THERE is nothing quite like a timely catalogue update to ease the nerves as the sales season approaches. When Society Red ran out a near three-length winner on his debut over seven furlongs at Thirsk on Tuesday, it was music to the ears of Jerome and Lisa Hulin at Acorn Stud in Co Wicklow.

On the first day of the upcoming Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale at Fairyhouse they will be offering for sale an Equiano half-brother to Society Red.