“Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale Sets New Highs” RACING POST
TATTERSALLS IRELAND BREEZE UP SALE
We focus on the 2025 Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale with massive optimism after a hugely successful edition of the sale in 2024. In fact it gives me great satisfaction to say that the Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale has gone from strength to strength since it’s inception in 2019. We have witnessed a year on year increase in the average price, a clearance rate exceeding 90% in two of the last four years, and a record 21 lots made six figures in 2024.
The final figures produced shape how a sale is perceived. Vendors and purchasers can have full confidence knowing that 18 different countries were represented on the final purchaser table, and this reflects the hard work of the team and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing in promoting the sale worldwide. There is a strong international dimension to the Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale, reflected in the high demand at all levels of the market from our domestic and international clients.
relating to Fairyhouse Racecourse, in particular the surface which was produced in pristine condition, but also the facilities for vendors and purchasers. All stakeholders commented on the straight forward process of moving horses from Fairyhouse to the sales complex, and the speed and ease at which viewings could be carried out.
Our 2024 Breeze Up Sale graduates provided instant results for purchasers with a number of graduates winning on their racecourse debuts. We want our clients to believe that our Breeze Up Sale provides the best opportunity to purchase a ready-made racing prospect.
Vendors can have full confidence knowing that 18 different countries were represented on the final purchaser table.
Our team of inspectors are eagerly awaiting the start of inspections in early 2025, as the process commences to assemble a catalogue to reflect the increasing demand for quality twoyear-olds from the Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale.
However, we are always striving for improvement at Tattersalls Ireland. It is extremely encouraging that a higher level of demand is being experienced from vendors, with nominations up on the corresponding period from last year. We were extremely encouraged by the positive feedback
Simon Kerins
UNRELENTING PROGRESS
“The Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale broke its own records for a sixth successive year, once again setting new record highs across the statistical spectrum.”
SIMON KERINS
AND A GROWING REPUTATION
6 Lots sold for €200,000 or more
21 Lots sold for €100,000 or more
€370,000 – the second-best price paid for a filly at the sale
TATTERSALLS IRELAND BREEZE UP SALE
2024 VENDOR VIEWS
“There is a wide array of international buyers here. There is a huge cost saving in selling our horses here. The track is in top condition. We have been galloping on bogs all spring, and without doubt it is the best surface this year.”
“Full credit to Tattersalls Ireland and ITM who have managed to attract purchasers from all over. I’ve noticed more purchasers from different countries than any of the other sales.”
“The trade is very strong and the track is in great condition. The logistics are straight forward – we walk them across and walk them back.”
CON MARNANE – BANSHA HOUSE STABLES
MARY REYNOLDS – ARDGLAS STABLES
CONOR HOBAN – BEECHLEA BLOODSTOCK
TATTERSALLS IRELAND BREEZE UP SALE 2024 VENDOR VIEWS
“The top agents are here sourcing stock, and the horses at the middle and lower end of the market also have interested parties. The ground conditions are unbelievable, and we couldn’t have hoped for a better surface.”
“The standard gets higher every year and we love to support it. The sale comes later in the year, and I often find there isn’t as much pressure as with other sales.”
“Tattersalls Ireland have matched clients needs and expectations. Every year I notice improvements to benefit vendors, purchasers and riders.”
JERRY
JOHNNY COLLINS – BROWN ISLAND STABLES
WILLIE BROWNE – MOCKLERSHILL
HORAN – PARAGON BLOODSTOCK
UNDENIABLY STRONG DEMAND INTERNATIONALLY
“A livewire sale that broke records for total receipts and average price.”
“The strongest performance of all the European Sales held this year.”
THE IRISH FIELD
“One of the major talking points was the outstanding clearance rate of 90%.”
TATTERSALLS IRELAND BREEZE UP SALE 2024 PURCHASER OPINIONS
“The vendors are sending their better horses to this sale. We have sourced solid Group 1 performers here including the Irish Oaks third Purple Lily.”
