personable team are now on the road in the UK, Ireland and across Europe sourcing for the Premier Sale with the potential to achieve the best results in the sales ring and on the racecourse.

Jeremy Mactaggart +44 (0)7785 348095

Tim Kent +44 (0)7866 063759

Harry Fowler +353 (0)87 195 8323

Nick Nugent +353 (0)86 243 8899

Andrew Nolan +353 (0)86 241 6690

Gerry Hogan +353 (0)87 293 3683

Neil Walsh +353 (0)87 266 7188

Bernard Condren +44 (0)7772 112983

George Stanners +44 (0)7704 581 700

Jerry Mcgrath +44 (0)7742 855233

Celine Orton +44 (0)7867 617075

Kevin Ross +44 (0)771 0586975

Henry Beeby +353 (0)86 835 7555

Michael Hardy +353 (0)86 102 4847

Mary Kilduff +353 (0)87 781 8854

Peter Molony +353 (0)86 823 8611

Conor Wixted +353 (0)86 764 5726

Tadhg Dooley +353 (0)87 741 1150

Joan Tyner +353 (0)87 294 9133

The Goffs Alternative

Goffs offers the complete package for vendors of quality yearlings with vibrant top tier sales in Ireland and the UK - the Goffs Orby Sale (Book 1 and 2) at Kildare Paddocks and the Doncaster Premier Yearling Sale. Our experienced inspection team in UK and Ireland will be selecting yearlings for both sales, and, regardless of location, we guarantee the same impeccable standard and service as we work to deliver the very best price for you.

The Irish National Yearling Sale…

Goffs Orby Sale Book 1 bucked the trends seen at other international elite yearling sales in 2023, increasing its number of:

• €1,000,000 plus Lots

• €500,000 plus Lots

• €250,000 plus Lots

• Increases in average (€123,893) and turnover (€54m)

Goffs Two Million Series helped drive demand in 2023, and all yearlings offered at this year’s Orby Book 1 and Book 2 will be eligible for a guaranteed minimum prize fund of €2,000,000 in the Goffs Million, Goffs 500 and Goffs €500,000 Bonus Series in 2025.

Nominations for Goffs Orby Sale can be made on www.goffs.com.

Where your yearlings always come first

Nominations due 15 May

DONCASTER PREMIER SALE

27 - 28 August 2024

UNITED KINGDOM