Tattersalls Ireland Reports Quick Start
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An Epaulette filly topped the first day of the Tattersalls Ireland September yearling sale
Strong trade on opening day of the 2016 Tattersalls Ireland September yearling sale Sept. 20 produced five lots sold for more than €100,000 ($112,000). At this stage of the sale, that number of six-figure lots is the second-most since 2006, when eight horses sold for €100,000 or more.
The day also posted the best overall set of returns for opening day of the September sale since 2007, with an aggregate of €5,510,500 ($6,171,760), an average price of €26,240 ($29,389), and a median of €20,000 ($22,400). The clearance rate was 84%.
The top price of €150,000 ($168,000), the highest price at the September sale since 2013 and the joint fourth-best ever, was given by Amanda Skiffington for an Epaulette filly sold by Rathasker Stud (Lot 222). The agent was with owner Chris Humber and trainer Hugo Palmer, and the trio is hoping for a case of déjà vu. They purchased the German 1,000 Guineas winner Hawksmoor at this sale in 2014.
"This filly is very classy, a great walker," said Skiffington. "I liked the Epaulettes as foals and this filly comes from a very good farm."
Humber added: "This group has worked well here before, why change a winning combination?"
The Tattersalls Ireland September yearling sale continues at 10 a.m. local time Sept. 21.