TURNOVER on day one of the Goffs February Sale was nearly €3.9 million, a greater figure than was spent across both days together last year.

Trade on Wednesday was dominated by flat-bred weanlings and 16 of them fetched €50,000 or more, compared to just four at the equivalent session in 2025. This drove up the day’s average price by an enormous 71%, while the median soared by 129%. However, the clearance rate of just over 67% was in line with 12 months ago.