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Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale

The catalogue for Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale 2012 will be available online on Thursday 11 October.

Goffs November Breeding Stock Sale 2011 followed the record breaking trend set at the preceding Foal Sale when the Jim Bolger consigned Banimpire sold for €2,300,000 to Michel Zerolo of Oceanic Bloodstock.  This was the highest price by some margin in Europe in 2011 for a filly out of training. 

Goffs aim is to sell the best Irish horses to a global audience and the November Breeding Stock Sales ensured this was achieved in some style and increases were recorded in turnover, average and median by 38%, 63% and 11% respectively.  Along with Banimpire, other high priced mares in recent years have sold for €1,000,000, €620,000, €440,000, €430,000 etc.

Ireland holds a unique appeal for international breeding stock buyers: the best bloodlines and unrivalled welcome and service from Goffs and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing.  Buyers from India, Turkey, Morocco, Japan, Russia, USA, Scandinavia, South Africa, Italy and Australia regularly purchase at this sale. 

The longstanding relationship between Indian purchasers and Goffs is something that continues to flourish as the success of Goffs purchases is unrivalled.  Goffs and ITM will further increase investment into Indian racing with significant sponsorships in 2012 to further strengthen relationship with Indian buyers and ensure their continued participation at our November Breeding Stock Sale.

November Breeding Stock Sale

 

Offered

Sold

Turnover (€)

Average (€)

Median (€)

2010

497

310 (62%)

5,031,500

16,230

9,000

2011

394

262 (66%)

6,948,200 (+38%)

26,520 (+63%)

10,000 (+11%)