Broken glass and burst blood vessels at a totes emosh renewal of the December Foal Sale

James Thomas documents a frenetic few days at Tattersalls featuring history, intrigue and excitement

Shirley Anderson-Jolag commands the gavel as she makes some sales history at Park PaddocksCredit: Laura Green

Tuesday, November 26

No need to panic. That cracking sound you heard at the start of the December Foal Sale was just Shirley Anderson-Jolag breaking through the bloodstock industry’s glass ceiling.

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James ThomasSales correspondent

Published on 2 December 2024inPremium content

Last updated 10:20, 2 December 2024

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