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James Thomas

Sales editor and senior bloodstock writer

James’s articles

What happened to the Derby's stallion-making magic?

What happened to the Derby's stallion-making magic?

For whom the Bell trolls: bidders whistle while they work as a record-breaking week goes into sales ring extra time

For whom the Bell trolls: bidders whistle while they work as a record-breaking week goes into sales ring extra time

‘I’ve no doubt there’s been some pain felt’ - impressive Wathnan winners provide timely breeze-up boost

‘I’ve no doubt there’s been some pain felt’ - impressive Wathnan winners provide timely breeze-up boost

‘She’s the one that really got my imagination going’ - Starman filly shines at €360,000 as breeze-up market bounces back at Fairyhouse

‘She’s the one that really got my imagination going’ - Starman filly shines at €360,000 as breeze-up market bounces back at Fairyhouse

‘It’s like an out of body experience!’ - dream breeze-up debut as first-time consignor’s shrewdly bought filly brings €175,000

‘It’s like an out of body experience!’ - dream breeze-up debut as first-time consignor’s shrewdly bought filly brings €175,000

‘We’ve bought with Martin Pipe’s record in mind’ - Dan Skelton chasing history with bold sales ring strategy

‘We’ve bought with Martin Pipe’s record in mind’ - Dan Skelton chasing history with bold sales ring strategy

‘The horse has a huge engine’ - big bidders deploy stealth tactics as unbeaten Minella Premier brings £300,000

‘The horse has a huge engine’ - big bidders deploy stealth tactics as unbeaten Minella Premier brings £300,000

Goffs criticises 'irresponsible' comments from BHA welfare chief over potential for sales to be a super-spreader event for equine flu

Goffs criticises 'irresponsible' comments from BHA welfare chief over potential for sales to be a super-spreader event for equine flu

'It’s very rare one like this comes to market' - smart prospect with King Rasko Grey form brings £360,000 as Malone and Skelton link up

'It’s very rare one like this comes to market' - smart prospect with King Rasko Grey form brings £360,000 as Malone and Skelton link up

‘It’s terrifying’ - Nicky Henderson opens up on sales ring pressure and the search for the next Constitution Hill

‘It’s terrifying’ - Nicky Henderson opens up on sales ring pressure and the search for the next Constitution Hill

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