THERE have been plenty of strong sale sessions at Goresbridge in recent years, but evoking memories of the Celtic Tiger days, trade during this week’s May renewal was on fire.

Described by boss Ed Donohoe as “savage from start to finish”, the demand for ponies and older horses (four-year-old report to follow next week) appeared at times insatiable. A top return of €43,000 for Gerard and Barbara Clarke’s 1.40m show jumper Drishoge Creed was the highlight of the second day, and was one of 27 older lots and ponies to make in excess of €10,000.