THE Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale has become known as perhaps the most progressive of the yearling sales, as its growing honour roll has attracted new buyers, which has been key to improved statistics during recent years.

A varied buying bench, featuring notable numbers from Italy and Eastern Europe, is another key characteristic of the sale, which has not suffered the same challenges as British sales following Brexit. That has been a factor in attracting British vendors to the Co Meath venue, with Jamie Railton and Whatton Manor Stud among the consignors next week.