Tattersalls Ireland has moved the Sapphire Sale to Tuesday, December 16, positioning it as the final European breeding stock sale for the year. The sale, which is open to foals, yearlings, fillies and mares, will also offer a reduced entry fee for foals of €295.
Previously known as the November Flat Foal, Yearling and Breeding Stock Sale, the Sapphire Sale featured a top foal price of €50,000 in 2024 and recent graduates include the G1 Matron Stakes winner Champers Elysees (Ire) (Elzaam {Aus}).
Tattersalls Ireland chief executive Simon Kerins said, “Following consultation with breeders and vendors, their feedback indicated that moving the sale from November to a mid-December date would be beneficial for the Sapphire Sale where it has a date not competing with other sales. Reducing costs for Irish breeders was also a key consideration, leading us to lower the foal entry fee. The Sapphire Sale offers an alternative choice to both vendors and purchasers, and we are determined to ensure its success.”
ITBA chairman Cathy Grassick added, “I would like to commend Tattersalls Ireland on their proactive response to market demands and for thinking outside the box regarding the Sapphire Sale. I hope that these new developments will be of great benefit and will give additional options to both the vendors and breeders in Ireland. A vibrant and healthy marketplace for mares and foals is of the utmost importance to the health of the breeding industry in Ireland and I look forward to seeing how this initiative develops.”
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