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James Thomas

Sales editor and senior bloodstock writer

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Vandeek's fee held firm at £15,000 as Ulysses departs Cheveley Park Stud roster

Vandeek's fee held firm at £15,000 as Ulysses departs Cheveley Park Stud roster

Trade branded ‘difficult’ as breeders and buyers fail to see eye to eye at British National Hunt Showcase

Trade branded ‘difficult’ as breeders and buyers fail to see eye to eye at British National Hunt Showcase

'This colt could be anything' - Piggott takes flight for 150,000gns Skiathos signing

'This colt could be anything' - Piggott takes flight for 150,000gns Skiathos signing

‘He’s a real hurdling type’ - jumping heavyweights clash as recent Listed winner Fantasy World fetches 600,000gns

‘He’s a real hurdling type’ - jumping heavyweights clash as recent Listed winner Fantasy World fetches 600,000gns

Travel nightmares and an interviewer’s dream as I return for another cycle in the sales reporting washing machine

Travel nightmares and an interviewer’s dream as I return for another cycle in the sales reporting washing machine

'The powers that be gave us the opportunity' - major players clash as classy Gladius brings 950,000 gns

'The powers that be gave us the opportunity' - major players clash as classy Gladius brings 950,000 gns

‘He’s an expensive horse but I had to have him’ - August George tops day one at Autumn Horses in Training Sale at 375,000gns

‘He’s an expensive horse but I had to have him’ - August George tops day one at Autumn Horses in Training Sale at 375,000gns

‘I turned down £600,000 for him – was I disappointed today? Not even slightly’ – Gordon Elliott moves for David Maxwell Dispersal top lot

‘I turned down £600,000 for him – was I disappointed today? Not even slightly’ – Gordon Elliott moves for David Maxwell Dispersal top lot

‘This isn’t about price, it’s almost about mental health’ - David Maxwell preparing to bring the curtain down with Cheltenham dispersal sale

‘This isn’t about price, it’s almost about mental health’ - David Maxwell preparing to bring the curtain down with Cheltenham dispersal sale

‘When I left home, I thought that she could top the day’ - Classic-winning handler moves for €305,000 Mehmas filly in Deauville

‘When I left home, I thought that she could top the day’ - Classic-winning handler moves for €305,000 Mehmas filly in Deauville

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