Arqana Autumn Sale hailed as ‘Exceptional Edition’
The final day of the Autumn Sale, reserved for flat-bred yearlings, saw an increase in final figures, following the same pattern of the overall sale. A total of 83% of the 176 horses offered changed hands (+5 points), generating a turnover of €1,182,500 (+5%). The average of €8,044 proved stable.
Active around the ring during the first day when notably buying SCARLET TUFTY (lot 176) for €120,000, Hubie de Burgh (De Burgh Equine) and Emmanuel de Seroux (Narvick International) went to €45,000 for a yearling by Le Havre (lot 642). Offered from La Motteraye Consignment, the filly out of Listed winner RIVABELLA comes from the family of Group winners ROUVRES, RIGHT ONE and BUBBLE CHIC.
Autumn Sale reaches new heights
Bringing together horses-in-training, young jumpers and flat yearlings, the Autumn Sale produced a new record turnover of €11,038,000. With a depth of market over three days, the percentage of horses sold reached 82%, up four points. The average price obtained a new record of €23,622, up 30%, with 17 horses sold for €100,000 or more.