THE yearling swing of the sales calendar is in full flow now and while it is no surprise to hear Bill Dwan say that he loves it, given that The Castlebridge Consignment will be among the leading vendors once more, it is evident that there is more to it than just making money.

As is the case for so many who will be active at Tattersalls Ireland, Goffs Orby, Tattersalls UK and so on, this is a way of life. It is nerve-wracking, exhilarating and heart-breaking. The results will inevitably affect the mood individually but when a community of like-minded people congregates like that, fun and devilment goes hand-in-hand with the serious business.