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Was I hallucinating or was that Deauville trip full of high emotions, hair transplants and bloodstock’s answer to Batman?
James Thomas recounts a typically eventful jaunt to Normandy for Arqana's August Yearling Sale
Deauville was a hive of activity for the Arqana August Yearling SaleCredit: Zuzanna Lupa
Thursday, August 15
Once more unto the breach, dear friends. The start of sales season means the start of sales reporting season. First stop, Deauville for an all-you-can-eat buffet of food, booze and blue-chip yearlings. Someone’s gotta do it.
The opening leg of the circuit is also the most bougie: the Arqana August Sale. Overindulging is somewhat priced into a trip to Deauville, which is great for the local economy and for those of us in search of sales diary material.
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more inSales reports
- 'He seems to be a horse everybody is talking about' - Maxfield progeny take centre stage for Keeneland's sixth session
- 'He just seemed to be all class' - $900,000 Practical Joke colt tops fifth session of Keeneland
- Derby winner Sisfahan the latest stallion prospect added to Auvtav sale that includes Frankel's half-brother
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- Hannon appointed Tattersalls Cheltenham bloodstock representative