THE hugely promising nature of the 14 horses offered at Arqana’s Grand Steeple Sale meant that consignors were happy to hold on to their wares unless the price was right, but the five horses that did sell were all bought for export.

Dan Skelton will take over the career of Mathieu Pitart’s listed-winning hurdler, Isaac Of York, who he purchased for €500,000 with Ryan Mahon.