MARK MCSTAY Purchased nine lots at the 2024 Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale
“This sale has produced some very good horses in Kong Kong. The horses here suit the Hong Kong market, in that my clients are attracted to the later developing type.”
ANDY LO CHUNG-YIN Hong Kong Bloodstock Agent
“There is good value for money here. The market suits us Scandinavians. We haven’t got massive budgets, and this sale allows us to source the right horse for the right money.”
CATHRINE ERICHSEN Norwegian Trainer
“If a horse can’t breeze well here, there is an issue, as the course is beautifully laid out.”
PATRICK HARTY Irish Trainer
“It’s a beautiful facility and the track is superb.”
JUSTIN CASSE American Bloodstock Agent
TATTERSALLS IRELAND BREEZE UP SALE 2024 PURCHASER OPINIONS
“I find the catalogue getting stronger here every year. The consignors seem to be keeping their better horses for this sale.”
JACK DAVISON Irish Trainer
“The sale year after year produces smart graduates. The consignors target this sale with their later maturing types.”
ALEX ELLIOTT Purchased Lot 215 for €130,000
“There are a broad and diverse range of horses here. The diverse catalogue has attracted a huge amount of buyers. It is twice as busy as any other Breeze Up sale this year.”
MATT COLEMAN Purchased six lots at the 2024 Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale
“I believe horses at this sale have been given a longer time to mature. They are mentally ready when they arrive at my yard.”
WILLIAM MUIR UK Trainer
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
“It is a wonderful location, with the breeze taking place on one of Ireland’s best racecourses. The process of watching them breeze and then inspecting can be completed in good time.”
ROSS DOYLE
(Purchased seven lots at the 2024 Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale)
“The ground is beautiful. The set up is ideal, the track is perfectly railed and the bend is riding brilliant.”
SEAMIE HEFFERNAN
(Multiple Group 1 winning jockey and Breeze Up rider)
“Fairyhouse is the best venue that I have ridden at this year. The process of moving from the stable yard, out onto the track, and down to the start couldn’t be more straight forward.”
CATHY GANNON (Former jockey and Breeze Up rider)
“The track is fair, the ground is perfect and the sales complex is easy to work in all conditions.”
MICHAEL O’CALLAGHAN
(Purchased three lots at the 2024 Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale)
Lot 114, 2022 B.C.
Profitable / Fleeting Princess
Vendor: Mocklershill
Purchaser: Stroud Coleman Bloodstock
Yearling Price: €6,000
Breeze Up Price: €270,000
PINHOOKS APLENTY
Lot 4, 2022 B.C.
Too Darn Hot / Tears Of The Sun
Vendor: Hyde Park Stud
Purchaser: Blandford Bloodstock
Yearling Price: 20,000gns
Breeze Up Price: €210,000
Lot 212, 2022 B.C.
Coulsty / Ranallagh Rocket
Vendor: Knockgraffon
Purchaser: Kevin Ryan
Yearling Price: €21,000
Breeze Up Price: €200,000
Lot 265, 2022 B.C.
Oasis Dream / Halfwaytothemoon
Vendor: Meadowview Stables
Purchaser: BBA Ireland
Yearling Price: 10,000gns
Breeze Up Price: €150,000
Lot 181, 2022 Gr.C.
Dark Angel / Morsian
Vendor: Brown Island Stables
Purchaser: Avenue Bloodstock / Paddy Twomey
Yearling Price: 20,000gns
Breeze Up Price: €140,000
Lot 69, 2022 Ch.F.
Arizona ex Cloud Spin
Vendor: Diego Dias Bloodstock
Purchaser: Joseph Burke
Yearling Price: €14,000
Breeze Up Price: €100,000
“I look forward to the Irish welcome every year. The hospitality makes our stay so memorable.”
Patrick Wahl Swedish Trainer
“The hospitality is excellent.”
Ricardo Ramallo Swedish Trainer
“The racing here is amazing, the horses here are amazing, and the people here are amazing.”
