Goffs February Sale Part 2 Moved Due to Lockdown
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A weanling out for show at the 2020 Goffs February Sale
The second part of Goffs February Sale, a standout day of weanlings that had previously been rescheduled for March 2, will now take place March 11 due to ongoing lockdown restrictions.
Goffs' announcement came following the news that the Tattersalls Ireland February National Hunt Sale had been rescheduled for March 9 due to lockdown.
Goffs Group chief executive Henry Beeby said: "It's unfortunate to have to further delay this sale date, but we believe that another week will make an onsite sale possible at Kildare Paddocks, and that the strong interest from potential purchasers since publication of the catalog will lead to trade that mirrors our successful November Foal Sale.
"As at the Goffs sales in December, we will have strict protocols in place that reflect the latest government directives to ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees. Goffs Online will also allow any buyer who cannot attend to bid remotely.
"The platform has been widely embraced since the outbreak of the pandemic taking over 6,000 bids and leading to €6.5 million of otherwise unattainable business. The Goffs team will also be available to take telephone bids for those absentees who prefer that method.
"As last year we have coordinated the revised February Part 2 date with Tattersalls Ireland who we understand will hold their delayed February (National Hunt) Sale on Tuesday 9 March."
Part 1 of the Goffs February Sale will go ahead as planned as a live online sale of breeding stock, older horses, and 2-year-olds. Registration will open Feb. 1 and close at 5 p.m. local time Feb. 8.