WHILE it could not be described as a game of two halves, the Tattersalls Ireland November National Hunt Sale was certainly a sale of three parts, all of which had one thing in common – good foals sold well.

The market for those foals who fell into the €60,000 to €100,000 price bracket had endless likely buyers but, as we continue to see at all sales, there is pressure on any produce that fails to meet the exacting standards expected by buyers.