ALWAYS the bench mark for the foal trade in general, next week’s two-day breeding stock sale at Goresbridge will be an interesting affair. The catalogue, which at 261 lots is just 20 shy of last year, offers a comprehensive selection of foals, suitable for all the disciplines.

Vendors have been encouraged to use the online gallery facility, and if the uptake is strong enough, the sales company will offer online bidding. Otherwise, the online gallery will be available as usual for vendors to preview potential purchases in advance, and bids can be made by telephone.