ROBERT (CHOC) THORNTON
Racing/Stud manager

Sticky Tattersalls October Yearling Sales 16/10/23

The vibe at Tattersalls Book 2 and Book 3 sales last week was a sticky one, AppleTree had 3 offerings and we started well Oasis Dream x Absolute Blast 22 filly sold well to Norman Court Stud for 125,000gns which was a good result. However I do feel in a better market she would of pushed on a little further, Next up was a fine big colt Pinatubo x Midnight Thoughts 22. It was clear going to the ring we had no live interest but he did attract perspective buyers up at the ring. The breeze up lads took a shine to him and Mark and Charlie Johnston pushed him a long to the  48,000gns level, there was no interest after this and Paul and I both thought it wasn’t enough. Bob as we call him has been sent to Malcolm Bastards with a view to going into training next spring.

Straight in to Book 3 after this we had Invincible Spirit x Fearns Pippin colt who was a foal share with Lordship Stud. the yearling was very busy during viewings and popular up at the ring before going through. He achieved 38,000gns which got him away but I do feel feel that buyer Jamie Osbourne got him self a bargain.

we would like to thank everyone who came to view our yearlings last week and wish the buyers the very best of luck with them.

Oasis Dream x Absolute Blast 22 Filly sold for 125,000gns to Norman Court Stud