2008 OCTOBER YEARLING SALE
Books 2/3
Book 2: October 13th - 15th
Book 3: October 16th - 17th
SALES RESULTS - BOOK 2: DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | BOOK 2 ALL (EXCEL FORMAT)
SALES RESULTS - BOOK 3: DAY 1 | DAY 2 | BOOK 3 ALL (EXCEL FORMAT)
SALES RESULTS - BOOKS 2/3: ALL
TATTERSALLS OCTOBER 3 CONCLUDES
A pair of colts topped proceeding’s at 40,000 guineas apiece on the final day of Book 3 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. Trade for the day saw 96 lots sold for a total of 802,800 guineas, at an average of 8,363 guineas and a median of 5,000 guineas. This took trade for the two day Book 3 catalogue to 271 lots sold for 2,815,300 guineas at an average of 10,389 guineas and a median of 7,000 guineas. Over the whole week of Books 2 and 3 a total of 780 yearlings were sold for 22,488,000 guineas at an average of 28,831 guineas and a median of 18,000 guineas.
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Catalogued |
Offered |
Sold |
Aggregate |
Average |
Median |
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2007 |
1,332 |
1,133 |
780 |
22,488,000 |
28,831 |
18,000 |
2007 |
1,286 |
1,142 |
840 |
29,604,900 |
35,244 |
22,000 |
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Catalogued |
Offered |
Sold |
Aggregate |
Average |
Median |
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2008 |
485 |
414 |
271 |
2,815,300 |
10,389 |
7,000 |
2007 |
653 |
573 |
367 |
5,697,400 |
15,524 |
11,000 |
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Catalogued |
Offered |
Sold |
Aggregate |
Average |
Median |
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2008 |
191 |
157 |
96 |
802,800 |
8,363 |
5,000 |
Towards the end of the morning session Rabbah Bloodstock successfully secured a colt by BAHAMIAN BOUNTY for 40,000 guineas after Jono Mills and Saeed Manana outbid Richard Fahey. Consigned from the Swinburn family’s Genesis Green Stud, the colt out of the SOVIET STAR mare SOVIET TERMS, comes from the family of Group 2 winner FIRST CHARTER and Group 1 performer ANTON CHEKHOV. The evening session also saw a colt realise 40,000 guineas when David Elsworth signed for the son of TITUS LIVIUS out of the MUJADIL mare HONEY STORM. The colt, whose dam is a half-sister to the top class COMPTON BOLTER, was consigned from Maurice Burns’ Rathasker Stud.
At the conclusion of Book 3 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony commented,
“Putting this year’s Tattersalls October yearling trade into context, the total spend through Books 1 to 3 of the 2008 October Yearling Sale has been just over 72,000,000 guineas, which, although a fair way below the record breaking 2007 and 2006 figures, places it only marginally below 2005. Bearing in mind the current economic climate, the industry can be satisfied with the resilience of the market when one considers that the FTSE and other stock markets are currently around 30% lower than their Autumn 2005 levels and we hover on the brink of recession.
“The 72,000,000 guineas has, however, been spread more thinly than in 2005. In addition to the very different economic conditions, another major change between the 2005 October Yearling Sale and this year’s is the number of yearlings being offered. Between Books 1 to 3 this year we have catalogued 1,942 yearlings whereas we catalogued 1,556 for the equivalent sales in 2005. Even in last year’s market the weight of numbers had begun to take its toll and with a backdrop of global financial turmoil we could not expect to come close to such figures. What we have seen, however, has been sustained demand throughout Books 1 to 3 for quality individuals and for that we should be grateful. Yes, the market has been selective, and yes, it has adjusted significantly, but the Book 3 clearance rate has been higher than last year and the better yearlings have attracted plenty of attention. Recent promotional visits to smaller markets such as Serbia have paid dividends and in these testing times we will continue to spread the net as far and wide as possible exploring new markets and maintaining existing ones, in conjunction with British Bloodstock Marketing.”
OCTOBER 3 DAY 4 PRESS RELEASE: SON OF KHELEYF TOPS OPENING DAY OF TATTERSALLS OCTOBER 3
A son of KHELEYF provided the highlight on the opening day of Book 3 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale when selling for 72,000 guineas on a day where 175 lots sold for 2,012,500 guineas at an average of 11,500 guineas and a median of 8,000 guineas. (More)
OCTOBER 2 DAY 3 PRESS RELEASE: RECORD TOP PRICE ON FINAL DAY OF TATTERSALLS OCTOBER 2
The Tattersalls October Yearling Sale burst into life on the third and final day with two yearlings by DANEHILL DANCER setting new records for the sale on a day when 171 lots were sold for 7,414,500 guineas, at an average of 43,360 guineas and a median of 28,000 guineas. The total returns over the three days of the sale saw 509 lots sold for 19,672,700 guineas at an average of 38,650 guineas and a median of 29,000 guineas. (More)
OCTOBER 2 DAY 2 PRESS RELEASE: SON OF MARJU TOPS SECOND DAY OF TATTERSALLS OCTOBER 2
A colt by MARJU topped proceeding’s on the second day at Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale in a frantic 30 minutes which saw the top three prices for the day recorded. Trade was robust as 178 lots changed hands for 6,218,500 guineas at an average of 34,935 guineas and a median of 28,000 guineas, with the clearance rate a healthy 74%. (More)
OCTOBER 2 DAY 1 PRESS RELEASE: MAKTOUMS CONTINUE SPENDING ON OPENING DAY OF TATTERSALLS OCTOBER 2
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his brother Sheikh Hamdan continued their spending spree on the opening day of Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. With John Ferguson bidding on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed, and Angus Gold bidding in conjuction with Sheikh Hamdan, a total of 24 lots were knocked down to the Darley and Shadwell Stud principals for a total of 1,922,000 guineas. Trade on the day saw 160 lots sold for 6,039,700 guineas at an average of 37,748 guineas and a median of 30,000 guineas. (More)