NEXT week marks the annual edition of Cavan’s two-day summer renewal, which as usual incorporates the flagship sale of elite three-year olds. Numbering 71 this year, these pre-selected horses look impressive on paper, and while it seems strange not to be including any RDS loose jumping performers this year, there appears to be no shortage of quality.

Adding to the occasion, and in a new initiative, an online bidding facility will be in operation for this sector and the entire sale, while of course both vendors and visiting buyers will be required to register prior to the sale.