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James Thomas

Sales editor and senior bloodstock writer

James’s articles

‘Renaissance Lady really is something of a collector’s item’ - up-and-coming bloodstock operation buys into a dynasty at 500,000gns

‘Renaissance Lady really is something of a collector’s item’ - up-and-coming bloodstock operation buys into a dynasty at 500,000gns

'Spectacular' debut winner back in the ring as Elliott takes aim at Tattersalls July Sale

'Spectacular' debut winner back in the ring as Elliott takes aim at Tattersalls July Sale

No need for make believe as a late winner brings the smoke in Deauville

No need for make believe as a late winner brings the smoke in Deauville

‘I wanted to stamp my authority!’ - bold-bidding owner stares down Swan and Mullins as heavyweights outgunned at €340,000

‘I wanted to stamp my authority!’ - bold-bidding owner stares down Swan and Mullins as heavyweights outgunned at €340,000

‘We had to push the budget a bit!’ - Yorkshire-based owner bags sales-topping son of Doctor Dino at €240,000

‘We had to push the budget a bit!’ - Yorkshire-based owner bags sales-topping son of Doctor Dino at €240,000

‘His profile and stats are very good’ - up-and-coming jumps sire King Edward on the move to Ireland after €195,000 signing

‘He’ll suit the racing over there’ - Group 1-winning sire set for Indonesian stallion role after €50,000 Arqana transfer

‘He’ll suit the racing over there’ - Group 1-winning sire set for Indonesian stallion role after €50,000 Arqana transfer

No hiding place as a trip to Tattersalls Ireland proves a sale of two halves

No hiding place as a trip to Tattersalls Ireland proves a sale of two halves

‘It’s a bad job if that doesn’t get you going a bit!’ - jumping heavyweights clash as sibling to Brighterdaysahead sets Derby Sale record at €370,000

‘It’s a bad job if that doesn’t get you going a bit!’ - jumping heavyweights clash as sibling to Brighterdaysahead sets Derby Sale record at €370,000

‘It’s a dream!’ - superpower bidding battle sees Talk The Talk’s half-brother rewrite Derby Sale history at €400,000

‘It’s a dream!’ - superpower bidding battle sees Talk The Talk’s half-brother rewrite Derby Sale history at €400,000

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