The trade was, as predicted very strong and I have no idea where we will be in 2 years time unless the breeders start to cover their mares again. The pool is getting smaller and it is very hard to buy. We bought 2 horses, one by Enrique who is the sire of Binocular, he cost us 26,000 Euro and looks very well bought. The other is by Shantou who cost 32,000 Euro. He is a bit weak on pedigree but a very good goer and a nice individual, Charlie loved him as did Tom our vet. We were under bidder on 4 if not 5 others, a frustrating and very long day.
My dreams were shattered when lot 120 made 215,000 Euro, he has the stamp of a Gold Cup horse and was by my favourite sire Robin Des Champs. I hope he doesn't shatter the dreams of the buyer, Gigginstown Stud.
