PAUL Nicholls did not hide his disappointment when Old Park Star was removed from his yard last summer. But now Nicholls has a chance to right the record as on Wednesday he bought a half-brother to the Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner for €70,000 at Tattersalls Ireland.

Day one of the August NH Sale - returned to its traditional slot after taking place during July in recent years - saw 151 of the 243 lots offered find buyers, a clearance rate of just over 62%, which is ahead of the 60% posted on the corresponding day (in July) last year.