THE Japanese bloodstock and racing scenes appeared as healthy and aspirational as ever this week, as the JRHA Select Sale achieved record turnover of 33,484,000,000yen (€180,545,728).

The average price of 70,050,209yen (€377,710) and clearance rate of 94% represented minor dips from last year, but the median price increased by 8.5% to 51,000,000yen (€274,992).