An Irishman, Scotsman and a sales correspondent walk out of Tattersalls and into a bar…

James Thomas on a busy July Sale that could have included a late bath but didn't thanks to Ollie Watkins

This may or may not have been a droplet of rain from a leaky roof about the press bench at Tattersalls

This may or may not have been a droplet of rain from a leaky roof above the press bench at Tattersalls Credit: Alisha Meeder

Tuesday, July 9

This was a date that had been circled in my diary for months. A day not to be missed. A cause for celebration. In my household at least.

I was finally back on sales correspondent duty. After a few weeks away from the beat I’d like to tell you I returned with my batteries recharged.

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James ThomasSales correspondent

Published on 13 July 2024inFeatures

Last updated 17:25, 13 July 2024

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