Goff Lot 116

Blimey. How on earth could they justify re-opening the bidding even though it was a **** up. If the hammer's down. . .

Been knocked down to Shadwell at the 2nd go.  Very strange indeed.

I can't understand why you are so surprised. Everyone within the industry knows the way these sales are conducted.

SALES CODE OF PRACTICE

"To insure the integrity and transparency in the Irish Bloodstock Industry.
This will benefit the entire bloodstock community ensuring the laws of the land are upheld thus encouraging a competitive fair and thriving marketplace. This will safeguard the interests of all parties involved in horse related transactions both at public auction and private sales. It will also encourage new people to enter the business."

I was there today and it was a struggle for the auctioneers.

Clearly I know the score but that was beyond the pale.  I've not seen one struggle to make X, get knocked down as sold (not 'not sold') and then by magic start again and within a minute nearly treble and not even attempt to take another bid or put it round the ring.  Laughable.

Yesterday's sale of lot 116 has caused quite a stir since the daughter of Pivotal was initially knocked down for €55,000, only for thebidding to be reopened and for her to sell for €130,000.

Sources say that Kevin Prendergast and Luca Cumani both bid €55,000, which meant bidding had to continue. Both then took each other on until Prendergast came off best at €130,000. Shadwell signed the ticket.

Nice to see the RP happy to peddle a straight lie.

whats the trade like?