At the conclusion of the one-day Tattersalls Cheltenham April Sale, double-digit gains had been made in several categories. The gross of £2,851,000 saw nine horses sell for £100,000 or higher, including the sale topper, Coconut Splash (Ire) (Stowaway {GB}) (lot 17) for £180,000 on the bid of Evan Williams. Consigned by Monbeg Stables' Cormac Doyle, the winning 4-year-old gelding helped boost the average by 28% to £64,795, while the median was £57,500 (+22%). Overall, 44 horses sold for a clearance rate of 83%.
“The strong demand witnessed at today's sale has resulted in a positive increased clearance rate of 83%,” said Tattersalls Director of Horse in Training Sales Richard Pugh. “The sale has showed real strength and depth at every level of the market. It was particularly pleasing to see British Point to Pointer Switch Hitter make £120,000 which highlights the increased quality of young pointers in the UK.”
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