At the 2015 major European bloodstock sales yearlings by 15 of the 23 first season sires* in Britain and Ireland returned on average four times their stud fee.

Darley’s Dubawi claimed the honour of producing the two highest priced yearlings sold at public auction in Europe at 2,100,000gns and €2.6 million.

Ten yearlings sold at public auction in Europe for 1,000,000 Guineas or more in 2015.

These are just a few of the headline facts contained in The Bloodstock Sales Review 2015 Part 2.

Published on January 26th, the publication provides a wealth of information from the 2015 bloodstock sales for both industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Opening with a thorough overview of the major European sales, the book also features a definitive list of foals, yearlings, mares and horses in and out of training sold in Europe, together with foals and yearlings sold in North America or Japan and sired by European-based stallions.

All sales details are grouped together by sire for easy reference, with sale prices shown in guineas and euro.

Available to order from bettrendsshop.co.uk, the publication is priced at £42 (including postage and packing). Copies can also be ordered from Lauren Beetson (lbeetson@weatherbys.co.uk) or Georgina Doherty (gdoherty@weatherbys.ie) and will also be on sale at the Weatherbys office at the upcoming sales in Tattersalls, Doncaster and Goffs.

* 10 foals or more sold