SALES held at this early stage of the year are generally ‘a mixed bag’, often featuring both flat and National Hunt stock, of mixed commercial appeal, attracting a wide range of buyers, from breeders to pinhookers, to those intending to race their purchases.

The Goffs February Sale, which returns on Wednesday and Thursday (February 5th – 6th), is no different, last year topped by National Hunt broodmare Princess Vega at €150,000, while the next six top lots were weanlings bred for both codes, their prices ranging from €90,000 to €46,000.