THE only constant in life is change but some changes are more predictable than others. The preparations for the Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale are well underway in stud farms nationwide and breeders are already thinking of next year. Recent figures released by various National Hunt studs confirmed the whispers prevalent amongst breeders, production is set for a rapid rise once again.

A closer look reveals that from 2002 to 2008 the November sale catalogue featured over 1,530 foals each sale; that book makes your average Argos catalogue look slim!