IN 2009 Goffs re-established the title of Orby Sale for their premier yearling auction and this year they have catalogued 862 very high-class lots for the Orby and Sportsman’s Sales, 158 more than last year. There will be a total of 472 yearlings in the Orby Sale on the Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st and 2nd, 54 more than 12 months ago, but then a much increased number of 390 entries in the Sportsman’s Sale on Thursday, October 3rd, which has a separate catalogue.

This year’s Orby entries include own-sisters to Harry Angel, Sovereign, Forever Together, and Alice Springs, also half-brothers to Phoenix Of Spain and Persuasive.