The top-priced lot of the Goffs December National Hunt sale emerged late in the second and final session on Thursday when the 5-year-old mare Tocororo (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) (lot 537), in foal to Walk In The Park (Ire), was bought by Coolmara Stables from Gigginstown House Stud for €100,000. Walk In The Park was also the sire of the top-priced foal, a son of the Grade I-winning Glens Melody (Ire) (King's Theatre) (lot 514), who fetched €72,000 from Philip Kirby.
From a larger catalogue, turnover jumped 30% to €4,034,050, while the clearance rate also improved to 71% from 66% last year. The average was up 12% to €12,262, while the median climbed 4% to €8,500.
“The December NH Sale is one of the many success stories for Goffs in recent years and has grown by a staggering 700% in this decade alone, clearly demonstrating that it sits at the top table for the category,” said Goffs Chief Executive Henry Beeby.
“Indeed, Goffs is increasingly becoming the first choice for so many NH breeders and consignors as our “Serious about National Hunt” mantra has resonated with the industry, so much so that our Land Rover, Punchestown and December Sales now genuinely contend for market leading status in their category as increasing numbers appreciate our unique customer-focused approach.”
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