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James Thomas

Sales editor and senior bloodstock writer

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'This colt could be anything' - Piggott takes flight for 150,000gns Skiathos signing

'This colt could be anything' - Piggott takes flight for 150,000gns Skiathos signing

‘He’s a real hurdling type’ - jumping heavyweights clash as recent Listed winner Fantasy World fetches 600,000gns

‘He’s a real hurdling type’ - jumping heavyweights clash as recent Listed winner Fantasy World fetches 600,000gns

Travel nightmares and an interviewer’s dream as I return for another cycle in the sales reporting washing machine

Travel nightmares and an interviewer’s dream as I return for another cycle in the sales reporting washing machine

'The powers that be gave us the opportunity' - major players clash as classy Gladius brings 950,000 gns

'The powers that be gave us the opportunity' - major players clash as classy Gladius brings 950,000 gns

‘He’s an expensive horse but I had to have him’ - August George tops day one at Autumn Horses in Training Sale at 375,000gns

‘He’s an expensive horse but I had to have him’ - August George tops day one at Autumn Horses in Training Sale at 375,000gns

‘I turned down £600,000 for him – was I disappointed today? Not even slightly’ – Gordon Elliott moves for David Maxwell Dispersal top lot

‘I turned down £600,000 for him – was I disappointed today? Not even slightly’ – Gordon Elliott moves for David Maxwell Dispersal top lot

‘This isn’t about price, it’s almost about mental health’ - David Maxwell preparing to bring the curtain down with Cheltenham dispersal sale

‘This isn’t about price, it’s almost about mental health’ - David Maxwell preparing to bring the curtain down with Cheltenham dispersal sale

‘When I left home, I thought that she could top the day’ - Classic-winning handler moves for €305,000 Mehmas filly in Deauville

‘When I left home, I thought that she could top the day’ - Classic-winning handler moves for €305,000 Mehmas filly in Deauville

'Physically, this horse is perfect' - another powerhouse operation rows in behind Night Of Thunder as well-bred colt brings €450,000

'Physically, this horse is perfect' - another powerhouse operation rows in behind Night Of Thunder as well-bred colt brings €450,000

Out with the old and in with the new as tales from the Book 2 trenches reveal some indisputable facts

Out with the old and in with the new as tales from the Book 2 trenches reveal some indisputable facts

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