FOLLOWING a record-busting session here on Wednesday, the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale continued to generate serious business on Thursday. The two-day sale produced a final turnover figure of €20.9 million, up from €17.5 million last year - and there were three horses fewer sold in this year's smaller catalogue.

The 89% clearance rate was up from 82% last year and the average price paid this year of almost €64,000 was up 20% on last year's €53,000 average.