THE Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale at Doncaster came to a successful completion today with a final clearance rate of 89%, although the second day's top lot did not come close to the previous day's record-breaking colt, and each of the aggregate, average and median dipped slightly on 2017's figures.

The day got off to bright start with the first lot through the ring topping the day's trade – a filly by Acclamation (Lot 267) who was sold for £240,000.

Offered by Highclere Stud on behalf of Lordship Stud, the filly is from the notably successful Swiss Lake family and was purchased by Creighton Schwartz Bloodstock and John Dance. The price was £20,000 more than what Dance paid for Laurens at this sale two years ago.

In total, 37 yearlings sold for six-figure sums over the two days, with other highlights today including Croom House Stud’s Showcasing colt (Lot 388) out of the listed-winning mare City Image selling to Shadwell Estate for £190,000, and Highclere Stud’s Dark Angel colt (Lot 318) who was purchased by Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock for £170,000.

Also notable were two who made £150,000 apiece; Yeomanstown Stud’s Dark Angel colt (Lot 301) who was sold to Cheveley Park Stud, and Tally Ho Stud’s Cable Bay colt (Lot 393) who was sold to Shadwell Estate.

STATEMENT

Goffs UK Managing Director Tony Williams commented: “We came into this sale determined to break the £300,000 mark and to do so is a huge achievement as we smashed the previous record by £100,000, setting a new high of £380,000. That’s a real statement for this sale and the type of yearling it now attracts and, along with the classic winner Laurens, encapsulates the evolution this sale has undergone.

“This sale has experienced six consecutive years of growth and to match last year’s record-breaking figures was always going to be tough. However, we have achieved the second highest figures in this sale’s history for which we are delighted and to finish with a clearance rate of 89% demonstrates the strength of the market here at Doncaster.

“We have received overwhelming praise from our vendors and buyers alike on what has been a very strong sale and it will be interesting to reflect on the figures as the sale season continues.

"I would like to thank our vendors and buyers who came from around the world and wish them all the very best.”

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Offered: 473

Sold: 421 (89%)

Aggregate: £19,084,500 (-3%)

Average: £45,331 (-11%)

Median: £35,000 (-5%)

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