JUST as the 2024 Tattersalls Book 1 Sale was a tough act to follow, last year’s Book 2 will be difficult to surpass this week. Breeders and pinhookers rejoiced 12 months ago as the blistering hot trade of Book 1 flowed into Book 2, topped by the first millionaire colt in the sale’s history.

The clearance rate of over 90% illustrated consignors’ delight, as did the record-equalling median price of 70,000gns. The average price of 108,413gns was over 12,000gns clear of the previous high, and represented a 26% increase, year on year.