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James Thomas

Sales editor and senior bloodstock writer

James’s articles

'It can be tough but it’s also rewarding' - unsung heroes of the sales scene back in business for Arqana finale

'It can be tough but it’s also rewarding' - unsung heroes of the sales scene back in business for Arqana finale

Mahony warns of industry being ‘eroded through neglect’ despite December Mares Sale turnover exceeding 81 million guineas

Mahony warns of industry being ‘eroded through neglect’ despite December Mares Sale turnover exceeding 81 million guineas

'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

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