ON Monday and Tuesday, July 13th and 14th, the JRHA Select Sale will take place at Northern Horse Park. With 270 yearlings due to sell at the first session, and 252 foals at the second, this is one of the biggest catalogues compiled for the sale, and all eyes will be on the first 14 yearlings to be offered by the highest-rated horse in the world in 2023, Equinox (Kitasan Black).

Twice voted Horse of the Year in Japan, Equinox’s victories at Group 1 level comprised two editions of the Tenno Sho (Autumn), the Arima Kinen (Grand Prix), Japan Cup, Takarazuka Kinen and the Dubai Sheema Classic. His sole defeats in a 10-race career came at three when he was runner-up in the first two legs of the Japanese Triple Crown. In addition to his yearlings for sale, he has 16 foals entered.