'There was a notable hunger' - Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale key talking points

From first-crop sires to big-spending buyers, James Thomas crunches the numbers

The Night Of Thunder colt out of Pious Alexander who led trade on day oneCredit: Sarah Farnsworth

Army on the front foot during first-crop sire showdown

The Premier Sale provided the domestic market with its first look at the debut yearlings of 14 different first-crop sires, and some were received more warmly than others.

There was a dead-heat for the priciest lot by a new stallion, with the Too Darn Hot colt out of Whispering Bell bought by Ben Brookhouse and the Ten Sovereigns filly out of Rainbow Moonstone sold to Manor House Farm fetching £150,000 apiece.

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James ThomasSales correspondent

Published on 27 August 2022inNews

Last updated 16:07, 27 August 2022

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