THE move to stage the mid-August sale to the earlier July date proved a fortuitous one for the team at Cavan, as last Thursday’s edition delivered a host of strong returns.

Headed by a son of Dallas VDL at €14,000, a further six lots realised five figures, which in turn contributed to an improved average of €5,740 (€5,030). The clearance dipped slightly to 74% (76%), but overall the trade was solid - especially for straightforward, older horses with plenty of mileage.