Petite Parisienne (Fr) (Montmartre {Fr}), a 5-year-old mare in foal to Shantou, set a record price for a National Hunt mare at Goffs when fetching €130,000 from Kieran Mariga at the December National Hunt Sale on Thursday. The two-day sale ended with increases in average, median and turnover. Figures including mares and foals saw a total of 311 sold for €3,638,150 (+12%), while the average was up 17% at €11,698 and the median up 9% at €8,200.
“It is gratifying to have finished Goffs's 150th Anniversary year with a successful sale and equally pleasing to see one of our National Hunt sales take further strides forward,” said Goffs Chief Executive Henry Beeby. “This is a sale that has enjoyed serious growth in recent times as part of our 'Serious about National Hunt,' drive resulting in three sales vying for market leader status. The last two days has seen a trade as good as any for the category with strong competition for so many of the best foals and mares leading to more growth in the key statistics and an impressive top price of €130,000, which is a Goffs record for a NH mare although, of course, it was harder work for those less busy at their stables. However, the appetite for the best remains undimmed and it is just so rewarding for the passionate Goffs NH team that their efforts are consistently converting to sales ring success. As ever we extend our heartfelt thanks to every vendor and each purchaser as we are nothing without their backing and support.”
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