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James Thomas

Sales editor and senior bloodstock writer

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'It's pressure, stress - how do you find the next Galopin Des Champs?' Meet the man tasked with unearthing Willie Mullins' superstars

'It's pressure, stress - how do you find the next Galopin Des Champs?' Meet the man tasked with unearthing Willie Mullins' superstars

Bloodstock Big Read

‘This could be the future’ - changing times at Cheltenham as Edith Pelham moves the market at £180,000

‘This could be the future’ - changing times at Cheltenham as Edith Pelham moves the market at £180,000

‘He’s a colt with progressive form’ - Classic aspirations abound as Baridi tops February Sale closer at 100,000gns

‘He’s a colt with progressive form’ - Classic aspirations abound as Baridi tops February Sale closer at 100,000gns

Galashiels tops out at 220,000gns as Godolphin and Marconi dominate Tattersalls February Sale market

Galashiels tops out at 220,000gns as Godolphin and Marconi dominate Tattersalls February Sale market

‘Leopardstown was terrific but it doesn’t mean anything unless he’s able to sell well’ - Colm Ryan looking to pull another smart move with Cheltenham-bound Karate Kid

‘Leopardstown was terrific but it doesn’t mean anything unless he’s able to sell well’ - Colm Ryan looking to pull another smart move with Cheltenham-bound Karate Kid

Mystery abounds as Peaky Boy tops Goffs UK January Sale at ‘undisclosed six-figure sum’

Mystery abounds as Peaky Boy tops Goffs UK January Sale at ‘undisclosed six-figure sum’

Why ‘the worst flooding I’ve seen in my lifetime’ won’t dampen spirits ahead of a big year at Whatton Manor Stud

Why ‘the worst flooding I’ve seen in my lifetime’ won’t dampen spirits ahead of a big year at Whatton Manor Stud

Good Morning Bloodstock

A wondermare’s daughter, the Book 1 bonanza and a Classic winner who made five million not once but twice: the ten most expensive lots from a sensational 12 months of sales

A wondermare’s daughter, the Book 1 bonanza and a Classic winner who made five million not once but twice: the ten most expensive lots from a sensational 12 months of sales

‘I don’t know if we’ll ever surpass this’ – ten of the most stunning trades from a profit-filled year of sales

‘I don’t know if we’ll ever surpass this’ – ten of the most stunning trades from a profit-filled year of sales

Private planes and public shame as bloodstock Santa Claus comes to Deauville

Private planes and public shame as bloodstock Santa Claus comes to Deauville

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