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Small breeder rides the ‘emotional rollercoaster’ as Camille Pissarro’s half-sister sells for December Yearling Sale record of 900,000gns

Sales reports

James Thomas reports from a vibrant Park Paddocks as another big week of auction action begins

All work and no play makes James a dull boy at the Goffs November Sale

James Thomas reports back from all the goings-on at Kildare Paddocks

'All we can do is our best' - Goliath's dam Gouache fails to sell at €5 million during Goffs November Sale drama

'It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster' - Big Mojo's dam brings €480,000 in latest chapter of remarkable breeding tale

'I’d be hopeful the best is still to come' - Sioux Nation to the fore with brace of foals leading Goffs

'The dream is this could be a potential Derby horse' - Godolphin beat Juddmonte to land €1 million brother to Teona

‘It was a different kick to riding a winner’ - top jockey Chris Hayes on the mark at Goffs with €150,000 Mehmas filly

‘That’s life-changing money’ - Sioux Nation filly tops buzzing November Foal Sale trade at €185,000

'You always want to top the sale, but he’s gone and done it' - £330,000 Kovanis headlines at Tattersalls Cheltenham

Sales correspondent James Thomas reports from a busy Prestbury Park session

Highs, lows and my Serbian counterpart provide a stern test of sales reporting stamina

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