MANY vendors breathed a sigh of relief at Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, which produced a record turnover and median price, following a Book 1 which a number of consignors described as ‘challenging’.

The Book 2 catalogue increased by 5% after last year’s record-breaking renewal and vigorous trade this week saw the aggregate increase by 1.6% to 69,657,500gns. The average price fell by 1% to 108,112gns while the median - generally considered the best measure of market strength - was the highest in the sale’s history at 76,000gns. The clearance rate of 90% (91% in 2024) was another indicator of strong demand.