International Sales News

Caravaggio colt claims top lot crown after fetching 240,000gns at Craven Sale

After a frenetic opening session, intensity levels settled down a touch on day two of the Tattersalls Craven Sale, with the market headed by 14 six-figure two-year-olds. The most expensive offering sold on Wednesday was signed for by Alastair Donald, who went to 240,000gns for a colt (Lot 143) from the debut crop of bullet... Read More

Elliott has last laugh as Practical Joke filly brings 360,000gns at Craven Sale

Strong trade at Tattersalls as European breeze-up season gets under way Action rumbled on well into the evening on a lively day one of the Tattersalls Craven Sale, with the session-topping Practical Joke (Into Mischief) filly bringing a bid of 360,000gns (approx. AUD$677,930) just as the clock struck 9pm. Alex Elliott, stationed outside by the... Read More

Landmark dispersals continue strong trade at Keeneland January  

The second session of Book 1 at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale was certainly one for the books on Tuesday. Bolstered by the addition of several farm dispersals, the atmosphere on the grounds was one of frenzied activity as horses changed hands for strong prices throughout the day.  A total of 247... Read More

Strong opening session sets tone at Keeneland January

Buoyed by the promise of a new year, buyers came out in full force for the opening session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale on Monday and helped feed a solid market that left many hopeful about the year ahead.   “It was a fabulous day. How could you expect this?” said Adrian... Read More

Zain Art tops Goffs mares when selling for €390,000

Sunset on Monday brought a rare astrological phenomenon into the skies over Goffs’ sales complex, with the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter illuminating the night sky. Said to be a portent of greatness, and perhaps even the Christmas star itself, buyers of the mares sold under its celestial light will certainly be hoping it is... Read More

‘He’s a global commodity’ – Frankel fever at Goffs as three lots fetch €440,000

Frankel (Galileo) lit up the Goffs November Sale ring on Sunday when a quartet of the world champion’s sons and daughters became the four most expensive foals sold in Ireland in 2020. The day had begun with a 12th individual Group/Grade 1 winner for Juddmonte Farms’ homebred superstar when his two-year-old son Grenadier Guards won... Read More