Tattersalls IRE September Yearling Sale to Newmarket

Tattersalls Ireland has announced the movement of the 2021 September Yearling Sale to Newmarket as a result of COVID-19 related issues such as the likely quarantining of international buyers. 

Scheduled for Sept. 14-16, the three-day auction will take place a week earlier then planned and was made after an agreement between the company and Goffs, which will see the relocated Orby Sale commence from Sept. 24-26. 

Tattersalls Ireland chief executive Simon Kerins said: "The decision to relocate to Newmarket has not been taken lightly, especially having had to relocate the September Yearling Sale in 2020 but, given the disruption we experienced at the Derby Sale, it is now clear to us that we cannot rely on a 'bubble' which would allow overseas buyers to visit Ireland without onerous quarantine requirements.

"The September Yearling Sale traditionally attracts large numbers of overseas visitors and at present Britain, while also being the main source of our buyers, is considerably more accessible than Ireland."

He added: "We're hopeful this will be the last change to our 2021 sales calendar and have taken the decision at this early stage to provide clarity to our loyal vendors prior to entries closing next week.

"We're confident relocating the sale to Park Paddocks will again allow Tattersalls Ireland to achieve our constant objective of providing a vibrant market by attracting the widest and most diverse group of buyers that we possibly can.

"The relocated 2020 Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale returned record-breaking figures with a top lot of £325,000 and more horses selling for £150,000 or more than ever before. Vendors have already been supporting the sale this year with their better quality stock and we look forward to another successful renewal in Newmarket."

Yearlings entered are eligible for the valuable Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes in September next year, while vendors who do not want to sell at the relocated auction will be accommodated in the Tattersalls Ireland Flat Sale Nov. 13-14. 

The relocated 2020 Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale returned record-breaking figures with a top lot of £325,000 and more horses selling for £150,000 or more than ever before.

REVISED TATTERSALLS IRELAND SEPTEMBER YEARLING SALE DETAILS:

Location: Tattersalls Park Paddocks, Newmarket, UK

Part I: Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15

Part II: Thursday, Sept. 16