DEMAND for the serious competition prospect appeared to be insatiable at Goresbridge last week, where for the third successive year, the renewal produced some sparkling returns. Indeed, the temperature inside the sale ring was decidedly hotter than outside and, rising as the sale progressed, the action peaked to deliver a top price of €13,500.

This was accompanied by a good clearance rate of 71% (73% in 2017) and an improved average of €3,600 (€3,400). It was even more encouraging to note, that despite a notably smaller catalogue, a healthy 29 lots realised in excess of €5,000 (24 in 2017).