Royal Ascot week opened in spectacular style on Monday at the Orangery at Kensington Palace as Classic winner Jet Setting topped the third renewal of Goffs London Sale in association with QIPCO when selling to the China Horse Club for £1.3 million, a dream result for vendors the Equine Growth Partners.
Winner of the Irish 1000 Guineas, where she beat subsequent Oaks winner Minding, the Adrian Keatley trained daughter of Fast Company will run in the colours of her new owners in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes on Friday at Royal Ascot.
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Reflecting on the successful renewal of the London Sale, Goffs Chief Executive Henry Beeby said: “It is rare to offer a Classic winner at any sale but to offer one in the middle of the season on the eve of a huge Royal Ascot entry is quite unique. We were delighted to exceed the expectations of the owners with a wonderful price of £1.3m for Irish 1000 Guineas winner Jet Setting and we wish her new connections every success in the Coronation Stakes on Friday.
"There was a vibrant trade, especially for the form horses, and we were also thrilled to be the first auction house in the world to offer a mare in foal to Golden Horn for sale and were very happy with her price.
"Particularly pleasing this year was the number of new faces among the international buyers present. One of the key objectives of the Goffs London Sale in association with QIPCO is to attract new participants to this great sport, and we sold horses to several first-time owners from around the world.
"The third renewal of the London Sale has confirmed its position as a true one-off and market leader, and we look forward to returning in twelve months time and building on the overall success".
London Sale figures:
Offered: 41
Sold: 28
Aggregate: £5,593,000 (+49%)
Average: £199,750 (+21%)
Median: £135,000 (+35%)
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