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ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING DERBY SALE

A sale that cannot be matched in the sales ring or on the racecourse.

Outstanding… yet again! The Derby Sale has a rich history sitting at the top of the Store Sale table and to be reflecting on another record-breaking sale for the second year in a row is phenomenal. Within the first few hours of the Derby Sale commencing, we sold the highest-priced National Hunt store this year at €310,000 and she headed a sextet of horses sold for €200,000 or more.

To have witnessed trade of such sustained demand over the two days was extraordinary and that built to a real crescendo on Day 2 as clearly demonstrated by an incredible 93% clearance rate, a record €57,903 average, which advanced 7% on last year and a record median of €50,000. The team of inspectors focused on putting together a catalogue of pure quality and to keep the Derby Sale as a shop window for the very best stock on offer.

To sell more horses for €150,000 or more, than any other Store sale, is an achievement that we couldn’t have done without the support of our vendors. Our thanks must go out to every single one of them who entrusted us with their top-quality stock providing our purchasers with a stellar line up of horses to feast their eyes on. We must thank our overseas buyers who flocked to Tattersalls Ireland in their droves, it was fantastic to see everyone and to welcome a barrage of new faces as well.

This is a sale with a tremendous track record that cannot be matched both in the sales ring and on the racecourse. We have no doubt this year’s graduates will be responsible for their share of top class performances and we look forward to commencing inspections in the New Year to search for our next future stars.

CEO, Tattersalls Ireland

“The Derby Sale is the place to bring a proper horse, always was and always will be”

NIALL BLEAHEN - LISS HOUSE

CONSISTENTLY THE BEST

Knight, Elliott and Magnier among big spenders as records tumble at Derby Sale

AISLING CROWE RACING POST

BEST PLACE TO BUY

MARK DWYER

“The trade is fantastic, the last few days have been very hot!”

PAUL NICHOLLS

“The Derby Sale is the place to come to get the real thing”

KEN PARKHILL

DAVID MINTON

OLLY MURPHY

“All the big players are here, the horses are all here and the sale is fantastic”

“There is a great selection of horses, trade is very good, and today is even more remarkable!”

“We enjoy buying the majority of our stock here at the Derby Sale, there is plenty of quality here.”

MORE GRADE 1 WINNERS

CONFLATED

sold by Glenvale Stud to Henry de Bromhead for €92,000

BRAVEMANSGAME

sold by Busher Bloodstock Ltd to Monbeg Stables for €48,000

FESTIVAL CHAMPIONS

JONBON

sold by Church View Stables to Paul Holden / Michael Shefflin for €140,000

SHISHKIN

sold by Goldford Stud to Boyne Farm for €28,000

ENERGUMENE

sold by Moanmore Stables to Tom Lacey for €50,000 HONEYSUCKLE sold by The Glanvilles Stud to Mark O’Hare for €9,500

sold by Castletown Quarry Stud to J J Bowe for €38,000

GERRI COLOMBE sold by Moanmore Stables to Colin Bowe for €85,000

TATTERSALLS IRELAND DERBY SALE

Pictured left to right: Fury Road, Queens Brook, Galvin, Tahmuras, McFabulous, Tommy’s Oscar

SOURCING THE BEST TATTERSALLS IRELAND DERBY SALE