TATTERSALLS chairman Edmond Mahony issued his post-sale summation, saying: “Yet again Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale has achieved turnover in excess of all other European yearling sales except last week’s October Book 1. In addition, the sale has averaged more than 75,000gns and grossed in excess of 48 million guineas for the third consecutive year.

“Individual records always make good reading, but the real Book 2 story has been the sustained demand from start to finish. It is extraordinary that in 2012 there were 48 yearlings sold for 100,000gns or more and this year we have had more than 160 reach that level.

“The support of the Maktoum family and their associates has, of course, played a huge part in the success of the sale and their continued enthusiasm and commitment should never be underestimated, but they have been joined by buyers from the wider Gulf region and from throughout the world including Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and the USA, all of whom have made a significant impact on a sale which has produced an impressive clearance rate of 85%.

“Equally importantly, the British and Irish trainers have also been out in force. The combination of a strong catalogue featuring so many quality British, Irish and French yearlings and the sale’s reputation for producing champions year upon year, makes October Book 2 a sale which everybody wants to attend. They have all made a valuable and hugely appreciated contribution.”