A MIX of flat yearlings, foals and breeding stock was on offer at the single session Sapphire Sale at Tattersalls Ireland on Friday. Despite good competition for the choicer lots, a clearance rate of 42% reflects the current state of the market at the lower end of the spectrum.

Turnover for the day amounted to €532,100 while the average and median prices came in at €6,822 and €4,000.