DROPS in the average and median prices may suggest last week’s BBAG Mixed May Sale was a tough environment, but a clearance rate of 84% hinted at a different story.

The 2023 renewal was topped by a €135,000 sale, but the next most expensive lot sold for €38,000. Last week’s trade appeared more solid, with top prices of €70,000, €52,000 and €46,000, whilst three lots fetched €32,000. Some 69 horses were offered on the day, an increase of 23% on last year, and returned a 35% rise in turnover at €688,600.