So surreal is the bubble that is Book 1, that seven-figure yearlings are essentially expected each and every session, so after a few hours of uncharacteristically muted trade on the third and final day of trade, many were surprised that the session was being led by a colt that ‘only’ cost 900,000gns.

Just before 3pm, the million mark was reached – a first for Forenaghts Stud, who have been enjoyed a fantastic year, but their Night Of Thunder filly’s position as session topper lasted just a few lots.