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James Thomas

Sales editor and senior bloodstock writer

James’s articles

'I feel very humbled' - auctioneer John O'Kelly steps down after 33 years on the Tattersalls rostrum

'I feel very humbled' - auctioneer John O'Kelly steps down after 33 years on the Tattersalls rostrum

‘That was more than my wildest dreams!’ - Barnavara brings the drama as December Mares Sale top lot fetches 4,800,000gns

‘That was more than my wildest dreams!’ - Barnavara brings the drama as December Mares Sale top lot fetches 4,800,000gns

‘He’s such an underrated stallion’ - Coolmore reveal surprise mating plan as Porta Fortuna brings 4,500,000gns

‘He’s such an underrated stallion’ - Coolmore reveal surprise mating plan as Porta Fortuna brings 4,500,000gns

‘It’s a phenomenal pedigree’ - Japan Cup hero Calandagan’s half-sister tops day one of December Mares at 850,000gns

‘It’s a phenomenal pedigree’ - Japan Cup hero Calandagan’s half-sister tops day one of December Mares at 850,000gns

Eat, sleep, report, repeat: back on duty and back on the naughty step at the Tattersalls December Sale

Eat, sleep, report, repeat: back on duty and back on the naughty step at the Tattersalls December Sale

'You don’t expect to sell a foal for that price' - Frankel colt fetches 1.15 million guineas as Coolmore and Juddmonte clash

'You don’t expect to sell a foal for that price' - Frankel colt fetches 1.15 million guineas as Coolmore and Juddmonte clash

'It’s great to get into the family again' - Gewan's half-brother brings 500,000gns after big-hitters clash at Tattersalls

'It’s great to get into the family again' - Gewan's half-brother brings 500,000gns after big-hitters clash at Tattersalls

Group 1 four-timer sees Jackson-Stops seal Bloodstock Agent of The Year title

Group 1 four-timer sees Jackson-Stops seal Bloodstock Agent of The Year title

'He has the pedigree to match the physical' - Hillwood Bloodstock wins fierce battle for 260,000gns Havana Grey colt

'He has the pedigree to match the physical' - Hillwood Bloodstock wins fierce battle for 260,000gns Havana Grey colt

'It’s all two-year-old speed' - first-crop sires Dragon Symbol and Shaquille lead the way at December Foal Sale opener

'It’s all two-year-old speed' - first-crop sires Dragon Symbol and Shaquille lead the way at December Foal Sale opener

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