Show Goes On At Cheltenham Sale

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Despite racing being abandoned due to waterlogging at Cheltenham on Friday, the Tattersalls Ireland Cheltenham Sale went ahead. The sale returned an aggregate of £2,982,000, while the median was up 5% to £69,000 and the average up 20% to £93,188.

Topping trade was Colin McKeever’s Ballyadam (Ire) (Fame and Glory {GB}) (lot 20), a four-length debut maiden winner who was knocked down to trainer Gordon Elliott for £330,000.

Another 4-year-old with a classy debut performance that drew favour on Friday was Fiston des Issards (Fr) (Buck’s Boum {Fr}) (lot 43), who will also head to the yard of Gordon Elliott having been bought by the trainer in conjunction with Aidan O’Ryan for £255,000. Alex Elliott signed the ticket on the third horse of the day to surpass the £200,000 barrier: the 3-year-old gelding Yousayitbest (Ire) (Doyen {Ire}) (lot 28), who cost £220,000.

Matt Prior, Head of Cheltenham Sales, said upon conclusion of trade, “today provided challenges for Cheltenham Racecourse, but due to the versatility of this great venue, we were able to react quickly and bring forward the sale. As a result, we welcomed a huge crowd to the Tattersalls sales ring which resulted in buoyant trade producing increases in the median and average.

“We are also delighted to be able to announce the new Tattersalls January Sale which provides us with the unique opportunity of offering a select number of lots among the atmosphere of the Owners and Trainers Marquee. We now look forward to the Tattersalls Cheltenham December Sale which takes place on Friday, Dec. 13.”

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