WHILE Monday’s store sale at Goffs UK raised concerns over the market for unproven National Hunt stock, the ensuing Spring HIT and P2P Sale proved that demand remained high for proven and promising horses.

Trade remained solid throughout the two days, returning a healthy clearance rate of 89%. Despite the number of horses offered dropping by 18%, the aggregate fell by just 0.5%, producing an average price of £26,371 (+12%). The median – often the best reflection on the market depth – rose by 30% to £16,250.