ON the back of some notably solid trade this year, a consequential influx of entries has seen next week’s summer edition at Goresbridge extended to four days. The catalogue of around 750 lots is nearly double that of 12 months ago, allowing ponies, older stock, four and three-year-olds to each have standalone days of trading.

The older horse sector appears especially stout, with Gerard Clarke’s recent Ballivor National Grand Prix winner L spearheading a large number of graded jumpers and event horses. Others to catch the eye in this sector include the smart international performer Cool Garcon (1.40m), as well as the promising Lackaghmore Zirocco (1.30m).