TUESDAY’s Goffs UK October HIT & Yearling Sale was a low-key affair, but experienced important increases across the board. The median price grew by a whopping 150% to £10,000, while the average price rose by 52% to £12,530. The clearance rate of 73% was also up on last year, improving by five points.

The top price of £70,000 was also a notable increase, with bidding reaching £58,000 12 months ago. Donald McCain struck the bid in question to secure Olly Murphy’s progressive five-year-old Lord, who has won his last three starts over hurdles in fine fashion.