THE phenomenon that is the sales circuit is coming to an end for 2019. Just a few more dates for buyers; Arqana getting underway this morning, Goffs with their National Hunt sale this coming week, and sales also over the next few days under the Tattersalls banner at Ascot and Cheltenham. The last few months have been exhausting and non-stop.

This time next week we will also know the outcome of the British general election, and the question then will be what the Brexit options are going to be. Given the sea changes that have taken place in the past few years, since the referendum, few would bet on any certainties for now. Nonetheless, a resolution is needed to allow everyone to plan forward.