SMASHING recent records and delivering a glut of good returns, last week’s renewal at Goresbridge was a highly encouraging affair. The unbroken sunshine may have added to the feel good factor, but it was in the sale ring that temperatures were at their highest. Despite a slightly sluggish start, business picked up briskly to record a decent 74% clearance (68% in 2016) together with a much improved average of €3,787 (€3,108) and a sale-topping return of €11,200 (€9,200).