Allegorie De Vassy Stars on Final Day of Record-Breaking Goffs December NH Sale

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The multiple Grade 2-winning chaser Allegorie De Vassy (lot 769) topped Wednesday's final session of the Goffs December National Hunt Sale when bought by Justin and Jackie Owens of Mount Armstrong Stud for €150,000.

The eight-year-old daughter of No Risk At All, who was offered in foal to the late Jukebox Jury, was consigned by trainer Willie Mullins' Closutton Stables.

Incidentally, Mount Armstrong was also responsible for the most expensive weanling sold earlier in the day when lot 615, a Walk In The Park filly out of the Grade 2-winning chaser Scarlet And Dove, was knocked down to Worthen Hall and Peel Bloodstock for €105,000. Scarlet And Dove herself was a €200,000 purchase at this sale two years ago.

“We have a relatively small number of National Hunt mares, but we try to buy very good ones whenever we get the chance,” said Justin Owens after adding Allegorie De Vassy to the Mount Armstrong ranks in County Kildare.

“If you have a good mare, a good-looking foal with a nice page, you can make good money. She's all of that. She's a top-class racemare, she's good looking, she's lovely and correct, and she's carrying a good cover. Hopefully, we'll get a nice foal that can come back for next year's sale. All things being equal, she mightn't look too expensive in 12 months' time.”

Turnover for the three-day sale reached a record figure of €9,871,050, a 31% increase on last year, while the average grew by 9% to €18,696 and the median rose by 4% to €12,000. The clearance rate increased to 73% (from 65%), despite 52 more lots being offered compared to last year.

Goffs Group chief executive Henry Beeby said, “When catalogues grow there is always a worry that the clearance rate will drop. Not so this week when that statistic has improved in each of the three sessions.

“Whilst there is always room for improvement and the market can be tough in places, this is another positive to take away from the week, as is the growth in the number of lots that passed the €25,000, €50,000 and €75,000 marks, with the last of those milestones leaping from five to 19, a number that dwarfs any other sale in the category.

“The average and median prices made yet more progress, and the top was as vibrant as ever with four six-figure foals versus one last year and the top-priced National Hunt mares of the year once again.”

He added, “In a time of uncertainty, both globally and in the bloodstock world, it is heartening and encouraging to have finished the year on such a positive note, and we count the days before renewing business in 2026.

“National Hunt has never been stronger at Goffs, and we are just incredibly proud of its evolution to become the market leader in the sector, so we can't wait to get on the road for our market leading Arkle Sale.

“For now, we extend our thanks and appreciation to everyone who has visited our sales this year. Nothing is taken for granted and we look forward to the next visit.”

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